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

2. MEMORIES!!!

3. 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!

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Register ONLINE Trip ID: OFHSDIS19

11. 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
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.

12. 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

13. 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.

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

15. 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!

16. 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!

17. Disney Trip Q&A