REGISTRATION FORM: Please complete the Registration Form sent via email by Friday, July 1st.
PAYMENT: The cost to participate in the program is $140 (this does not include housing and meals). You may either pay by PayPal or Check.
If you received a half scholarship, please select “partial registration” in the Paypal options.
Ann Murphy, NYACDA Treasurer
158 Saint Johns Drive, Rochester, New York 14626
If you applied for a scholarship, you will receive a separate letter/email notifying you of the results. Scholarship recipients should submit the fee notated in their scholarship award letter.
MUSIC and REHEARSAL TRACKS: After completing the Registration Form and Payment, you will receive sheet music in the mail and rehearsal tracks via email.
HOUSING: Housing arrangements must be made individually. You are not required to stay at the Hilton Albany; however, it is very convenient as the concert will take place there. Hotel arrangements should be made on your own as soon as possible, as the hotel fills up quickly for the summer music conference. To reserve your room please go to: https://group.hilton.com/vtfjt3 and follow the online process. Rates start at $151/night.
CHAPERONES: Although we do not require parents and teachers to stay with their child/student during the rehearsals, we rely on parents and teachers to volunteer as chaperones to ensure the safety of the children and smoothness of the program. A Chaperone Sign Up link will be sent out later this summer.
WHAT TO BRING: All students must attend all parts of all rehearsals in order to participate in the concert. Students will not be excused from any part of any rehearsal. There are no exceptions to this rule. Please be prompt and remember to bring your music, 2 sharpened pencils, a refillable water bottle (water only) to all rehearsals. No gum! For the First Day Rehearsal, we recommend students bring 1 or 2 snacks to eat during breaks. For the Second Day Rehearsal/Concert, we ask for students to not bring a bag since it’s a quick rehearsal.
CONCERT DRESS: Singers will wear the festival T-Shirts with blue jeans (knee-length or pants are acceptable – please no shorts). T-shirts will be distributed to the singers at check-in. T-shirts must be tucked in and are only to be worn at the concert. Please make sure hair is clean and out of your face, with limited jewelry worn. Singers can wear a nice pair of flats, dress shoes or sneakers for the concert. Please avoid flip flops and heels for safety, as well as scented perfume, cologne, or hair products due to allergies.
Additional information will be sent via email throughout the summer. If you have any questions in the meantime, do not hesitate to contact me.
Johna Rae Barrow
NYACDA Summer Honor Choir Chairperson
[email protected]
