CREDO NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2024

MAHLER
participants

CONCERT INFORMATION

The Finale Concert is Saturday night, July 20th, at 7 PM. Mahler will be the second half of the concert.

Concert dress is: Women – all black; Men – black pants/jackets, white shirt, (colored) tie.

SCHEDULE

Please consult this schedule for the beginnings of a detailed schedule for the week:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wsS0y_cnsD7CEl8YaR6NfM7yZDKFlGhjI9tuPQFQqt4

Note several levels of involvement:

  • Red - Full orchestra rehearsals (required of all)

  • Yellow - Sectional rehearsals (required of instruments specified)

  • Green - Educational opportunities instructive for all students (optional - recommended for ALL)

  • Blue - Educational opportunities for one specific group of students (required for instruments specified)

  • Purple - Beyond the music - Credo's "distinctive" (highly recommended for all students)

NOTE: this schedule is dynamic, and the non-orchestral events may flex a bit, and others might be added. Check back on a daily basis during the festival.

Tickets

Each Credo National Festival participant will receive two comp tickets (included with tuition).

To claim your two comps, click HERE and use code CREDOCLUB to receive $25 off per ticket for any two tickets, any level. A $50 total value, the code can redeem two (2) Main Floor tickets free, or can also be applied as credit towards Lower Balcony or Box tickets. (*Enter the code before selecting seats.)

Location

 

Symphony Center Chicago: (220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604)

*The Sunday evening rehearsal (only) will be in the Fine Arts Building, in the CYSO rehearsal room #833 (410 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 833). The rest of the week will take place at Symphony Center.

Dorm residents: Dorms are located at the Wabash Building of Roosevelt University

  • You can access both of the airports in Chicago from public transportation. Google Maps works very well for Chicago’s public transportation. (To see the train schedules, type the start and end points and then click the ‘transit’ icon.)

    Trains run regularly. For BOTH Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports, the “L” train (the name for Chicago’s light rail transit) is the gold standard – it’s cheap (you can purchase a single ride pass), VERY convenient (almost door-to-door), and safe.

    From Midway Airport:

    • Take the Orange Line to Harold Washington Library at State and Van Buren. Then walk 4/10 of a mile.

    • OR take the train around the loop (another 5-8 min) to Adams/Wabash. Then walk 1/10 of a mile.
      (Click here to see the Orange Line hours of operation.)

    From Chicago O’Hare:

    • Take the Blue Line to the Jackson stop. Then walk 3/10 of a mile.
      (The Blue Line operates continuously 24 hours a day.)

    For more information, see: www.transitchicago.com

  • If you are driving, we recommend that you park in the nearby Grant Park South underground lot. There are several other parking lots nearby, and you may also consider using a parking app like Spot Hero to search for the best deals nearby.

STUDENT FORMS

Registration Packet — DUE JULY 1ST.

Please download, complete, and email the following forms to office@credomusic.org

Practice Facilities

A limited number of individual practice rooms will be available for sign-up at Symphony Center. Stay tuned (honestly, no pun intended!)

Music

Hard copies will be provided upon arrival.

Practice parts can be accessed here:

String divisi assignments will be communicated at the first rehearsal.

Winds and brass part assignments and music have been distributed via email. Contact national@credomusic.org if you have questions or have not received your music/assignment.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE

July 14th–20th (Sunday–Saturday)

The program starts the evening of Sunday (July 14th) with rehearsal at 6:30 PM.* (Arrive as early as 6 PM.)
(Dorm residents have check-in at 3 PM that afternoon. See the HOUSING info page for more details.)

Starting on Monday, the daily schedule generally runs from 9 AM to 9 PM each day, at Symphony Center.

The program wraps up with the Finale Concert on Saturday night (July 20th) at 7 PM, which will conclude no later than 10 PM.
(Dorm residents may check out the morning of Sunday, July 21.)

FAQ

  • Credo will provide daily snacks and a couple of special event meals. Otherwise, participants will take advantage of Chicago’s food scene. Dozens of restaurants are within easy walking distance, whether you prefer a quick and cheap bite, casual dining, or crave to explore the best of what Chicago has to offer! Maybe sometimes you'll want to grab a yogurt and fruit for breakfast – there are grocery stores nearby.

  • The program begins the evening of Sunday, July 14th, with a rehearsal at 6:30 PM (in the Fine Arts Building).

    Starting on Monday and going through Saturday, the daily schedule generally runs from 9 AM to 9 PM each day.

    The Finale Concert on Saturday (July 20th) is at 7 PM.

  • Service projects will be announced after July 1.

  • Yes!

    Though it will not be livestreamed.