Thursday, April 15, 2010

Andrew the Pianist


We choir students and Cheung are so blessed to have such a talented piano player like Andrew. When Andrew performed this entire piece at Palau, I was standing several feet away from him and was in complete awe. I found myself with my mouth gaped open and had to immediately shut it to look "professional" onstage :)

Here is Andrew just practicing the piece hours before he performed it in front of a large audience in the Petit Palau. Unbelievable.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Photos of Spain






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Photos of Spain






Just a few photos of Spain; although the trip is over, the memories definitely are not. This entire trip has caused me to go into post-Spain depression. Everything back home seems more dull when I can't spend every moment with those 40+ other friends and chaperones. I remember this feeling last year when I went to Peru, but I can say for sure that this year's trip hit me harder, I missed it the moment I got onto the plane and began the 13 hour ride back home. Just writing this post makes me more depressed because it reminds me that I'm back at home and not having ridiculous amounts of fun in Spain anymore. Love you guys, SMCC 09-10!

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As you know Incantato awards students with scholar ships for blogging while on tour with our organization: Natalia and Andy will soon get their travel pocket money checks in the mail, but we will also reward those of you who feel like sharing special moments, pictures or videos here on your 2010 San Marino Spain Tour blog. So email us to info@incantatotours.com if you would like to be added as a tour blogger and we look forward to your posts.

Monday, April 12, 2010

San Marino Group is on its way home

The SMCC family left Barcelona on Monday morning and is expected to arrive in LAX in the evening. We wish everyone a safe and comfortable return and look forward to seeing everyone again soon. It was an honor to work with and for such a wonderful organization.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

SMCC finale finale performance on the streets of Barcelona

The ultimate performance for the San Marino Chamber singers took place in the little square in front of the farewelll pintxos restaurant and was for the staff and other guests who surely loved the singers from California.


SMCC Palau Concert Impressions

 

 

 
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"Four Chords" - the SMCC Barbershop Quartet performs at the Palau

Palau Audience Impressions

Fellow singers from Barcelona Music Schools
Members of the Chinese and Taiwanese Delegations
Meeting with the Chinese Consul Mr. Wang & his wife
They didn't mind posing for pictures

Living la vida loca - Tour Moms & Howard


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Day 8: Barcelona

Our final day in Spain! The day started with SMCC singing! With a rehearsal time of 9:15 at the Petite Palau, we found ourselves warming up before we could even open our eyes. After testing the acoustics of the hall, we were served a sandwich and drink before entering the hall once again to begin our concert.
With foreign dignitaries present, the pressure was on, but our excitement overcame it. We performed about as well as 40 exhausted singers could, and brought joy to the hearts of those watching.
Now that we had no commitment to save our voices, the real fun could begin. We embarked on a bus tour around Barcelona with a British guy name Steve. Steve took us to all of the Gaudi monuments around the city, including the one that makes Barcelona so famous: La Iglesia de Sagra Familia. This enormous church is still a work in progress, and will not be finished for several years. The architecture is breathtaking, and while some may disagree at the appropriateness of this monument, its feats are undeniable.
As the tour concluded and an hour of shopping elapsed, we made our way over to a tapas bar for dinner. The tapas were delicious and the company was great. While the parents sat and relaxed, the rest ran around taking pictures, partying with the waiters, and hugging little boys. We performed for the owner of the restaurant and said our goodbyes to the chaperons. The parents were to get a good night's sleep before a long day of traveling, but the kids were instructed to party their hardest aboard a double-decker party bus.
Few words can describe the intensity and greatness that encompasses the adventure through the streets of Spain. Those words are insane, great, intense, and insane. Did I mention insane? However, all good things come to and end, and our night was no exception. With this tour oer' as well, we all look back with fond memories of an amazing week away from home!
We can't thank Incantato Tours enough for all that they've done. The concerts, the sights, and the people were all impeccable. Thank you Sandra and Mark (Max Kiefer) for building memories that will last a lifetime!
We're coming home!

Fun Facts of the day:

Max Kiefer finally learned his name! Chris woke up with shoe on his face, but Kelly woke up with something very, very different. Kim, on the other hand, woke up without something entirely. William is Dance King. Cute kids aren't cute when the claw your face. Jack Jones and Colonel Tapioca.

SMCC's last couple days in spain.

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goodbye spain, we'll miss you<3