Day one complete

As we have all been checked into our hotel rooms, we are full not only of great Austrian food but a world wind of amazing experiences in just one day!

Pictures and posts to come, but for right now.... SLEEP!

Please know we are safe and sound in our rooms and want everyone to know back home how much we love them!

What an awesome day with some of the worlds most amazing students!

More to come....

(posts will be updated with photos and student entries where possible)

Almost there

Sunrise on a new day, a new country, and our new adventure! With coffee in hand, the excitement begins to buzz through the cabin as we await and on time arrival into Germany.

All is well!!

We're off

We are all aboard our flight and excited for our 8.5 hour international flight!

Next stop... Munich, Germany! 

Load up!

The bus is loaded and we are on our way to Atlanta!!

Today is the day!

We are looking forward to beginning our adventure today! See you this morning!! Let our 2016-2017 Tour begin!! #SE1617Tour #PeaceOnEarth #WeAreHammond

Local coverage

With our departure just five days away, we are delighted to share our story with the local news stations as they visit us for our final stateside rehearsal. It was a pleasure to meet Allie Spillyards who talked with us in anticipation of our travels.

Following our final rehearsal the choir was treated to an Italian Feast at Columbia's oldest Italian restaurant Villa Tronco! What a fantastic way to wrap up our preparation and now focus on the adventure!

http://www.wistv.com/clip/12978694/local-high-school-choir-prepares-to-perform-for-pope-francis?autostart=true

http://www.wltx.com/news/local/hammond-school-choir-to-sing-for-pope-francis/375525888

https://www.facebook.com/WLTXNews19/videos/10154414874938999/

One week left to go

The city of Salzburg is ready for our group...

Gearing up!

With just one week away... We are getting geared up for our 2016-2017 International Concert Tour! First stop.. Salzburg! Follow us:

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