Austria & Czech Republic - 2027 Tour
American Celebration of Music in Austria & The Czech Republic
- The "Celebrate Mozart" Tour
- June 23 - July 2, 2027 (8 nights / 10 days)
Singers wanted for Summer 2027 European Tour
- LCS has partnered with Music Celebrations International, as well as the Austrian Tourist Board and the mayors of Vienna and Salzburg, to present this opportunity for participation in the 2027 American Celebration of Music Concert Series.
Our ensemble has the opportunity to:
- Walk in the footsteps of Beethoven, Haydn, Strauss, Mahler, Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Bruckner, and many other influential composers
- Experience the excitement of performing in venues once used by these gifted composers
- Experience the thrill of performing to large, appreciative audiences in venues of the highest musical and historical quality.
- Grow and strengthen the reputation of our ensemble at home and abroad
- Experience unparalleled education opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime
The Group Will Visit and Perform In Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague
Salzburg
Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, is a delight from the first sight of the outline of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the symbol of the power of the prince-archbishops. The city's picturesque streets with their wrought-iron signs, its spacious squares with sculptured fountains and the noble architecture of its buildings inspired by bishops with a passion for construction, leave memories which linger for years.
Loveland Choral Society will perform at University Church in Salzburg as part of the American Celebration of Music in Austria.
Loveland Choral Society will also attend the Annual Jubilate Mozart! Festival Grand Finale Concert held at the historic and stunning Salzburger Dom.
Vienna
Vienna is still considered the music capital of the world. It is a city of refined tastes, grace, style and unmatched artistic accomplishments. For a thousand years, Vienna was the capital of the far-flung Holy Roman and Hapsburg empires. Though its people and ways have changed, Vienna has retained its imperial monuments, not as reminders of past glories, but as living symbols of its present freedom.
Loveland Choral Society will perform at Minoritenkirche in Vienna as part of the American Celebration of Music in Austria.
Prague
Prague achieved much of its present glory in the 14th century, during the long reign of Charles IV. During the Middle Ages, Prague enjoyed a golden age - a time when Prague was larger than Paris or London! The Hapsburgs also left their artistic and architectural mark. Today, Prague is universally declared one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Loveland Choral Society will perform at St. Nicholas Church as part of the American Celebration of Music in the Czech Republic.
Tentative Itinerary
Cost Details
The cost (includes airfare and much more) is determined by how many singers and guests travel. Those wishing to arrange and pay their own airfare may do so - and pay the lower amount in parentheses:
- 47-49 travelers $5800 ($4200)
- 42-46 travelers $5900 ($4300)
- 37-41 travelers $6200 ($4600)
- 32-36 travelers $6500 ($4900)
These rates are based on double occupancy. For those wishing single occupancy hotel accommodations, the Single Occupancy Supplement is $1,285 per person for the duration of the tour.
Costs will be finalized ~11 months prior to the trip based on final hotel and airline contracts. We do not expect substantial changes to the costs noted above and will transparently communicate expectations.
Cost Inclusions and Exclusions
- AMERICAN CELEBRATION OF MUSIC IN AUSTRIA & THE CZECH REPUBLIC MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL
- Download the Official Cost Inclusions & Exclusions List
COST INCLUSIONS
➢ AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION: Round-trip transportation by scheduled airline carrier from Denver, CO.
➢ COACH TRANSPORTATION: Local modern deluxe motorcoach transportation within Europe upon arrival and available for the entire tour.
➢ CONCERT ARRANGEMENTS: All performance and workshops are professionally provided in superior venues with attention to technical details and eƯective publicity. All venues mentioned in this quote are used as reference only and are subject to confirmation.
➢ ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel accommodations in superior tourist-class (3 & 4-star) hotels chosen for location, reputation, cleanliness, and service. This oƯer is based on staying at the following accommodations, or similar:
Salzburg: Dorint City-Hotel Salzburg Vienna: Hotel Ananas Prague: NH Prague
➢ MEALS: Meals as noted in the Tour itinerary. Please note that breakfast is not included on the day of arrival and dinner is not included on the day of departure.
➢ ENTRANCE FEES: The following Entrance fees are included: Hallein Salt Mines, Mozarthaus, cable car up the Salzburg Fortress, Salzburg Dom, Schafberg Railway & Boat ride Lake Wolfgang, Hellbrunn Palace & Trick Fountains, Mondsee St. Michael’s Basilica, Melk Abbey, Schönbrunn Palace, House of Music, Vienna Central Cemetery, Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Daliborka Tower, Lobkowicz Palace, Prague Vltava River Cruise
➢TOUR MANAGEMENT: One full-time, multi-lingual Tour Manager will be on each motorcoach through the entire tour. MCI’s European oƯice staƯ is easily available 24 hours daily (even on weekends) to render assistance whenever needed.
➢WHISPER SYSTEM: Quietvox Audio System consisting of a microphone for the guide and a radio receiver for each participant for guided tours.
➢EXCURSIONS: Conducted by licensed, professional guides as outlined in the day-by-day Tour itinerary.
➢GRATUITIES: Tips to hotel personnel (including meals) are included. Tips to tour manager(s), licensed guides, and motorcoach driver(s) are also included.
➢EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES: 1 Flight Bag, 2 Luggage Tags, 1 Souvenir T-Shirt ➢ LIABILITY INSURANCE: $5M MCI Tour Liability Insurance coverage.
COST EXCLUSIONS
➢Travel Visa for non-U.S. passport holders.
➢Travel Insurance.
➢Instrument, equipment, and music stand rental & cartage, if needed.
➢Concert programs, if needed.
➢Transportation to and from the departure airport.
➢Drinks at dinners.
➢Daily lunches.
➢Airline luggage fees, if applicable.
➢European Travel Information & Authorization System (ETIAS) application and fee for all U.S. Passport holders. Learn more here https://www.etiasvisa.com
Are You Interested in Joining Us on this Tour?
LCS Artistic Director, Mike Robertson, went on the director’s tour this summer and came back excited to share all this tour has to offer. If you are at all interested, we hope you’ll take the time to look over the materials on this page which go into great detail regarding the tour and everything that is included in the cost.
Mike is currently in the process of selecting music which will be mostly sacred in order to be appropriate for the venues in which LCS will perform. You can expect this music to be sung a cappella and it will need to be memorized.
You likely have questions and we are here to answer them. Please contact us by email at lovelandchoralsociety@gmail.com OR by filling out the contact form on our Contact page (pick one option to contact us).
NEXT STEPS
1. Let us know you're interested
If you are interested in traveling to Europe in Summer 2027 with LCS, contact us by email at lovelandchoralsociety@gmail.com OR by filling out the form on our Contact Page.
**Even if you expressed interest previously, please do so again.**
**We ask that you contact us no later than December 1.**
2. Make An Initial Deposit of $50
We will have more details regarding a payment schedule, etc., very soon - but for now, $50 (Zelle, check or cash) will let us know you’d like to participate in this exciting adventure (no need to send $50 if you have previously paid.)
**If you previously made a $50 Deposit you do not need to do so again.**
3. Plan to Sign up to sing for our Artistic Director in January
Sign Up Form Available Soon. Please make sure to add lovelandchoralsociety@gmail.com to your email contacts to ensure you receive ongoing communication from LCS.
Blend and a balanced choir will be important aspects of our performance on this tour.
Mike would like to listen to each interested singer perform a section of one of the pieces he selects.
More details will be coming regarding this - but plan on this happening the first weekend in January. You will receive an opportunity to select a time during this weekend - and if you’re also auditioning for the spring show you’ll be able to do both at the same time. Mike will provide the music in advance in order to prepare.
4. Be aware that we plan to start Rehearsals in February 2026
We will start rehearsals in February 2026 alongside the regular rehearsals for our Spring Show.
We are currently working hard to determine the exact details, please be patient with our team as we determine the when and where.
We will share information and updates about the rehearsal scheduled as it becomes available.