Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra Brazil Tour 2018
NISO to Brazil
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra plans to embark on a performance tour to Brazil from March 8-18, 2018. Forty-six students of the NISO will be combining with the Orchestra of the University of Caxias do Sul to perform works of American Composers. Students will sit side-by-side with their Brazilian counterparts to perform two concerts, one in Caxias do Sul and one in Porto Alegre. The students of NISO will also perform chamber orchestra and chamber music works for the University community in Caxias while taking in the culture, history and sights of southern Brazil.
Student Testimonial of Past Trips
Every four years, the NISO goes on a national or international tour and provides members with an unforgettable experience. The Symphony Orchestra has traveled to Brazil for a similar performance tour in the past. Current UNI senior, Jotham Polashek, went to Brazil as a freshman and says this about his experience.
The orchestra tour to Brazil my freshman year was a formative experience in my college career. I'd never been anywhere like it, and exploring the beautiful country with my friends and colleagues is something I'll never forget. Going to Brazil and playing the beautiful Mahler symphony alongside Brazilian musicians provided a truly transcendent night of beautiful music. We played better than I'd ever heard us play, and returned to UNI a closer ensemble. Even a short time in such a different culture can make a huge difference to any student with the opportunity to tour with the orchestra, and I'd wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who can do so.
Give Today!
You can help students, like Jotham, gain an incredible experience! Consider giving to this project today! Learn more about how your gift can make an impact by watching our video above or checking out the giving levels to the right.
$10
Student Meal
Help cover the cost of a meal for one student. Every donation matters to the students of the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra!
$26
Insurance
Your donation can help provide required health and travel insurance for two students.
$52
Hotel Room
Donate at this level to provide one student with a night's stay in a hotel room.
$102
Roundtrip Bus to Chicago
You can support one student's bus travel to and from Chicago, where our flight will depart and arrive!
$150
Instrument Rental for One
A gift at this level will cover one week’s rental of a double bass or cello for a NISO student to play. We are unable to travel with these large instruments!
$200
20 Meals
You can provide four students with lunch for five days while in Brazil!
$300
Instrument Rental for Two
Help cover the cost of renting a cello or double bass for two students!
$460
One Lunch for 46 Students
With a donation at this level, you can provide the entire symphony orchestra with one meal!
$600
Instrument Rental for Four
Give today to provide four students with a cello or double bass during our week in Brazil.
$785
Entire Land Package for One
A gift at this level will cover the cost of the entire land package for one student!
$1,200
Instrument Rental for Eight
You can provide the rental of all large instruments to the eight members! Help us rent five basses and three cells needed to give members the chance to participate.
$1,440
Airfare for One Student
You can provide one student with air travel to and from Brazil!
$2,225
Full Cost for One Student
Help one student cover every expense for this incredible opportunity! You can provide a life-changing experience for one student!
