1. Music Tour 2017
Lake Garda, Italy

2. Where and When?

3. Purpose of the Tour
For Concert Orchestra, Bella Voce Choir and Testbourne Allstars
To perform four concerts to the general public and holiday makers
To visit places of interest in and around Lake Garda in Italy
To experience a great sense of achievement
To experience a different culture (enrichment)
To improve team work, discipline and commitment
To have a great time!
Reflect on previous tours and why Italy chosen
Good knowledge of Italy and good concerts plus culture and climate (no clash with Language & Humanities trips)
Excited about ensembles and new material – BV expanding and orchestra playing great – please suggest repertoire
Play hard and work hard great collective experience gives sense of purpose and fun to music making & reward
Tours for schools more popular now – competitive for venues – audition

4. Safety Information
Travelbound Tour Company with over 30 years experience
Tour representative who speaks Italian and English
Experienced school staff on trip
First Aid trained
24 hour support from Travel company
Insurance
Fully risk assessed
Contact
Part of TUI Travel PLC, Travelbound offer the highest level of financial protection. TUI’s global presence ensures that they have a year-round worldwide support network
Travelbound are proud to have been awarded full accreditation for the LOtC Quality Badge scheme, are a full member of the School Travel Forum and fully bonded by ABTA and ATOL
Coach trailer refund
Good value – independent not through company

5. Teacher Groups Mr Ball Mrs Brooker Mr Carrington Mr Cartwright
Mrs Hague
Mrs Harvey
Mr Lester
Miss Parry
Miss Sagar

6. Commitment to attending rehearsals and learning tour music
Expectations
Commitment to attending rehearsals and learning tour music
Technical rehearsals from everyone to establish set up and de-rig procedures
Help support pre-tour events and concerts to raise money for tour equipment and T Shirts
Follow the code of conduct
Year 11s will need to manage their time effectively and communicate as studies come first
Important that we all help set up and pack up on tour

7. Accommodation 3* Hotel Centro Turistico Gardesano
Near Bussolengo
Sharing rooms
2 – 4 people
Swimming Pool – life guard
Volley ball and Basket ball court
Stayed in this hotel – economy basic but clean and good facilities – huge – safe security guards – excellent location
Security and safety is good

8. Hotel Centro Turistico Gardesano

9. Games room and disco

10. Meals Half-board Most meals will be from the hotel Buffet style meals
We have informed the hotel of dietary requirements
Will need additional money to buy lunches and food for return journey

11. Musical Equipment
All musical Instruments going on tour MUST be brought in to school on Monday 10th July
The instruments will be driven to and from Italy by van
Please label your instrument
Ensure that it has a hard case or is well protected
Insurance
Guitars

12. Itinerary
Wednesday 12th – Wednesday 19th July 2017

13. Wednesday 12th July
1300 – Arrive at Testbourne School to register and load luggage Depart from school 1735 – Arrive at Dover port Depart Dover on P&O Ferries Arrive Calais and continue journey overnight to Lake Garda

14. Thursday 13th July
Arrive in resort – check-in 1600 – Time to unpack and tour of hotel 1700 – 1830 – Time at the Pool 1900 Evening dinner

15. Friday 14th July
Late breakfast Depart for Verona Leave Verona Time at leisure in hotel Dinner at hotel Set up for concert Performance by the poolside at Hotel Centro Turistico Concert ends

16. Verona Culture, history and Shopping!
Verona one of my favourite Cities – ancient – Roman’s built amphitheatre – still used for Opera – setting for Romeo and Juliet
Gucci dolce and gabanna
Balcony
Markets – street entertainment
Pedestrianised
Arena – Opera
Piazza

17. Saturday 15th June
Late breakfast Depart for Lazise 1230 – Return back to Hotel Swimming by pool Dinner at hotel Arrive at the performance venue Performance on the main square in Pastrengo (Piazza Carlo Alberto) Concert ends

18. Sunday 16th July
Breakfast in hotel Swimming time by the pool Depart for Garda Visit Garda and lunch there Arrive at the performance venue Performance on Piazza Carlotti in Garda Concert ends Rockstar Café meal

19. Rock Star Restaurant

25. Monday 17th July
Breakfast in hotel Depart for Gardaland Visit to Gardaland theme park Depart Gardaland Dinner in Ristorante El Refol (Pizza) Arrive at the performance venue Performance in San Zeno di Montagna on Piazza Risorgimento (opposite the church) Concert ends

26. Gardaland Theme Park

27. Tuesday 17th July Wednesday 18th July
Breakfast & check out of hotel Time at leisure in resort Depart from resort
Wednesday 18th July
Arrive in Calais Depart Calais on P&O Ferries Arrive in Dover port Arrive back at Testbourne School

28. Lake Garda
Lazise
Garda town
Verona

35. Rehearsals and Events Learn Music – practice!
Use moodle and practice along with the backing or original tracks
Everyone is expected to help set up
Technical rehearsal
Rehearsal on Thursday 22nd June
Periods 1 & 2 – Allstars
Periods 3 & 4 – Bella Voce
Period 5 & After school – Orchestra
Rehearsal on Friday 23rd June
Periods 1 – 5 – Allstars
Saturday 17th June, 2pm – Whitchurch Primary School Fete (Bella Voce)
Saturday 1st July 2017 – TestFest 2017

36. Luggage Information Only ONE suitcase ONE carry bag or back pack
Sun cream, sun glasses, hat
Swimming costume and towel
Your instrument
Clothes pegs for music
Water bottle
Plain coloured bottoms to wear with tour T Shirt when performing
Clothes and toiletries
Pillow for overnight journey on the coach
Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets at your own risk

37. Further Information Keeping in contact
Emergency contact mobile number is:
Insurance
EHIC
Passport
Spending Money (please divide into named daily allowance envelopes)
Filming and Pictures
Medical Information
Risk Assessment
Video from Italy tour no sound from concerts – think of any questions you may have

38. Thank You Any general questions?
Any specific questions, please see me afterwards
Please keep in touch
Thank you for coming along