Who May Participate
The festival is open to elementary, middle school, junior and senior high school men's, mixed, treble and women's choirs. Please, no show choirs.

Performance Times
Performance will include a 15-minute warm-up and 15-minute performance.

Groups will perform between 11 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Each group should arrive at the park and register at least one hour before their scheduled performance time. Upon arrival, directors should register at the registration table located in frontof the theater. Final instructions and an escort will be assigned.

During the performance, each group may perform two selections of contrasting style, an optional warm-up may be performed not to exceed three minutes in length.

Performance Facilities
Performances will take place in the former Hershey Museum located at the Hersheypark Arena. Each ensemble will have a 15 minute warm-up in the hall prior to their performance.

Music Requirements
Selections are at the discretion of the director. The ensemble director will supply two (2) sets of original scores for the adjudicated selections. Due to liability and insurance, Hersheypark cannot grant special requests for electrical and lighting needs during performances.

Dress
There are no special dress requirements.
Each director must decide what is appropriate.
Dressing facilities are NOT available.

Equipment Provided
Equipment provided by Educational Programs Network at the festival site:

• Microphone
• Electric Piano
• Step choral risers

We ask that you use the equipment provided. Please do not bring any equipment you cannot carry. No setup crew will be provided. Digital Media (SD Cards) for Judges comments will be provided by Educational Programs Network.

Awards
Each school will receive a participation award. The award, score sheets and adjudicator comments will be given to each group immediately after their performance.

Festival Fees
Student fees include adjudication fee and admission to the park. All tickets must be purchased through the festival office.

We will provide one (1) FREE chaperone ticket for every 15 tickets you purchase. This does not apply to Meal Vouchers.

*For more information on the meal options, click here.

Refunds and Cancellations
Upon receipt of written notification of cancellation by October 1, 2013, Hersheypark Fall Choral Festival will refund the cost of tickets purchased. After October 1, 2013, NO refunds will be made.

Park Information
Hersheypark will be open from TBA

Chocolate World
Hershey's Chocolate World will be open from TBA.

To view additional park information please click here.

Once You're at the Festival

Schedule of the Day's Activities
Upon arrival, directors should proceed to Hersheypark Fall Choral Festival registration table located at the entrance to the park. Upon arrival, instructions will be given and warm-up/performance times confirmed. Fifteen minutes prior to warm-up, groups will meet their escort in front of the Museum entrance. Groups will have 15 minutes to warm-up and 15 minutes to perform.
After performances, groups can re-enter the park.

Remember: to have two (2) sets of original scores, (not photocopied scores) with measures numbered consecutively. Music, SD Cards and adjudication forms will be available immediately after your performance.

Step 1. Fill out the Registration Form and return it along with the $55.00 per ensemble registration fee. Enter each group under your direction on a separate application. If other groups from your school are attending, they must apply separately.

Once your application has been received, and registration fees paid you will be contacted to select your festival performance times.

Payment Authorization Form

Step 2. Use the separate Ticket Order Form to mail the balance of your payment by 10 days before your festival date to ensure participation. You can also update your Ticket totals and pay online. Park tickets will be picked up at Registration the day of your event.

Payment Authorization Form