The Beijing 2008 Olympic Orchestra is a grand scale event designed to enrich the lives of the student musicians who participate.{mosimage}

Encompassing 2008 musicians from 40 countries, the "B 2008 OO" has as a goal to support the Beijing Olympics goal theme of "One World, One Dream" and "Green and Human Olympics".

The entity will perform tutti over the course of the two week performance run, also as three representative "hub orchestras" distinct in artistic flavor. Each hub also has superb, award winning delegations which will also have a chance to perform as their own performing troupe. In the case of the Americans, the "first choice" delegation represents the best in instrumental music programs of the American high school system.

A goal of "no venue under 5000 audience" has been set, along with a major performance obligation in Beijing. The Opening Ceremony is on the 8 August and we are planning to have some part in the various celebrations in and around Beijing between the 1-8 of August, 2008 as monitored by the Cultural Division of the Olympic Committee and the Ceremonies/Entertainment Divisions.

The members asked "first choice" to join the American delegation/Green Olympic Hub are known to me personally and have sparkling reputations. I hope you join us in this adventure, an opportunity of a lifetime for your student musicians, staff and you as a leader and educator.

Opportunities of this nature are rare and the effort put into this program will come back to you and your staf exponentially. I look forward to being with you in this profound contribution to world understanding via music and music education.

Sincerely,

William R Lutt

Producer

The Beijing Olympic Orchestra producers are proud to announce that the Grand Epoch City  will serve as our Official Olympic Orchestra Village. The village is based on the old cities of Beijing and uses traditional Chinese architecture and landscaping. The village includes several hotels, a shopping area, perforformance and rehearsal spaces and other activities.{mosimage}

For a map of the Grand Epoch City, please click here . 

Grand Epoch City is situated west of Beijing and east of Tian Jin, it enjoys a predominant geographic position and convenient access to transportation.

Grand Epoch City’s city walls are modeled on  the old Beijing city walls during theMing and Qing dynasties. The hollow walls enveloping the property run 5 kilometers with 22 tower gates. The wonderful Yuan Mingyuan and Prince’s residence and courtyard houses display the essence of ancient Chinese culture and unique Chinese architecture.

As a grand modern international conference and exhibition center, Grand Epoch City is a star-class location, with magnificent Golden Arts Hall, grandiose Buddhism Museum, charming Golf Garden, well-equipped grand health-keeping items, unique Indoor Water Park and abundant shopping places. For more information on prices for activities at Grand Epoch City please visit http://www.grand-epoch-city.com/en-wr/en-jianshenjiamubiao.asp

Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase a 'card' for 50 Yuan (approx. US$7) once they arrive at Orchestra Village. This card can be used for discounted admission into the water park (normally 120 Yuan) or towards other activities in the sports center (also at a discounted price). Additionally, the card's value may also be used towards food items at restaurnats located in the resort. 

With 1,500 guest rooms, 16 specialty restaurants, and 80 conference meeting places, and 36,400 square meters of indoor exibition space the Grand Epoch City is a splended location for our Olympic Orchestra Village.

FUANGONG PALACE HOTEL 

Below you will find pictures of the 5-star hotel that all RED and GREEN Orchestra travelers will be staying at:

 Exterior photo of the hotel

Room accommodations at the Fuangong Palace Hotel

Bathroom in hotel rooms - Fuangong Palace Hotel