You
are responsible for your own travel arrangements. The Festival has an agent, however,
who understands your needs for the Festival, and who can book your travel there,
or tailor a more extensive trip that includes the Festival. Orientation
in Pitten is Thursday, July 24. If you are traveling from the U.S., plan to fly
on Wednesday, July 23. Closing Ceremonies and the Final Concert are Sunday, August
10. Departure from Austria will be on Monday, August 11. You are responsible
for overnight stays and meals outside the dates and locations of the Festival. For
help with your travel arrangements, call Deb at Goodspeed & Bach, Inc. (888)
446-1789.
Festival managers will assure that each participant has a folder of ensemble music well in advance of the Festival. Choristers are expected to be familiar with each piece on arrival in Pitten. Solo singers should bring the scores they need as well as copies for accompanists. Pianists and horn players should also bring the music they need.
Festival managers will provide a checklist of details to help
you plan your clothing and housekeeping needs. In general, plan for weather
that is both hot and cool, wet and dry. Bring a collapsible umbrella and a raincoat.
If you swim, bring your swim suit because the municipal pool is wonderful!
All
necessary supplies can be purchased or replaced in Pitten. Bring your favorite
bath soap and a wash cloth. Bring an electrical converter for your electronics
and some clothesline to dry your clothing after you launder it in your room.
There is no laundromat or dry cleaning business in Pitten.
Make sure your passport is up to date. Keep it in a very secure place when you are in a crowded place such as an airport. Know your allergies. If you need medical attention away from home, the doctor will need to know your allergies as well as the medications you take.
Public internet access is available in the bank lobby. If you have a web-based e-mail account (Gmail, Yahoo, or a web mail interface for another account), you can easily send and receive e-mail. Phone cards are available for use with the public phone in the village center. International calls are not expensive. ATM machines are available for cash withdrawals in Pitten and throughout Europe.
Revised: February 8, 2008