MidAmerica Productions is a renowned music production company, specialising in organizing and producing concerts in New York City and worldwide. MidAmerica Productions unites conductors, soloists, and choral and instrumental ensembles in unforgettable, life-changing performances.

You will work with Thomas during the week on Ralph Vaughan Williams' wonderful work, the Five Mystical Songs. On the concert day, this will be accompanied by the New England Symphonic Ensemble.
MidAmerica Productions staff will be onsite to manage all concert-related activities, from the rehearsals
to the post-concert reception cruise.
All participants will receive a replica of the large marquee poster announcing your concert in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Full concert residency package non-performers will receive a complimentary ticket to your concert at the best seats in the house (Parquet/Main level - $125 value). Non-performers will also have the opportunity to attend any and all rehearsals, including the closed dress rehearsal.
For a sample itinerary of the five days, please click here.
Cost above based on quad occupancy. Airfare not included.
This includes:
LODGING & TRANSPORTATION
reception cruise.
Occupancy Options:
Quadruple - Two beds & four people - $2,099 per person
Triple - Two beds & three people - $2,449 per person
Double - Two beds & two people (or one bed & two people)
- $2,799 per person
Single - One bed & one person - $3,949 per person
POST-CONCERT RECEPTION CRUISE
*A limited number of additional non-residency guests may also be accommodated on the cruise with the purchase of a $179 ticket.
OTHER INCLUSIONS
*Applicable when there are over 30 paying registrants.
Free airfare for the director applicable only if the group is flying through MAP’s
travel partner.
For every additional 30 paying registrants, the group receives one additional full concert residency package. Bonus packages will be awarded at quad occupancy.
**With a minimum of 30 registered participants.
Hotel, airfare, and travel within NYC not included.
This includes:
POST-CONCERT RECEPTION CRUISE
*Transportation to and from the Spirit Cruise is not included in the concert-only package. Bus tickets can be purchased for an additional $49 for both residency and non-residency guests.
*A limited number of additional non-residency guests may also be accommodated on the cruise with the purchase of a $179 ticket.
OTHER INCLUSIONS
*Applicable when there are over 30 paying performers. For every additional 30 paying performers, the group receives one additional concert-only residency package.
*With a minimum of 30 registered performers.
1st June 2026
1st October 2026
Arrival in NYC and hotel check-in.
One chorus rehearsal with guest conductor and piano accompaniment in the morning or afternoon; directors’ meeting during first rehearsal. The rest of day is free.
One chorus rehearsal with guest conductor and piano accompaniment in the morning or afternoon. The rest of day is free.
Final dress rehearsal in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, followed by the concert and a post-concert cruise around the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan, featuring music, dancing, dinner, and two complimentary drinks.
Hotel check-out and departure.
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