PARENT INFORMATION
*Updated for 2010. Subject to change.
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Participant Housing
Student participants and chaperones will be housed in the Bigelow & Henry halls. Men and women will be housed in separate dorms. All rooms are suites and accommodate 2 persons with shared shower/toilet facilities located on each floor. We do our best to accommodate roommate requests; however, both participants must make the request in order for it to be honored. Be sure to note this on your registration. Please do not practice in your room between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. so those trying to sleep are not disturbed. Directions to performance and dining facilities will be clearly marked.
Download a PDF of this information here.
Participant Housing
Student participants and chaperones will be housed in the Bigelow & Henry halls. Men and women will be housed in separate dorms. All rooms are suites and accommodate 2 persons with shared shower/toilet facilities located on each floor. We do our best to accommodate roommate requests; however, both participants must make the request in order for it to be honored. Be sure to note this on your registration. Please do not practice in your room between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. so those trying to sleep are not disturbed. Directions to performance and dining facilities will be clearly marked.
Chaperones
In addition to teachers, directors, and adult chaperones who will reside in the halls with participants, Michigan Youth Arts staff are hired to patrol the hallways at night. These staffers wear special Festival t-shirts so they are easily identifiable as resource personnel.
In addition to teachers, directors, and adult chaperones who will reside in the halls with participants, Michigan Youth Arts staff are hired to patrol the hallways at night. These staffers wear special Festival t-shirts so they are easily identifiable as resource personnel.
Participant Check-In
Peak check-in times are 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Expect lines and keep track of your time. If you need to leave to go to rehearsal, you can check in after your practice session ends.
Thursday: Check-in 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Bigelow (residence halls)
Friday: Check-in 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Dalton (Festival headquarters)
Saturday: Check-out by 5 p.m.
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Peak check-in times are 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Expect lines and keep track of your time. If you need to leave to go to rehearsal, you can check in after your practice session ends.
Thursday: Check-in 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Bigelow (residence halls)
Friday: Check-in 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Dalton (Festival headquarters)
Saturday: Check-out by 5 p.m.
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Conference Packets
Participants will receive information packets at check-in. Included in the packet will be discipline specific schedules, a campus map, a schedule of public performances and events, a Festival program and a name tag.
Participants will receive information packets at check-in. Included in the packet will be discipline specific schedules, a campus map, a schedule of public performances and events, a Festival program and a name tag.
Important Phone Numbers May 13-15 Only
Festival Headquarters @ Dalton:
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (269) 387-5815
Bigelow Reception Desk:
6:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. (269) 387-4779
University Police (24 hours): (269) 387-5555
To reach a festival participant in the event of an emergency, call Bigelow or leave a message at Festival Headquarters in the Dalton Center.
Festival Headquarters @ Dalton:
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (269) 387-5815
Bigelow Reception Desk:
6:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. (269) 387-4779
University Police (24 hours): (269) 387-5555
To reach a festival participant in the event of an emergency, call Bigelow or leave a message at Festival Headquarters in the Dalton Center.
Room Checks
Room checks will be done by the staffers Thursday and Friday night after the residence halls are locked. They will have a floor roster and confirm that all students are accounted for and in the proper rooms. Be sure you're there by room check time!
Room checks will be done by the staffers Thursday and Friday night after the residence halls are locked. They will have a floor roster and confirm that all students are accounted for and in the proper rooms. Be sure you're there by room check time!
Parking
Parking permits for overnight guests are available for $10 when you check in. With a WMU permit, you may park in the Valley I lots or the outside lots at Miller Auditorium. School buses should drop off students and then park in the Lawson Ice Arena lot (lot #64). Parking is free after 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and all day on Saturday.
Day-only participants must park in the Miller Auditorium parking ramp on Thursday and Friday. Parking on Friday and Saturday in the Miller Auditorium parking ramp is free. At other times, the meters are $1 per hour, or one-day parking permits are available for $5 at Festival Headquarters in the Dalton Center Lobby. You may park in surface lots on Saturday at no charge.
Parking permits for overnight guests are available for $10 when you check in. With a WMU permit, you may park in the Valley I lots or the outside lots at Miller Auditorium. School buses should drop off students and then park in the Lawson Ice Arena lot (lot #64). Parking is free after 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and all day on Saturday.
Day-only participants must park in the Miller Auditorium parking ramp on Thursday and Friday. Parking on Friday and Saturday in the Miller Auditorium parking ramp is free. At other times, the meters are $1 per hour, or one-day parking permits are available for $5 at Festival Headquarters in the Dalton Center Lobby. You may park in surface lots on Saturday at no charge.
Linen
Each participant will be provided with 2 sheets, one pillowcase, two towels, one washcloth, and a pillow. Participants are advised to bring their own blanket or sleeping bag. Participants will be expected to make their own beds. There will be a charge for missing linen.
Each participant will be provided with 2 sheets, one pillowcase, two towels, one washcloth, and a pillow. Participants are advised to bring their own blanket or sleeping bag. Participants will be expected to make their own beds. There will be a charge for missing linen.
Keys
Turn in keys at the end of the Festival to the residence hall reception desk. The charge for lost keys is $75 and it will be your responsibility to pay this fee at the time of checkout.
Turn in keys at the end of the Festival to the residence hall reception desk. The charge for lost keys is $75 and it will be your responsibility to pay this fee at the time of checkout.
Meals
Dinner will not be provided on Thursday unless a student is rehearsing and/or performing on Thursday. Breakfast and dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday will be served in the Bigelow Hall dining room. Box lunches will be available Friday in Miller Auditorium and on Saturday in the Dalton Center. Name tags are required for admittance to all meals.
Dinner will not be provided on Thursday unless a student is rehearsing and/or performing on Thursday. Breakfast and dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday will be served in the Bigelow Hall dining room. Box lunches will be available Friday in Miller Auditorium and on Saturday in the Dalton Center. Name tags are required for admittance to all meals.
First Aid
Students in need of medical attention will be taken to Sindecuse Health Center or Bronson Hospital. It is imperative that the Health Permission Form be completed by every participant regardless of age and returned with the registration materials. Indicate on the health form if you have special needs.
Students in need of medical attention will be taken to Sindecuse Health Center or Bronson Hospital. It is imperative that the Health Permission Form be completed by every participant regardless of age and returned with the registration materials. Indicate on the health form if you have special needs.
Friday Reception
Following Friday night's performances there will be a reception in the Bigelow Cafeteria with the Jazz Combo performing. Refreshments will be available.
Following Friday night's performances there will be a reception in the Bigelow Cafeteria with the Jazz Combo performing. Refreshments will be available.
Tickets
All public performances at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival are free of charge.
All public performances at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival are free of charge.
Late Seating Policy
There is no late seating during performances. Late arrivals will be seated at appropriate breaks in performances or during intermission.
There is no late seating during performances. Late arrivals will be seated at appropriate breaks in performances or during intermission.
Festival Tee Shirts and Souvenirs
Festival tee shirts and other souvenirs will be on sale at Festival Headquarters in the Dalton Center all day Friday and Saturday. Tee shirts are $15.
Festival tee shirts and other souvenirs will be on sale at Festival Headquarters in the Dalton Center all day Friday and Saturday. Tee shirts are $15.
Friends Fund
The Michigan Youth Arts Board of Directors invites you to become a Friend of the Festival. Your financial contribution will help support the Festival and Michigan's young artists. Michigan Youth Arts is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is tax deductible as allowable by law. Checks may be made payable to Michigan Youth Arts. Many thanks!
The Michigan Youth Arts Board of Directors invites you to become a Friend of the Festival. Your financial contribution will help support the Festival and Michigan's young artists. Michigan Youth Arts is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is tax deductible as allowable by law. Checks may be made payable to Michigan Youth Arts. Many thanks!
For More Information
Write, call, or e-mail Kim Dabbs, Executive Director at:
Michigan Youth Arts
36400 Woodward Avenue, Suite 118
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: 248-649-8888
E-mail: info@michiganyoutharts.org
Write, call, or e-mail Kim Dabbs, Executive Director at:
Michigan Youth Arts
36400 Woodward Avenue, Suite 118
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: 248-649-8888
E-mail: info@michiganyoutharts.org