EVENT DETAILS
EXCITING Itinerary BREAKDOWN
Saturday, March 15: Welcome to the Big Apple!
Arrive in vibrant New York City and check into your hotel.
Afternoon: Explore NYC’s iconic sights at your leisure.
Evening: Wrap up the day with your first rehearsal.
Sunday, March 16: Discover and Perform
Morning: Kick off with an energizing rehearsal.
Afternoon: Experience the magic of Broadway with a must-see show!
Evening: Explore NYC’s iconic sights at your leisure.
Monday, March 17: More Adventures Await
Morning: Final touches with a brush-up rehearsal.
Afternoon: Last chance to tour the city.
Evening: Sound check at legendary Carnegie Hall, shine on stage during your concert performance, followed by a celebratory post-concert buffet reception.
Tuesday, March 18: Farewell NYC!
Depart from New York City, taking home memories that will last a lifetime!
Repertoire Selections
Arise My Beloved
Adolphus Hailstork
SATB
Theodore Presser Co
O salutaris hostia
Pierre de la Rue
SATB (first verse only)
CPDL
Insanae et vanae curae
Franz Joseph Haydn
SATB, piano (first 2.75’ only)
CPDL
Dedication
Zanaida Robles
SATB
Hinshaw Music, Inc
Praise the Lord
Florence B. Price
SATB, piano (string quartet)
ClarNan Editions
TāReKiTa
Reena Esmail
SATB, percussion
Oxford University Press
Splendor (from Illuminare)
Elaine Hagenberg
SATB, piano
Elaine Hagenberg Music
Sign Me Up
arr. Brandon A. Boyd
SATB, piano, electric bass, drums
Gentry JG2618
OCTAVO Series PAckages
A Not-to-Be-Missed Opportunity for Directors Who Demand Excellence!
Festival Chorus Performance: Collaborate with a nationally-recognized guest conductor, alongside professional soloists and the esteemed New York City Chamber Orchestra.
Iconic Venue: Perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern Auditorium—where the world’s greatest have stood.
Exclusive Extras:
Delight in a post-concert buffet reception—a perfect end to your grand performance.
Utilize professional mp3 part learning tracks for impeccable preparation.
Receive a video archival recording of your unforgettable performance.
Cherish a commemorative framed mini marquee poster, celebrating your ensemble’s achievement.
Honor each performer with a certificate of participation.
Luxurious Accommodations:
Enjoy a three-night stay in the heart of New York City at a prestigious Midtown Manhattan hotel like the Westin Times Square, Hilton New York, or Sheraton New York.
New York City Experiences:
Navigate the city like a local with an MTA Transit pass, including two one-way subway or bus rides.
Experience Broadway magic with group tickets to a hit show.
Take in breathtaking views from the Top of the Rock observation deck.
Personalized Support:
Benefit from the dedicated attention of an MCP operations associate to tailor your package details.
Flight coordination support is available through our in-house airline coordinator.
Receive a complimentary one-year membership to the online learning platform, Forward Motion, for the ensemble director.
This is your ensemble's chance to shine on one of the world's most prestigious stages and enjoy an all-encompassing New York City experience. Don't let this opportunity slip away—make your mark in the city that never sleeps!
Elevate your ensemble's experience with a tailor-made event package, perfect for directors coordinating through a tour operator or arranging their own accommodations and activities. This exclusive package features:
Festival Chorus Performance: Take center stage in an exhilarating performance at Carnegie Hall, under the baton of a nationally-renowned guest conductor.
Rehearsal and Sound Check: Prepare for your Carnegie Hall debut with a professional sound check and performance, ensuring a flawless presentation.
Preparation Tools: Enhance your readiness with mp3 part learning tracks designed to fine-tune your performance.
Professional Recordings: Receive a video archival recording of your performance, capturing the magic of your Carnegie Hall moment.
Commemorative Poster: Cherish your experience forever with a custom-framed mini marquee poster of your ensemble.
Certificates of Achievement: Each performer will receive a certificate of participation, commemorating their involvement in this prestigious event.
Exclusive Membership: The ensemble director will benefit from a one-year membership to the Forward Motion online learning platform, offering additional resources and educational opportunities.
Transform your musical journey into an unforgettable adventure with our Event Package, where prestigious venues, professional guidance, and exclusive perks come together to create an unmatched artistic experience.
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Previous to her appointment at Yale, Dr. Barber served as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Westfield State University in Westfield, MA, where she conducted the University Chorus, Chamber Chorale, and Gospel Choir; as well as taught courses in conducting and choral methods for nine years. In addition to her position at Westfield, Dr. Barber also served as Choral Lecturer for the summer master’s program at Gordon College for five years. There she taught courses in Choral Conducting and Choral Music Education for the MME degree.
Dr. Barber, whose research interests include effective teaching strategies, fostering classroom diversity and incorporating equity and justice initiatives in choral curricula, and the linguistic performance practice of African American spirituals, has contributed to such periodicals as the American Choral Directors Association’s Choral Journal and is the author of A New Perspective for the Use of Dialect in African American Spirituals: History, Context, and Linguistics (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021).
An active member of American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), she has presented her research at state, divisional, and national conferences. Dr. Barber has also served the organization on the National Diversity Committee, the Eastern Division 2020 Conference committee, and is the current President of the Massachusetts ACDA board. In addition, she is regularly engaged as a guest conductor for youth and community festivals around the country; including several All-State ensembles including Vermont, Oklahoma, California, Louisiana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island; she will conduct at the ACDA Eastern Division Conference in 2024 and a Carnegie Hall Festival in 2025.
Dr. Barber earned a BM in Vocal Performance from Oral Roberts University, in Tulsa, OK, a MM in Choral Music Education from Mansfield University, in Mansfield, PA, and a Ph.D. in Music Education and Choral Conducting from The Florida State University.
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An experienced conductor and educator, Person has directed numerous honor choirs throughout the United States, most recently conducting the South Dakota All-State Chorus. In addition, he has presented interest sessions at national and regional conferences and been awarded the Morningside University Sharon Walker Faculty Excellence Award and Iowa Choral Directors Association Post-Secondary Choral Educator Award.
Studying with some of the profession’s finest leaders, Person earned a doctor of musical arts degree in choral conducting from Texas Tech University, master of music degree in choral conducting from Michigan State University, and bachelor of arts degree from Luther College.
