Sororis: An Italian Sojourn

July 6 – 19, 2008

The Sororis Italian Sojourn is for PGC Alumnae who are looking to experience “How (Musical) Life Was” during the Middle Ages in Italy. Capture it, and bring it home. Sing with Ceriana’s premiere choirs, experiencing music of Ceriana’s famous confraternities, dating back to 1340, recreating this incredible ambiance. Explore hundreds of narrow cobblestone pathways and stone staircases that lead to beautiful churches, taverns, river, old olive mills, markets, spectacular vistas, and to the five medieval churches, where we will be learning some of the ancient repertoire, still alive in this remarkable town.

Ceriana, Medieval section

	Selected PGC Alumnae will rehearse and perform in trios and quartets during a two week stay in Ceriana, Italy. Each quartet will join a confraternity (church) choir learning traditional Cerianese songs. The final concert will be shared by Sororis and the choirs of Ceriana.
SS Pietro e Paolo		Mr. G. in town procession

Located only 11 km from the Italian Riviera and the resort town of San Remo, Ceriana’s bus line and San Remo’s centrally located train station make excursions to sand, sea, and shopping very easy during the many stretches of leisure time. A small group weekend excursion to Monaco, Monte Carlo and the Cote D’Azur are but an hour train ride away, A three hour train ride east finds you in the famous Cinque Terra, or in the Piedmonte, where singers can explore the Italian fashion capital, Milan, visit Donizetti’s birthplace in nearby Bergamo, or the birthplace of the Stradivarius violin, Cremona.

Ligurian coast

	Travel info: Travel from the airport to Ceriana will be facilitated by the PGC. There is adequate lodging and dining in Ceriana; lodging, breakfasts, and some meals will be arranged by the PGC. Singers will be on their own for other meals, as they explore the vicinity of Ceriana.
Mr. G. and friend hiking the Cinque Terra

Cost: This 14 day, 13 night package will cost $1,875/pp.

Included: 14 days & 13 night lodging, 13 breakfasts, 7 dinners, Welcome baskets with water, snacks and fruit, transportation round trip Nice Airport – Ceriana (if needed), 2 week bus pass good for entire Italian Riviera, guided tour of Ceriana, guided excursion to San Remo Market & Municipal Museum, performance and rehearsal venues, Sororis t-shirt .

Not Included: Air Flight, All Insurance, laundry, meals not mentioned in itinerary, excursions not mentioned in itinerary, any travel for days 7 & 8.

Itinerary

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