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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:
Edith Copley is the Director of Choral Studies Northern Arizona University where she leads the Shrine of the Ages Choir and teaches choral literature.
Lynne Gackle is Professor of Ensembles and Associate Director of Choral Activities at Baylor University where she conducts the Baylor Bella Voce and the Baylor Concert Choir.
Instrumental Clinicians:
Michael Christ Powers is Orchestra Director of the Westridge School in Pasadena, California. Prior to Westridge, he was with USC serving as an adjunct instructor.
Gary Hill is Professor of Music and Director of Bands Emeritus at Arizona State University. Prior to Hill’s appointment at ASU, he was Director of Bands at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music.
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.
- Rehearsals: In the evening, Festival Ensembles will break out into separate rehearsals.
- Festival ensembles: Festival Ensembles will have morning rehearsals at the festival 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 in Orange County. Our expert Destination Specialist can book a group dinner, a show, and more for you and your ensemble.
- 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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