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This page contains everything that you will want or need to know about performing in this concert. New information will be added as it becomes available.
(Updated May 23, 2025)
If you have any questions about this event, please ask at cholmes@warwickvalleychorale.org
MidAmerica Productions web site: https://www.midamerica-music.com/2025-concerts
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Here is the schedule for rehearsals and the performance at Carnegie Hall:
Thursday, May 22. Rehearsal at Sheraton NY Times Square ( 811 7th Ave. at 53rd St.)
Bus departure from Warwick Town Hall: 6:30 am *
Bus arrival at hotel: 8:30 am
Rehearsal in the East Ballroom: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bus pick up at hotel: 12:15 pm
Drop off at Warwick Town Hall: 2:00 pm *
Friday, May 23: Rehearsal at Sheraton NY Times Square
Bus departure from Warwick Town Hall: 10:30 am *
Bus arrival at hotel: 12:30 am
Rehearsal in the East Ballroom: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bus pick up at hotel: 5:15 pm
Drop off at Warwick Town Hall: 7:00 pm *
Saturday, May 24: Dress rehearsal and performance at Carnegie Hall (Stage entrance: 161 W. 56th Street at 7th Ave.)
Bus departure from Warwick Town Hall: 6:30 am *
Bus arrival at Carnegie Hall: 8:00 am
Dress rehearsal on stage: 8:45 am - 10:25 pm
Free time for light lunch, etc.: 10:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Chorus call in assigned green rooms: 12:30 pm
Concert begins: 1:00 pm
(we will watch the 1st half of the concert from the green room.)
On stage for performance: 2:20 pm - 3:15 pm
Bus pick up at Carnegie Hall: 3:45 pm
Always fantastic post-concert party on the bus ride back to Warwick!
Drop off at Warwick Town Hall: 5:00 pm *
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(*) The bus pickup/drop off is just off of Kings Highway between Public Works Drive and the Warwick Police Station. Address: 132 Kings Hwy Warwick, NY 10990. Public Works Drive is opposite the end of Ackerman Rd on the Kings Hightway.
Update: Post-concert party. On Saturday morning, bring party snacks and drinks to the bus. Bring enough for yourself and to share with others. The drinks and snacks will remain on the bus while we rehearse and perform at Carnegie Hall. You can bring small coolers to keep your items chilled. Please no red wine or other items that can spill and stain the bus's interior!
Look for the snow plow blade at the intersection of Public Works Drive and Kings Highway
Also look for signs to the Animal Shelter
or to the Police Station.
Three Ways to Buy tickets:
In Person: 881 Seventh Avenue and 57th Street
Call Carnegie Charge: (212) 247-7800
Online: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/05/24/New-England-Symphonic-Ensemble-0100PM
Tickets are for family, friends, etc., of WVC singers performing in this concert.
(WVC singers who will be on stage do not need tickets.)
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It's important that all who intend on performing in this concert make it to all of the rehearsals listed above!
Transportation to/from rehearsals and the concert: There are several options:
WVC's Treasurer, Amelia DiCarlo, has arranged for bus transportation to/from Warwick Town Hall (132 Kings Hwy, Warwick, NY 10990) and the rehearsal and performance venues. She has taken reservations for seats on the bus to/from rehearsals and the concert in NYC - 3 days. She needs a check for $180.00 per person made out to "Warwick Valley Chorale".
Make your own transportation arrangements.
Stay in Manhattan for the long weekend.
Etc.
The attire for the performance in Carnegie Hall is the same as what we have been wearing for the WVC concerts in mid-May in Orange Co. Note: there is very limited room in the green rooms at Carnegie Hall for storing performance attire and for changing. Most performers find it convenient to wear their concert attire all day on the day of the performance. And don't leave valuables in the green room!
The music scores will be in a black folder. Paper scores only.
Tablets are not permitted on the stage for either the dress rehearsal or the concert.
WVC singers ready to perform the Fauré Requiem in Carnegie Hall - April 2018. Photo by Chris Hart
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Some considerations:
° Concert dress is what you wear for your local concerts. However, there are some restrictions:
° Please do not wear sparkling jewels on stage. The stage lights reflecting off your jewelry will cause visual distractions to the audience.
° Because of the closeness of the performers, please do not wear hair spray or cologne.
° Please be sure to turn off all beeping watches and cell phones.
° Because there is a good deal of walking and standing on the day of the dress rehearsal and performance, it is very important to wear comfortable shoes!
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