Dear National Dalcroze Conference Participants and Faculty,
Thanks for registering for the Conference. We look forward to seeing you on the campus of Seattle Pacific University (SPU) soon. If you have not yet signed up for the banquet, there is still time. Contact Yukiko Konishi at efore June 11 to sign up. The banquet is Friday, June 22, 7:30 PM at Ponti Seafood Grill. Cost is $36.
The Conference schedule is attached. Below you’ll find detailed information on check-in, ground transportation and food, as well as phone numbers at SPU and links to maps. If questions contact Yukiko at
PLEASE NOTE: SPU does not allow alcohol on campus.
We strongly encourage you to print this map before leaving home:
IF YOU ARE STAYING ON CAMPUS,E-MAIL YOUR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES TO . Once Yukiko has this information, she will send you the name of your dorm.
DORM CHECK-IN: Tuesday, June 19 from 1:00 – 9:00 PM. Go directly to your dorm to check-in.
EMERSON HALL – 500 W. Emerson St., Seattle, WA 98119 (#57 on map)
WESLEY CREMONA APARTMENTS – 13 W. Cremona St., Seattle, WA 98119 (#72 on map)
If your arrival time is before 1 PM or after 9 PM, communicate with Yukiko in advance about alternate check-in arrangements.
SPU has two offices to assist you if you cannot reach someone from the DSA upon arrival. Conference Services is staffed 7 AM – 7 PM, 7 days/week. Safety and Security is staffed 24 hrs/7 days.
PHONE NUMBERS:SPU Conference Services 206-281-2187 (Answered 7 AM – 7 PM. #29 on map)
SPU Safety and Security 206-281-2922. (Answered 24 hrs. #61 on map)
SPU Safety and Security EMERGENCY 206-281-2911
DORM CHECK-OUT: Saturday, June 23 by 10 AM.
More information on check-out will be available upon arrival.
FOR THOSE NOT STAYING ON CAMPUS (or those arriving too late on the 19th to pick up conference folders)
CONFERENCE CHECK-IN: Wed., June 20 from 7:45 – 8:30 AM Crawford Music Building #203
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
From SEA-TAC AIRPORT to SPU:
TAXI – approximately $45, takes about 30 minutes with no traffic.
RENTAL CAR – Avis, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar, Enterprise, National and others at airport.
SHUTTLE – approximately $37 (one way), $64 (round trip), takes about 30 minutes with no traffic.
AMTRAK – Get off at King Street Station. Walk(5 minutes) to the International District/ Chinatown Station. Go downstairs, where there is a free bus. Take the free bus to Westlake Station, go to street level, and then you can take either a taxi or bus to SPU.
Bus: 3rd Ave. and Pike St. * See below
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION –
$5 for Central Link Light Rail and bus, takes about 80 minutes.
Approximately $17 for Central Link Light Rail and taxi, takes about 60 minutes.
Central Link light rail:
Metro Transit:
Detailed directions for Central Link Light Rail from the airport:
Follow signs for Link Light Rail - go up an escalator, pass a bridge, then walk about 5-7 minutes. Buy a ticket for $2.75 to the last stop, Westlake, about a 40 minute ride. At the street level you can take a taxi or bus to SPU.
*Bus: 3rd Ave. and Pike St. Must have exact change: $2.25 off peak/$2.50 peak
Emerson – take #17 bus
Wesley – take #13 bus
More bus fare info:
Bus Line #17 (To Emerson Hall)
Get off at the 3rd Ave. W. & W. Nickerson
(Bus schedules will change June 8th)
Bus Line #13 (To Wesley Cremona Apartments)
Get off at the 3rd Ave. W & W. Cremona (at Crawford Music Building, #7 on campus map)
(Bus schedules will change June 8th)
FOOD
Lunch each day is included in conference registration (unless you register after June 6).
Picnic supper on Thursday, June 21 furnished by DSA.
Banquet on Friday, June 22. $36. Must register by June 11
Starbucks on campus in Weter Memorial Hall (#28 on map). 7:45-11:00 AM Mon – Fri.
Campus Store – lowest floor of Gwinn Commons (#10 on map). 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Mon-Fri.
Water, snacks, coffee (not espresso drinks)
Subway (sandwiches) in Campus Store. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Fri.
Tully’s Coffee – 101 Nickerson St., a very short walk from campus.
More information on local restaurants in conference folders, available at registration.
You may use the microwaves and refrigerators in dorm kitchenettes, but no utensils are available
Grocery stores accessible by bus from SPU:
PCC Natural Market – N. 34th St. and Fremont Ave., behind Peet’s Coffee and Tea.
Take #17 bus, get off at the stop right before Fremont Ave. Walk on the bridge on Fremont Ave.
Whole Foods – Corner of Denny Way and Westlake Ave. Take #17 bus.
Kress IGA at Pike St on 3rd Ave. Take #17 bus.
A & J Meat and Eat Local. Take #13 bus.
Organic market at the corner of Queen Anne Ave. N. and McGraw St.
The “World Famous” Public Market Center. Take either #13 or #17 bus.
Get off at 3rd Ave. & Pike, and walk 3 minutes.
A fun place to enjoy your Saturday morning.
Bus Line #13
Get on/off at the 3rd Ave. W & W. Cremona (at Crawford Music Building, #7 on map)
(This time schedule will change after June 8th)
Bus Line #17
Get on/off at the 3rd Ave. W & W. Nickerson
(This time schedule will change after June 8th)