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04/03/2025 to 04/06/2025
03/27/2025 to 03/30/2025
04/03/2025 to 04/06/2025
04/24/2025 to 04/27/2025
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!
Ride the elevator to the 520-foot observation deck. The needle provides a 360-degree vantage point from which to view the city and its surroundings. Displays of numerous Seattle sights and high-powered telescopes are available to help you locate each place.
Chihuly Gardens and Glass (optional)Seattle Center’s newest attraction is home to the work of internationally acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly. The Exhibition Hall, Glasshouse and lush Garden provide the most comprehensive collection of his work found in the world.
Experience MoPOP (optional)Formerly Experience Music Project (EMP), the Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP celebrates and explores creativity and innovation as expressed through American popular music and exemplified by rock ‘n’ roll. MoPOP is a one-of-a-kind music museum combining interactive and interpretive exhibits to tell the story of the creative, innovative and rebellious expression that defines American popular music.
Hotel check-inThis busy market was established in 1907 and is one of the nation’s last true in-city farmer’s markets. Watch fishmongers wielding their fresh local catch; sample delectable local produce and baked goods, and delight in the sights and sounds that have made this colorful open-air marketplace Seattle’s most popular landmark. It’s a great place to find something of Seattle to take home with you.
Festival performancesFestival 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.
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour (optional)Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour takes you beneath the streets of modern day Seattle and into the city’s hidden past. After the fire of 1889 the city was rebuilt on top of the ruins. This walking tour guides you through these passages to recreate Seattle’s rough and tumble past.
Festival performances will continue throughout the day. 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 Ceremony at Museum of FlightCelebrate your accomplishments and enjoy your exclusive Awards Ceremony with new friends.
Depart for home, or stay an extra day or two! Our team can help you arrange travel or extra time in Seattle.
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