Thank you for attending our meeting. Your support is greatly appreciated. The many positive comments helped. We have worked tirelessly to put together an outstanding trip, but in truth, we are all very tired.
The general pecking order for decision making for the band trip is: Band Group Needs, Individual Student Needs, Chaperone Needs, then Staff Needs. We all agree with this philosophy and will maintain it as we travel.
Thank you to all of the parents and students who assisted at the meeting. You saved everyone a lot of time.
It was worth our time to print and organize the point sheets. Many parents made sure that their son or daughter was present this morning for testing and/or music help. There is only one student below 100 points. With only 12 students below the 150 mark, we now have 83% of the band at 180 points or more. The final opportunities for testing will be on Friday at 7:30 AM and after school until 5 PM.
For band rehearsal for Friday, we will meet on the track at 10:30 a.m. sharp.
Monday’s Concert will be in the North Gym at 7:00 p.m.
-Call Time: 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room
-Dress: Full (freshly dry cleaned) uniform- Black Shoes, Black Socks, Uniform Pants, Uniform Jacket and Suspenders.
-There will be brief chaperone group meetings following the concert.
-Packing for percussion, tubas, band banner and flags will take place after the concert. This will take a while, we need to disassemble and pack the harnesses and pack/secure/weigh all of the instruments.
We are missing a few of the small tour books that go in our neck pouches. A few families or shadow trip members must have accidentally picked one up. Shadow trip booklets are larger and were in your document packet. We only had enough for each band member or chaperone traveling on the trip. If you have an extra, please return it a.s.a.p. so we can get it to the right person.
Uniform Collection
Band Uniforms will be collected from 7:45-9:00 AM the first day back after spring break, Tuesday, April 6, with follow-up on Wednesday, April 7. Students should bring their uniforms to their first period band class room, where parent volunteers will facilitate the collection. The more volunteers we have, the quicker and smoother the process will be. Anyone who is able to help between 7:45 and 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 6 or Wednesday, April 7, please contact Mary Hundert at maryhundert@aol.com or 921-7133, or Lynn Yule at lynn.yule@akzonobel.com or 991-2532.
We have ‘Shaker Band’ neck pouches for the shadow trip. We will have them available when you check in at the airport.
Click here to see which hotel band members will be in for the Innsbruck nights.
Click here to view the Slideshow Presentation from Wednesday night's meeting (PDF version, download time will be long due to the large file size).
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
9 Days To Go
Testing Week Rehearsal
We are still rehearsing during testing week. Students with less than 180 points should report to the band room at 8 AM to get extra help from the directors. Solo, section features, and other special rehearsals will be taking place tomorrow and Thursday. The next full rehearsal is Wednesday morning at 10:30 AM sharp in the North Gym. Please follow the directions for entering the school through the band room as laid out in previous posts.
Final Document Meeting
The Final Document Meeting is this Wednesday, March 17, in the Shaker Middle School Auditorium. Document pass-out will begin at 6:30 PM, and the meeting itself will begin as close to 7 PM as possible. Please plan on arriving early to avoid long lines and speed up the process.
Trip Itinerary
Click here to view a detailed trip itinerary.
Final History Lesson
Here is a final history lesson on three trip stops: Dachau Concentration Camp, Brenner Pass, and Neuschwanstein Castle.
We are still rehearsing during testing week. Students with less than 180 points should report to the band room at 8 AM to get extra help from the directors. Solo, section features, and other special rehearsals will be taking place tomorrow and Thursday. The next full rehearsal is Wednesday morning at 10:30 AM sharp in the North Gym. Please follow the directions for entering the school through the band room as laid out in previous posts.
Final Document Meeting
The Final Document Meeting is this Wednesday, March 17, in the Shaker Middle School Auditorium. Document pass-out will begin at 6:30 PM, and the meeting itself will begin as close to 7 PM as possible. Please plan on arriving early to avoid long lines and speed up the process.
Trip Itinerary
Click here to view a detailed trip itinerary.
Final History Lesson
Here is a final history lesson on three trip stops: Dachau Concentration Camp, Brenner Pass, and Neuschwanstein Castle.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
12 days to Go
There's a lot of information here, so please read it all.
Packing Tips
-You are packing for a nine-day trip. Expected temperatures: Low 42 High 65
-It is important to pack light! Luggage space on the motorcoaches and planes will be limited.
-Pack versatile, comfortable clothing you can layer for warmth. Rain is possible. Casual, but nice, is the general attitude for dress in Italy and Austria.
-Remember that luggage space is limited and you need to leave space for souvenirs.
-Please inform Dr. Mawhorter of your child's medication.
Luggage
-Each tour member is allowed to bring one suitcase under 50lbs in weight.
-Participants may also bring one carry-on bag, a medium-size school backpack is perfect
-Remember to strictly follow the 3-1-1 rule for airport security
-Piccolos, Flutes and Clarinets should be packed in your checked luggage or carry-on.
-Trumpets and Alto Saxophones will be treated as carry-ons (you may still have a carry-on).
-All large instruments will be checked.
-Check with your airlines to see all size and weight restrictions for international travel.
-Links for airline and 3-1-1 have been provided in earlier emails.
Items to Bring:
-Shirts, pants, shorts, skirts
-Socks/undies
-Band Hoodie, fleece top, sweater and/or light jacket
-Good walking shoes
-Travel alarm, watch, camera, new batteries
-Toiletries kit, contact supplies, glasses
-Info: guidebook, phrase book, map, tour handbook, trip info…etc.
-Shaker neck pouch w/student I.D., trip-tik, passport copy and emergency contact info.
-ATM debit card/credit card/traveler’s checks/cash/Euros to start the trip
-Uniform: jacket, pants, suspenders, black socks, black shoes, a white t-shirt for under your uniform (the one the boosters gave you), and the Alps trip t-shirt. (uniforms buddy program dissolved)
-Instrument: mouthpiece, lyre(s), flip folder, music, extra reeds, extra sticks, valve oil…etc.
-Medication: must be in the original container it was dispensed in, clearly labeled with your child’s name, the medication’s name frequency and dosage.
Optional Items to Bring:
-Address book
-Small umbrella and/or hat
-Small binoculars
-Small towel and wash cloth
-Hair dryer, curling iron, power adaptors for Italy/Austria. You can share items with your roommate(s).
-Ziplock bags, rubber bands, safety pins, twist-ties
-Journal notebook, pens, novel, travel game etc
-MP3 players
-Photos of home and family to show your new friends.
-Sunscreen (we hope)
Suggested Leave-At-Homes
-Irreplaceable or excessive jewelry
-Unnecessary electrical appliances
-Laptop computers
-Video game players
Testing Week:
Be sure to follow all guidelines outlined in the last email. Only enter the school through the band room door. Stay out of the hallways. Bring a lunch.
March 17th, 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium- Final Documents meeting. Each family must send a representative.
March 22nd, 7:00 p.m. in the High School North Gym- Trip Concert.
Medical and Liability Forms- Still missing 9; collected 503.
2nd Case Plan:
Bad News: The airlines have been charging full cost on every second checked bag for international flights. We have been updated by other traveling music ensembles about this. This is a worst case scenario for us. The total 2nd bag charge could exceed $20,000.00 for the trip. Therefore; we need to adopt the following plan to help avoid as many of these charges as possible.
Everyone- Be very mindful of the size and weight of your luggage. Over size or over weight luggage will cost $350 and you will be responsible for the cost. Also we are dissolving the uniform buddy program. Each student is responsible to pack and take his or her own uniform.
Piccolo, Flute and Clarinet players
-You need to either pack your instrument and case in your luggage or take it as a carry-on.
-You will be assigned to assist large instrument players through the airports or assigned a band office ‘2nd case’ to check.
Alto Sax and Trumpet players
-You need to take your instrument, in its case, as a carry-on.
-You will be permitted one carry-on (back packs are best) plus your instrument.
For Your Information
Austria
Population : 8,356,707
Area : 32,383 square miles
Capital : Vienna
Largest City : Vienna
Government : Federal Parliamentary Republic
Official Languages : German (also recognizes Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian)
Ethnic Groups : 82.5% Austrian
Italy
Population : 60,231,214
Area : 116,346 square miles
Capital : Rome
Largest City : Rome
Government : Parliamentary Republic
Official Languages : Italian
Ethnic Groups : Italian
Germany
Population : 81,757,600
Area : 137,847 square miles
Capital : Berlin
Largest City : Berlin
Government : Federal Parliamentary Republic
Official Languages : German
Ethnic Groups : 91% German, 2% Turkish, 7% other
Weather forecasts for the coming week
Verona
Occasional rain, highs in the mid 50s low in the upper 30s
Innsbruck
Rain, highs in the low 50s/upper 40s lows around freezing
Salzburg
Highs early in the week in the upper 30s; warming as the week goes on into the upper 40s. Long term forecast calls for continued warming with highs in the 50s by next weekend. Overnight lows below freezing overnight and into the 40s by the end of the week. Cloudy/partly cloudy with a chance of rain all week .
Packing Tips
-You are packing for a nine-day trip. Expected temperatures: Low 42 High 65
-It is important to pack light! Luggage space on the motorcoaches and planes will be limited.
-Pack versatile, comfortable clothing you can layer for warmth. Rain is possible. Casual, but nice, is the general attitude for dress in Italy and Austria.
-Remember that luggage space is limited and you need to leave space for souvenirs.
-Please inform Dr. Mawhorter of your child's medication.
Luggage
-Each tour member is allowed to bring one suitcase under 50lbs in weight.
-Participants may also bring one carry-on bag, a medium-size school backpack is perfect
-Remember to strictly follow the 3-1-1 rule for airport security
-Piccolos, Flutes and Clarinets should be packed in your checked luggage or carry-on.
-Trumpets and Alto Saxophones will be treated as carry-ons (you may still have a carry-on).
-All large instruments will be checked.
-Check with your airlines to see all size and weight restrictions for international travel.
-Links for airline and 3-1-1 have been provided in earlier emails.
Items to Bring:
-Shirts, pants, shorts, skirts
-Socks/undies
-Band Hoodie, fleece top, sweater and/or light jacket
-Good walking shoes
-Travel alarm, watch, camera, new batteries
-Toiletries kit, contact supplies, glasses
-Info: guidebook, phrase book, map, tour handbook, trip info…etc.
-Shaker neck pouch w/student I.D., trip-tik, passport copy and emergency contact info.
-ATM debit card/credit card/traveler’s checks/cash/Euros to start the trip
-Uniform: jacket, pants, suspenders, black socks, black shoes, a white t-shirt for under your uniform (the one the boosters gave you), and the Alps trip t-shirt. (uniforms buddy program dissolved)
-Instrument: mouthpiece, lyre(s), flip folder, music, extra reeds, extra sticks, valve oil…etc.
-Medication: must be in the original container it was dispensed in, clearly labeled with your child’s name, the medication’s name frequency and dosage.
Optional Items to Bring:
-Address book
-Small umbrella and/or hat
-Small binoculars
-Small towel and wash cloth
-Hair dryer, curling iron, power adaptors for Italy/Austria. You can share items with your roommate(s).
-Ziplock bags, rubber bands, safety pins, twist-ties
-Journal notebook, pens, novel, travel game etc
-MP3 players
-Photos of home and family to show your new friends.
-Sunscreen (we hope)
Suggested Leave-At-Homes
-Irreplaceable or excessive jewelry
-Unnecessary electrical appliances
-Laptop computers
-Video game players
Testing Week:
Be sure to follow all guidelines outlined in the last email. Only enter the school through the band room door. Stay out of the hallways. Bring a lunch.
March 17th, 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium- Final Documents meeting. Each family must send a representative.
March 22nd, 7:00 p.m. in the High School North Gym- Trip Concert.
Medical and Liability Forms- Still missing 9; collected 503.
2nd Case Plan:
Bad News: The airlines have been charging full cost on every second checked bag for international flights. We have been updated by other traveling music ensembles about this. This is a worst case scenario for us. The total 2nd bag charge could exceed $20,000.00 for the trip. Therefore; we need to adopt the following plan to help avoid as many of these charges as possible.
Everyone- Be very mindful of the size and weight of your luggage. Over size or over weight luggage will cost $350 and you will be responsible for the cost. Also we are dissolving the uniform buddy program. Each student is responsible to pack and take his or her own uniform.
Piccolo, Flute and Clarinet players
-You need to either pack your instrument and case in your luggage or take it as a carry-on.
-You will be assigned to assist large instrument players through the airports or assigned a band office ‘2nd case’ to check.
Alto Sax and Trumpet players
-You need to take your instrument, in its case, as a carry-on.
-You will be permitted one carry-on (back packs are best) plus your instrument.
For Your Information
Austria
Population : 8,356,707
Area : 32,383 square miles
Capital : Vienna
Largest City : Vienna
Government : Federal Parliamentary Republic
Official Languages : German (also recognizes Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian)
Ethnic Groups : 82.5% Austrian
Italy
Population : 60,231,214
Area : 116,346 square miles
Capital : Rome
Largest City : Rome
Government : Parliamentary Republic
Official Languages : Italian
Ethnic Groups : Italian
Germany
Population : 81,757,600
Area : 137,847 square miles
Capital : Berlin
Largest City : Berlin
Government : Federal Parliamentary Republic
Official Languages : German
Ethnic Groups : 91% German, 2% Turkish, 7% other
Weather forecasts for the coming week
Verona
Occasional rain, highs in the mid 50s low in the upper 30s
Innsbruck
Rain, highs in the low 50s/upper 40s lows around freezing
Salzburg
Highs early in the week in the upper 30s; warming as the week goes on into the upper 40s. Long term forecast calls for continued warming with highs in the 50s by next weekend. Overnight lows below freezing overnight and into the 40s by the end of the week. Cloudy/partly cloudy with a chance of rain all week .
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