Choir Members Only

Q: What is the cost of the Concert-Only Residency Package?

The cost is $1,299 per performer [1]. Please note that this package is chosen on a “whole-group” basis, meaning all participants in our ensemble must select this option [2].

Q: What is included in my $1,299 Performer Package?

Your package includes:

• Rehearsals & Concert: Professional artistic development, including the venue, conductor, soloists, orchestra management, labor, and personnel in the hall [1].

• Attendance at all rehearsals, including the closed dress rehearsal in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall [3, 4].

• One concert ticket (Parquet/Main level, valued at $125) to your performance [3].

• Promotion and Publicity of the concert (Playbill preparation, posters, and press releases) [1].

• A replica of the large marquee poster announcing the concert [1].

• Post-Concert Reception Cruise: An admission ticket to the exclusive celebration cruise, which includes a two-hour sail around the Hudson River with views of the Statue of Liberty and the NYC skyline, music, dancing, a dinner buffet, and two drink tickets [3-5]. (Guests must be at least 21 years old to consume alcoholic beverages) [5].

Q: What is not included in the Concert-Only Package?

The Concert-Only package does not include hotel, airfare, or travel within NYC [1]. Transportation to and from the cruise is also not included [6].

Q: Can my friends or family attend? What is the cost for non-performers?

Yes, affiliated family, friends, or colleagues can register for the Non-Performer Package for $599 per person [7].

• The $599 non-performer rate is only applicable because our ensemble chose the $1299 concert-only package [8].

• Non-performers remit an initial $300 deposit, with the remainder billed on the final invoice [9].

• Note that non-performers ($599 package participants) do NOT count toward the minimum performers required for the concert [8].

• Additional Guests for Cruise: A limited number of additional non-residency guests (not registered in the 599package)may be accommodated on the cruise with the purchase of a $179 ticket, available starting 60 days prior to the concert [5, 10].

Q: When are the payment deadlines for the June concert?

Nov 20 2025: $350

April 1st 2026: $649

Please make payments to Debbie Cha.

Q: What happens if I miss a payment deadline?

If a deposit is past due, an additional 25 per person late fee** will be added immediately. An additional **25 per person late fee will be added for each additional week that passes until the deposit is paid [14, 15]. MidAmerica Productions retains the right to cancel groups for nonpayment, without refund, if the deposit schedule is not met [14, 15].

Q: When can we book our flights and other activities?

Do not purchase any air tickets or make other non-refundable travel arrangements without first receiving written confirmation and a “go-ahead” from MidAmerica Productions [6, 16]. This confirmation occurs after registrations have been received and the concert is confirmed [16].

Q: What is the typical daily schedule?

Schedules and rehearsal locations are published 2–3 months in advance [17].

• Typically, arrival is Day One [7].

• Days Two and Three usually include one chorus rehearsal (morning or afternoon) with piano accompaniment, while the rest of the day is free [7].

• Day Four includes the final dress rehearsal in Carnegie Hall, the concert, and the post-concert cruise [4].

• Day Five is departure [7].

• Evenings are generally free, which is often the best time to book group Broadway show tickets [18].

Q: Do we need to prepare our music beforehand?

Yes, music preparation is required [17]. Choruses or chorus members who are not thoroughly prepared may not be allowed to rehearse or perform in the concert [17, 19].

Q: What should we wear for the concert?

Please wear your usual formal concert attire, the same outfit your group uses for performances at your home venue [20].

Q: If I have to cancel, can I get my money back or transfer my deposit?

Once received, all payments made are non-refundable [21, 22]. Should an individual cancel participation, all deposits and payments are forfeited and non-transferrable to the remaining group balance [21, 22].

Q: Can someone take my place if I cancel?

Yes. Forfeited deposits may only be used for substitutions on a one-to-one basis [21, 22].

Q: Is cancellation insurance recommended?

Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended [21, 22]. You are advised to investigate thoroughly through your preferred insurance carrier prior to making your initial deposit [22].

Q: What if the concert is cancelled by the producer?

If the concert is cancelled by MidAmerica Productions (with the exception of cancellations due to late or non-payment), all monies paid are completely and immediately refundable [20, 21].