Hello M-AD Members!
As we solidly head into the “Midwinter” timeframe, I’m looking forward to Spring and along with it our Spring conventions! I am excited to confirm full details on registration, housing, and venues are available on the M-AD website (links below). I’ve also called out a few specific updates as we continue to update our events to be more sustainable and even more enjoyable.
Central/Southern Division (York, PA)
Northern Division (Nazareth, PA)
Ticket Information:
- The registration cost for our Spring conventions have been increased based on the realities of our financial situation and to ensure we can continue to provide the convention experience. Ticket pricing is now as follows:
- Early Bird – All Events: $47
- Online Regular – All Events: $57
- At the Door – All Events: $60
- At the Door – Single Event: $35
- Youth (under 18): Free (available at the door only)
- Convention tickets can only be purchased online through the M-AD website or at the door. Direct links are also here:
- Everyone competing must have an all-events ticket (not a single-event ticket).
- The last day for Early Bird ticket sales will be 3/4 (Central/Southern) and 3/25 (Northern). The last day for Online ticket sales will be 3/18 (Central/Southern) and 4/8 (Northern).
- All tickets will be General Admission with no specific assigned seating within the theaters.
- Tickets will be picked up at Will Call in front of the theater. We will have the list of pre-purchased tickets by purchaser name – you can also show your receipt either on your phone or with a printout.
Housing Information:
- Available housing options are available on the M-AD website with the first option listed as the designated “Headquarters.” We are looking to hold some additional programs at the hotel, however, all official contest sessions will take place at the school venues.
- Deadlines are coming up quickly for the housing blocks so please book soon. The faster our rooms book up, the easier it will be to increase our block or secure additional housing options.
- Please Note: Our room blocks for the Central/Southern hotel locations have booked faster than anticipated. Please book ASAP and we will work in parallel to increase the block size and add additional hotel options as needed.
Other Items:
- We will be continuing our “Song of the Convention” – In the Glow: a song written and arranged especially for M-AD to sing all weekend with other attendees. Sheet music and learning materials are here. Learn it as we will be singing it as part of the weekend’s activities!
- We are seeking to foster tag singing opportunities, if you are interested in serving as a designated “Tag Master/Coordinator” at either or both Spring events, please reach out to me directly.
- Program Ads are available once again, please see further details here and reach out to confirm placement.
I hope to see you all soon at the Spring events! I’m always open to feedback – if you have any suggestions or would like to support the events team, please reach out to me at braden.lynk@gmail.com.
In harmony,
Braden Lynk
VP Events