Journey of John Van Dersall in Europe Concert Tour 1963
John Van Dersall describes his 1963 School Band and Chorus of America European tour. From June departure via Pittsburgh and Newark to London, Ramsgate, Brussels, and Germany, the group performs for large crowds, meets dignitaries, and receives honors including a gold medal, with vivid notes on travel, culture, and camaraderie.
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Europe
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Newark
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New York
Lincoln Tunnel
Commodore
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Melvin, Ill
Idlewild
London
Buckingham Palace
Ramsgate
North Sea
Royal Harbour
Tower of London
London Bridge
Ostende
Belgium
Brussels
Grand Palace
Brussells
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Europe tour memories of a student band and chorus
A Dalton Ohio school group recounts a summer European concert tour visiting Germany Italy France and Switzerland. They describe language challenges borders crises earthquakes and reception incidents while praising the experience and their growth as performers.
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U. S
Monte Carlo
New York
Switzerland
French Riverina
Mediterranean Sea
Strasbourg
France
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Arch of Triumph
Notre Dame Cathedral
England
Italy
Chorus of
America
Idlewild
Dalton
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New
Republic
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