" It is with great pleasure that I welcome and invite you to join us in performing one of the greatest and loveliest choral/orchestral works of the last 80 years: the Requiem by French composer, Maurice Duruflé. Its beauty springs from Duruflé's employment of centuries-old Gregorian chant melodies set in the musical style of French Impressionism. A large orchestra will accompany us, and as we are just part of the greater Muzika Festival, we will be able to enjoy the other exciting performances and acts in the festival as well. This will all take place in Columbia, SC from May 31 to June 6, 2027. Inexpensive accommodations are available in the dorms at Columbia International University, and hotels are nearby for those not 'roughing it.' In addition to the music-making, we will explore historic Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and other areas in this beautiful Southern state, making for a rich cultural experience. As you read the information below, note the very low cost for you and your singers. I hope to see you in South Carolina! "

REQUIEM, MAURICE DURUFLÉ

Student choristers: $1590 per person (includes lodging at CIU residencies)
Community choristers: $2150 per person (includes hotel lodging)
Traveling audience: $2290 per person (includes hotel lodging)

Participants may pay with checks or by credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover). Credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee.

Dr. Jim Taylor
Director of Choral Activities
PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AND DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS AT LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY

• Two public performances of Duruflé Requiem in South Carolina
• One performance by the choir with piano accompaniment in South Carolina
• Private voice lessons by VIMA's faculty (only for voice-majors who request it)
• Lodging:
  • Student choristers: Eight nights lodging at CIU residencies (double occupancy, shared baths)
  • Community choristers & Travelling audience: Eight nights lodging in local hotels in South Carolina (double occupancy)
• Breakfasts daily
• Ground transportation throughout the tour (A/C coach and driver)
• Procurement of concert venues
• Orchestra and soloists for all scheduled rehearsals and concerts
• Professional concert publicity & concert management
• Concert tickets to all of the Muzika Festival concerts that take place during the time of the tour
• Tour manager
• Guided tours in South Carolina
• Reception for all music academy and Muzika! festival participants
• One airport transfer for the group upon arrival and departure from the CAE Airport

• Roundtrip airfare to South Carolina
• Single occupancy:
  • Student choristers: $280 per person ($35 per day)
  • Community choristers & Travelling audience: $800 per person ($100 per day)
• Travel insurance: Participants obtain their own travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities on provided services / personnel: $150 total (to be collected with the final tour payment)

This performance tour is open to individual choristers and choral ensembles. Partners, significant others, and non-performing travelers are welcome to join the festival tour.