International Trombone Festival 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does registration begin and where?

Registration opens at 8am on Wednesday, May 25th on the 2nd Floor of the College of Music Building. To receive your registration packet please bring your registration ID number and a current form of identification such as a passport, driving licence or credit card.

Registration hours are:

Wednesday, May 25:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, May 26:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, May 27:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 28:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

How do I get to Loyola University?

From 1-10 West Traveling East: Follow the signs toward the Central Business District. Take the Carrollton Avenue exit, Exit 232. Follow South Carrollton until it ends in a sharp left-hand curve and becomes St. Charles Avenue. Loyola's main campus is located on the left at 6363 St. Charles Avenue across from Audubon Park.

From 1-10 East Traveling West: As you enter the downtown area, follow the signs to Hwy. 90 Business/West Bank. Exit at St. Charles Avenue/Carondelet Street (do not cross the bridge). At the second traffic light make a right onto St. Charles Avenue. Follow St. Charles Avenue for four miles; Loyola's main campus is on the right at 6363 St. Charles Avenue.

Which is the nearest airport?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is approximately 11 miles from downtown New Orleans. It is served by fourteen airlines including: Air Canada, Air Train, America West Airlines, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, jetBlue, Northwest, Southwest, Grupo Taco, United, Ted and US Airways.

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Where can I park?

FREE Parking is available on the Loyola University campus to all ITF attendees. Conference attendees must collect parking permits on arrival at the ITF Registration Desks or dorm room check-in and permits must be placed on the dashboard of their cars at all times. These passes will allow the attendee to park in either garage or in any other parking space not reserved or metered. Parking in fire lanes is prohibited.

Where can I stay during the Festival?

Note: There are no more dorm rooms available.

Loyola University Dormitories
Biever Hall is named for Fr. Albert Biever, the first President of Loyola University. It is a six-story co-ed residence hall that has the capacity to house 387 students. All rooms are furnished with two closets, two chests of drawers, two single beds (bunk-able), and two movable desks. In addition all rooms in Biever have local telephone connections, two direct Ethernet connections, and individual temperature controls. There are kitchens on each floor and a study lounge on each wing. Mail boxes, laundry facilities and a television lounge are located on the first floor. Biever Hall Rooms are 11 Feet, 8 Inches Wide by 15 Feet, 8 inches long.

In each Residence Hall room there will be a pillow and pillowcase, 2 flat sheets and a comforter, 1 washcloth and 2 towels, an ice bucket, and soap. Check-in begins at 10 am on the date of arrival and check-out is by noon on the date of departure. Loyola’s Recreational Sports Complex is a full-service health club facility open to resident conference attendees at no additional charge during their stay. Complete with an elevated indoor jogging track, weight training and fitness rooms, multipurpose courts, whirlpool, saunas, steam rooms, and a six-lane, Olympic-style indoor swimming pool, the RecPlex is a great place to unwind after a busy day.

Garden District Hotel ~ Official ITF2005 Hotel
The Garden District Hotel is now full.

Nestled in the heart of the Garden District on historical St. Charles Avenue, just a nine-minute streetcar ride from the French Quarter, the Garden District Hotel features the charm and hospitality that are hallmarks of the Deep South. This relaxing 3 Diamond rated hotel features spacious guest rooms. The famous St. Charles Street Car stops at our door and leisurely transports you to the French Quarter, Convention Center, Harrah's Casino and The Superdome. Delightful shops, restaurants and pubs are within a few steps of your room. Loyola University is 3 miles away.

Full American breakfast costs $14.00 or Continental breakfast $9.00 plus taxes. Check-in time is 4:00pm and checkout time is 12:00pm. The hotel will make every effort to accommodate early arrivals and late departures. Valet parking is available at $18.00 per day for overnight guests.

ITF has negotiated a special rate of $89 a night during the festival. To get the special rate please specify International Trombone Festival on your booking.

Garden District Hotel
2203 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70140
U.S.A.

Reservations: (504) 566-1200

Where can I get food during the Festival?

A la carte dining is available in the Orleans Room situated in the Danna Center. Steaming hot veggies; crisp green salads; carved meats; hearty stews; the mmm... mmm goodness of Campbell's soup; delicious casseroles and delectable desserts are just a few options from which to choose.

Breakfast:
7:30 - 9:30 am (a la carte)

Lunch:
11:30 am - 1:30 am (a la carte)

Dinner:
5 - 6 pm (one price for all you can eat, one plate at a time)

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Where can I keep my instrument?

Due to fire regulations, instruments may NOT be brought into the performances halls. Instrument check services and lockers are available for a nominal charge. No exceptions.

Where can I find a practice room?

Practice Room Facilities are available on the First Floor of the College of Music building. Rooms may not be reserved or held in advance. Practice Rooms will be open from 8:00am until 10:00pm each day.

How can I access the internet?

The Monroe Library is equipped with web-based computers as well as Internet and power connections for laptop computers. Residence Hall rooms are equipped with Internet access for conference attendees who bring personal computers or laptops with them.

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What should I do in an emergency?

In case of emergency, call the University Police Department by dialing 3434 or 911 from any campus telephone, or 911 from any pay phone. A First Aid Box is available at the ITF Registration Desk for minor ailments. The University Police Department, a state-recognized law enforcement agency, is open 24 hours per day. The office is located on the first floor of Biever Hall and the phone number (non-emergency) is (504) 865-3434. Conference attendees should dial 911 or 3434 from any campus phone and 911 from any pay phone for emergencies.

What are the College opening hours?

The College of Music building is open from 8am – 10 pm every day of the festival

How can I get around New Orleans?

Streetcar & Bus
RTA (New Orleans Regional Transit Authority) operates bus and streetcar services across New Orleans.

Loyola University is located on the famous Saint Charles streetcar line and conference attendees are only a streetcar ride away from numerous restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions in Uptown, Downtown, and the French Quarter. Fare is $1.25 each way (exact change required).

With a VisiTour pass, you may board RTA buses and streetcars as often as you like. No need to worry about exact fare - just show your validated VisiTour Pass to the operator. # The RTA offers two types of VisiTour Passes (1 day: $5.00; 3 day : $12.00). To validate your pass, scratch off the month and day(s) you will be using it. On the three-day pass, make sure you select consecutive days. Your VisiTour Pass is not good until you validate it. Passes are available at hotels, retail outlets and information centers.

If you are not familiar with the transit system, you can get rider assistance by calling RTA's RideLine at 248-3900. The RTA information specialists will need to know where you are (including the address, if possible), where you want to go and what time you want to leave. The specialist will tell you the location of the nearest stop, the approximate time of the next trip, and any connections necessary to get to your destination.

Taxis
New Orleans is actually a geographically small town, which makes most journeys by cab very affordable. A cross-town ride from your French Quarter/downtown hotel to an uptown jazz club or neighborhood restaurant is typically under $10, and a safe, fast way to get from point A to point B if you're unsure of streetcar or bus stop locations along the way.

Below are cab companies currently servicing the New Orleans area. You can often find a cab stand near a major hotel.

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What other policies do I need to know?

Please refer to Participant Policies & Guidelines for further information on topics such as minors, smoking, recording equipment, alcohol, ID badges, cell phones, and more.

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