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Perform at the Los Angeles Festival of Gold! This prestigious Festival of Gold opportunity lies in the heart of California’s famed Los Angeles. Join us on the west coast in sunny California where stars are made every day. Your talented ensemble deserves an outstanding venue to showcase their artistry and Segerstrom Concert Hall is that venue.
Choral Clinicians:
Anton Armstrong is the longest-serving conductor in history of the St. Olaf Choir. He enjoys an international reputation as one of the top choral conductors in the world.
Dr. Craig Jessop was conductor of the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and now serves as Dean of the Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University.
Instrumental Clinicians:
Dr. Robert Gillespie is on the music faculty at Ohio State University, and recognized as one of the world’s top String pedagogues.
Dr. Peter Boonshaft is one of the most in-demand speakers and advocates in the music education world. He serves on the music faculty at Hoftstra University.
The Festival of Gold is a truly unique event—a festival, clinic, and prestigious performance—all wrapped into one premier event. Every Festival of Gold package includes:
- Arrive in L.A.: Arrive in Los Angeles and check in to hotel.
- Keynote Address: This evening, join our adjudicators and staff for the Keynote Address, followed by opening rehearsals at your host hotel.
- First Honor Ensemble Rehearsal: It's time for your first rehearsal! Ensembles will break out into separate rehearsal rooms for practice with their group.
- Honor Ensemble Rehearsals: Honor Ensembles will have morning rehearsals at your host hotel.
- Individual Ensemble Clinics: Throughout the day, adjudicators will hold 60-75 minute clinics for each group. Clinics will run on a set schedule (provided to you prior to the event).
- Sightseeing during off-time: Spend your evening free in Los Angeles. Our expert Destination Specialist can book a group dinner, a show, and more for you and your ensemble at your request.
- Individual Ensemble Clinics: Rehearsals and individual ensemble clinics will run on a set schedule (provided to you prior to the event) throughout the day at your host hotel.
- Sightseeing during off-time: Spend your evening free in Los Angeles. Our expert Destination Specialist can book a group dinner, a show, and more for you and your ensemble at your request.
- Festival Performances: Each group will take the stage for their festival performances in Henry and Renee Segerstrom Concert Hall. A schedule of these performances will be provided to you prior to travel. A short Honor Ensemble rehearsal will take place prior to the Encore Concert.
- Encore Concert: This evening, our groups host the Encore Concert at Henry and Renee Segerstrom Concert Hall. This culminating concert gives our all ensembles center stage for the performance of a lifetime.
- Depart for Home: Depart for home, or choose to stay in L.A. for as long as you like. Our Destination Specialist can book sightseeing tours, meals, and extra arrangements as needed.
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