Monday's Schedule
Morning: Rehearsal begins at 7:50 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. We will be ready for music testing starting at 7:30 a.m. The directors fill up quickly. It's on a first come, first serve basis.
After-school: Music testing/help will be available until 4:30 p.m.
Evening: Call is 6:30 p.m. in full uniform (Black socks, black shoes, uniform pants, suspenders, uniform jacket, white t-shirt under the jacket). We will meet in the multi-purpose room.
Uniforms must have been dry cleaned since marching band season.
Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the north gym.
Following the concert, all students (and parents) should meet with their group chaperone.
Packing will follow the chaperone meeting for percussion, tubas, band banner and flags. This will take some time, but we have to get it right.
Tuesday first period: We will have our final information meeting for students begining at 8:05 a.m. It is imperative that all students are present.
There will be a school truck to take sousaphones, large bass drums and quads to the airport. All other instruments are taken by students. If you play a large instrument and are leaving from Detroit, be sure to see Mr. Hughes on Monday.
Music testing update: Every student needs 200 points. 90% of the students have more than 180 points. 85% have more than 190. More than 75% have a perfect score of 200. Lets get this wrapped up. With every student contributing, the performances will be outstanding.
Folders: Please check your son or daughters flip folder for correct order, yellow dot side and red dot side labeled 1-12, and the sides of the windows should be taped shut with a small piece of tape. "Gimme Some Lovin'" should say Blues Bros 02-03 on the top. Rainer March should have a very small cheat sheet for pronounciation taped in the window (unless they speak German).
Check your flight pattern information to see when you need to be at the airport (3 hours ahead of departure). Be respectful of each others time, don't be late and make your flight group wait at check-in until you arrive. Do not check in online or check your bags at the curb check.
Here are the correct numbers for flight pattern #8. There is a typo (flight number) in the little book and on the pdf. Your tickets are correct.
Flight Date City Pairs Depart Arrive AIRCRAFT
UA 5729 24-Mar-10 CLE/ORD 1012A 1038A CRJ
LH 431 ORD/FRA 440P 700A +1 346
LH 3952 25-Mar-10 FRA/LIN 845A 955A 733
LH 414 1-Apr-10 MUC/IAD 315P 630P 330
UA 5667 IAD/CLE 955P 1116P CRJ
If there is a flight delay or connection issue, go to www.shakerbands.org for updates. A representative from Macy's will update the website if necessary. The updates will go out through feedblitz, however it may take several hours until they reach you. Also, be sure to check the website throughout the trip for information and photos.
Carry-ons: We recomend a back pack. It passes the carry-on size restictions and will be very useful to have during the trip. Don't forget the 3-1-1 rule for carry-ons.
If you are planning to use credit cards throughout the trip, be sure to contact your credit card company and inform them about your travel.
A great site for checking forecasts for the regions we will be visiting is www.wunderground.com.
Here is the list of cities we will be visiting and the days we will be visiting on:
Thursday- Verona, Italy
Friday- Venice, Italy
Saturday-a.m. Bressanone, Italy and p.m. Innsbruck, Austria
Sunday- a.m. Fussen, Germany and p.m. Munich Germany
Monday- a.m. Innsbruck, Austria and p.m. Salzburg, Austria
Tuesday- Salzburg, Austria
Wednesday- Salzburg, Austria
Info from Dr. Mawhorter
It's always best to bring medication in original containers; and in your carry-on for access. It may also help to have a day-by-day pill box. As long as a few pills are in the original container, then a pre-loaded pill box will be OK if a customs agent has questions.
We have the health sheets with medication lists; though some of you properly informed me that one or two items may have changed. For this situation or anyone with a slightly complicated list, I strongly encourage writing out the medication and dosing schedule on three 3x5 cards, or short printed list. One copy to the student's wallet or purse, one copy for chaperones, and one copy for me. Go through your student's medications to make sure they are comfortable with how to take them. I will be available to address any questions or concerns that may come up.
No vaccines are required, but the Shaker Health Department 216-491-1480 has free flu vaccine and hepatitis A vaccine ($12 - 18 and under; $40 over 18) for anyone wishing protection. Both nasal and injectable H1N1 flu vaccines are available.
The least sedating over the counter anti-nausea medication contains meclizine (look at the active ingredient part of the label), sold by several brand names.
Looking forward to a wonderful trip,
Steven Mawhorter MD
