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Day
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Overnight
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Activities
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Day 1
Good
Friday
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Harrogate
Arrival
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- Arrive in the cultural spa town of Harrogate and travel to your accommodation
- Group Leaders are welcomed to Harrogate by The Mayor at a Civic Reception
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Day 2
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Harrogate
Festival
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- Meet all other festival participants as you take part in a massed festival photograph
- Take part in an outdoor performance in Harrogate Town Centre
- Rehearse for and perform on stage at The Royal Hall in The HIYF Grand Opening Concert
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Day 3
Easter
Sunday
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Harrogate
Festival
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- Perform at an Easter service in a local Harrogate Church and take part in an afternoon performance at Newby Hall
- Jazz and swing bands take part in a Jazz performance and master class
- Get to know your fellow participants and local performers at a Disco
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Day 4
Easter
Monday
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York
Sightseeing and community performance
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- Visit the historic cathedral city of York and enjoy some free time to explore the city’s Roman Walls
- Travel back to Harrogate and rehearse for an evening community performance with another participating group at a local Church
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Day 5
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Harrogate
Festival
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- Enjoy an outdoor performance surrounded by the stunning ruins of Fountains Abbey
- Travel to Ripon to rehearse for evening performances
- Take part in a festival highlight – Massed orchestra and choir performances at Ripon Cathedral
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Day 6
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Harrogate
Festival
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- Join other participating bands in rehearsal for an evening performance
- Perform at local outdoor venues in Harrogate
- Take part in the Finale Concert at The Royal Hall featuring international and massed band performances
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Day 7
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Harrogate
Departure
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- Say goodbye to your new friends in Harrogate and depart for home or continue on the rest of your programme
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