~*Universe of Song*~ {Registration & Onsite Info}




	Registration & Onsite Info PROGRAM COST: MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM COSTS: Program cost: $299 $50 off for registration by May 15. To register for Universe of Song, please contact: Saint Francis University Office of Continuing Education Raymond Hall 203 c/o Lois Quist P.O. Box 600 Loretto, PA 15940-0600 Phone: 814-472-3012 jmhsf1@mail.francis.edu For a PDF version of a mail-in application, click here. UNIVERSITY/ACT 48 CREDIT Those wishing to take one of the following programs for University credit or Act 48 credit receive a 50% discount on the program cost. Credit cost is an additional $322. Contact the Office of Continuing Education for more info. 814.472.3012 A very limited number of private consultations/lessons with select faculty are available at $75 per hour. All program costs and registration fees are non-refundable. A limited number of airconditioned rooms are also available at a rate of 53.00 per person for a single; 41.00 per person for a double. This price includes meals. You may also consider staying at one of our reasonably priced local hotels. Here is a list: Closest: Ebensburg: Comfort Inn 111 Cook Road Route 22 Ebensburg, PA 15931 (814) 472-6100 The Noon-Collins Inn 114 East High Street Ebensburg, PA 15931 Proprietors: Lew and Jeannette Ripley (814) 472-4311 Cottage Restaurant and Inn Route 22 Ebensburg, PA (814) 472-8002 Cresson: Cresson House Bed and Breakfast 417 Park Avenue Cresson PA 16630 (814) 886-5014 www.cressonhouse.com 20 Minutes away: Econo Lodge 2906 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, PA 814.944.3555 Holiday Inn Express 3306 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, PA (814)944-9661 Ramada Inn Route 220 and Plank Road Altoona, PA (814) 946-1631 www.ramada.com Hampton Inn - Altoona 180 Charlotte Dr. Altoona, PA 16601 (814) 941-3500 www.hamptoninn.com Motel 6 1500 Sterling St. 814.946.7601 Comfort Inn - Altoona 130 Patchway Road Duncansville, PA (814)693-1800 www.comfortinn.com Gallitzin: The Tunnel Inn Bed and Breakfast 702 Jackson Street Gallitzin, PA. 16641 www.thetunnelinn.com 814-884-2975 Johnstown: Holiday Inn Express 1440 Scalp Avenue Johnstown, PA 15904 (814)266-8789 www.johnstownpahix.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~* WHAT TO BRING: Everything you'll need for the duration of your stay. In packing for your stay at the Universe of Song bring a light coat as it sometimes gets chilly in the evening. Other items to consider: ear plugs, comfortable mattress pad, alarm clock, a camera and a pen and paper for names and addresses, memories, songs and rhythms! Water Bottle(s) Tolietries Snacks Comfortable clothing Recording device if desired Journal Paper/Notebooks Instruments if desired (not required) Recordings of music you enjoy and/or have created Recording devices are generally ok with most faculty during classes. A good rule of thumb is to ask the teacher first before taping something. For any last minute items you require or may have forgotten there is a general store nearby in Loretto. WHAT NOT TO BRING: No Alcohol No Weapons of any kind No Fireworks No Illegal substances No Vending will be allowed No Pets View the campus map and legend Get Directions from your house to Loretto, PA via Mapquest here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~* Directions By Car: From Northwestern Pennsylvania: Take I-79 to Rt. 422 east to Ebensburg. In town, turn left at the traffic light onto High Street. Continue straight at next light. Turn left on to Manor Road. Saint Francis University is six miles on the right. From Cleveland (Ohio area): Take Ohio Turnpike east to I-80 east. Take I-680 south to Route 422 east (approximately 120 miles) to Ebensburg. In town, turn left at the traffic light onto High Street. Continue straight at next light. Turn left on to Manor Road. Follow this road for six miles to the Saint Francis University entrance on right. From southwestern Pennsylvania and southeast Ohio: Take Route 22 east from Pittsburgh to second Ebensburg exit (Ebensburg/Loretto exit). Bear right at end of exit ramp. Proceed straight (crossing over Route 22). Turn right at the first light on to Manor Road. Follow this road for six miles to the Saint Francis University entrance on right. From Northeastern Pennsylvania/Central New Jersey: Take I-80 south to I-80 west to exit 161 (Bellfonte). Take US99/Rt. 220 south approximately 50 miles to Altoona and Rt. 22 west. Take Rt. 22 west to Lilly/Portge exit. Turn right onto Rt. 53 north. Continue on Rt. 53 north approximately two miles to traffic light (Sheetz on left). Turn left at light and continue beneath railroad overpass. 200 yards beyond overpass, bear right at Saint Francis University sign onto St. Joseph Street. Take this road four miles to Loretto. At Village Cross monument on traffic circle, bear left. Saint Francis University entrance is 200 yards on left. From Southeastern Pennsylvania and Baltimore, Maryland/Washington, D.C.: Take PA Turnpike (I-76) west to Bedford exit 146 (220 North/I-99 North). Turn left after toll booth. At top of hill, turn left onto US99/Rt. 220 north to Altoona. Travel approximately 30 miles to Rt. 22 west. Continue from Altoona -- previous paragraph. By Airplane Pittsburgh International Airport, US Air Express to Altoona/Blair County Airport or Johnstown Airport. By Train AMTRAK serves both Altoona and Johnstown. By Bus Greyhound/Trailways serves Altoona, Johnstown, Cresson, and Ebensburg Driving Distances Pittsburgh 80 Miles Baltimore 185 Miles Cleveland 200 Miles Scranton 210 Miles Philadelphia 230 Miles Buffalo 260 Miles Columbus 270 Miles New York City 300 Miles ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* Be sure to visit the rest of the Arts in the Mountains pages! Click here. Also, check out Jim Donovan's website. Go to Jim Donovan Music.