EVENT DETAILS
EXCITING Itinerary BREAKDOWN
Sunday, June 22: Welcome to the Big Apple!
Arrive in vibrant New York City and check into your hotel.
Afternoon: Kick off your stay with your first rehearsal.
Evening: Experience the magic of Broadway with a must-see show!
Monday, June 23: Discover and Perform
Morning & Afternoon: Enjoy more free time—perfect for sightseeing or sampling NYC’s famous cuisine.
Evening: Gather for another dynamic rehearsal session.
Tuesday, June 24: The Big Day
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.
Wednesday, June 25: Farewell NYC!
Depart from New York City, taking home memories that will last a lifetime!
Repertoire Selections
SONGS OF PEACE, HOPE, AND UNITY
Antiphon on ‘O Frondens Virga’
arr. Jennaya Robison
SATB, organ, brass
available after January 1, 2025
Praise the Lord
Florence Price
SATB, organ
ClarNan Editions CN97
How Lovely are the Messengers (from “Paulus”)
Mendelssohn
SATB, organ
G. Schirmer, Inc
We’re Marching to Zion
Brandon Waddles
SATB, organ, brass, percussion
GIA Publications
Salvation Is Created
Tchesnokov, arr. Andy Bayles
SATB, organ, brass
Andrew Bayles
Every Life Shall Be a Song
Gwyneth Walker
SATB, organ, brass, percussion
E.C. Schirmer Music Co
America the Beautiful
arr. Michael McCarthy
SATB, organ, brass
MorningStar Music
OCTAVO Series PAckages
A Not-to-Be-Missed Opportunity for Directors Who Demand Excellence!
Festival Chorus Performance: Collaborate with a nationally-recognized guest conductor.
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 New York City’s iconic 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 recordings 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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In demand as a clinician and guest speaker, Robison frequently appears at regional and national choral conferences and seminars; regularly leads All State and honor choirs, workshops, and festivals; and has taught courses in choral singing and global connection in the United States, Namibia, South Africa, Germany, and an upcoming festival in Italy (2024). She is the editor of the National Lutheran Choir Series with MorningStar Music Publishers as well as the Jennaya Robison Series with Pavane Publishing, and she is an active arranger of choral music. Robison has served as soloist and chorister with the Dale Warland Singers, True Concord Voices, Spire Chamber Ensemble, and the Tucson Symphony among many other ensembles. She is the national chair of Music in Worship for the American Choral Directors Association, a member of Chorus America, and has held leadership positions at Lutheran churches in Arizona, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota.