The Sacred Music Colloquium will be hosting a record number of guests this year at the Loyola University Lake Shore Campus. To make your arrival and stay go as smoothly as possible, here is the long-awaited list of answers to your many practical questions:

• 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 $6 per day. Pull into the parking garage (here’s the map again) 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 16th from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm in the lobby of REGIS HALL. Regis, Mertz, and St. Louis Halls 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 12:00pm and 5:00pm in REGIS HALL in order to let us know you’ve arrived and to pick up your schedule and other goodies.

• Arriving late is not a problem. Our group will be assigned its own campus liaison who will have his/her cell phone on and able to assist you in checking in if you arrive after 5:00pm. More information forthcoming.

• 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 Regis 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 the dorm staff or CMAA liaison after hours.

• Meals With the exception of Sunday’s festive closing brunch in the Rambler Room, all meals will be taken in Simpson Dining Hall.Your full registration includes dinner on Monday, June 16th through brunch on Sunday, June 22nd. 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. Let us know no later than June 12th by writing programs@musicasacra.com 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. Attached is an updated preliminary schedule. The final schedule, including rooms numbers for all sessions, will be posted shortly online and available at check in.

Lastly, if you haven’t confirmed final payment, kindly remember that all Colloquium fees are due on or before May 15, 2008.

We look forward to seeing you on June 16th,

www.Musicasacra.com
programs@musicasacra.com or call Arlene at 334.444.5584