MTNA Division Competitions Travel and Lodging Information
EAST CENTRAL DIVISION COMPETITIONS
January 18-20, 2008 -Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais, IL
Lodging
Lees Inn
1500 N. St. Rte. 50 (exit 315)
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 932-8080
(800) 733-5337
Fairfield Inn
1550 N. St. Rte. 50 (exit 315)
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 7935-1334
(800) 228-2800 |
Meals
Lunches and meetings will be in the cafeteria on campus at Olivet.
Restaurant
Saturday night; Armenise’s Eighteen 75; located between the two hotels |
EASTERN DIVISION COMPETITIONS
January 11 - 12, 2008 -
Penn State University - State College, PA
Lodging
Nittany Lion Inn
200 West Park Ave.
State College, PA 16803
(800) 233-7505
$89 plus applicable taxes: single room
$99 plus applicable taxes: double room
A beautiful facility with excellent amenities and exceptional dining; approximately one block from Music Buildings I and II. Parking in the Nittany Parking Deck is free for guests of the hotel.
Deadline for Reservations: December 17, 2007.
Ask for the MTNA Eastern Division Performance Competitions Rate
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
215 Innovation Blvd.
State College, PA 16803
(800) 233-7505
$89 plus applicable taxes: single room
$99 plus applicable taxes: double room
A newly renovated facility about three miles from campus.
Deadline for Reservations: December 17, 2007.
Ask for the MTNA Eastern Division Performance Competitions Rate
Go to: www.psu.edu and click on the “Visitors Guide” link to view web pages for these hotels and other hotels in the area.
Transportation
Visitors’ Guides, maps and other helpful information for visitors are available at the Penn State Web Site: www.psu.edu. For maps and driving directions go to
www.campusmaps.psu.edu/print/
Driving Directions
The campus is located within driving distance of many major cities. The music buildings are located on Allen St.
Travel by Bus
Fullington Trailways (814) 238-1100
Greyhound Lines (814) 238-7971
Connections are available to and from State College. The bus terminal is located at 152 N. Atherton St.
Airports
University Park Airport (SCE)
Located five miles from the university campus, University Park Airport is serviced by Delta Connection, Northwest Airlink, United Express and US Airways Express. Rental car, limousine and taxi service is available.
Harrisburg International Airport
Located 90 miles southeast of State College, Harrisburg International Airport is serviced by Air Canada, American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways. Rental car service is available.
Parking
Parking Garages
Visitors may park in the HUB Deck (off Shortlidge Road), the East Deck (off Bigler Rd.), and the Nittany Deck (beside the Nittany Lion Inn) for $1 per hour. When entering the deck, you must take a stub from the machine at the Kiosk Information Booth at the entrance. You must give this stub to the attendant when exiting the deck. Parking decks only accept cash for payment. You must have a permit to park in the decks between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m.
The Nittany Deck is closest to the music buildings (go to: www.campusmaps.psu.edu/print/pdf/extended_color.jpg
Meter parking
Available near the music buildings. Do not park in designated faculty, staff and student lots.
NORTHWEST DIVISION COMPETITIONS
January 11-13, 2008 - Montana State University-Billings - Billings, Montana
Lodging
When contacting the hotels, be sure to mention that you are with Music Teachers National Association to receive the rates quoted below.
Crowne Plaza
27 N. 27th St.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-7400
$67 plus tax: Standard room for 0–4 occupants (2 queens, 2 double, single queen or single king)
(approximately 1 mile/10 minutes to MSU-B Campus)
Ten rooms have been blocked out for the MTNA Competitions
Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Rimview Inn
1025 North 27th St.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 248-2622
$50 plus tax: single room (queen)
$50 plus tax: double room (2 queens)
(about 5 minutes walking distance from MSU-B)
Juniper Inn
1315 N. 27th St.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 245-4128
$53.50 plus tax: single room (1 king)
$53.50 plus tax: double room (2 queens)
(about 5 minutes walking distance from MSU-B)
Cherry Tree Inn
823 N. Broadway
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-5603
$48 plus tax: single room (1 person)
$53 plus tax: single room (2 persons)
$58 plus tax: double room (2 persons)
$63 plus tax: double room (3 persons)
$68 plus tax: double room (4 persons)
(5-minute drive to MSU-B)
There are several additional motels on the west end of Billings (about a 25-minute drive to MSU-B). Check the Billings Convention and Visitors Bureau website at http://billingscvb.visitmt.com/ (click on “Stay”) for these motels.
Transportation
Directions from the Billings Airport to Montana State University-Billings
Drive south down the rims from the airport onto 27th Street North.
MSU-B is on the right-hand side at the bottom of the hill.
Directions from Interstate-90 To Montana State University-Billings
Take the 27th Street Exit.
Drive north on 27th Street North towards the rims.
MSU-B is on your left at the bottom of the hill.
Directions to Cisel Hall on the MSU-B Campus
From north on 27th Street—turn west into the parking lot just next to the white tennis bubble.
There is a sign that says “Cisel Parking.”
The music building is just north (across) of the parking garage at the west end of the lot.
SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION COMPETITIONS
January 12-13, 2008 -
Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX
Lodging
La Quinta Inn and Suites: Dallas/North Central
10001 N. Central Expy.
Dallas, TX 75231-4193
(214) 361-8200
Fax: (214) 691-0482
(about 5 miles north of SMU)
Ask for “group rate” from Nancy Lopez
Reservations by December 21, 2007
$88 plus 15 percent tax: double room
Includes complimentary breakfast
Hotel Lumen (across street from SMU Music Building)
1601 Hillcrest Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205
(214)-247-2132
Fax: (214) 247-2134
$139 plus 6 percent tax: double room. Some suites available
Reservations by December 21, 2007; Contact Marjori Rowell
Radison Hotel (across Central Freeway East on Mockingbird)
6060 N. Central Expy.
Dallas, TX 75206
(800) 454-6835
Transportation
Airport
Love Field Dallas
No shuttle service available from airport.
Taxi service is available
SOUTHERN DIVISION COMPETITIONS
anuary 18-21, 2008 -
Furman University - Greenville, South Carolina
Lodging
Hotels offering Furman University Event Discount:
Hampton Inn
593 Roe Center Ct
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 834-5550
4 minutes from university
Sleep Inn
110 Hawkins Rd.
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 834-7040
7 minutes from university
Hilton Hotel of Greenville
45 W. Orchard Park Dr.
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 232-4747
15 minutes from university |
Hyatt Regency Greenville
220 N. Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-1234
15 minutes (downtown) from university
Phoenix Inn
246 N. Pleasantburg Dr.
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 233-4651
15 minutes from university
The Westin Poinsett
120 S. Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 421-9700
(800) 469-6130
15 minutes (downtown) from university |
Transportation
The Daniel Music Building and adjoining McAlister Auditorium are located to the right as you enter the campus main gate off Highway 276/Business 25. Parking is available beside and behind the buildings.
Airport
The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is serviced by most major airlines and/or commuter flights from around the country and includes direct flights from many large cities in the United States and abroad. Time from GSP to Furman: 30–40 minutes. Furman does not supply transport from GSP.
Meals
Furman Dining Hall Times
Breakfast: 7–8:30 a.m., $5.90
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., $7.50
Dinner: 4:45–6:15 p.m., $8
There are several dining alternatives within 10 minutes of campus.
SOUTHWEST DIVISION COMPETITIONS
January 18-20, 2008 -
New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM
Lodging
Sleep Inn
2121 S. Trivitz
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 522-1700
www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=NM008&promo=gglocal
$68 plus tax
For reservations, please call the hotel directly at (505) 522-1700 and ask for a room in the MTNA room block before January 5, 2008.
Transportation
Driving directions from major interstates:
From I-25 take Exit 1 (University Ave.).
Go west on University Avenue to hotel. From I-10 take Exit 142 to University Avenue. Go east on University Avenue to hotel. The hotel is off of University Avenue on the north side of the street.
Driving directions from hotel to music building:
Turn right onto University Avenue. Go approximately 7/10 of a mile and turn left on South Espina Street. The music building will be the on your immediate left.
Airport
El Paso International Airport
The El Paso International Airport is serviced by all major airlines and several regional carriers.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Las Cruces Shuttle & Charter Service
(800) 288-1784
(505) 525-1784
www.lascrucesshuttle.com/
Advance reservations required.
Special Events
Saturday, January 19, 2008
State Presidents meeting followed by a no-host lunch.
WEST CENTRAL DIVISION COMPETITIONS
January 18-20, 2008 -
Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa
Lodging
Iowa State University Memorial Union
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50011-1130
(515) 296-6848
www.mu.iastate.edu/reservations.php
$78 for one or two persons, $5 each additional person in suites
$68 for one or two persons in standard rooms
Complimentary parking
Make reservations by January 3, 2008
Transportation
Driving Directions
From U.S.-30 take the Elwood Drive Exit, Exit 146, toward ISU.
Take the ramp toward Iowa State Center/ISU.
Merge onto Elwood Drive.
Turn left onto Lincoln Way.
End at ISU Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way.
From the airport, turn left onto Fleur Drive, which becomes Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
Turn right onto ramp and merge onto I-235 East.
Stay straight to go onto I-35 North.
Merge onto U.S.-30 West via Exit 111B toward Ames/Iowa State University
Follow directions above from U.S.-30.
The Music Building on the Iowa State University campus is a five-minute walk from the Union.
See directions at: www.mu.iastate.edu/maps.php
Airport
Des Moines International Airport
The Des Moines International Airport is serviced by Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Comair-Delta, Continental Express, Midwest, Northwest, United and US Airways.
Shuttle service by reservation only will be available between the airport and the Iowa State University Campus. For more information, go to the MTNA website at www.mtna.org and click on the link to the Division Portal––West Central Division.
Shuttle service between Des Moines International Airport and Iowa State University in Ames is available by advance reservation only. Reservation deadline (NO EXCEPTIONS) is January 1, 2008.
Click here to download the shuttle reservation form (Microsoft Word Document). Please complete the form and email it as an attachment to wdavid@iastate.edu
The cost for round trip shuttle service is $45 and payment will be made when boarding the shuttle. Anticipate up to 2 1/2 hours from time of arrival in Des Moines to arrival at ISU.
Taxi service is $80 plus tip each way.
Capitol Cab Company (515) 282-8111
Yellow Cab Company (515) 243-1111
