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New York 2011 - The Lincoln Center

Overview
	• Concert: Sunday, June 19, 2011, under the direction of Dr. Milburn Price • Concert sponsored and produced by Distinguished Artists International New York (DCINY) • Depart Roanoke early on Thursday morning, June 16, 2011; return on Monday, June 20 (see Tentative Schedule) • Invitation Letter (PDF)

Performance Venue
	• Avery Fisher Hall is part of the famed Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex (see “Lincoln Center Map”) • Images of the Lincoln Center

Cost
	• Performer: $640 DCINY fee + hotel (between $225–$400+ for quad occupancy, depending on the hotel we book) + travel (approx. $100) + food (see “Choral Performer Participation Inclusions” & “Hotel and Travel Cost Worksheet”). • Non-performer fee is $320 DCINY fee + hotel (between $225–$400+ for quad occupancy, depending on the hotel we book) + travel (approximately $100) + food (see “Choral Performer Participation Inclusions” & “Hotel and Travel Cost Worksheet”). • We are responsible for booking our own hotel. We are pursuing several avenues, including the use of an area travel agency. A goal would be to have all participants stay in the same hotel (see “Hotel and Travel Cost Worksheet” for hotel information provided by DCINY). • Individuals will be responsible for their own food on the trip. On our last trip, we were able to find reasonably priced (for New York) options close to the hotel for all meals. • We anticipate working with Abbott Trailways to secure bus transportation. Cost will be approximately $100 per person. • Links for files metioned above Choral Performer Participation Inclusions & Hotel and Travel Cost Worksheet

DCINY Timeline
	• Registration Form completed and returned with tentative numbers of 75 “Performers” and 30 “VIP Patrons” (based on 2008 Mark Hayes numbers). We can increase these numbers but are limited by available slots in the choir: it will behoove us to get our names in as timely as possible to guarantee individual participation. We can also decrease our numbers but any payments you have made will be non-refundable. • Invoice has been received (see “Invoice from DCINY”) with payment schedule (we have asked that the due date for the first deposit of $200 be changed from 3/01/10 to 3/15/10). We have also asked that our final payment deadline be changed from 12/01/10 to 1/31/11. “Until we receive your deposit of $200 per performer, we are unable to confirm your participation in this concert. Your payment deadline indicates the latest date possible for DCINY to receive your confirmation and payment. We appreciate your attention to our deadlines as this will help us in finalizing your appearance on the DCINY Concert Series.” (from DCINY correspondance)

Publicity
	• See “Press Release for Bonsack Baptist Church” • Publicity Committee begin work first of 2011

Goals
	• Christlike Excellence. This will be a steep hill for us to climb musically, and will require a very focused and dedicated effort by all participating to reach musical excellence. The unusual musical and logistical requirements will provide “opportunities” for growing Christlikeness. • 100% attendance as a goal. I recognize that this will be unrealistic, but I am more interested in the long-term musical and spiritual growth of our choir than I am in a one-time concert in New York. Our greatest potential for growth will be directly proportional to how close we get to 100% participation. • Outreach and In-reach.

Participation Requirements
	• Year-long commitment to choir (beginning May, 2010, through concert, June 19, 2011) • 80% commitment to rehearsal attendance • Regular attendance at Bonsack worship

Fund-Raising
	• The Music Council recommends that we do not do “individual account” fund-raising but possibly sponsor a general fund-raiser to be used to offset bus costs. • With lead time available, individual members could do their own fund-raising.

Payments
	• We will use payment envelopes for each of the three payments.

Projected Bonsack Schedule
	In addition to our regular weekly worship responsibilities, the following is a tentative rehearsal/performance schedule: • May–September, 2010: Introduction and learning of the Brahms Requiem • Friday–Saturday, September 24–25, 2010: Choral workshop on the Requiem with Dr. Milburn Price. Prepare to sing “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place” for Sunday morning worship, September 26—Dr. Price directing (?) • End of September–December 2010: Christmas preparation for “Journey of Promises”—Joe Martin, special guest • January–Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011: Continued preparation of Requiem for presentation on Palm Sunday weekend along with preparation for Easter Sunday • May 11–June 8, 2011: Following two week post-Easter break, any final preparations for trip