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And the journey continues...
...still a way to go until we arrive at the hotel but the end is in sight and we are we hopeful for an arrival somewhere around 17.30!
Spirits on the whole are good, Mr Spinner won the latest game of Coach 1 staff scrabble so he's happy; Mr Roper has declared that he's had enough of sitting on a coach though! And it's all quiet on the Rick Astley/High School MusicalRead more
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Well it took 29 hours but the tour party has finally arrived in Olomouc and checked into the Clarion Congress Hotel!
We have decided not to walk into town after all, as our18.30 arrival hasn't left us much turnaround time before dinner, so the important things took priority, you know things like getting luggage to rooms, freshening up and unpacking in the case of the staff...
...In the case ofRead more
Maria ChapmanHope you all had a good nosh-up, have settled in & are limbering up for some 😴.
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Well we're all up, if not quite button bright and wide awake in every case!
Feedback on beds and pillows seems to be very positive (who would have thought that teenagers would be so particular with their sleeping requirements?!) and on the whole everyone seems to have had a good night's sleep, and certainly happy to have been able to sleep lying down!
We checked to make sure that we saw everyoneRead more
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Off to our first concert of the tour and the beautiful town of Kromeriz. Rehearsals all went well this morning; the rehearsal spaces were awesome, although some of the artwork in the conference centre has caused a bit of amusement...it seems to be pictures of various people covered in mud?!
Anyhow onwards and upwards...
Czech RepublicArrived safely and equipment unloaded at the venue. It is very hot, so fruit cocktails and cake/ice cream are in order, although the range of teas and coffees on display in the cafe that the staff have visited is pretty impressive!
Rachel Dando L'OliveHave been watching the film "Amadeus" to check out this stunning venue. Looks impressive enough on film. Have a great concert tonight.
Czech RepublicSo whilst not guaranteeing that we can include photos of every student on tour we are trying our best, although some students are trying very hard to evade being captured on film! As can be seen by the six attachments attempting (and failing in five of them) to get Kymberley included in the group photos this afternoon; at one stage she even hid behind a pillar!! Got there in the end...
Kay BreslinWondering if you left Ollie Breslin at a service station!!?? Tell him his mum would like a wave!!??
Kay BreslinMatt Butler that does sound like a great way to keep him on time!! Well done!?
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We had asked the tour organisers before the tour whether there were suitable venues for some of our chamber ensembles to perform prior to our concerts, both as a nice performing opportunity but also to plug our concerts.
This afternoon the Arnold Quintet and the Segler String Quartet both played in the gardens of the Chateau in Kromeriz. It was a really lovely space to play in and there wereRead more
Maria ChapmanGreat! Not easy acoustics playing those instruments outside and with the warmth of the day too - but the Arnold Quintet can handle anything. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Ok apologies in advance for these next two blogs but we had dinner in a restaurant which is often the best chance to take photos of everyone (as they are essentially a captive audience!) so it is just people at dining tables, hardly likely to win any photography awards!
The photos are of all the tables (I don't think I missed any but 119 students, 13 staff, 2 couriers and 4 drivers need a lot!)Read more
Czech RepublicOk it turned out that I had missed Rachel and Amy, as they had managed to secure themselves one of the nice tables just for two! Last dinner table photo I promise; but also thought you'd love to see the food we were served which was delicious!
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Our first concert of the tour was nothing short of fabulous!
The students played and sang beautifully, and it was a real pleasure to be in the audience and experience music performed with such quality and commitment.
We have used ACFEA as our tour company for many years now, and one of the reasons is that they use local couriers who know the area, know the concert venues and have good contactsRead more
Richard RoperA very special concert tonight, what a pleasure to work with such fabulous young musicians
Jo NeedleWell done everyone.Thanks for making it possble for us to hear parts of the concert!
Olga SuttonSuch privilege to be there in this stunning palace and to watch these incredible musicians!
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Lovely happy smiles!
Michele Rogers I don't think I have ever seen will look that happy. He must really love peanuts!