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Site Search for ClarinetFests® 2013, 2014, and 2015

The I.C.A. Board of Directors is soliciting the assistance of the general membership in identifying potential sites for future ClarinetFests® to be held in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Proposals are encouraged for international sites as well as in the United States.

All documents must be submitted by the proposed Program Director(s) and include the following in order for proposal to be considered:

Cover letter by proposed Program Director(s) stating intent
Detailed biography and contact information for proposed Program Director(s)
Three letters of recommendation for proposed Program Director(s)
Names of proposed artistic team members
Written proof of financial support from various agencies
Complete addresses and detailed maps of all hotels/dorms, performance and exhibitor venues, which outline their proximity to each other
Proposal addressing all site requirements as listed below

Being sought are locations with the following attributes:

Performance Spaces – Superior acoustical space with multi-media capabilities conducive for the presentation of concerts, recitals, lectures, and master classes. Having two or more performance venues in the same location is considered optimal. Minimum capacity of the large hall should be 1100-1300 seats.
Exhibition Space – Approximately 15,000 sq. ft. exhibition/ballroom space located in or near the same facility as where program presentations will take place. Four additional nearby smaller rooms to be used as instrument manufacturer tryout spaces. All exhibition spaces must have the ability to be secured during non-business hours.
Housing – Convenient housing (hotel/dorm) with a variety of price options able to accommodate budgets ranging from students to corporate executives. Capability to house a minimum of 800 individuals.
Travel – Access to major transportation centers (i.e. – airports, train stations, etc.)
Excursions – Interesting tourist activities in, or within the vicinity of, the city/area of venue.
Other – Incorporation of area musical resources (i.e. – professional symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, chamber musicians, military ensembles, etc.) adds greatly to the local experience for those attending ClarinetFests®.

Please send proposals electronically with the above listed requirements by July 15, 2010 to:

Gary Whitman, I.C.A. President

ICApresident@clarinet.org