FESTIVAL DATES
June 14-18, 2023
Welcome to Rome
Travel to Rome and participate in the Roma in Canto International Festival of Sacred Music. Your choir will have the opportunity to perform during High Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica alongside choirs from around the globe. Explore historic Ancient Rome. Visit the remarkable Roman Colosseum with an expert guide. Enjoy local cuisine with your choir at a restaurant in central Rome.
Last year, the mass featured a rich repertoire directed by Maestro Fabio Avolio of the Pontifical Liturgical Institute of Sant’Anselmo University in Rome and director of the Choir of Aventino in Rome, including:
- Sanctus (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, from Missa Brevis)
- Super Flumina (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina)
- Cantate Domino (Claudio Monteverdi)
In addition to performing in St. Peter’s, your choir will also have the opportunity to perform as part of a concert series at another beautiful church in Rome. Ready to get started? Contact us today!
Itinerary
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023 | DEPART NORTH AMERICA
Depart today on an overnight flight bound for Rome, Italy. Select meals and refreshments will be served.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023 | TOUR OF ANCIENT ROME | WELCOME DINNER
Arrive this morning in Rome. Your Music Contact International tour manager will greet your group at the airport. Together, transfer to your hotel to check in. Embark on an afternoon guided tour of Ancient Rome, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Enjoy learning about the ancient history of Rome as you stroll through the well-preserved ruins. Tonight, a welcome dinner is served at a local restaurant serving delicious Roman cuisine.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 | REHEARSAL | CHURCH PERFORMANCE
Transfer to the morning massed sing rehearsal. Following the rehearsal, perform two songs for a panel of Roman choral directors to receive constructive feedback. Enjoy time to visit the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps and to try an Italian gelato. This evening, transfer to a Roman church to sing a concert for an appreciative local audience.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 | MASSED SING AT ST. PETERS BASILICA
Start the day at Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica. At St. Peter’s, there will be a morning rehearsal for the Holy Mass with all participating choirs. In the afternoon, break for lunch. A visit to the Vatican Museums can be arranged. This evening, sing the Holy Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica featuring the Massed Choir with all participating festival choirs under the direction of Maestro Fabio Avolio, from the Pontifical Liturgical Institute of Sant’Anselmo University in Rome and director of the Choir of Aventino. After the mass, the remainder of the evening is free to explore Rome. Your tour manager will be glad to make suggestions for dinner options.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023 | FESTIVAL ADJUDICATIONS | CLOSING CEREMONY
This morning is free to explore Rome. Stroll through Piazza Navona and marvel at the spectacular Pantheon. In the afternoon, optional festival adjudications are held. Ensembles compete in front of the jury and other participating musicians. This evening your choir will enjoy a farewell dinner served at a local Roman restaurant. Following dinner, transfer to a prestigious Roman Basilica to meet with all participating choirs for the Evening Festival Closing Concert. The ceremony will culminate with a commemorative plaque presentation.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2023 | DEPARTURE
Following breakfast served at the hotel, check out and depart for the Rome airport and your return flights home.
Package
Accommodations
•4 nights at a centrally located hotel in Rome, including all service charges and taxes
Transportation
•A private, modern, air-conditioned motor coach with a professional driver is provided for all transportation as described in the itinerary.
Meals
•Daily breakfast buffet at the hotel
•Dinner on the evening of arrival
•Dinner on the final evening
Tour Manager
•Full-time Music Contact International tour manager to accompany your group during their entire stay, from arrival to departure
Performance Opportunities
•Performance in St. Peter’s Basilica for High Mass
•Performance in a local Rome church
•Performance for a panel of Roman choral instructors
•Performance during the closing ceremony
Complimentary Places
•Two complimentary land packages for every 30 paying travelers in single rooms.
Please inquire about our fantastic festival extension options to other Italian cities and allow Music Contact International to customize an extension program complementing your participation in Roma in Canto. Additional performance opportunities may be arranged for your choir during your extension.
Inclusions
Accommodations
•4 nights at a centrally located hotel in Rome, including all service charges and taxes
Transportation
•A private, modern, air-conditioned motor coach with a professional driver is provided for all transportation as described in the itinerary.
Meals
•Daily breakfast buffet at the hotel
•Dinner on the evening of arrival
•Dinner on the final evening
Tour Manager
•Full-time Music Contact International tour manager to accompany your group during their entire stay, from arrival to departure
Performance Opportunities
•Performance in St. Peter’s Basilica for High Mass
•Performance in a local Rome church
•Performance for a panel of Roman choral instructors
•Performance during the closing ceremony
Complimentary Places
•Two complimentary land packages for every 30 paying travelers in single rooms.
Additional Days in Europe
Please inquire about our fantastic festival extension options to other Italian cities and allow Music Contact International to customize an extension program complementing your participation in Roma in Canto. Additional performance opportunities may be arranged for your choir during your extension.
Your Tour Includes
Traveler's Resource Website
The site is customized exclusively for your group and is full of exciting and interactive features that you will find informative and helpful before, during, and after the tour.
•Current tour itinerary with full descriptions of each day
•FAQ’s and things to know before you go
•Recommended books, movies, websites, and videos
Online Payment System
Group leaders have the option to use our Online Payment System, which enables you to effortlessly collect payments for your trip. Group leaders receive weekly automated reports with traveler balances and due dates.
Travelers can log in to our secure website to review the cost of their trip and all payment deadlines, register for the trip, and make credit card payments. All travelers receive automated reminders when payments are coming due.
Additional Materials
•Customized handbook for each person traveling with your choir, including a detailed program and travel information.
•Electrical adapters*
•Luggage tags
•Passport holder*
*for international travelers