Schedule

Festival participants enjoy a variety of activities that enable them to interact with other participants as well as enjoy the astounding beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area. Among the scheduled activities are Festival Choir rehearsals, competitions, concerts, a cruise of San Francisco Bay, other outings, a singers' party, and a conductors' banquet. Formal tours and sightseeing may be arranged via ACFEA, the Festival's preferred travel/accommodations/tour provider. Please call +1-415-453-6619 (international) or (800) 886-2055 (U.S. toll-free) or email ggf@acfea.com for information and assistance.

Sunday, July 8
Opening Reception

Monday, July 9
Festival begins
Festival Massed Choir rehearsals
Welcome Picnic for all participants
Opening Concert, 7pm

Tuesday, July 10
Festival Massed Choir rehearsals
Vocal Solo Competitions
Competition Concert, 7pm
Spotlight Concert, 7pm

Wednesday, July 11
Festival Massed Choir rehearsals
Vocal Solo Competitions
Competition Concert, 7pm
Spotlight Concert, 7pm

Thursday, July 12
Festival Massed Choir rehearsals
Contemporary Competition
Competition Concert, 7pm
Spotlight Concert, 7pm

Friday, July 13
Festival Massed Choir rehearsals
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Conductor’s Banquet

Saturday, July 14
Closing Concert dress rehearsal
Competition Winners dress rehearsal
Closing Concert, 7pm
Farewell Reception and Party