The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

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This blog is a central place for parents, families and friends to share in the adventures from our trip to  the Somerset International Youth Choral Festival, which was held in Wells Cathedral and Sherborne Abbey, and our tour of London in July 2009.

Join us on our trip as you read what we did, look at our photos and listen to the beautiful music.

No one can speak to the shared experience as well as the students themselves...

"There are not words to describe what a wonderful experience this trip has been for me! Meeting new people, working with different choirs and singing in such historical and esteemed places are just a few of the things that I would describe my experience with."

                                                                      -U. M.

"The festival with the other American, English and Canadian choirs was an especially wonderful experience for me. I think that working with different conductors and a larger group helped me to really improve in my singing, and singing in the huge cathedrals was unforgettable."

                                                                       -A. B.

"Singing on the steps of St. Paul's was life changing. Just seeing all the people stop to listen was so cool."

                                                                        -K. B.