The Charlottesville High School Orchestra is touring Europe from July 7 until July 17, 1998. Click any item below for background information on the group and the trip.

THE CHS ORCHESTRA

The Charlottesville High School orchestra has attained a level of musicianship that rivals the best youth symphonies in the world. Find out more about the program.

THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Learn about this annual invitation-only event in Vienna, Austria that gathers together the best youth musicians from around the world for a juried competition.

AWARDS AND HONORS

The Charlottesville High School Orchestra has already won numerous honors available to youth orchestras.

THE DIRECTOR

Laura Mulligan Thomas has directed the CHS Orchestra since 1982. Here is a little more about her and a partial list of her accomplishments.

THE ITINERARY

For a listing of scheduled activities, check out the Day-by-day Travelogue. It not only lists planned events, but allows you to click through to descriptions of events as they happen.

THE DONORS THAT MADE IT ALL POSSIBLE (THANK YOU!)

The Charlottesville community, as well as many donors from all across the country, helped to make this dream a reality. Here is a complete list.

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