Poland: Music

The Nazareth University Chamber Singers Poland Tour

Are you a music major who is interested in performing in a series of concerts in Poland? Join us for sightseeing and performances throughout Rzeszow, Kraków and Warsaw!

SPARK GRANT:

Qualifying freshman, sophomore, and transfer students can use their SPARK Grant for this short-term study abroad program.

Program Details

Program Dates

Future program dates are to be determined. 

Program Itinerary

This was the itinerary for 2025. It is subject to change in future years.

Day 1

  • Bus from Nazareth University to Toronto
  • Flight to Poland from Pearson International Airport

Day 2: Rzeszów

  • Arrival in Rzeszów
  • Check-in at Hotel Prezydencki
  • Walk to Old Town
  • Dinner at Stary Browar Rzeszowski 

Day 3: Rzeszów

  • Shopping at Millenium Hall
  • Meeting with the President of Rzeszów University
  • Meeting with the City Mayor
  • Evening choral rehearsal
  • Free time and socializing with Polish students

Day 4: Rzeszów

  • Tour of Łańcut Castle
  • Lunch at Hotel Łańcut 
  • Choral concert at the Music Department
  • Dinner at Browar Manufaktura 

Day 5: Kraków

  • Travel to Kraków
  • Check-in at Kraków Apartments
  • Lunch at Lunch Bar MARCO
  • Choral concert I at Franciscan Basilica
  • Meal at concert location 
  • Choral concert II at Franciscan Basilica
  • Post-concert celebration at The Stage 

Day 6: Kraków/ Countryside

  • Breakfast on your own (Lunch Bar MARCO or Café Bageri Stockholm)
  • Walk to Old Town and orientation
  • Free time in Market Square
  • Trip to the countryside for dinner and workshop with folk ensemble Kapela Ciupaga

Day 7: Kraków

  • Breakfast on your own (Lunch Bar MARCO or Café Bageri Stockholm)
  • Visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
  • Free time in Old Town
  • La La Land in Concert at Tauron Arena
  • Meeting with composer Justin Hurwitz
  • Dinner at Bistro Charlotte, Szczepański Square 

Day 8: Kraków

  • Breakfast on your own (Lunch Bar MARCO or Café Bageri Stockholm)
  • Free time or walk with faculty to Wawel Castle
  • Film Music Festival Gala Concert at ICE Kraków
  • Final night in Kraków – walk to Market Square for refreshments

Day 9: Warsaw

  • Breakfast on your own (Lunch Bar MARCO or Café Bageri Stockholm)
  • Bus to Warsaw with lunch stop at Grzybowa Chata 
  • Check-in at Gromada Hotel
  • Visit to Chopin Museum
  • Dinner at Oliva Restaurant 
  • Orientation and walk to the Old Town

Day 10: Warsaw

  • Visit to Łazienki Park
  • Free time for shopping and sightseeing (Jewish Museum or shopping at Złote Tarasymall)
  • Farewell group dinner at Torello Restaurant 

Day 11: Return Travel

  • Bus to Warsaw Airport
  • Flight to Toronto
  • Bus to Nazareth University
Accommodations

In each city, we will be staying in a different set of accommodations ranging from hotels to apartment stays.

Program Costs & Funding
Program fees for future dates are to be determined. 
 
Program fee includes:
  • Round trip airfare
  • All accommodations
  • All activities, entry fees, tours, etc. listed in the itinerary
  • All in-country transportation
  • All meals part of the itinerary
  • Transportation to and from the Rochester airport
  • International travel and medical insurance
 
Not included:
  • Passport (must be valid 6 months past the return date of the program)
  • Dress/tuxedo and dress shoes for concert
  • Meals not included in the itinerary
  • Personal spending money and miscellaneous expenses

 Funding Sources:

For SPARK eligible students, you will receive the $1,500 SPARK Grant from the Center for Life's Work.
 
For non-SPARK eligible students, you may be eligible for some funding from the Center for International Education.
 
For Music Majors only, you are eligible for $100.00 from the School of Music.

 

Vaccination Guidance

Visit the following sites to see the recommended immunizations and medications for your program. Talk with your family and your physician to understand which ones you may need to travel. 

CDC 

Passport Health

U.S. State Department

Winners!

Nazareth College Chamber Singers won Grand Prix top honors at the 2019 International Chamber Choir Competition in Rzeszów, Poland. Grand Prix news story »

Views from Abroad

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    Students in Kraków

    At A Glance

    Term: Summer A 

    Program Level: Undergraduate & Graduate Students

    Program Type: Experiential Learning

    Major(s): Open to all majors by audition, but may be better suited for the following majors/minors:

    • Music
    • Music Business
    • Music Composition
    • Music Education
    • Music Performance
    • Music Therapy
    • Music Business

    Language Requirements: None

    Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5