FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there an application fee to sign up for a festival?

How accurate does my number of participants have to be when I apply?

How many free adults am I entitled to?

Does the Director have to pay?

If a student is in more than one performing group, do they have to pay an additional cost?

What if my students have a season pass for the park?

PERFORMANCE & ADJUDICATION:

When do performances take place?
Can I request a performance time?

When will I find out my performance time?

Do we need to wear uniforms?

Where does the festival adjudication take place?

Will we have the opportunity to listen to other groups perform?

May I use photocopied scores?

Do you have a required music list?

Will equipment be available at the performance site? If so, what?

FINANCIAL ITEMS:
What is the procedure for changing my number of participants from the original application?

Can I make final payment at the festival?

When do you need my final numbers for the festival?

PARK & TICKET INFORMATION:
How can I find out more information about the park?

What happen if it rains?

Can I use the park tickets on a different day?

Do I need to order a park ticket(s) for my bus driver(s)?

Where will I pick-up my park tickets?

Can I add students or chaperones on the day of the festival?

What is the current cost of tickets at the gate?

What is the current parking fees for buses?

MEALS:

What if I need meal tickets for my group?

APPLICATION PROCESS:   
 

Is there an application fee to sign up for a festival?

No. There is a $50.00 non-refundable deposit per performing group.

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How accurate do my numbers need to be when I apply?

When you apply, please provide us with your best estimate.  You will have several opportunities to adjust your enrollment after you apply.  The final numbers to have to be in at least 15 days before the contest.  You will have the opportunity to add to your numbers the day of the festival; however no downward adjustments can be made at the festival site. So be sure you only count each student one time, regardless of the number of performing groups they are in.

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How many free adults am I entitled to?

You receive 2 free adults per performing group.

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Does the Director have to pay?

The Director is included as one of the FREE adults.

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If a student is in more than one performing group, do they have to pay an additional cost?

No. Your invoice will reflect the total number of students and total number of adults attending the festival.

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What if my students have a season pass for the park?

Students holding season passes, or who will not be entering the park for any other reason, will be charged the Festival-Only cost of $11.00. There will be no charge for adults holding season passes. 

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PERFORMANCE & ADJUDICATION:    
 

When do performances take place?

For the most part, performances take place between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm.
 

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Can I request a performance time?

On your registration form, there is a place for you to request a performance time.  Please note that we do our best to accommodate your wishes, but preferences will be made for groups that enroll early and groups that have to travel a long distance, and the number of groups from each school that are performing on that day.  We will do our best to accommodate your request, however please keep in mind that these are just requests.
 

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When will I find out my performance time?

The performance schedule is mailed 10 – 14 days prior to the festival date.  You can also check this web site for updated schedules and also call for a schedule to be faxed to your school.  Please keep in mind that we do our best to get the schedules out early, but factors such as last minute and heavy enrollment days come into play when we schedule.

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Do we need to wear uniforms?

Uniforms are not required. The attire of the group is left up to the discretion of each Director and will not be factored into the Adjudicators' ratings.  Most groups do not wear uniforms; however, many wear their band, orchestra, or choral shirts.  This does not affect the adjudication of your group.

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Where does the festival adjudication take place?

Performances take place at local schools, churches, colleges or other performance venues located near the amusement park.

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Will we have the opportunity to listen to other groups perform?

Schools are welcome to arrive in advance of their scheduled performance time to view other performances.

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May I use photocopied scores?

If published scores cannot by supplied, copies are acceptable and legal, provided they are destroyed after use.

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Do you have a required music list?

There are no required selections. Each group performs music appropriate to their level of development.

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Will equipment be available at the performance site? If so, what?

We provide chairs, risers, acoustic piano, Director Podium, bass drum, three timpani, and xylophone.  You must bring all other percussion,  mallets, and sticks.  Vocal groups must provide their own “boombox” for performance, if needed

In the warm-up room, we provide chairs and a piano.  There are no stands available and we apologize for the inconvenience.

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FINANCIAL ITEMS:       
 

What is the procedure for changing my number of participants from the original application?

That's easy! You can simply make the adjustment on your invoice prior to submitting final payment or contact our office via phone. The last opportunity you have to decrease your number of participation, without penalty, is 15 days prior to your festival.

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Can I make final payment at the festival?

Yes!
 

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When do you need my final numbers for the festival?

Final numbers are due 15 days prior to the festival.

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PARK & TICKET INFORMATION:       
 

How can I find out more information about the park?

You can obtain more information on the park via their web site.  Clink on the LINKS tabs at the left.

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What happens if it rains?

In the event of rain, amusement parks, as a rule, will not close. Therefore, the festival will not be postponed or cancelled due to weather. Many parks issue tickets that are valid only on the day of the festival. If the park is operating on the day of your festival and you decide not to visit the park, you will not receive a refund.

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Can I use the park tickets on a different day?

Most parks issue tickets that are valid only on the days of the festival.  Please check your ticket for the dates as they are printed on the front.  You may also check on this web site for the dates for this year’s festival and those are the days that the tickets can be used.

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Do I need to order a park ticket(s) for my bus driver(s)?

Bus drivers get in free.  They just need to show their CDL at the window.

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Where will I pick-up my park tickets?

You will receive your tickets at the performance site on the day of the festival.

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Can I add students or chaperones on the day of the festival?

Yes!  Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the festival registration desk.

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What is the current cost of tickets at the gate?

The 2008 gate cost at Silver Dollar City is $48.31 + tax.

The 2008 gate cost at Celebration City is $28.00 + tax.

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When you are our guest at the festival, there is no fee to park a regulation school bus.  There is a $10.00 fee per car entry.

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MEALS:      
 

What if I need meal tickets for my group?

Meal tickets ARE available for purchase.  Just let us know on your registration form or call us directly and we will be happy to arrange this for you.  This is a great way to help save your students some money on the day of the festival!

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