{"id":2379,"date":"2024-10-02T16:57:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T16:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nwtech.us\/?page_id=2379"},"modified":"2026-10-03T08:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T15:30:11","slug":"general-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nwfestivalchoir.org\/?page_id=2379","title":{"rendered":"General Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8231a8d1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#edeff4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The Northwest Festival Choir is made up of, and exists for, volunteer singers from Anabaptist- identifying groups or churches located primarily, though not exclusively, in the West and Northwest region of the United States and Western Canada. The choir assembles for several days on a weekend in late January and rehearses a program of sacred music that is then shared in two concerts that are open to the community. This retreat-style event is an opportunity to gather for a focused time of singing, learning, and connecting in a choral setting with others who have the same interest. The music spans a range of hymns, gospel songs, spirituals, and choral pieces. Our aim is to have a repertoire that is both fun and challenging to sing and inspirational for our audience. The ultimate goal of the Northwest Festival Choir is to bring honor to God. Beyond that, it is to encourage people to sing with each other in their home communities and to treasure this form of corporate worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>PLEASE READ CAREFULLY <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This event is for adults and teenagers. Teenagers under the age of sixteen need to be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. They should also understand that, if they commit to singing in the choir, it will require work and fortitude. We want to encourage singing at every age so, for this reason, have kept this event open to young teenagers. However, we are aware that this event could be too much for some teens. As parents, you know your teens best, and we trust you to be wise with them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We respectfully ask that there would be no young children along who are not singing. This is so our short rehearsal time can be used to the fullest without distractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Each person interested in attending must apply by filling out and submitting the <a href=\"https:\/\/nwfestivalchoir.org\/?page_id=2386\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2386\">application form<\/a> on this website. The applications will be processed in the order they are received and an email with registration status (accepted or wait-list) will be sent in return when the processing is completed.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration opens<\/strong> <strong>October 15 at 7:00 a.m. (PST)<\/strong> and closes when the event is full.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please apply before Thanksgiving, so the applications can be processed and the music sent out by the end of November\/beginning of December.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you change your mind and want to withdraw your application, let us know as soon as possible, so someone on the waiting list can be given the opportunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If and when full capacity<strong>*<\/strong> is reached, this website will be updated to inform you. However, you may still submit an application, and will be placed on a waiting list. If a place opens up, you will be informed immediately.<strong> <\/strong>(*Full capacity is about 130 singers with 70% reserved for repeat applicants and 30% for new applicants. These numbers are based on what has been the natural rate and it seems to work well.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As mentioned earlier, sheet music will be sent to those whose applications are accepted. Further practice instructions and notes will be included with the music. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There is a $100.00 fee per adult (18 and older). For current schoolteachers<\/strong> <strong>and students (ages 13-17) the fee is $50.00. <\/strong>The fees are used to pay for the venue, food, music, and other miscellaneous costs. It is payable at the event via cash, check, PayPal, or CashApp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The local church, Spring Valley Mennonite, helps to host this event but is a small community and does not have the resources to offer lodging or child care services. If you are traveling to participate, the only local motel we recommend is The Eagles Nest in Priest River, Idaho.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All meals on the schedule are provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:87px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 50;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nwfestivalchoir.org\/?page_id=2386\">Sign up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:87px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About The Northwest Festival Choir is made up of, and exists for, volunteer singers from Anabaptist- identifying groups or churches located primarily, though not exclusively, in the West and Northwest region of the United States and Western Canada. 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