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Every Heritage Festival package includes:
Affirm. Inspire. Mentor. The AIM Experience is an exclusive private master-class session offered as an elective to participating groups at all festivals. This 60-90 minute concentrated educational experience provides extra performance time and customized one-on-one instruction from one of our professional clinicians. Music directors can set the focus of the session’s content through their planning call with the instructor. Reaffirm your classroom teachings, fine tune your festival performance, or focus on a few specific skills – the choice is yours! Ask your Performing Tour Specialist about setting up your own AIM Experience!
One of America’s most spectacular attractions and home to the world’s highest suspension bridge. The 360-acre park surrounding the Royal Gorge provides numerous scenic overlooks, enabling you to view the spectacular chasm. In addition, you can ride the world’s steepest incline railway to the bottom of the canyon or glide across the gorge on an aerial tramway! Check out the park's Sky Coaster.
Festival performances run throughout the day at your event venue. After arriving at your concert venue, your group will warm up in a private rehearsal room. Each ensemble will perform for 15-minutes on stage. A panel of three adjudicators will provide written and recorded feedback for each performance. Following your performance, a select adjudicator will conduct a mini-clinic on stage with your group, providing valuable feedback and reinforcement for your classroom teachings. Groups will also have the opportunity to participate as an audience for other groups competing – giving your ensemble exposure to their peers.
Manitou Cliff DwellingsCheck out these carefully preserved cliff dwellings.
Festival performances will continue throughout the morning. Your performance time will be given to you weeks before your event, so you can plan your day accordingly. Bringing more than one ensemble? No problem – our team will arrange your schedule so you can maximize your free time.
Awards CeremonyTonight, all groups will be hosted at an exclusive Awards Ceremony! Choirs, orchestras, and bands will be recognized for high scores within their class – plus standout individuals will be recognized for outstanding performances.
Depart for home, or stay an extra day or two! Our team can help you arrange travel or extra time in Colorado Springs.
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