What information is new on the site or recently updated?

06/03/2009 - Online registration closes at 12pm EST on Thursday, June 4. Onsite registration will be available beginning at 11am EST on Wednesday, June 10.
05/27/2009 - Conference schedule-at-a-glance, overview schedule, breakout sessions, and plenary session updated
05/08/2009 - Conference location map posted. Buttonholes section updated including the About Buttonholes document and a preview list of consultants.
04/29/2009 - Paired Programing page launched and links added to Overview Calendar.
04/27/2009 - Conference stipends announced. Eligibility guidelines and application posted.
04/23/2009 - Conference schedule-at-a-glance posted.
04/16/2009 - Breakout Session titles posted to Program Details page and items added to FAQ section.
04/02/2009 - First 150 participants have registered!
04/01/2009 - Student scholarship recipients were notified.
03/06/2009 - Baritone, Nathan Gunn to perform at the Closing Banquet and Auction. Detailed information added to Program Details page.
02/11/2009 - Registration is live as of 5:00 p.m. EST.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations must be received in writing by May 25, 2009 in order to qualify for a refund. A $100 registration fee will be deducted for each refund processed before May 25. After that date, no refunds will be issued. Attendee substitutions are accepted, but please notify the Chorus America office as soon as possible to ensure proper name badge and attendee listings.

I’ve already sent in my registration, but can I still add on In-Depth Seminars, concert tickets, and Special Events like the Annual Meeting & Luncheon or the Closing Banquet & Auction?

Tickets for the box lunch (Thursday), the Annual Meeting & Luncheon (Friday), and the Closing Banquet & Auction (Saturday) will be available for sale at registration starting at 11am EST on Wednesday, June 10.

What should I wear at the Conference?

Conference dress is business casual. Philadelphia temperatures in June typically range from 64-81°F with a daily average of 72°F. You may want to dress in layers, however, because hotels are well-known for their temperature fluctuations. The Closing Banquet & Auction is business or cocktail attire.

Where are all of the Conference events?

With the exception of some of the concerts and the Chairman’s Reception, all conference events are at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, 201 South Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19106 or the neighboring Independence Seaport Museum. To see all of the conference locations on one map, please visit the Conference Map.

For more information on the concerts and transportation options to each one, please visit the concerts page. For more information on the Chairman’s Reception, please visit the Chairman’s Reception section.

If you require special arrangements for off-site events, please check the “Please contact me to discuss transportation, dietary, or other special needs” box on the registration form or contact Adina Sklare at 202.331.7577 x244.