Registration/travel information

American Music Teacher, Feb-March, 2007

Cancellation Policy

Refund requests must be submitted in writing to MTNA and postmarked, faxed or e-mailed no later than February 14, 2007. A $100 U.S. processing fee will be assessed for all refunds.

Open to the Public

The following events are free and open to the public:

* Student Competitions

* Student Competitions Winners Concerts

On-site Conference Registration Hours

Thursday, March 22, 4:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M. Friday, March 23, 7:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Saturday, March 24, 7:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Sunday, March 25, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Monday, March 26, 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 27, 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. registration will only be available until 11:00 A.M. Note: Hours are subject to change.

Conference Monitors Needed

CFMTA-MTNA-RCM needs your help at the conference. Monitors are needed for every conference session, competition, master class and concert. If you are willing to monitor, please indicate your availability on the registration form on page 9.

A conference monitor chair will contact you regarding your assignment. Your assistance as a monitor is an important contribution toward a successful conference. Students who monitor at least eight hours will have their conference registration fee waived.

Passports

While travel to Canada may be very common for many who plan to attend the conference, please be aware that a passport will be required for attendees entering Canada via plane or ship after December 31, 2006. For the most up-to-date information about applying for a passport and specific requirements, visit www.trave1.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html. Please note: if your passport has less than six months validity, some countries will not permit you to enter or will not place a visa in your passport.

Special Discounted Fares on Air Canada

Air Canada has been selected as the official airline for the 2007 CFMTA-MTNA-RCM Collaborative Conference and is offering exclusive discounts through their Meetings and Conventions Travel Services program. By calling (800) 3617585 and mentioning convention code CV070094 you may receive discounted rates of 5 to 15 percent.

Easy Transportation From Airport to Hotel

Pacific Western's Airport Express is offering a discounted rate to attendees who purchase tickets online at www.torontoairportexpress.com. Click on the "Buy Online" link to receive your discount. Tickets also may be purchased on site at full price. If you have questions, contact Pacific Western's Airport Express at (905) 564-3232 or in Canada (800) 387-6787.

Customer Service Representatives are positioned at all three international terminals, and have the following locations within each terminal (subject to change): Terminal 1-Location #l-Arrivals Level (Outside Domestic Baggage Claim Area)-Location #a-Ground Transportation Level (Follow signage to "Ground Transportation"). Located at the base of the escalator to the right. Sign reads Airport Express. The bus departs from the Arrivals Level, Post B3.

Terminal a-Located Curbside at Area #17 Terminal 3-Located Curbside at Area # 25

Special Car Rental Rates

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is offering a 10 percent discount off their lowest retail rate at the time of booking to CFMTA- MTNA- RCM conference attendees in Toronto. These rates are available from March 16-April 4, 2007, and include unlimited kilometers within province of pick-up. To make reservations, call (800) 593-0505 and mention customer number 2CC0623. You may also reserve online at www.enterprise.eom using option 3 enter customer number 2CC0623, then click search. Enter MUS when PIN or company name prompt appears.

Amtrak Offering Discounted Travel Rates

Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation is offering a special discount to conference attendees travel ing to Toronto from March 20-March 30, 2007-10 percent savings on the lowest fare available at the time reservations are made. (No other discounts will apply.) For reservations, call Amtrak at (800) 8727245. Be sure to refer to the Fare Code Number: X33L-966, when making your reservation.

Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals

Scootaround offers scooter and wheelchair rental. Delivery to the hotel is available. For more information call (888) 441-7575 or visit www.scootaround.com.