Northern of New York up to the Canadian borders is the region of New England, which is strongly stamped by the European immigrants. Vermont - the country of the green hills - was discovered 1609 by Samuel Champlain. The biggest lake of the country (and fifth biggest continental lake in America) bears his name.

In the area of the small town Stowe a music festival has taken place "on the meadow", in churches and the International Choir Festival Vermont is a special experience with performances in the Vermont ski museum and other places.

A little Austria and much of Vermont, this is the Trapp-Family Lodge at Stowe. The history of the Trapp family got world-famous by the film "The Trapp Family" and the musical "The sound of music". They discovered her paradise in the midst of Vermont after years of travelling - and of course they care musical tradition till today.

The summer concerts in the nature Amphitheatre of the Trapp Family Lodge are in an informal atmosphere with picnic – while looking up to the blue sky of Vermont. The choirs can choose between a concert series in Stowe and Burlington and a workshop together with other choirs under the direction of Robert De Cormier.

The Vermont choir festival taking place in June every year can be combined with stays in New York, Boston or Montreal. At all extensions can include further concerts in churches or friendship concerts.These extensions can be planned before or/and after the festival. .

American choirs: here is the direct link to the festival!