Registration opens in April 2010 Registration Materials will be available in the April 2010 Issue of The Pitch Pipe and available online by April 2010. IES Pacific Rim Registration Registration postmarked on or before August 1, 2010: $425 USD Registration received after August 1, 2010: $525 USD Non-member Registration postmarked on or before August 1, 2010: $525 USD Non-member Registration received after August 1, 2010: $625 USD Registration fees include: On-site materials (handouts, seminar program, etc.) Links to download the seminar music and learning media All classes Admission to the opening and closing events Mid-morning tea and lunch on class days as well as hors d'ouvres at the opening session and dinner before the closing event Attention Non-members: Considering membership in Sweet Adelines International? View Membership Options here. IES PACIFIC RIM November 11-13, 2010 Auckland, New Zealand SkyCity Grand Hotel and Casino General Information Get ready to be inspired, to focus on your vocal and visual performance and to learn about how to be a better singer with your chorus or quartet. IES Global will enrich and empower singers with skills that strengthen and integrate the voice, the body and the mind into a total performer. This education experience will help you recognize that you are part of a greater whole – by voice and the contributions you make to your chorus and quartet. The sum total of any ensemble is only as strong as each individual member. Each school location features identical classes, and presentations that are designed to be interactive and experiential through the use of demonstration and active learning. An ingredient of what makes IES Global so special is the intimacy of smaller classes and highly creative class environments. Learning will also occur in large and small group settings, all with a focus on student participation. Download the IES Global Schools Overview of Classes. Learn about your vocal instrument and employ skills that promote vocal energy, breath support, control, resonation and vowel production. Integrating your voice into the art form, learning techniques to promote physical and vocal synchronization and breathing life into your chorus experience will also be examined. Personal responsibilities such as individual focus and discipline, mental and physical preparation and balancing career and chorus/quartet life are additional topics offered. As you can see, this is the perfect opportunity to help you grow into a successful, confident and fearless performer! IES PACIFIC RIM International Faculty Peggy Gram Judy Pozsgay Dale Syverson Featured Quartet BlackJaQ #34, Connolly, WA, Australia IES PACIFIC RIM Venue and Housing Information All events will be held at the: SkyCity Grand Hotel and Casino Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland, New Zealand Centrally located in the heart of Auckland City, the SKYCITY Grand Hotel is a 5 star masterpiece of contemporary elegance and style. The Grand Hotel's 316 guest rooms are luxurious and comfortable, and for those wanting to relax, the sublime East Day Spa and award-winning cuisine by Peter Gordon will do just that. The SKYCITY entertainment complex with a large range of restaurants, cafes and bars, a theatre, the iconic Sky Tower and 24 hour casinos, is also right on your doorstep. Delegates are welcome to book their stay at SkyCity or SkyCity Grand OR in accommodations in close proximity to the venue. Delegates must arrange their lodging directly with the accommodation of their choice. Registration opens in April 2010