London New Year’s Day 2015Trip Information

Travel Details

Depart Saturday December 27, 2014Return Saturday January 3, 2015

Times TBA using multiple airlines including Delta, British Airways, and United

Valid Passports and Visa’s are required

Includes 1 Checked Bag up to 50 pounds and Shipping of Instrument

Economy Travel

Also includes transfers to and from Hartsfield and Hethrow Airports

The Parade2015 will mark the 29th annual parade and Festival

The parade route includes Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, and Whitehall with a finale area adjacent to the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.

A street audience in excess of half a million people typically attends the parade

TV Broadcasts of the Parade reach over 280 million and is the most televised New Year’s Day parade in the world

Cadogan Hall Performance

Concert as part of the London Gala Concert Series featuring our Chorus, Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Members

Home of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

People pay money to hear these concerts (free tickets are given to chaperones and non-performers)

Concerts are recorded and broadcasted

We will be performing at their Christmas themed event… Date TBA

Included Guided Tours

London’s West End

Tower of London including Crown Jewels

Greenwich including Royal Observatory, Prime Meridian, and 2012 Olympic Park

Cruise on the River Thames

Windsor and Hampton Court including Tudor Palace

Included Audio Tours

All audio walks are done in group and located on a personal mp3 player that is yours to keep.

Parade Route Guide

Princes, Palaces, and Power

Art-rageous London

Murder Mystery and Mayhem in London

London – Rock & Roll Capital of the World

Harry Potter’s London

Accomodations

Six nights at a First Class Hotel in downtown London.

All chaperone rooms double occupancy

Most student rooms double occupancy, but can be triple or quad depending on bedding

Hotels TBA but have before included Charing Cross, The Grand at Trafalgar Square, or Intercontinental London

Security Included

Workshop with Dr. Tim

Author of “The Art of Successful Teaching” and “The Joy of Inspired Teaching” two of the leading books and texts for music educators.

Considered the “gold standard” for clinicians involving student leadership in music.

Former director of Bands of America and co-author of Essential Elements

Current director of education for Conn / Selmer and on the faculty at Ball State University.

Most of the Stampede Officer Training comes from his clinics

Other Inclusions

Unlimited access to “The Tube”

Buffet Breakfast each morning

Four Dinners in London at hotel or various restaurants

Three Meal vouchers for fast food outlets (valued at 12.00 pounds)

New Year’s Party at the Hotel

8X10 photo of the group

Tickets to a show in London’s West End

Trip Insurance

Cost

Total Maximum for all persons$3,100

Estimate Trip Cost for Members and Chaperones$2,000 to $2,500

Land Only Portion Maximum$2,100

Estimate Land Only Portion$1,200 - $1,600

Schedule for PaymentsNovember 22, 2013 - $100February 18, 2014 - $300May 2, 2013 - $500September 2 - $600October 27 – Final Payment

FundraisingNormal Fundraisers Normal 80% / 20% split after “Fair Share” is met per normal policy

April General Meeting until August 11100% goes to credits for fees and London

Cooperate Sponsorships20% to credits for person securing

Donations or Charitable FundsBusiness must go to organizationPrivate donors can donate specifically

Specific Sale fundraisers will go 100% to credits for trip

The activities still continue

Questions