CS Music Convention RFP

The CS Music Convention is an event for classically trained singers pursuing a professional singing career in opera or musical theater. Events include, but are not limited to, general sessions, breakout sessions, exhibitors, competitions, and one-on-one meetings.

Contact Information

Event Director: Jo Isom

Preferred Method of Contact: E-mail: jo@csmusic.net

Event Website

Dates

Possible Dates: one of the last 2 weekends of May

Days of Week: Thursday – Sunday

Sleeping Rooms

Total Block: 1200 total, 300-350 at peak nights

Meeting Space Needs

Final Round Concert: 1 room

Size: 700 set theater style with stage, high ceilings

Presentation & Competition Rooms: 8-10 rooms

Size: 50-100 set theater style, 700+ sq feet, ceilings 12’+

Description: rooms with solid walls or extra rooms to serve as sound buffers

Exhibits: 1 room

Size: 100 6′ table-top exhibits, high ceilings

Small Meeting Rooms (for warm up space): 6+

(not a critical need)

Size: 200+ sq ft

Food & Beverage Needs

Daily coffee service for 20 people.

Opening reception for 50-75 people.

Summary of Events: Classes, Competition, and Exhibitors available at:

https://www.csmusic.net/content/convention/competition/

Pickup History

Year	Location	Hotel	Pick-Up
2020	Washington, D.C.	Wardman Park Marriott	Contracted: 5/22: W – 5/23: T – (Day 1) 5/24: F – (Day 2) 5/25: S – (Day 3) 5/26: S – (Day 4) 5/27: M –
2019	Chicago, IL	Sheraton Grand Chicago	Contracted: 1,339 5/22: W – 68 5/23: T – 294 (Day 1) 5/24: F – 366 (Day 2) 5/25: S – 350 (Day 3) 5/26: S – 238 (Day 4) 5/27: M – 23
2018	Boston, MA	Boston Sheraton	Contracted: 943 Realized: 1185 5/21: M – 1 5/22: T – 7 5/23: W – 90 5/24: Th – 264 (Day 1) 5/25: F – 305 (Day 2) 5/26: Sa – 305 (Day 3) 5/27: S – 199 (Day 4) 5/28: M – 11 5/29: T – 3
2017	Chicago, IL	Sheraton Grand Chicago	Contracted: 1293 Realized: 1327 5/24: W – 69* 5/25: T – 300 (Day 1) * 5/26: F – 358 (Day 2) 5/27: S – 351 (Day 3) 5/28: S – 241 (Day 4) 5/29: M – 7 5/30: T – 1* Hotel Sold Out
2016	Boston, Ma	Westin Boston Waterfront	Contracted: 1170 Realized: 1152 5/23: M – 2 5/24: T – 4 5/25: W- 41 5/26: T – 258 (Day 1) 5/27: F – 318 (Day 2) 5/28: S – 306 (Day 3) 5/29: S – 204 (Day 4) 5/30: M – 17 5/31: T – 2
2015	Chicago, Il	Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers	Contracted: 1103 Realized: 1209 W- 12 T – 278 (1/2 Day) F – 350 (Day 1) S – 334 (Day 2) S – 222 (Day 3) M – 13
2014	San Antonio, Tx	Westin Riverwalk	Contracted: 720 Realized: 760 hotel sold out W – 17 T – 140 F – 222 S – 218 S – 159 M – 4
2013	Boston, Ma	Westin Boston Waterfront	Contracted: 885 Realized: 920 hotel sold out 5/22: W- 18 5/23: T – 151 5/24: F – 272 (Day 1) 5/25: S – 274 (Day 2) 5/26: S – 185 (Day 3) 5/27: M – 14 5/28: T – 5 5/29: W – 2
2012	Chicago, IL	Westin O’Hare	Contracted: 800 Realized: 973 5/22: T – 1 5/23: W – 19 5/24: T – 168 5/25: F – 302 (Day 1) 5/26: S – 287 (Day 2) 5/27: S – 190 (Day 3) 5/28: M – 6
2011	Los Angeles, CA	Westin LAX	Contracted: 825 Realized: 814 5/17: T – 2 5/18: W – 29 5/19: T – 154 5/20: F – 265 (Day 1) 5/21: S – 261 (Day 2) 5/22: S – 182 (Day 3) 5/23: M – 19 5/24: T – 2
2010	New York City, NY	Marriott Marquis	Contracted: 855 Realized: 662 contract met 5/26: W – 2 5/27: T – 87 * 5/28: F – 160 (Day 1) * 5/29: S – 191 (Day 2) * 5/30: S – 167 (Day 3) 5/31: M – 47 6/1: T – 8* Hotel Sold Out
2009	Chicago, IL	Westin O’Hare	Contracted: 825 Realized: 1123 hotel sold out 5/25: M – 2 5/26: T – 11 5/27: W – 30 5/28: T – 187 5/29: F – 356 (Day 1) 5/30: S – 349 (Day 2) 5/31: S – 232 (Day 3) 6/1: M – 14 6/2: T – 2
2008	Brooklyn, NY	Marriott Brooklyn Bridge	Contracted: 800 Realized: 909 hotel sold out 5/22: T – 36 5/23: F – 150 5/24: S – 250 (Day 1) 5/25: S – 258 (Day 2) 5/26: M – 175 (Day 3) 5/27: T – 40
2007	San Francisco, CA	Sir Francis Drake	Contracted: 600 Realized: 600+ hotel sold out
2006	Philadelphia, PA	Sheraton Society Hill	Contracted: 610 Realized: 559, hotel sold out 5/16: T – 18 5/17: W – 114 5/18: T – 160 (Day 1) 5/19: F – 181 (Day 2) 5/20: S – 78 (Day 3) 5/21: S – 8
2005	New York City, NY	Marriott Marquis
2004	Hartford,CT	Crowne Plaza