Day 1 :
Welcome to St. Louis
- Gateway Arch Tram Ride (optional):
The nation’s tallest monument at 630 feet, the Gateway Arch commemorates Thomas Jefferson and St. Louis’s role in the westward expansion of the United States. Enjoy a tram ride to the top!
- City Museum (optional):
Experience a labyrinth of tunnels, caves, forests and climbing structures created with recycled materials. Create your own art, join the circus for a day, or add on a trip to the World Aquarium.
- Dinner at the Edge Game Arena (optional):
The world’s largest Laser Tag Arena offers group packages that include laser tag, video games, pizza, and soda.
- Hotel check-in:
Day 2 :
Festival performances and explore the city
- Buffet breakfast at hotel:
Start your day off on the right note with an all-inclusive breakfast at your hotel!
- St. Louis Zoo (optional):
This beautiful world-class zoo is home to over 6,000 animals on 93 acres in Forest Park. Visit the River’s Edge where elephants play, or see the insectarium. Purchase a Safari Pass and enjoy admission to the Children’s Zoo, Zooline Railroad, Conservation Carousel, Movie, 4D Motion Simulator, and Stingrays at Caribbean Cove.
- Festival performances:
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.
- St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (optional):
This world-class symphony will treat your group to an elegant night of spectacular music. Enjoy works from Purcell, Beethoven and Prokofiev.
Day 3 :
Continue the festival and Awards Ceremony at Six Flags
- Buffet breakfast at hotel:
Start your day off on the right note with an all-inclusive breakfast at your hotel!
- Final performances:
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.
- Six Flags Theme Park:
Your package includes a day-pass to Six Flags Theme Park so head over to the park and have some fun!
- Awards Ceremony:
Your awards ceremony and dinner is hosted right inside the park!
Day 4 :
Depart for home
- Buffet breakfast at hotel:
Start your day off on the right note with an all-inclusive breakfast at your hotel!
- Goodbye, St. Louis!:
Depart for home, or stay an extra day or two! Our team can help you arrange travel or extra time in St. Louis.
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