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The Madrigals of AACS have just returned from an amazing week in Rome to participate in the International Church Music Festival from June 13-June 20. Follow our adventure and listen to our music!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Tuesday - Vatican Tour, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica





















































































































































































































































































St. Peter’s Basilica


















































Looking up at the dome. We're going up there!!














































This is looking down from the dome at a service being conducted.





















This is the Piazza San Pietro - where the papal audience will be












View of Rome from the St. Peter's dome - The white building is nick named the wedding cake. It's where the unknown soldier is burried. To the right of it is the Coliseum.

































































































This is at the monument at the Piazza San Pietro


































Back at the hotel

















We had dinner at a local restaurant by the hotel. After that we took a night tour to a fountain -- not sure what the name of it is.

























































I think this has some reference to a romantic movie--but I don't know what it is.











... or is it this one?




















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4 comments:

  1. Prenatt FamilyJune 17, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Love the pictures...wait for them every day...you all look like you're having a wonderful time! I'm so glad you are able to have this travel experience!!!

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  2. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Great pictures! Thank you so much for the updates!! Love to Sammie!!

    Heather

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  3. Heather NicoleJune 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Uncle Todd, These pictures are really great. Like, REALLY great. They are so beautiful--the color and composition are vivid and interesting. You really make we followers feel like they are there with you-seeing the sights and hearing the sounds of laughter. You're doing a fantastic job capturing the personality of the tour. I love it! Thanks so much for posting on the blog!

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  4. Crystal BowersJune 18, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    Wonderful photos! Thanks for being so faithful in posting them! Makes us feel closer, and we are grateful. Hope you all are having as much fun as you seem to. God Bless you! With Love, The Bowers Family

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The Rome Festival June 13-20, 2009



6/13, Sat. - Depart USA.

6/14, Sun. - Arrive Rome. Transfer into the Eternal City of Rome, head of the great Roman Empire and seat of Christianity, a city rich with relics and superb monuments which stand as testament to its incomparable past. Dinner with your group.

6/15, Mon. - Guided tour for all groups: “Ancient Rome including the Coliseum and Roman Forum.” Festival opening ceremony and Welcome Event.

6/16, Tue. - Morning rehearsal for singers. Non-singers: Villa Borghese & gallery, including guided tour. Independent lunch. Afternoon guided tour for all groups: “Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.” Evening at leisure.

6/17, Wed. - Papal Audience in Piazza San Pietro. Free afternoon for all groups to enjoy Rome. International Concert this evening.

6/18, Thur. - Morning rehearsal for singers. Non-singers: walking tour of medieval Rome – Trastevere area. Independent lunch. Individual choirs perform at afternoon concerts in some of Rome’s most unique and spectacular churches.

6/19, Fri. - Morning rehearsal for singers. Non-singers: half-day guided tour to Tivoli, including Villa D’Este. Dinner at hotel. Gala Concert with orchestra this evening in Rome.

6/20, Sat. - Depart Rome.

About The Madrigals



The AACS Madrigal Singers is a group of seventeen high school students from the Annapolis Area Christian School, Annapolis Maryland. The group started in 1991 as an after school activity and was established in 1992 as part of the daily curriculum of the school. The group has sung in the following venues:


  • National Cathedral, Washington DC

  • National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

  • The White House

  • Nursing Homes and retirement communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Deleware, and Virginia

  • Harper’s Ferry Christmas Festival, West Virginia

  • Midnight Madness – Downtown Annapolis Maryland

  • Military Bases

  • Association of Christian Schools

  • TV and Radio

  • International Conferences

  • Camden Yards Baseball Stadium - Baltimore Maryland

  • County and State Choral Festivals

  • The 50th Anniversary of the End of WWII

  • Celebrations in France and England

  • Shopping Malls

  • Maryland Educators Music Conference

  • Bowie Bay Sox Stadium

  • The Maryland Renaissance Festival

  • Hospitals

  • Annapolis Maryland City Council

  • Private Parties

  • Community Children’s Fair

  • Rotary Clubs

  • Cindy Bauchspies’ Annual Christmas Concert

  • Moscow Ballet at the Mechanic Theater

  • International Church Music Festival Bern, Switzerland June 2001, 2003

  • Performed in concert with recording artist Michael Card

  • State House, Annapolis, MD

  • Towson University, MD

  • Eastern University, PAc


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