Art History and Music in France and Poland

Program Information

Travel Europe and follow in the footsteps of Frederic Chopin, a central cultural figure in Europe during the early 1800s, while celebrating the 200th Anniversary of his Birth. Chopin singlehandedly
defined the public image of the artist, and inspired a host of new ideas of what it means to be an artist, support artists and the arts in general. This program is designed for music majors but open to anyone interested in Music History and the Arts. The trip will focus on Chopin and his long-time romantic partner George Sand (a woman ahead of her time, and one of Europe’s most influential female writers). Students will have the opportunity to visit the Chopin Academy in Warsaw, Poland and then head off to the Paris Conversatory in Paris, France.

Program Itinerary

  • Friday, March 12 - Depart Jacksonville for Warsaw, Poland
  • Saturday, March 13 - Walking Tour of Warsaw and Evening Performance at the Warsaw Philharmonic
  • Sunday, March 14 - Visit Lazienki Park, monument of Frederic Chopin and his birthplace
  • Monday, March 15 - Tour the local Chopin Academy
  • Tuesday, March 16 - Tour the Chopin Parlor, the Frederic Chopin Museum, Ostrogski Castle and Church of the Holy Cross
  • Wednesday, March 17 - Depart Warsaw for Paris
  • Thursday, March 18 - Visit Musee d'Orsay and Chateau de George Sand in Nohant
  • Friday, March 19 - Visit the National Library of Paris, the Paris Conservatoire and enjoy an evening concert
  • Saturday, March 20 - Visit the resting place of Chopin and the Paris Opera House
  • Sunday, March 21 - Return to Jacksonville

    • Curriculum

    MU 199 will be offered for 3 credits.

    Program Dates

    March 13 - 21, 2010

    Cost

    $2,950

    Included

    • Roundtrip Airfare
    • Tuition
    • Housing
    • Some Meals
    • Health and Travel Insurance
    • Excursions
    • On-Site Support Services

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
    • Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
    • For JU students only


    Send the above materials to:

    International Education Programs
    Jacksonville University
    2800 University Blvd North
    Gooding 105
    Jacksonville, Florida 32211