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The guides suggested some good restaurants. Ruta/JCM does not make restaurant reservations, but you can do it on your own :-).

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Please meet Sunday, 9am, May 28th for a last informational meeting about the Italy Tour.

Susan Boettger is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: JCM Italy Tour- Last Meeting
Time: May 28, 2023 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Are we having a concert in Taormina?!

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Meet us at

High-end Tourism Event

Award-winning Hotel Villa Ducale is Taormina's most romantic boutique hotel, with breathtaking views across the sea and Mount Etna. Our quiet oasis sits up on the hillside overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea. Leave your cares behind and relax, recharge, and unwind.

Rooms & Suites

We pride ourselves on exceptional attention to detail in all 19 rooms and suites at Hotel Villa Ducale. Your comfort is our priority. In each room, you will experience luxury fabrics and furnishings, beautiful bedlinen, and elegant interiors with the scent of the Mediterranean welcoming you to Sicily.

Welcome to our home

"In 1993, we opened Hotel Villa Ducale to create a boutique hotel that would capture the essence of Taormina and Sicily. We planned to deliver exceptional service found at only the very best hotels. We take pride in re-investing in our hotel and maintaining and refurbishing it to the highest international standards. In the winter of 2021, we completely renovated our rooms, and today all harmoniously combine the best Italian and Sicilian designs, guaranteeing privacy and luxury relaxation to our guests. We are thrilled with the result and hope you like them as much as we do.

We look forward to welcoming you to our romantic boutique Hotel Villa Ducale!"

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Meet us at High-end Tourism Event Award-winning Hotel Villa Ducale is Taormina's most romantic boutique hotel, with breathtaking views across the sea and Mount Etna. Our quiet oasis sits up on the hillside overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea. Leave your cares behind and relax, recharge, and unwind.

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Il Niccolini, già Teatro del Cocomero, è il più antico di Firenze e il primo teatro "moderno" d'Europa. La sua origine risale alla metà del Seicento, quando un gruppo di nobili prese in affitto alcune stanze di palazzo Ughi in via del Cocomero costruendovi il teatro. Negli anni Settanta e Ottanta del Novecento ospitò artisti come Vittorio Gassman, Carmelo Bene e Paolo Poli. Il restauro e la successiva riapertura nel 2016 ha dato il via a una proficua stagione artistica, prima in collaborazione col Teatro della Pergola, quindi col progetto 1980-2021: Niccolini nuovo e antico.
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Teatro Niccolini, il più antico di Firenze, fondato nel 1650

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Il Niccolini, già Teatro del Cocomero, è il più antico di Firenze e il primo teatro "moderno" d'Europa. La sua origine risale alla metà del Seicento, quando un gruppo di nobili prese in affitto alcune stanze di palazzo Ughi in via del Cocomero costruendovi il teatro.

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Executive Director/Founder of JCM.  Founder of Lyceum Village.  Professor of Piano, Irvine Valley College.  Graduated from Rice University (math/music), The Juilliard School (master), and USC (DMA in piano with an emphasis in composition, education, and business).

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Executive director/Founder of Amici Foundation.  Professor of cello at Cal State Long Beach.  Graduated from USC (bachelors, masters, and some doctorate).

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Welcome!  During the meeting, we will:
1) Go over the itinerary
2) Confirm Airline Roster Information.  **We need to know everyone's flight plan ASAP.  JCM flights must be purchased by March 10th.
3) Confirm Transportation Roster on JCM bus from the airport to Venice Hotel.
3) Confirm Hotel Rooming assignments
(these may change depending on the availability of triples and quadruples)
4) Start thinking about additional activities for parents/guests
5) Finalize payment plan, cello payment, answer any questions.
6) Break Out Rooms for Airline/ Payment Confirmation with Joanne, Hotel & Activity Questions with Ruta, and Group & Rooming questions with Susan
*** Please write directly onto the Google Docs your Flight Info & Rooming Requests.

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We are in the process of adding activity suggestions for non-performers to do during rehearsals. This page will continually update, and feel free to add to it!

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2023 JCM Honors Tour- Additional Activities

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Day 1 - Depart USA or Pre-tour Option
Check in with Dr. Susan Boettger at LAX. Overnight flight to Venice (either on your own or through a JCM group flight- flight estimated at roughly $1200)

Day 2 - Arrive in Venice
Upon arrival at Venice Airport, we will meet with our tour guide Alberto for our bus transfer to the hotel (Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal or similar). Welcome Dinner in Venice and Meet & Greet with JCM Staff:

Dr. Susan Boettger (Executive Director/ Pianist)

Joon Sung Jun (Artistic Advisor/Cellist)

Dr. Kookhee Choi (IE Director/Pianist)

Dr. Wenting Huang (IE Director/Pianist)

Day 3 - Discover Venice & Vivaldi

Morning practice at Venice Conservatory (Conservatory Di Musica-Benedetto Marcello-Venezia). JCM Coaching/rehearsal with your assigned coach. Guided tour of Venice in the footsteps of Antonio Vivaldi. See his original certificate of baptism & house where he was born. Visit the most popular stage for his concerts and have a backstage tour of La Fenice Opera House.

Day 4 - More Venice
Morning practice & coaching at Venice Conservatory. Murano Glass blowing workshop (a Ventian tradition). Optional on your own options include a Moonlit Gondola Ride, Show at Teatro La Fenice, Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour, or evening walk along Rialto Bridge or Saint Mark's Basilica & Square.

Day 5 - Lake Garda & check-in to Verona
Check out of hotel & take private coach to Lake Garda, one of the main European getaway destinations. Free day visit by this impressive lake. Check-in to Hotel Leon D'orol or similar in Verona.

Guided tour of Verona including Casa di Giulietta (Juliet's House), Via Mazzini (home of designer stores and upscale cafes), Arena (Roman ampitheatre nearly 2000 years old). Master Classes at the Verona Conservatory and Welcome Dinner with local conservatory students.

Day 7 - Verona & Sunset Chamber Concert
Morning coaching at Verona Conservatory. Dress Rehearsal and first Concert. JCM Celebration Dinner after.

Day 8 - Discovering Florence Check out of hotel and take scenic coach ride to Florence. Rehearse at Florence Conservatory. After lunch, take a City Bike Tour to see Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza Signoria, Il Duomo, Piazza Santa Croce, and more.

Morning coaching and practice at the Florence Conservatory. Dress Rehearsal and Final Concert at the iconic Teatro Niccolini in Florence. Concert will be heavily promoted in Florence (seating capacity- 300). Celebration Dinner after. Day 9 - Florence & Final Concert at Teatro Niccolini

Take high speed train to Rome. Half-day guided tour of Imperial Rome. Entrance to Roman Forum and Colosseum. Pantheon. Baths of Caracalla. Palatine Hill. Farewell dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel Academia or similar.

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Day 1 - Depart USA or Pre-tour Option Check in with Dr. Susan Boettger at LAX. Overnight flight to Venice (either on your own or through a JCM group flight- flight estimated at roughly $1200) Day 2 - Arrive in Venice Upon arrival at Venice Airport, we will meet with our tour guide Alberto for our bus transfer to the hotel (Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal or similar).

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Please check the roommates and leave comments. I have put students together when possible. Let me know if you prefer it a different way.

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Passport

Italy power converter

iPhone, headphones, chargers

Pens, pencils, notebook

Medicine & Toiletries

Ear plugs, eye mask, travel pillow/blanket for airplane

Casual clothes for rehearsals/walking
Business casual clothes for master classes
Formal attire/shoes for concerts
Music, numbered score for teachers
Cellists- bring cello stop & favorite rosin
Jacket for evening
Walking shoes

Pajamas

Cards/travel games for bus and airplane rides

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It is 4000 EUROS to rent 8 cellos and transport them back from Florence to Venice.  This will be 500 EUROS per cellist.

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June 14th- Depart LAX 6:40
June 15th- Arrive Frankfurt 2:45pm
Depart Frankfurt 4:25pm.  Arrive in Venice VCE at 5:40pm.
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June 24th- Depart Rome FCO 10:10am
Arrive Frankfurt 12:05pm.  Depart Frankfurt 1:45pm Frankfurt.  Arrive 4:55pm LAX.

2200 EUR p. person.
Payment due by March 10th.