The advanced instrumental music ensembles (Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble) will be going on tour April 12 -16, 2018. The tour will include one day in Southern California touring and performing at one to two universities and a 3-night Carnival Mexican cruise on the cruise ship “Inspiration.” On the cruise, all student ensembles will perform and be adjudicated. Many music student alumni claim the Instrumental Music Spring Tour was the highlight of their high school years, as well as a musically enriching experience.
Important Details:
Hotel for Thursday 4/12/18:
Courtyard by Marriott
5865 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Ph 714-827-1010
Bus to Los Angeles and Airport Transfer:
Lux Bus America Co.
560 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Ph 408-654-9660
851 E. Cerritos Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
Ph 714-939-9200
Virgin America/Alaska Airlines:
Flight Group 1 – Monday, April 16, 2018
Depart Los Angeles (LAX) #1929 @ 2:17pm
Arrive San Francisco (SFO) @ 3:41pm
Flight Group 2 – Monday, April 16, 2018
Depart Los Angels (LAX) #1923 @ 3:25pm
Arrive San Francisco (SFO) @ 4:48pm
Trip Itinerary
| Thursday, 4/12/18 Breakfast snack Bus travel to Southern California via Lux Bus America, Co Lunch/rest stop College Clinic & Tour at UCLA (Jazz Ensemble 2:30pm, Symphonic Band 3pm, Symphony Orchestra 4:30pm) Dinner and stay at Courtyard Marriott in Cypress |
Saturday, 4/14/18 At sea, sailing Jazz Ensemble to perform 11am Symphony Orchestra to perform 4pm |
| Friday, 4/13/18 Breakfast at hotel College Clinic at Cal State Long Beach (Symphonic Band & Symphony Orchestra) Board Carnival Inspiration Lunch aboard ship Set sail for Ensenada |
Sunday, 4/15/18 Ensenada: Group activity on shore (La Bufadora 3-4 hour excursion) Symphonic Band to perform 4pm |
| Monday, 4/16/18 Debark ship in Long Beach via Lux Bus Co to LAX Airport Flight to SFO via Alaska/Virgin America Airlines |
Trip Expenses per Student $950.00 includes: College clinic fees, 1 night hotel, all meals noted except*, bus transportation, 3 day/3 nights Carnival Cruise aboard the Inspiration, adjudicator fees, instrument storage, gratuities, Ensenada excursion.
Trip Expenses per Chaperone $800.00 includes: 1 night hotel, all meals noted except*, bus transportation, 3 day/3 nights Carnival Cruise aboard the Inspiration, gratuities, Ensenada excursion.
Note:
- Extra expenses: *2 lunches fast food $40-60, all other meals on board ship are included in trip expenses
- Optional expenses: Unlimited soft drinks on board ship under 18 years $17.08 , over 18 years $25.88 payable on board ship; shopping money as determined by each family; Carnival “Sail & Sign” card purchased on ship with $50 cash (Chaperones may purchase online with credit card $100), unused portions of which will be refunded with cash or original credit card.
Tour Related Contact Info:
- Please contact Sallie Gasparini for payment questions
- Please contact Jackie Cheung for student paperwork/passport questions
- Questions regarding instrument handling should be addressed to James Williamson
- Please contact Lori Moon, our Trip Coordinator, for any other questions
Students attending trip must be in good academic standing, minimum 2.0 GPA and no F’s