A rare opportunity for a concert ensembles to join hundreds of other youth delegates from around the world in Beijing, Xi'an, and elsewhere in China next summer.

The Global Youth Development Summit in China is an event that is not to be missed. Nonperformance groups are also welcome to participate - think of it as FAF's very successful Youth Assembly East!

Some land costs are subsidized by the event producers and concert ensembles are assured of large audiences throughout their stay,

The Global Youth Summit is a project of the Educational Association for China Tomorrow and was conceived at FAF's popular Youth Assembly at the United Nations. Youth Leaders from around the world have stated their support for FAF's Youth Assembly and its events.

"I just wanted to extend a sincere word of thanks for organizing the UN Youth Assembly. It was my first time attending the conference and I was utterly impressed by the depth and breadth of topics as well as the passion of the panelists and my fellow delegates. As a Project Manager at the Clinton Foundation and the Co-Founder of Canopy (a non-profit organization in Tanzania focused on bridging the education achievement gap for orphans) the conference was not only personally fulfilling, but professionally rewarding. I hope to be back at next year's UN Youth Assembly."
- Justin Pang (YA Participant, 2009)

For all the details, call Artistic Director Yin-Chu Jou at 1-800-526-2908 or ...

Northern Europe is the home of European Cultural Capitals: 2011. The European Union has named Turku in Finland and Tallinn in Estonia to its 'Cultural Capitals' 2011.

Both cities invite you to perform during this important festival year. Ask FAF Artistic Director Yin-Chu Jou how your ensemble can join in these special concert opportunities: yinchu@faf.org

June 29 - July 7, 2011 (8 nights)

Contact Artistic Director Yin-Chu Jou at 1-800-526-2908 or yinchu@faf.org ... or ....

"The With One Dream...Rebuilding Hope in Haiti Benefit Concert sponsored by Friendship Ambassadors Foundation was not only a highlight, it was the best performance World Children's Choir sang in for the entire 2009/10 concert season. I can still hear the voices of the children and the 150 wonderful young orchestra players performing With One Dream to conclude the concert. This is a very precious lifetime memory. We are still receiving compliments, and send our love and gratitude to you, Yin-Chu, and everyone at Friendship Ambassadors Foundation for making this event possible." Sondra Harnes, Artistic Director/Conductor, World Children's Choir, 2010

"The Grosse Pointe South choir's trip to NYC was well organized and very exciting. We so enjoyed the UN and the opportunity to sing for the UN (International) school ... (T)he workshop with Gavin Creel - and then watching him in Hair - was an experience our students will never forget. I have traveled with FAF since 1976 and each trip has been a new and exciting experience. By the way, our rooms ... were amazing. We were only a half of a block off Times Square and I could lie in my bed and watch Time's square ball turn from red, to blue, to green. What memories we will all have. Thank you." - Ellen J. Bowen, Director of Choral Activities, Grosse Pointe South High School · March 2009

"I had a great time on the trip to South America! FAF provided superior service, and I have no doubt I will remember this tour for the rest of my life." D. Newburn, Harding Chorus Student President, FAF 2010 Tour to Brazil, Argentina & Chile July 2010

"Thanks again for everything you did for our experience, Yin-Chu. It was certainly a first-class operation, and you were friendly, charming, professional, and organized." - Dr Christopher J . Nicholas, Coe College Bands Soloist; Associate Director of Bands The University of Wyoming Department of Music; August 2008

"The Alliance Francaise of Greenwich would like to thank you and your Artistic Director Yin-Chu Jou for your efforts in including [us] in the Greenwich Choral Society trip to France honoring the Greenwich/Vienne Sister City 2008 initiative... The trip was seamless, due in no small part to your advance planning ... We thank you and your team for making this historic trip so memorable." - Renee Ketcham, President, Alliance Francaise of Greenwich, July 2008

Only available through Friendship Ambassadors Foundation! Join professional, top name jazz artists, ensembles and a fun, beach town dedicated to making Jazz Thrive on the Sound.

Just north of Manhattan, Mamaroneck, New York combines the excitement of great jazz with the beach, great food, international flair ... all within easy reach of New York City and the rest of Westchester!

Major artists will be announced soon. Ensure that your ensemble is selected to perform at this signature jazz event. Jazz ensembles, jazz dance troupes, and street performance artists and ensembles should contact FAF to join in the fun.
friendlyam@faf.org

SAVE THE DATES: June 15 - 19, 2011, on the water in Mamaroneck, New York!

Call Artistic Director Yin-Chu Jou at 1-800-526-2908 or email her at yinchu@faf.org .....or

"2010 marks a decade of our work with Friendship Ambassadors, an infinitely imaginative, flexible, hard working and communicative organization dedicated to peace through cultural exchange. Thanks to the truly global perspective and expertise of the FAF staff and administration, my colleagues and I at West Virginia Wesleyan College have been able to develop a meaningful curriculum abroad during the past ten years.

"For any project involving the education of young people abroad in the twenty-first century we can certainly recommend without reservation the skill, breadth of vision, and ever evolving, comprehensive contacts, of Friendship Ambassadors." Dr. Devon McNamara, Professor of English West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201 August 2010

"I had thought that I had both seen and experienced nearly everything in my 25 years of traveling with the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation. Little did I know that a new, unique experience was awaiting myself and my performing troupe, Synergy, in the Philippines. Suffice it to say, my life has been altered forever. I commend the entire staff of FA for their efforts!" D Kim Clayton Director, Clayton Productions Salt Lake City, Utah August 2010

GREAT, NYC CONCERT TOUR OPTION · FEBRUARY OR AUGUST 2011

Concert Appearances in NYC during the annual Youth Assembly at the U.N. For more information and application procedures, contact: yaapplications@faf.org and ask about the "U.C. Peace Arts Festival."

The annual Youth Assembly at the UN is now the PREMIERE youth gathering in New York City each winter AND summer. Concertize in great venues in the winter and in Dag Hammarskjold Park at the UN in August, onstage at Culture Night the UN's Church Center, join meetings with peers from around the world, take part in an MDG/NGO Campaign Night and very Special Events planned daily. An appearance for your ensemble at the YA in 2011 is almost mandatory!

Join our regular list of celebrities in appearance at the annual Youth Assembly at the UN - you will be in good company!

"I applaud the youth of the world for taking part in the Youth Assembly.

When you meet in the name of youth leadership for the success of the MDGs, you are affirming the place of young people around the world to lead in the challenge to find opportunities for development for all.

Thank you for choosing my work as your Closing Music - may it be a guide for your future success!"
Angelique Kidjo, Benin
Grammy Award Winning Singer
AUTHOR: '8 MDG Goals' - Closing Musical Piece, YA, August 6, 2010