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2008 TOUR MEMBERS: Everyone should have received their music! Learn it well! (Choir memebers, memorize it all! Check you e-mail for an update!)
The trip will start soon! Hope you are excited!
TOUR ITINERARY NEWS (updated 6/23):
SOA has been invited to a very special event in Verdun, France - the Commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Americans coming to their aid in World War I. We have been asked to present a special concert in honor of this event. After our performance, we have been invited, on behalf of the local offices, to experience a unique "Sound and Light Show" featuring 300 actors on stage depicting the battle and life during the time of World War I. This is very gracious of our hosts and we look forward to participating in the events and experiencing the show.
See this link: 90th anniversary of Franco-American Offensives,
This link shows you more about the Sound and Light Show that we'll attend. Very exciting!
Also - a clip of last year's show, to give you an idea what to expect. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_SlkFp3vKs
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We are accepting applications for 2009! You may use your 2008 application to apply for early admission into the 2009 tour!
CONTACT US if you have any questions or would like to request a brochure. NOTE: Although our office will be open in July, we will have very limited staff, and can better answer your questions and give you information starting in August.
NOT SURE? We strongly encourage you to contact us to receive contact information of past tour members from your area. No one can better attest to the SOA musical tour experience better than our past members.
What a great trip! We assume everyone made it home safe and sound, despite the outgoing airline delays upon our arrival into the US. You saw and experienced some of the greatest things that Europe has to offer and in return gave wonderful concerts! What wonderful times we had in all the towns and at all the concerts. We are still hearing from people in Europe praising your musical talent as well as your professional and friendly conduct. If you're interested in next year's tour, send in your application!
Polo and t-shirts were mailed the week after Thanksgiving. Concert and Bus Photo Enlargements were placed in the mail November 20th.
CDs: CD's were all mailed in mid December.
Some 2007 participants have signed up for 2008, maybe you should join us, too!
2006 Alumni:
Thanks for an exciting trip! It was one of the hottest ever, but amazingly enough, we had fewer health problems! We're tough! CD's are still available. DVD's are behind schedule. Keep us updated with your current address and e-mail addresses by contacting us or submitting your information on the alumni page. Contact us for any questions.
Consider joining us again! We had several alumni on the 2007 tour. Consider doing it yourself!
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SOA 2004 & 2005 TOUR MEMBERS: DVD News!
Extra CDs are available, if you would like to purchase more copies.
2004 TOUR MEMBERS: DVD UPDATE: We should be receiving the final cuts of the DVD in June. Hopefully, if they arrive before this summer's tour, we can review them so they can be duplicated and mailed over the summer!
The DVDs are nearing completion, finally! It's been a long wait, but we think you'll really enjoy re-living your tour memories! The DVDs will cover the entire tour from Dickinson to the bus songs! You'll see parts of almost every concert, church performance, impromtu singing, etc. You'll get to see everyone playing in the snow, going down the alpine slide, enjoying the mountains, cafes, the Hard Rock, Eiffel Tower, medieval towns, and other sites throughout the 6 hours of footage! But most of all, we think you'll be proud to see your performances and the audiences reactions!
Visit the alumni pages and submit your information. Consider traveling again with us!
2003 TOUR MEMBERS:
DVDs
We hope you enjoy them! Again, our deepest apologies for the ongoing delays! We hope you will spend the next few weeks re-experiencing your trip and sharing your memories with family and friends! We think (and hope) that you really enjoy them!
The 3 DVD set (5 1/2 - 6 hours of footage!) is $79 - including shipping. We have about 4 or 5 extra copies, if you didn't place your order previously!
CDS: CD's can still be ordered as well - we have a few left. We have 3-4 DVD sets available for purchase.
PHOTO ENLARGEMENTS: All remaining photo enlargements are being sold at half price - $4.00 each - available photos: White Bus / Funny Green Bus Serious / Blue Bus Serious / Green Bus Funny
ALL ALUMNI - Click here to see news about SOA and other alumni! We just added 2007 alumnus news to our site!
CDs from 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 are available at a discounted rate. e-mail Terri for more info
SOA Fannypacks are available for $5, including postage!
Would you be interested in purchasing your year's recordings on CDs, which were previously only available on tape or album? Give us your input. We are considering these options, but we need more interest to make it feasible.
To All Alumni:
We are still looking for more talented musicians - you may contact us with referals! You can join us next summer! Contact us if you are serious! Please stay in touch! Please think about joining us again or recommending a talented student to us. Keep us posted on your address and phone number and e-mail address - by submitting your Alumni Form on-line. Otherwise, just stay in touch by e-mail.Visit our alumni pages!
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A Patriotic
Tribute Compact Disc (for sale)
To honor the heroes and victims of Sept. 11
This CD features patriotic selections from recordings of SOA concerts taken over the past 16 years.
It is dedicated to honor those directly affected by the attacks of last September. All proceeds of these CDs will go to Engine 6 Fire Department of New York City and the families of its lost firefighters.
Hundreds of these CD's have already been sold at our concerts in the US & in Europe.
click to enlarge CD cover photo
TRUMPETERS: As WWII veterans are rapidly becoming fewer, there is great demand for buglers to play taps at funerals. Because the demand is so high, some ceremonies are performed with a fake bugler with a pre-recorded "Taps" inside the horn. Volunteer at this site: Bugles across America.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SOA:
NEWS / 2008 Itinerary / SOA FAQ's / Directors & Staff / Eligibility / How to apply / Cost & Inclusions / Non-Profit Information / Music / Safety & Security
Special Alumni / Distinguished Alumni Talk about SOA / Testimonials from Past Tour Participants, by state
2007 Highlights / 2006 Highlights / 2005 Highlights / 2004 Highlights / 2003 Highlights / 2002 Tour Highlights / 2001 Tour Highlights / 2000 Tour Highlights / '99 Tour Highlights / '98 Tour Highlights / '97 Tour Highlights /
ALUMNI news / Photo Gallery / Fun websites
updated 6-27-08