A Week in Vilnius
- 19 July to 26 July 2026Directed By Jeremy Jackman
Introduction
Our last visit to Vilnius two years ago was a huge success and we are delighted to be returning to this elegant and under-explored European capital.
Vilnius is a city shaped by layers of history rather than a single period or style. Its old town is known for an unusually rich collection of Baroque churches, alongside traces of medieval, Jewish, and Soviet-era history, all of which give the city a distinctive Baltic character. This mix creates a sense of depth and complexity that feels somehow thoughtful rather than monumental.
We generally choose nice hotels for you but we are particularly pleased to be returning to the 4 star Hotel Neringa in Vilnius. We think you will really enjoy staying there. On our half-day Thursday we there will be an opportunity to visit Trakai castle - the castle in the middle of the lake featured in our picture gallery above - have some lunch, and enjoy a guided tour of the castle and grounds.
Who is this course for?
This course is for experienced singers who want to improve their choral technique and enjoy exploring a rich mix of repertoire in a convivial social setting. Singing couples and individual singers are all welcome. Music will be sent out in advance and, while nobody is expected to be note perfect on arrival, we do expect singers to familiarise themselves with the music beforehand. This is not a course for beginners but anyone who has been singing regularly in a choral society or church choir is unlikely to feel out of their depth.
The course will begin with supper at 7.30 pm on the Sunday evening with rehearsals starting in earnest on the Monday morning. The end of course concert will take place on the Saturday night with most people leaving for home the next day.
Musical Director
Jeremy Jackman's musical education began as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral, and continued at the Royal College of Music and Hull University. He sang…
MUSIC LIST
Benjamin Britten – Te Deum in C
John Sheppard – In Manus Tuas (first setting)
Jeremiah Clarke – Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem
Thomas Attwood – Teach me O Lord
Hubert Parry – My Soul, there is a Country
Gabriel Faure – Cantique de Jean Racine
Rossini – Gloria/Cum Sancto Spiritu
Felix Mendelssohn – Verleih uns Frieden
Benjamin Britten – Jubilate (O be Joyful in the Lord)
Traditional arr. Jackman – Kur Giria Zaliuoja
We will be staying in the Hotel Neringa, a comfortable 4 star hotel in downtown Vilnius. You will need to arrive on Sunday 19th in time for dinner
The course ends after breakfast on the following Sunday.
This bit is up to you and is not included in the price. Vilnius has it's own airport not far away from the city centre and budget flights are available as well as regular services with the main national carriers.
The course fee for the week is £1425. This covers tuition, seven nights accommodation in the Neringa with breakfast (based on two sharing) and four 3-course evening meals with wine. Non-singers sharing a singer's room pay a reduced fee of £1095. Music - which can be kept - will cost £35 and is sent out six-eight weeks in advance. The single occupancy supplement is £40 per night.
Holiday insurance
All participants are advised to have appropriate holiday insurance in place and notify RBS of the policy provider.
Any questions?
If you have any questions at all please contact Nick Couchman (nick@runbysingers.org) or Emma Ford (emma@runbysingers.org) or ring us during office hours on 01462 372702. The office is not always occupied so please do leave a message and we will get back to you.
