1. CCGC Girls Chorale Amy Brock Davis, Conductor
30th Anniversary – Summer Trip

2. Hosted by the Appalachian Children’s Chorus
Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Rollo Dilworth & Selina Midkiff – Festival Directors Charleston, WV ● June 22 – 26, 2018
Hosted by the Appalachian Children’s Chorus

3. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Overview
The Appalachian Festival of Young Voices in Charleston, West Virginia provides the developing singers of CCGC’s Chorale the opportunity to participate in an intense musical immersion with like-minded choirs from across the country. Singers participate in master classes, group musical and cultural activities, as well as performances – in this prestigious festival which only takes place every other year. Mrs. Davis, our choir director, travels and actively participates with the girls.

4. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Trip Highlights
Outstanding opportunity to work with Dr. Rollo Dilworth
Four (4) night stay in Charleston's luxurious Embassy Suites Hotel
Performance with a traditional string band and orchestra
Individual choir performances
Festival choir performance at Charleston's Civic Center Little Theater
Participation in Charleston's city-wide FestivALL when the city becomes a work of art!
Q&A Session with Dr. Dilworth and singer/songwriter Ron Sowell
Square dancing with a live band and storytelling with a West Virginia artist

5. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Performances
Performances by CCGC Chorale and with other choirs from around the country

6. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Rollo Dilworth
Rollo Dilworth is the chair of the music education and music therapy program at Temple University. Dr. Dilworth is one of the most sought after choral clinicians in the world. He has written more than 150 choral compositions as well as three books on choral warm-ups. He has worked with CCGC Chorale at prior festivals and we are attending this year’s festival at the invitation of Dr. Dilworth and the festival staff.

7. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Cultural Experience
The Festival immerses participants into the music, storytelling and culture of the Appalachian Mountains. One of the goals of the Festival is to preserve the wonderful history and culture of Appalachia and share it with choirs across the nation.

8. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Fun Activities

9. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices ….and more fun!

10. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Travel
 The girls are travelling by tour bus
Leaving Meredith around lunch-time on Friday, June 22
Returning to Meredith around lunch-time on Tuesday, June 26

11. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Accommodations
Embassy Suites, Charleston, WV
Girls stay four (4) to a room and share a bed with another singer
Breakfast is included

12. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Trip Costs
$850 which includes:
Individual singer Festival fees ($650 per singer)
Choir Fees
Tour Bus Transportation to and from Charleston, WV
Eight meals (four breakfasts, one lunch and three dinners)
Four (4) night hotel stay
Workshops, performances, art festival and social activities
Additional costs: 2 lunches, 1 dinner and souvenirs

13. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Fee Schedule
$300 – Due January 22, 2018
$ Due February 19, 2018
$250 – Due March 12, 2018
Trip Form and 1st check by January 22, 2018.
Checks should be made out to CCGC.

14. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices Chaperones
The number of girls and staff travelling determines number of chaperones needed
Chaperones are selected from those indicating interest
Chaperoning is a full-time obligation for the duration of the trip
Chaperones must have a background check
Chaperones are compensated for 50% of the trip costs* (based on quad occupancy)
*Pending CCGC board approval

15. Appalachian Festival of Young Voices
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