We are honored to welcome Dr. John Leavitt as the featured conductor/composer and clinician at our upcoming choral festival in Nashville, held at the majestic Cathedral of the Incarnation. 

Dr. Leavitt’s distinguished career as a composer, conductor, and educator brings exceptional artistry and inspiration to this special event. 

Join us for an unforgettable musical experience in one of Nashville’s most iconic sacred spaces. John will be writing a new work for the Festival to premier.  Repertoire will include sacred music as well as a short set of Broadway Show Tunes and Popular Songs.

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First $150 per person in NON-REFUNDABLE at any time prior to 120 days before departure; 

From 120 to 91 days before departure the cancellation fee is 20% of the tour price per person; 

From 90 to 61 days before departure the cancellation fee is 25% of the tour price per person; 

From 60 to 31 days before departure the cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price per person; 

From 30 days before departure until the departure date the cancellation fee is the full tour price per person. 

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Arrival: Our out-of-town guests arrive by air, bus, or train. Transfer to the Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Nashville for check-in at our residency hotel

*Today is at your leisure, in accord with your flight itinerary.  

Tonight enjoy a WELCOME DINNER at CATEGORY 10, Luke Combs' fan-first honky-tonk. Step into Hurricane Hall, home to downtown's largest dance floor, where you can join the line dancing lessons led by expert instructors and a true Southern Style BBQ. 

*Group Airport Transfers (10 or more)can be arranged through Sechrist Travel for $30 per person, round-trip.

Breakfast included at Hotel

This morning, the Festival Chorus will have a 4-hour festival rehearsal with Dr. John Leavitt, at the Holiday Inn & Suites

Lunch will be ON YOUR OWN, at Assembly Food Pavilion off Broadway.

This afternoon, enjoy a Backstage Tour of the Grand Ole Opry and have a performance on the Opry Plaza.

 Dinner ON YOUR OWN before we all attend the Grand Ole' Opry Show. *Coach transfers included.

This morning, the Festival Chorus will have a 4-hour festival rehearsal with Dr. John Leavitt, at the Holiday Inn & Suites or at The Cathedral of the Incarnation (TBD)

Lunch will be ON YOUR OWN

This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Historic RCA Studio B. We will have an opportunity to gather around the microphone for a recording session, then visit the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum where we will have an opportunity to present an informal performance. *Coach transfers included. 

Dinner ON YOUR OWN. This evening is free to explore Downtown Nashville at your leisure.

Breakfast included at Hotel

*This morning is at your leisure

Early afternoon sound-check for the Festival Chorus at The Cathedral of the Incarnation. *Coach transfers included

An afternoon Final Festival Concert will feature a performance by the Festival Chorus with the local professional musicians to accompany the chorus, under the direction of Dr. John Leavitt!

Performance attire will be concert black and we request that the concert attire and decorum respect the sacred space that we'll be performing in. Please plan to have only limited dressing space being available at the Concert Venue. You should arrive at the Cathedral, for the sound check, in concert attire.

Following the concert, return to the hotel for a Post-Concert Reception. *Coach transfers included.

The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. Dinner ON YOUR OWN.

Breakfast included at Hotel

Hotel check-out (by noon) and departure. Amount of free time on this day depends on your travel arrangements. 

1) If your group departure time is later than check-out, you can arrange, with Sechrist Travel staff, to have luggage stored by the hotel bell staff at no added cost. 2) If departure is near check-out time, individuals should bring their own luggage to the departure bus.

*Group Airport Transfers can be arranged through Sechrist Travel for $30 per person, round-trip.