FAQs for Delegates
THE PROGRAM
Where is the festival Program Schedule?
The full festival program including dates and times of the concerts, master classes, keynotes, workshops, rehearsals and concerts is posted to the Choral
Mosaic website here.
The full festival program including dates and times of the concerts, master classes, keynotes, workshops, rehearsals and concerts is posted to the Choral
Mosaic website here.
How do I book tickets to other individual concerts if I'm not registered as a delegate?
Tickets for the June 26 Rajaton Concert and the June 27 Grand Finale Gala Concert will go on sale soon. Please stay tuned.
Tickets for the June 26 Rajaton Concert and the June 27 Grand Finale Gala Concert will go on sale soon. Please stay tuned.
If I’m already registered for the festival, do I need to purchase concert tickets too?
Everyone registered to attend Choral Mosaic 2020 gets one free admission to the Rajaton concert. You can purchase additional concert tickets for friends and family once tickets are on sale.
Everyone registered to attend Choral Mosaic 2020 gets one free admission to the Rajaton concert. You can purchase additional concert tickets for friends and family once tickets are on sale.
REGISTRATION
How much is registration?
Our Early Bird registration fee is $199 CAD and our Regular fee is $249 CAD. Details on our fees are here.
Our Early Bird registration fee is $199 CAD and our Regular fee is $249 CAD. Details on our fees are here.
I have already registered but need to cancel. How do I do that?
All cancellations must be advised in writing by the registrant to us at registration@choralmosaic.com. For full details on the cancellation process and refund deadlines see our terms and conditions.
All cancellations must be advised in writing by the registrant to us at registration@choralmosaic.com. For full details on the cancellation process and refund deadlines see our terms and conditions.
LOCATION / WEATHER / TRANSPORT / ACCOMMODATION
Where will the festival be held?
The entire festival will take place at The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
The entire festival will take place at The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
What will the weather be like in Mississauga in June?
You are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68*F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77*F). A high humidity level can make the temperature appear even warmer still.
You are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68*F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77*F). A high humidity level can make the temperature appear even warmer still.
What travel assistance is offered?
If you are travelling from out of town with a group of 20 or more, we’d be happy to put you in touch with Ellison Travel and Tours, Choral Mosaic 2020’s official travel partners. Contact Us for more information.
If you are travelling from out of town with a group of 20 or more, we’d be happy to put you in touch with Ellison Travel and Tours, Choral Mosaic 2020’s official travel partners. Contact Us for more information.
Is there parking available at the Living Arts Centre festival venue?
The Living Arts Centre (LAC) has free parking during the week after 6 pm and free weekend parking. At all other times, the LAC has underground parking equipped with pay and display machines that offer multiple payment options including coin ($0.25, $1, or $2 Canadian coins) and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express). Once payment is made, the machine provides a receipt (ticket) to be displayed on the dash of the car. More information can be found on Living Arts Centre website.
Paid on-street parking is available on Living Arts Drive & Prince of Wales Drive in designated spots. To learn more about the rates and locations for on-street parking, please see Mississauga website.
The neighbouring Square One Shopping Centre is for shopping centre patrons only, please do not park here during your time at the festival.
The Living Arts Centre (LAC) has free parking during the week after 6 pm and free weekend parking. At all other times, the LAC has underground parking equipped with pay and display machines that offer multiple payment options including coin ($0.25, $1, or $2 Canadian coins) and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express). Once payment is made, the machine provides a receipt (ticket) to be displayed on the dash of the car. More information can be found on Living Arts Centre website.
Paid on-street parking is available on Living Arts Drive & Prince of Wales Drive in designated spots. To learn more about the rates and locations for on-street parking, please see Mississauga website.
The neighbouring Square One Shopping Centre is for shopping centre patrons only, please do not park here during your time at the festival.
What accommodation providers are recommended?
There are various hotels in the vicinity of the festival, you can see a list on our travel page.
There are various hotels in the vicinity of the festival, you can see a list on our travel page.
ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS & TRANSLATION SERVICES
What accessibility provisions are there at The Living Arts Centre?
We want to ensure that delegates and patrons with accessibility needs can participate fully in Choral Mosaic 2020. Please review information on accessibility at The Living Arts Centre website.
We want to ensure that delegates and patrons with accessibility needs can participate fully in Choral Mosaic 2020. Please review information on accessibility at The Living Arts Centre website.
What translation services will there be at the festival?
The festival presentations, workshops and events, as well as print material and online material will all be in English. Unfortunately we do not offer translation services at the festival at this time.
The festival presentations, workshops and events, as well as print material and online material will all be in English. Unfortunately we do not offer translation services at the festival at this time.
Special Assistance
If you require special assistance during the festival or have additional questions please contact us.
If you require special assistance during the festival or have additional questions please contact us.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Do I need a travel visa to travel to Canada?
For an overview of what you need to consider when travelling from another country to Canada, visit the Government of Canada website.
For an overview of what you need to consider when travelling from another country to Canada, visit the Government of Canada website.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
What singing opportunities will there be for delegates?
At the Grand Finale Gala concert, all 400 delegates (individuals and choirs alike) will gather onstage as a mass choir to sing a brand-new choral work by Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen, commissioned especially for Choral Mosaic 2020, plus other choral works by both masters and contemporary composers. The Gala concert will also feature spotlight performances for choirs who wish to sing. If your choir is interested in performing, please contact us. There are no solo performance opportunities.
At the Grand Finale Gala concert, all 400 delegates (individuals and choirs alike) will gather onstage as a mass choir to sing a brand-new choral work by Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen, commissioned especially for Choral Mosaic 2020, plus other choral works by both masters and contemporary composers. The Gala concert will also feature spotlight performances for choirs who wish to sing. If your choir is interested in performing, please contact us. There are no solo performance opportunities.
Are auditions required to sing at Choral Mosaic 2020?
All are welcome to sing at Choral Mosaic 2020! You do not need to audition for any of the performance opportunities at the Grand Finale Gala Concert. All delegates (individuals and choirs) are welcome to sing in the mass choir.
All are welcome to sing at Choral Mosaic 2020! You do not need to audition for any of the performance opportunities at the Grand Finale Gala Concert. All delegates (individuals and choirs) are welcome to sing in the mass choir.
How can I prepare for Grand Finale Gala Concert?
Choral Mosaic will circulate the mass choir repertoire in the weeks leading up to the festival to everyone registered for the festival so that you have time to familiarize yourself with the repertoire and to rehearse. We’re also planning open rehearsals prior to the festival that you can either attend in person or online. All registrants will receive details of these open rehearsals closer to the festival date.
Choral Mosaic will circulate the mass choir repertoire in the weeks leading up to the festival to everyone registered for the festival so that you have time to familiarize yourself with the repertoire and to rehearse. We’re also planning open rehearsals prior to the festival that you can either attend in person or online. All registrants will receive details of these open rehearsals closer to the festival date.
OTHER QUESTIONS
What food will be available at Choral Mosaic 2020?
Registration to the festival includes one coffee break on the first day. Additional food and beverages are not included in the registration fee, however there are many options for meals, drinks and snacks:
Registration to the festival includes one coffee break on the first day. Additional food and beverages are not included in the registration fee, however there are many options for meals, drinks and snacks:
- Restaurants in the vicinity of The Living Arts Centre festival venue.
- Nearby Square One Shopping Centre is within easy walking distance and has a food court and a new Food District.
- Grocery stores within within walking distance of The Living Arts Centre festival venue.
- Dining in the City of Mississauga.
Is there a dress code at the festival?
- Please dress for comfort on both days of the festival
- All Delegates perform at the the Grand Finale Gala Concert on 27-Jun, and must dress in all black. We strongly recommend that you come to the festival on 27-Jun already dressed in black so that you don’t have to change for the concert.
What should I bring/pack for the festival?
- The Living Arts Centre festival venue is air conditioned, but if you wish to walk outside you will need to dress comfortably for the summer weather.
- If walking outside we recommend to bring sunblock.
- Be sure to have your registration confirmation on hand for when you check in.
- If you are entering Canada on a visa please bring your Letter of Invitation and all other government travel documents and I.D. required.
Can I take photos /recordings of the sessions?
Please respect the intellectual property of the presenters and performers and do not record any sessions or concerts on any device without their express consent. You may take informal photos during break times. We will also have official photographers at the festival. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please stay out of the line of vision.
Please respect the intellectual property of the presenters and performers and do not record any sessions or concerts on any device without their express consent. You may take informal photos during break times. We will also have official photographers at the festival. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please stay out of the line of vision.
Will I get notes for the workshop I attended?
Some workshop presenters will provide electronic session notes however due to the hands-on nature of our workshops this may not always be possible.
Some workshop presenters will provide electronic session notes however due to the hands-on nature of our workshops this may not always be possible.
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