Higley band and orchestra San Antonio trip 2019 Higley band and orchestra

Why san Antonio? Band rotation Orchestra trip Musical traditions of san Antonio Historic significance Unique travel and performance opportunities

Sample itnerary Wednesday march 13 Thursday march 14 Depart late afternoon (overnight bus ride) Thursday march 14 Arrive San Antonio Visit The Alamo Check into hotel Explore the San Antonio Riverwalk Dinner Cruise

Friday march 15 Saturday march 16 Sunday march 17 Instrumental Master Classes Explore Market Square Public performance Guided tour of San Antonio San Antonio Symphony Saturday march 16 Check out of hotel Six Flags Fiesta Texas Dinner Depart for home (overnight bus ride) Sunday march 17 Arrive home early afternoon

Is this optional?? Yes, BUT… Performing groups need adequate instrumentation Jazz band is basically 1 person per part Unique opportunity

Trip cost $750 per student Payment schedule Includes travel (bus), hotel (based on 4/room), admissions, masterclass fees, and all meals Payment schedule 9/20/18 -- $150 deposit due 10/18/18 -- $150 11/15/18 -- $150 12/18/18 -- $150 1/15/19 -- $150 (Final payment)

fundraising

Fundraising Individual Fundraiders: Butter Braid pastries Aug 29 – sept 14 Harkins Cups october Snap raise What is snap raise? Does it work?

Fundraising continued Group Fundraisers Restaurant Nights Dance Concessions?

Tax credit Tax credit has been approved for use for this trip $200/single filer, $400/joint filer Anyone in the state of Arizona can donate tax credit HAVE STUDENTS WRITE A LETTER ASKING PEOPLE TO SPONSOR THEM FOR THE TRIP Tax credit forms available Please give a copy of the receipt to your teacher!!

chaperones Same payment plan, adjusted cost Google form on teacher page Tier III clearance

Questions?