Duruflé in Paris Choral Festival
May 6-8, 2018
Festival Chorus, Orchestre de l’académie de l’ile Saint-Louis,
Mitchell Covington, Artistic Director; Laurel Covington, Assistant Director
Q: Why Is the Registration Deposit due a full year before the festival?
A: The hotel and performance venues each require a non-refundable deposit from us a full year before the event. This is necessary for us to reserve those arrangements before someone else does. The registration deposit of $150 for each participant is calculated to cover the deposits for those organizations.
Q: Are my payments safe?
A: Yes, ACFEA, our tour company, is a large, highly respected musical tour company that has been in business since 1955. They have offices in Philadelphia, Seattle and San Francisco. You can find out more about ACFEA by following this link: http://acfea.com/
In addition, we recommend that you purchase trip insurance. With trip insurance, if you can’t make the trip to Paris, for any covered reason, all of your payments will be reimbursed 100%. Trip insurance is available from various sources. We recommend Travel Guard.
Q: Are my payments secure?
A: Yes. All payments are made through secure, encrypted sites.
Q: What if the festival is canceled?
A: This is very unlikely, However, if the festival is canceled by us, you will receive a full refund on your deposit and any payments you may have made.
Q: What if I get sick or have to miss the festival for some other reason?
This is why we recommend that you purchase trip insurance. With trip insurance, if you can’t make the trip to Paris, for any covered reason, all of your payments will be reimbursed 100%. Trip insurance is available from various sources. We recommend Travel Guard.
Q: Is my Registration Deposit applied to the cost of the festival?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I ask ACFEA to make my air travel arrangements?
A: Yes, they will be happy to assist you with air travel (not included in the price of the festival.) However, it is not required that you book your air travel through ACFEA.
Q: Where will the rehearsals be held?
A: The only organized rehearsals will take place in Paris! However, every singer will be expected to arrive in Paris already knowing their part. If you live near San Francisco, contact us about possible organized rehearsals near SF.
Q: How hard is it to get around Paris for someone who doesn't speak Freench??
A: It's easy. Just about everyone you meet will speak English.
Q: Will you provide practice tracks to help us learn our music?
A: It's easy. Just about everyone you meet will speak English.
Q: Can I use my frequent-flyer miles when booking my air travel>?
A: Yes. since you will be making your own air travel arrangements, you can use yourfrequent flyer miles if you wish.
If you have any additional questions, please contact us! info@durufleinparis.com
888-779-9193