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Your World of Music
Los Gatos High School Bands, Choirs, Orchestra
England with Frank Ticheli
June 2014
The invitation:
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March 8, 2012 Dear Chris, Oliver Scofield at KI told me that he showed you an advance-copy of the brochure for our 2014 festival in England. He also told me of the terrific work you are doing to build the music program at Los Gatos. I would be pleased and honored to have you as one of our featured ensembles in England, and I hope you are able to make it happen. If you have any questions for either me or Oliver, please don't hesitate to contact either us. Hoping to see you and your students in England! Kind wishes, Frank Ticheli
Band and Choir
Individual performance Gala concerts – London and Harrogate
Exchange concert
Orchestra Individual performances Exchange concert
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Key Dates
LGHS graduation – Friday, June 6, 2014
Rehearsals – Tuesday, June 17 – Thursday, June 19
Los Gatos Concert – Thursday, June 19
The trip! – Saturday, June 21 – Monday, June 30
Alternate return date – Tuesday, July 8 (optional, air only)
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Saturday, June 21 Depart San Francisco
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Sunday, June 22 Arrive in London Orientation tour Check-in Dinner nightly
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Monday, June 23 Breakfast daily Visit Stonehenge Ride the London Eye and cruise the River Thames Combined ensemble rehearsal
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Tuesday, June 24 Sightseeing tour of London’s West End, passing Buckingham Palace including
the changing of the guard (if held), Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey and Piccadilly Circus
Combined ensemble rehearsal Welcome dinner
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Wednesday, June 25 Combined ensemble rehearsal Tour the City of London, past the Bank of England, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s
Cathedral and visit the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels London Los Gatos performances
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Thursday, June 26 Explore London for individual sightseeing and shopping Transfer to Central Hall Westminster (tbd) for dress rehearsal London gala concert featuring individual ensembles and the combined festival
ensemble
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Friday, June 27 Depart for Oxford, home of the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the
English-speaking world Enjoy the ‘Harry Potter tour’ Arrive in the Harrogate/York area Check in
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Saturday, June 28 Tour York Lunchtime recital at York Minster featuring Los Gatos ensembles (tbd) and/or
exchange programs in Harrogate
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Sunday, June 29 Dress rehearsal Festival Gala Concert in the Harrogate International Festival Curtain Raiser
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Monday, June 30 Depart for home or continue individual touring Optional return date: July 8, 2014 Or other date
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Group Performance Travel Benefits
Exceptional performance opportunities Safe, inclusive, and good value See many sites in a short time
Realities Less flexible than family travel We will be busy, free time limited There will be a schedule to keep
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Performance Group Size Up to 160 students, 32 chaperones Trip staff Family members on space available basis
May arrange a “parallel tour” for family members There may be sightseeing opportunities while groups are rehearsing
Register for the trip by May 10, 2013 We will attempt to accommodate all on time registrations Late registrations may not be accepted Possible waiting list
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Chaperones Ideally, 2 chaperones for 10 students. Pay full trip fees, may deduct on 2014 taxes All chaperones must apply Looking for a diversity of qualifications, gender,
ensembles Additional family members to be supervised by a
non-chaperoning adult Double occupancy Typically won’t chaperone your own student(s)
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Financials Expected cost $4000 Includes plane, hotels, buses, tours, dinners and
breakfasts daily Lunches, personal expenses, souvenirs are extra Final cost may vary
Exchange rate Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Deposit of $500 per person due May 10, 2013
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Financials-cont. 4 Payments of $750: July, August, October,
December Payment plan available for these 4 payments Final payment (est. $500) due February 10, 2014 Cancel before August 31 – full refund Sliding scale refunds until June 15, 2014 Fundraising meeting, May 2 at 7:30pm
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Music Program Notes Student must be current with their music account
Shared and individual costs paid in full Or on automatic payment plan Due in June, amounts vary by class If not current in August, may be disqualified from trip
Trip participation is encouraged, but optional Participation will not affect music class standing or
grade Parent testimonial
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Next steps Register for the trip by May 10, 2013
Registration and $500 payment for each participant Include chaperone application
Get your passports – valid until 2015 Get ready for a memorable experience! Questions?
Pamela Maker [email protected] Eleanor Gallmeister [email protected] Debbie Sacks [email protected]
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