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TMF student information

Please read the following festival information carefully, and address any questions to the TMF office before arrival. Please also see our downloadable/printable checklist.

Infringement of the rules will result in expulsion, without refund, from the Texas Music Festival.

Location

The University of Houston Moores School of Music is the home of the TEXAS MUSIC FESTIVAL. The Moores School of Music Building is located at Entrance No. 16 off Cullen Blvd., west of Interstate 45. TMF students are housed in Law Hall, located in the Quad at the corner of Cullen Blvd. and Wheeler St.

Transportation

If you require transportation from the airport please convey flight information to the TMF office two weeks in advance, and pick-up will be arranged. Airport departure transportation is also available.

Dates

Security Deposit

A (refundable) security deposit of $200 is required of all students and will be collected at registration. Acceptable forms of payment include: credit card or a personal check made out to “University of Houston”. Provided there are no claims against your account, the deposit will be returned after the end of the festival. In the event of dismissal, the deposit is forfeited.

Housing

TMF participants are housed at the UH Campus Quad in Law Hall. Students should provide their own towels, pillow, sheets, blanket, and personal toiletries. Linen packets will be available for a fee ($15) and may be requested at the Quad office upon check-in. The packets include: one towel, one wash cloth, two sheets, and one pillow (no blanket). Laundry facilities are located in the dorms. Linen packs must be returned at dorm check-out to receive security deposit.

Telephones

While telephones are not provided, you may bring your own to use from your room’s hook-up. An answering machine is also recommended. You will be able to make local calls and long distance credit card calls from the room. The TMF office will take personal messages ONLY in an EMERGENCY. If you expect to receive calls while at TMF, please bring your own phone.

Meals

Campus Dining Services provide three daily meals for residential students. Meals are served on campus in the residential community. The first meal served is breakfast on Saturday, May 31, 2008. The last meal served is breakfast on Sunday, June 29, 2008.

Attire

Houston’s weather in June is very warm. Casual dress is in order except for concerts.
Concert dress:

Student chamber music performances:

Parking

Participants park in surface student lots, excluding handicap and reserved spaces. Parking permits for these lots may be purchased at TMF registration for $25.

Lockers & Equipment

Lockers are available in the music building. Combination locks are provided. Please be sure to bring a folding stand.

Smoking

Houston has very strict smoking laws. Smoking is prohibited in dormitories, public areas, classrooms, laboratories, libraries and elevators by direct order of the state fire marshal.

Medical Care

Medical care is available through the Campus Health Center, located adjacent to the Quad dorms. Students are responsible for fees and/or insurance claim filing.

Recreation

UH Campus Recreation has offered a special TMF month pass for $42 and a daily pass for $7. To receive this special rate, please bring your TMF meal card and a form of ID to purchase membership. Off-campus activities will be organized by the housing staff.

Placement Auditions

Orchestra seating/chamber music placement will be decided through brief auditions. Placement auditions will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 following registration/ orientation. Festival participants will receive details on arrival, registration, and placement auditions in the mail on or before May 1, 2008. Please prepare the excerpts included in this packet, as well as one movement from a standard solo work.

Concerto Competition

All TMF participants are eligible to participate in the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition. Please prepare one or two movements (maximum length 15 minutes) of a standard concerto or solo work with orchestra. Competitors should bring music, including piano accompaniment, and should be prepared to perform at all levels of the competition from memory. The winner will perform the movement with the orchestra on a performance at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Friday, June 20, 2008 and in the Moores Opera House on Saturday, June 21, 2008 under the baton of maestro Christoph Campestrini.

Festival & Dormitory Regulations

Rules for the Texas Music Festival coincide with the rules of conduct for the University of Houston.

  1. No alcohol allowed in any public areas of campus---all ages. Anyone under the legal drinking age of Texas caught with alcohol, or anyone found in the presence of someone under the legal drinking age will be sent home immediately.
  2. No prohibited drugs.
  3. No minor age students may ever leave the campus with anyone other than approved staff. Exceptions must be cleared through the TMF office.
  4. Dormitory residents are asked to be considerate toward other residents, respecting quiet hours, and refraining from practicing in the dorms.
  5. Dormitory residents under 18 years of age must sign out with dorm staff or TMF office when leaving the campus.
  6. Attendance and punctuality are required at all rehearsals, lessons, and all scheduled performances. Lessons, if missed, will not be made up.