June 27 - July 3, 2011
Daily Schedule

Day 1

Arrival in San Miguel
Hotel check-in
Afternoon Brief orientation of San Miguel
Evening Informal Welcome
Directors’ Orientation Meeting

Day 2

Morning Walking tour of San Miguel
Afternoon Mexican Crafts Electives
Evening Welcome Dinner
Festival de Niños Coro de México Parade
Official Opening Ceremonies and Songfest

Days 3-4

(All groups will rotate through the following 2-day itinerary)
Rotation #1
Morning Combined Festival Rehearsal
Afternoon Informal Concert
Evening Formal Evening Showcase Concert featuring the five groups in Rotation #1. Rotation #2 will be in attendance as audience at this Formal Evening Showcase Concert.

Rotation #2
Morning Combined Festival Rehearsal
Afternoon Ranchero Event
Evening Attend Formal Evening Showcase Concert featuring the five groups in Rotation #1.

Day 5

Morning Combined Festival Rehearsal with Orchestra
Afternoon Excursion to Guanajuato
Walking tour of Guanajuato
Evening Dinner in Guanajuato
Gala Concert Debut
Teatro Juárez, Guanajuato

Day 6

Morning Free morning
Picnic and Special Event
Directors Luncheon
Afternoon Combined Festival Rehearsal with Orchestra
Evening Gala Festival Concert
The Parroquia
Festival Reception/Party

Day 7

Departure from San Miguel
Optional Extensions to Mexico City