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International Tours
International Tours
In May of 2013 The UNO Jazz Combo led by Dr. Pete Madsen became the third UNO jazz group to tour the Baltic States. The delegation from UNO included Senior Vice Chancellor BJ Reed,nike air max 90 sale, Dean of International Studies and Programs Tom Gouttierre,cheap nike air max, Director of International Programs Merry Ellen Turner,nike tn shoes, Director of the School of Public Administration Ethel Williams, and Theater Professor D. Scott Glasser. Arriving in Riga, Latvia, the group was greeted by friends from Siauliai,hogan uomo, Lithuania and Riga. The group was immediately whisked away to a welcome reception at Siauliai University (SU) featuring a tasting of Lithuanian cuisine and entertainment by "Saule" the university's folk ensemble featuring Lithuanian instruments, folk songs, dances,sandali hogan, and traditional costumes.
The next day was dedicated to a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the sister university relationship between UNO and SU. In addition to a formal ceremony highlighting the dozens of exchanges that have occurred over the past 15 years there was a gala concert featuring the UNO Jazz Combo, Saule,hogan outlet milano, SU's Studium Mixed Chorus and Pavasaris Women's Chorus,black nike air max, and the folk rock ensemble Kitava. UNO students joined forces with SU students on several numbers including Route 66, Senor Blues, and Amigos Para Siempre. It was here that our group picked up our featured singer for the duration of the tour: SU student Agne who quickly became an honorary member of the UNO Jazz Combo!
The following morning the group visited the famous Hill of Crosses outside Siauliai on the way to a day of sightseeing in Riga,air max 1 sale, Latvia. The day concluded with a performance at a Riga jazz club that quickly evolved into a jam session with some of Riga's best jazz musicians!
The traditional UNO vs. SU basketball game took place the next morning with the traditional outcome of the Lithuanians emerging victorious,kids nike air max. Both sides had a great time and enjoyed interacting in a casual environment of good sportsmanship and fun athletic competition,nike air max. The afternoon featured a concert in the Siauliai amphitheater with other ensembles from throughout Europe including our friends from Riga in an excellent concert band performance conducted by Janis Purins of the Latvian Academy of Music,nike air max 1. In the evening our hosts treated us to a dance performance by the professional Russian group "Todes" at Siauliai Arena.
The next two days were spent on the Baltic seaside at the national park on the Curonian Spit with performances in the beautiful resort towns of Juodkrante and Nida. In addition to enjoying the stunning scenery,nike air max trainers, our delegation was treated to a yacht ride on the Baltic hosted by the mayor of Nida.
The week concluded with a performance at the beautiful Siauliai Cathedral with Pavasaris Women's Chorus. After the concert our hosts provided a farewell party at Kurtuvenai Regional Park complete with delicious food and drink, horseback rides, and hours of Lithuanian folk dances and polkas! UNO students made many friends with Lithuanian students throughout the week and there were many tears shed and good will gifts exchanged during the farewells.相关的主题文章：
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