Visa reminders, Pōwhiri, Schedule/Venue updates, Registration/Door Sales, Gala Dinner, NZSO Concert Tickets, Viola Flash Mob/Massed Violas, Cafe Viola, & Helpful Links! |
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The 44th International Viola Congress has been uploaded to the NZ Immigration Events Calendar so that the processing offices, as well as Border colleagues, are aware of this event. Participants who are from visa waiver countries will not need to apply for a visitor visa prior to travel. They will however need to meet standard entry requirements, including being of good health and character, having evidence of outward travel to a country they have right of entry to and sufficient funds for maintenance while in NZ. |
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Participants who are not from visa waiver countries will need to apply for a visitor prior to travel. Countries affected are Hong Kong, Russia and Thailand. Your country will be defined by your citizenship - where your Passport was issued. |
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The Pōwhiri is a centuries-old tradition in Maori culture, which symbolizes the arrival of one tribe onto the sacred ground of another. It is a deeply moving experience and we are greatly honoured that the Pipitea Marae has agreed to welcome the International Viola Congress delegates in this dignified ceremony. Please mark this down as a powerful life event that you absolutely shouldn’t miss. A full turnout of everyone is requested. Please assemble at St Andrew’s at noon on September 1, where our co-hosts, Donald Maurice and Gillian Ansell, will briefly welcome you to the congress. We will then all walk together to Pipitea Marae (about 15 minutes). On arrival there will be a briefing on protocols and what to expect. We (the manuhiri) will then be led on to the Marae and His Worship Justin Lester (Mayor of Wellington) and Carlos Maria Solare (President of the International Viola Society, will make speeches on our behalf, reassuring the hosts (the tangata whenua) that we come in peace. Once inside we will be served afternoon tea. |
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We have made a few venue and event time changes. Have you seen our newly updated schedule? Have you created your free profile and started to plan your itinerary? |
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Our Congress Manager, Elyse, has added some events to the admin schedule - check it out here. Our online schedule updates automatically and can be used and viewed in many different ways - give it a go by clicking the link below! |
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Restaurants, Cafes, and Catering |
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We are pleased to offering catering for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea on Saturday and Sunday (September 2 and 3). For the other three days, there are a number of delicious options around Victoria University of Wellington campus and St. Andrew's Church to choose from! Click the links below to check out what's around for a quick bite! |
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We also suggest using Google Maps to view the restaurant/cafe offerings around St Andrew's as there are many options and different cuisines to choose from! |
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Looking for more to discovery about the "coolest little capital in the world?" Interested in exploring Wellington? Check out the website below! |
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Standard Registration, Flexi-Pass, and Day Pass: Available Now! |
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Want to attend the 44th IVC but can't commit to a full 5-day registration? Check out our Day Pass and Flexi-Pass rate information below! All types of delegates can book a $15 ticket to see "The Three Altos" with the NZSO on Septeber 4 - email IVCWgtn2017@gmail.com for your discount code if you have already registered. |
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Full registration ($450) will remain available on-line until August 31and at St Andrew’s between 10am - 12pm on September 1. If you are bringing collaborative musicians who may like to attend just a few events there will be door sales for $30 ($20 for masterclasses and half-hour events), single day registration ($150), Ten-event Flexi-pass for $200, and Six-event Flexi-pass for $150. To register for the 44th IVC, click the link below! We encourage individuals registered as "Participants" to upgrade to a full registration or a daily pass as casual attendance at events during the 44th IVC will be $30 per session and $20 for masterclasses or half hour presentations. Casual attendance is subject to space being available only after fully registered participants have been admitted. |
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The Three Altos: A Viola Spectacular "The Three Altos" concert with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra promotion is in full swing! Congress delegates are strongly encouraged to book their special $15 tickets as soon as possible to ensure they get the best available seats! By using the special password Amati you can book $15 tickets to The Three Altos concert by the NZSO with viola soloists Roger Myers, Anna Serova and Roger Benedict. This promises to be a remarkable concert like none you’ve ever seen before. | | |
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How many violists does it take to play a Canon? Come along to Te Papa at noon on Sunday, September 3 and experience a unique Southern Hemisphere record being created when violists from twenty countries attending the 44th International Viola Congress create their own brand of Awesome Forces in a Flash Mob style presentation of Pachelbel’s remarkable Canon. |
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Marcin Murawski will direct the massed viola ensemble, which will rehearse on Saturday from 8-9.15am, Sunday from 8-9am, Monday from 8-9am and Tuesday from 4-4.45pm with a public concert in St Andrew’s at 5pm. This programme is a tribute to Michael Kimber, whose music has been championed by Marcin Murawski in seven CDs. Please register your intention to participate by sending an email to duckdamore@gmail.com by August 25 so we can ensure we have printed enough music for everyone in time for the first rehearsal. Let’s make it really big!! | | |
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Join us at Parliament on September 4th from 6:30pm for the 44th IVC Gala Dinner - there are still some seats available! The final event of the viola congress is a banquet dinner at Parliament hosted by the Honorable Chris Finlayson (Attorney General), a passionate supporter of the arts and especially music. This is a rare opportunity that can only occur at the invitation of a Member of Parliament. It gives a glimpse of the inside of Parliament. The Grand Hall is a magnificent room and the catering is exquisite. The cost of $90 is well worth it and it includes a selection of New Zealand’s fine wines. Bookings must be registered by one week before for catering purposes. Like the Powhiri, this is not to be missed. There is a maximum number allowed so book soon to avoid disappointment. Register online or by emailing Becky Grenfell (becky@paardekooper.nz). |
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Looking for a place to hang after a busy day during the 44th IVC? Every night we will host Cafe Viola at The Old Bailey, located near St Andrew's and the suggested discounted accommodation. All delegates are welcome and encouraged to attend! Whether it's having a cup a tea, an adult beverage, a bar snack, or getting up to have a wee jam on your instrument we are sure Cafe Viola will have something for everyone! They have been forewarned that an interesting international bunch of musos will likely show up at about 10pm each night from Friday to Tuesday and won’t object to a viola or two being played should the mood take you. Email IVCWgtn2017@gmail.com for further information. |
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Our website has undergone some major updates in the past few months. Other than the links listed above, here are some helpful links for the upcoming 44th IVC! |
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