Olmsted Falls Marching Band Universal Studios 2019 February 14th- February 19th

MEMORIES!!!

Our Trip Students will only miss 1 day of school We will perform at a Universal Studios Park Watch Professional musicians and actors Enjoy street musicians Learn about the profession Learn how to be a pro-performer from Performing Arts Meals, friends, and lots of awesome Memories!

Band Code of Conduct ----Band members will conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen, always representing the city and school district of Olmsted Falls. ******Everyone must abide by the Handbook!*************** Any emergency situations will immediately be brought to the attention of the directors. Band members will display professional behavior while performing, rehearsing, and traveling. *Playing instruments only happens when requested. Band members will treat uniforms with care and follow the uniform guidelines. Band members will respect the requests of adults at all times. Band members will work as a team. Band members will make a commitment to excellence.

Travel Guidelines People are watching you! Please be aware that you are representing your school with dignity at all times. “Better than school” dress code will be advised. One soft suitcase and one small carry-on bag. Each student is responsible for his or her uniform, instrument, and luggage. Students will follow ALL RULES including bus and park rules The buses will stop every 2-3 hours.

Travel Guidelines (con’t) Students will follow all of the rules at the hotel: Lights out will occur 30 minutes after it is time to report to rooms. Students are only allowed IN THEIR OWN rooms. Chaperones will conduct room and luggage checks. Students will remain in their rooms until the morning wake-up call. Students ARE NOT permitted to make any charges to their rooms, or damage them in any way. Cell phones may be taken at night and returned in the morning by the chaperones. No amenities will be allowed to be accessed unless specified by their directors. Students must stay in their rooms once checked in. Each student must be on time to all check-ins. Students must stay in groups of four at all times. DO NOT WANDER OFF ALONE! Absolutely no smoking, alcohol, or any other illegal substances will be tolerated. You will be sent home immediately at your own expense if you do not adhere to this rule. This is very serious and will also require legal action by the school. (More detailed explanations in the Handbook)

Behavior Agreement Form and Permission Form Fill out this form by Friday May 25th, 2018 All Students must fill this form out, and agree to follow all rules or risk being sent home. This form will confirm that you are attending the trip and that you will make on time payments This must be turned in on time to hold your place

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE ONLINE DIRECTLY TO NOWAK TOURS AND TRAVEL Cost Considerations ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE ONLINE DIRECTLY TO NOWAK TOURS AND TRAVEL The total cost is $828 per student (before fundraising) The initial holding deposit of $150 is due by June 8th Payment 2 ($250) will be due before August 24th Payment 3 ( $250) before November 9th Payment 4 ( $178) before January 4th Fundraising will be applied to the students accounts

Trip Cost Includes Performance at Walt Disney World Deluxe motor coach transportation (56 passengers) 3 night hotel accommodations at Comfort Suites 3 continental breakfasts at the hotel Breakfast, lunch/or some dinners provided during travel Vouchers for meals at parks so you choose  3-day Park Hopper Tickets (visiting 3, possibly 4 parks) Performance: March in parade, possibly a workshop Private nighttime supervision/security (provided by Nowak) and company manager from departure to return

Register ONLINE Trip ID: OFHSDIS19

Registration Information Trip ID: OFHSDIS17 Group Name: Olmsted Falls High School Destination: Disney Trip Date(s): February 16 – 21, 2017 Students*: $828 per person (Quad Occupancy) Adults*: $828 Quad (confirm Official Price with Nowak) / $937 Double / $1,145 Single Registering is quick and easy. Go www.nowaktours.com and click the “Traveler Login” link at the top right. Enter the Trip ID as displayed in the image to the left and then follow the included instructions to complete the registration.

Chaperone Application The chaperones for this trip will have a very important and vital role. Chaperones must apply and be selected If not selected we encourage you to travel with us to Florida as a band family to support your student Chaperones are responsible for their groups the entire trip AND must STAY with your GROUP The number of chaperones needed will depend on the number of students attending Chaperones must be at least 25 Chaperones must cover their trip costs

Performance We had to audition and be selected in order to obtain a performing opportunity. The expectation that Universal has for our group is to perform as talented, mature high school musicians playing with professionalism for the performance. We have been SELECTED and will perform Wind Symphony may also do an additional workshop The performance time and Location are TBA by the performing Arts directors. Students will experience what it is like to perform as a professional musician.

OFHS at Disney!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9yGQzH3-A4 This is what we looked like the last time we traveled! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNHU50FPM-4

Why Travel? Students will experience what it is like to be a professional musician for a day with mature expectations for performers Amazing bonding experience with band members Students learn fiscal responsibility, independence, and cooperative skills Professional music experiences, marching bands, concerts, shows, and musicals. We get to represent Olmsted Falls Band Program at Disney. With months of hard work becoming well trained musicians in different genres and different ensembles. Our students have earned this honor and selection. Students will grow as a band and build memories that will last for a lifetime!

Some students have money already in student account! Fundraising We will offer 4 fundraisers for student accounts 1.) Coupon Book –Students earn $8-10 per book -beginning in Sept. (ish) 2.) Butter Braids Early Sept. (ish) 3.) Cookie Dough and Cheese- Students earn $5-8 per item -beginning Oct. (ish) 3.) Pretzel rods – I Believe the profit is 50% (not positive) - beginning Nov. (ish) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ Some students have money already in student account! It is recommended, to also try fundraising on your own. You may try contacting relatives or friends who may need chores completed. This is a great chance to learn to manage money responsibly!

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