Voices for Children

2nd International Arts/Peace

Camp

Washington, DC

USA

July 2008

Overview

The World Children’s Choir and Friendship Ambassadors Foundation invite you to participate in their second international arts/peace camp to be held in held in July of 2008, in Washington, DC. 

The programme is run by the World Children's Choir, based in the Washington D.C. area, and includes students from the US and other countries.

The camp and tour includes: Round trip air to and from Washington, DC, (US residents) all transfers, meals, accommodations, private motor coach, English speaking guides and translators (for international students) , arts/peace camp activities as described below, concerts, and all related excursions and admissions. 

Activities will include:

  • Chorus rehearsals

  • Choreography

  • West African Culture and Drumming

  • Folk Dancing

  • Peace collage classes

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Sightseeing

  • Social Activities

  • Daily cultural exchange with American and international children and teens.

Repertoire:

  • Operetta

  • International folk songs

  • Environmental and peace songs, and

  • Broadway show tunes.

  • Music and a repertoire tape will be sent to participants in late May.

Eligibility & Applications

Participant Eligibility: Students age 10 – 17 who have strong interest in the visual and performing arts, international cultural exchange, and peace issues; parent chaperones, and teachers. If there is sufficient interest, a parallel sightseeing tour for non-chaperone parents and siblings will be held.
NOTE: the program is open for anyone meeting the above requirement; it is not a pre-requisite to be the member of WCC.

Application Deadline: TBA

Send completed application form 
and letter of recommendation 
(or recording) to:

sharnes@worldchildrenschoir.org  

or mail to

World Children’s Choir,
International Arts/Peace Camp Committee
2128 McKay Street
Falls Church, VA 22043, USA

Applicants will be notified within
two days of receipt of audition materials.

To download the Application Forms, please click on the following links:

Admission:

  • By recommendation of the student’s music teacher or conductor; or

  • By audition (recording - cassette or CD of two songs of contrasting style)

Costs & Payment Terms

Upon acceptance,

  • US residents send payment by check to:
    International Arts/Peace Camp Committee
    2128 McKay Street, Falls Church, VA 22043, USA

  • International participants will need to make arrangements for letter of credit to be sent to World Children Choir's bank.
    Send an email message to info@worldchildrenschoir.org for details.

Cost per person: to be announced

Payment Schedule: to be announced

Information/Application: info@worldchildrenschoir.org

Facilitator: Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF): FAF's mission is to use music and cultural exchange to promote peace, mutual understanding and global cooperation. This is the second of a several year plan for bi-lateral cooperation. www.faf.org

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