HOSTING A SEMIFINALIST

One of the unique qualities of the Klein Competition is its corps of enthusiastic and supportive host families/individuals. If you are interested in becoming a Klein host, please review the host “job description” below and contact CMC’s Executive Director, Fred Spitz at fspitz@californiamusiccenter.org or by phone at 415.252.1122. In general, we prefer that hosts be San Francisco residents, but it is not a requirement.

HOST JOB DESCRIPTION
Dates are for the 2013 Competition

Transportation
Arrange or provide transportation* to and from:

- Airport

Most contestants will arrive in the afternoon of Wed, June 5 or the morning of Thu, June 6 and will leave by noon on Mon, June 10

- Rehearsals and performances at San Francisco State University

Rehearsals:

Afternoon or evening of Thu, June 6
Morning or afternoon of Fri, June 7
Those chosen as Finalists will rehearse morning of Sun, June 9

Performances

Sat, June 8, 10am - 12:30pm; 2 - 4:30pm
Sun, June 9 (Finalists only), 4 - 7pm

- Social gatherings

Dinner for participants, hosts, and California Music Center Board members: Fri, June 7, 6pm (in San Francisco)
Post-finals reception at SF State: Sun, June 9, 7pm

*Note: Host families frequently share transportation duties by arranging carpools.

At Home
Provide:

A comfortable room
Meals (“family style” usually preferred)
Quiet rehearsal space

In General
To the extent possible:

Welcome the Semifinalist as a “member of the family”
Attend the potluck dinner
Act as your Semifinalist’s fan club throughout the Competition
Otherwise look for ways to support/encourage your Semifinalist’s efforts in the Competition
Take your Semifinalist “out on the town” in San Francisco, if time permits
Provide the Klein Competition with feedback on your experience as a host