LAST CHANCE for NEW YORK!!!

The VERY LAST CHANCE for New York! Two people can't go-if you want to take their place, let John Livingston know by 10 P.M. tonight (JohnL at utahvoices.org). $400 deposit goes to original participants, the rest of the money to Utah Voices next Wed, 9/7. (You can be singers or non-singers--see pricing on blog link.) If we don't hear by 10 o'clock tonight, it will be too late. Pass this along to those still want to go!

Thanks to Michelle Blauer for passing along this info!
~Sarah

Messiah Pricing Information

Many of you have been asking about the final pricing for the Messiah concert, as the final payment is due September 1st!  The following is the breakdown of pricing:

Quad Occupancy/Performer: $1050/person
Triple Occupancy/Performer: $1175/person
Double Occupancy/Performer: $1275/person
Single Occupancy/Performer: $1825/person

Quad Occupancy/VIP Patron: $730/person
Triple Occupancy/VIP Patron: $855/person
Double Occupancy/VIP Patron: $955/person

Performance Fee ONLY: $640
VIP Patron ONLY: $320

You will be receiving an email from John or Juliann with the total amount that you owe by the end of the week.  Please make your checks out to Utah Voices and send them to:

Utah Voices
1868 W. 10695
South Jordan, UT 84095

Statue of Liberty Renovation Announced!

UPDATE:  For those who may have been planning a trip to the Statue of Liberty during our duration in New York (me, for one)... I'm sad to report that the interior access to the Statue of Liberty will be temporarily restricted as the Statue of Liberty undergoes renovation for up to 1 year starting October 29th.   However, both Liberty Island and Ellis Island will remain open to visitors as usual during the planned improvements.  According to the New York Times, they’re going to restrict access to the statue’s pedestal and the interior. That’s the only change. Everything on Liberty Island outside of the statue is unaffected.  Please spread the word to those who may not check updates here on our blog.

Looking forward to a fabulous trip this fall!!
Sarah

**Thanks to Nancy Brown for updating us on this information!  Thanks Nancy!! :o)

Metropolitan Opera while in NYC

As written by Andrea Edwards...
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While many of you are excited about Broadway, I prefer to attend the Metropolitan Opera while in NYC. Groups of 10 or more can received a discount. Anyone interested in going to the Met? Here is a list of the operas around the time we will be there:

Wed 23 Rodelinda 7:30 pm
Fri 25 La Boheme 7:30 pm
Sat 26 Satyagraha 1 pm
Sat 26 Rodelinda 8 pm
Mon 28 La Boheme 7:30 pm

New York City Opera has not posted their upcoming season yet. They are having financial problems and have announced they are moving out of Lincoln Center, but if something comes up there, I'll let you know.

Thanks, Andrea Edwards
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Thanks for the information Andrea!! :o)
~ Sarah

FINAL call for Optional Activities!

I have contacted Paula from Artist Travel Consultants and she has emailed me the order form for the optional activities available to us during our trip to New York.  The original deadline has been extended from 6/15 to DUE IMMEDIATELY!!  She has requested an extension on our behalf, but the money needs to be in as soon as possible.  Below is a list of the ticket prices that she emailed me:

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(as per Paula)

If you want to place a small group order to insure that you are all seated together, then the best plan is to submit one order for all of the tickets, and have one main contact person.

 

Lion King – 11/26/2011 –– DUE DATE: 9/9/2011

Phantom of the Opera - 11/24/11 – DUE IMMEDIATELY HOWEVER I HAVE REQUESTED EXTENSION TO JULY 15TH

Wicked -11/26/2011 – DUE IMMEDIATELY HOWEVER I HAVE REQUESTED EXTENSION TO JULY 15TH

Wicked - 11/25/2011 – DUE IMMEDIATELY HOWEVER I HAVE REQUESTED EXTENSION TO JULY 15TH

Mary Poppins  – 11/26/2011 – DUE IMMEDIATELY HOWEVER I HAVE REQUESTED EXTENSION TO JULY 15TH

Memphis  – 11/25/2011 – DUE DATE: 6/25/2011

Memphis – 11/26/2011 – DUE DATE:  6/25/2011

The City Pass and Metro Card orders can be placed up until October 31, 2011.

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I would be happy to be the contact person for anyone wishing to attend Wicked on Friday night the 25th. Also... I HIGHLY suggest not waiting until the last minute or they may no longer be available to us.  

To print a copy of the order form, click this LINK.

Hope this information is helpful! :o)

~ Sarah

 

Q & A

Question: Would you mind posting the upcoming dates and amounts for when further money is due? 

Answer:  The payment schedule is as follows:

June 20: $300

August 20: $200

September 20: Any remaining balance you may have.  The August 20 due date will need to be mailed to our P.O. Box, as we will not be in rehearsal at that time.  I will provide that information as it gets a little closer.  All checks need to be written to "Utah Voices", and PLEASE, PLEASE if you are paying by cash, put it in a sealed envelope before hand with your name, date and amount on it.  

Also, make sure that your friends and people you know that are going to NYC have this blog address. It's the easiest and best way to keep in contact.  :)  Looking forward to seeing everyone at rehearsal!!

Q & A

Question: How are we supposed to pay for the extra activities by June 1st if we aren't having rehearsal that night to be able to turn the money in? Also, any ideas on who's going to shows, tours, etc. so we can arrange nights and people to go with?

Answer: All payment for the optional activities, such as Broadway shows, etc., goes directly through Paula at DCINY.  I believe you can just pay over the phone with a credit card.  I have checked with Paula, and the money for optional activities isn't due until June 15.  We (Utah Voices) won't be taking any payments from anyone until our rehearsal on June 20th.  :)

I would encourage people who are wanting to see shows to post it in the comments - that way we can get a better idea of who's wanting to see what.  

Keep the questions coming!

--Juliann

Q & A

Question:     Is the June 20th payment of $300 for everyone, or just the ones staying in the hotel with the choir? Also, do we know our practice schedule in NYC yet?


Answer:    Yes - the June 20th payment of $300 is applicable to everyone.  However, if you are going as a VIP Patron and NOT having DCINY book a hotel for you (so your total cost is $320), then you would only need to send in the remainder, which would be $120 (because everyone has already paid the $200 deposit).  Make sense?  


And, no, we do not have a practice schedule yet.  That should come sometime mid-July.  
Feel free to post additional questions in the comments, or you can email me at juliannpeacock@gmail.com.  

Question: Is it too late for people to sign up to go to NY? Answer...

...NO!  DCINY has extended the opportunity for family and friends, or even singers, to join us in New York City until June 1.  This will be the absolute FINAL deadline, and no one will be admitted after that date, as they need to begin making preparations for rehearsals, schedules, etc.  So, pass the word along.  If you have family or friends that has been on the fence about coming, now is the time!

Remember, the next payment deadline of $300.00 is due on or before June 20.

Wicked : Seating Information

Hey everyone!  Just heard this morning that the only available seats for "Wicked" are Orchestra seats, not the Mid-Mezzanine as is listed on the form.

Have a great (rainy) day!

Also, we need to get rooms firmed up, so I will be bringing that information to rehearsal on Wednesday.

--Juliann

"Wicked" has been ADDED!!!

Singers,

I heard from DCINY today, and they have been able to add the Broadway show "Wicked" to the list of optional activities!!!!  I am SO going to that!  So, there is a new and updated optional activities form that includes the option of seeing Wicked.  I will have copies of that form on Wednesday night; also, I will send it to John tonight and have him post it on the website in the "downloads" section.  Also, you can email me if you need the form right away: juliannp@utahvoices.org.  Or, just call the same phone number and speak with the same person noted on the original form, Paula Zackeru, 212.707.8170.  Her email address is paula@artiststravel.com.  So there you go.  Exciting, huh!

--Juliann

5/13/2011

Singers,

Bear with us as we get this blog up and running!  More information will be coming...I promise.  So far, the only major thing to know is the musical "Wonderland" apparently has been recently cancelled.  So don't send money to go to that show.  :)

Thanks to the wonderful Sarah Hasson for volunteering to make our blog look amazing!  Thanks, Sarah!

--Juliann