The The CMAA welcomes you back to a second year of the Sacred Music Colloquium at Loyola University Lake Shore Campus. To make your arrival and stay go as smoothly as possible, here is an incomplete list of tips, instructions, directions and suggestions all intended to make your arrival and stay a pleasant one:

• Arriving on campus is easy. Many of you will be flying in and are looking for information on transportation options from the two airports. Others will be driving and need directions to campus. All the information you need is right here. Here is a map of campus.

• Parking on campus will be available for $7 per day. Pull into the parking garage and tell the garage staff that you are with the Sacred Music Colloquium and would like to purchase a pass for the week. The parking garage is secure and is the recommended spot for the duration of the week.

• Check in for all participants will be on Monday, June 22th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm in the lobby of SIMPSON LIVING CENTER. Simpson will be your home away from home for the week. You will be greeted by Loyola Staff who will give you your room key, your meal ticket and a welcome packet, including information on local shops and restaurants, campus safety policies, emergency medical facilities and nearby drug stores. You will also be greeted by a CMAA representative who will give you your music packet, schedule for the week, and your free copy of The Parish Book of Chant.

• If you are not staying on campus, you will still need to check in with the CMAA representative between 2:00pm and 5:00pm in SIMPSON LIVING CENTER in order to let us know you’ve arrived and to pick up your schedule and other goodies. And some of you will be needing to pick up a meal ticket as well, even if you will not be spending a the nights on campus. So please check with both the Loyola and CMAA staff before leaving the area.

Please let us know on Monday when you check in if you are planning on staying for the festive brunch on Sunday after Mass. The caterer needs to have the exact number before 5:00pm on Monday, June 22.

• Arriving early or late is not a problem. Staff members in Simpson Living Center will be available for your assistance from early in the morning until 11:00pm at night at 773-508-3247. Load that number into your cell phone memory now and you will save yourself the trouble of looking for the number later. They will be able to safely store your bags for early or late arrivals, etc.

• Living in the dorms. Loyola will provide you with basic linens: sheets, blanket, pillow, and towel. Please bring along extras from home if you think you may need them. All dorm rooms have mirrors and clothes hangers, but you’ll need to bring a long your alarm clock and toiletries. Wi-fi is available all over campus, including in the dorms. Laundry facilities are available in Simpson Hall. The machines take quarters, and laundry detergent can be purchased on site. If you find you’re missing something in your room, you will be able to be able to contact Simpson Hall staff after hours.

• Meals With the exception of Sunday’s festive closing brunch in the Cudahy Library, all meals will be taken in Simpson Dining Hall.Your full registration includes dinner on Monday, June 22th through brunch on Sunday, June 28nd. A variety of entrees and a la carte items, including vegan options, are offered at every meal.

• Meals for day raters. If you have paid the day rate and are not staying on campus, you may purchase meals as you like on a cash basis in Simpson Dining Hall. If you would like to join us for the brunch on Sunday, the fee is $20 payable to the CMAA. You may pay the $20 during the week of the Colloquium by cash, check or credit card.

• Book Sales. Many titles, including additional copies of The Parish Book of Chant, will be available for purchase at the Colloquium. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted for all purchases. Location of the book sale to be announced.

• Workout facilities. All Colloquium participants may purchase access to the Halas Sports CenterSchedule.

We look forward to seeing you in two weeks! May God be with you on your journey to Chicago.