And we’re off!! We pulled away from our waving families with smiles and anticipation for the 2009 Northeast Tour. Hats off to our planning committee for bringing a beautiful, sunny day. The plan is for this weather to follow us all the way east to Washington. On behalf of the planning committee and the directors, I would like to thank all of the families of our singers for supporting them and getting them ready for tour. We are going to have a great time learning all the way. Below is a summary of our trip:
Sunday, 6-14, Rockford, IL
Take off and head to Cleveland

Monday, 6-15, Cleveland, OH
Visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Formal concert at Church of the Ascension
Home stay for the boys

Tuesday, 6-16, Hagerstown, MD
Tour Antietam Battlefield
Formal concert at First Christian Church
Home stay for the boys

Wednesday, 6-17, Gettysburg, PA
Tour Gettysburg National Military Park
Informal concert at Gettysburg
Hotel in McLean, VA

Thursday, 6-18, Washington, DC
Tour of the Capital Building
Tour National Museums
Lincoln Monument at night
Hotel in McLean, VA

Friday, 6-19, Washington, DC
Tour Arlington National Cemetery
Tomb of the Unknowns
Tour the National Mall and monuments
African American Civil War Monument
Hotel in Mclean, VA

Saturday, 6-20, Philadelphia, PA
Workshop with Philadelphia Boys Choir
Independence Mall, site of the Liberty Bell,
Declaration of Independence, Betsy Ross House
Formal Concert with Philadelphia Boys Choir
Home stays for boys

Sunday, 6-21, Columbus, OH
Travel all day
Hotel in Columbus

Monday, 6-22, Indianapolis, IN
Tour Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Formal concert with Indianapolis Boys Choir
Hotel in Indianapolis

Tuesday, 6-23, Rockford, IL
Return to Rockford at 2:00 pm

Stay tuned for daily updates on our adventure.