Canadian Rocky Mountain Festival. NWSS Junior Band Trip April 20-24, 2016

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1 Name: times!) (you must have this with you at all Canadian Rocky Mountain Festival NWSS Junior Band Trip April 20-24, 2016 Trip Itinerary 1

2 Checklist: Instrument (mouthpiece, reeds, sticks, mallets, patch cable, valve oil, etc) Uniform (don t forget the proper shoes and socks!) Weather appropriate clothes (It can still get very cold in Banff at this time of year. We are also planning on doing an optional hike, so good shoes, in addition to your dress shoes, are recommended) Swim suit/towel Music Entertainment for the 10 hour bus ride (eg. a book or magnetic chess game) Money for groceries and restaurant meals Snacks for bus ride (trail mix, bananas, etc) Toiletries and any medicinal supplies required (please inform teachers about any prescription/health needs) Completed meal plan and grocery list Not included: Meals, besides the pizza dinner on Friday night Tips or gratuities to anyone, including coach drivers and hotel staff (recommend $1/day per student for the bus drivers and the same for the hotel staff. The chaperones can collect the tip for the bus drivers at the end of the trip, and students can leave the tip for their hotel staff in their rooms at checkout.) Chaperones: Mr. J Sykes, teacher Mr. S Clements, teacher Mr. J Paterson, teacher Mr. Jack Colish, student teacher Ms. R Schiemann, counsellor Ms. Cheryl Greenhalgh, parent Ms. Erica Alvarez, parent Ms. Ermelyn Bernardino, parent 2

3 TRIP EXPECTATIONS: Please review this information as a family. It is imperative that students understand what is expected of them when traveling as representatives of our school and community. When we travel as the NWSS Music Department, we are ambassadors of our school, community and, if traveling outside Canada, our country. It is expected that students will be expected to behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of the community of New Westminster. This includes: Respecting the school rules and code of conduct. ( Obeying the strict rule of no drugs and/or alcohol. It is essential that students understand that this is a very serious offense and if they consume alcohol or drugs they will be sent home at their parent s expense. Using polite language at all times to those in our group as well as the general public and hotel/venue staff. Being courteous to those giving instructions. Listen and follow instructions carefully. Being aware that there are other hotel guests: no hanging out in the hallways or in rooms with the doors open. Speak quietly in the halls/rooms. Be extra quiet after 11pm. Respecting schedules and showing up on time in the correct location Respecting assigned curfews. No students are to open their door or be in another student s room after curfew. Breaking curfew is an extremely serious offense and will result in a phone call home to parents as well as increased supervision and decreased freedom and autonomy for the rest of the trip. Using the Buddy System at all times: always be in a group of 2 or more. Stay on main streets and pay attention to where you are. Watching personal possessions carefully. You are responsible for them. The school, chaperones and teachers will not be held accountable for missing items. Seeking out a chaperone if a problem arises. Carrying the name, address, and phone number of the hotel with you at all times. This can be found on the itinerary above. School rules are in effect during school trips, including rules regarding the use of drugs or alcohol. If a student is involved with drugs and/or alcohol, is physically abusive, breaks the law or jeopardizes the group s safety, the student will be sent home IMMEDIATELY at the parent s expense. In addition, students who choose to use drugs or alcohol on a school trip will face suspension from school upon their return and will be exempt from receiving any scholarships connected with the music department. 3

4 ITINERARY CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL APRIL 20 24, 2016 (5 Days / 4 Nights) Please note that the exact times indicated here are subject to change. Have a pen with you at all times so you can make note of any changes. WED APR 20 NWSS TO BANFF (Approx. 10 hours driving time plus stops and time change) 7:00 am Arrive at school and check in with teacher and help load buses 7:30 am Depart from NWSS for Banff 6:00 pm Stop for groceries at Safeway in Banff (30 mins) 7:00 pm Arrive at hotel: Hidden Ridge Resort 901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB T1L 1H8 Phone: _ 10:00pm Curfew (everyone in their own rooms) THU APR 21 BANFF FESTIVAL Wake up and make breakfast at your leisure. If the weather is nice and there is enough interest, a few of the chaperones will lead a hike this morning, leaving at ~9:00am. Clements and Sykes will head to the Banff Centre for registration at 10 AM. 12:00 pm Board bus to head into town for shopping and lunch. 2:00 pm Check in with chaperone at the bus. Board bus and return to hotel to change. 2:45 pm All students board bus to Banff Centre. Grade 10 jazz band needs to be in uniform and have their music and instruments. 3:45 Grade 10 Jazz meet at Instrument Storage Area 4

5 4:30 pm Grade 10 Jazz Band performance, Eric Harvie Theatre. All other students attend. After this performance we will meet up outside the theatre to check in with chaperones. Bus #1 will leave at this time for Pizza and Bowling from 5:00 6:30. Afterwards it will return to the hotel. Bus #2 will return to the hotel and wait until 6:15 and then leave for Pizza and Bowling from 6:30 8:00. Afterwards return to hotel for a quick break. 9:00 pm All students board bus to Banff Centre. 9:30 pm University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble concert at the Banff Centre. We will sit together at this performance, and leave together. It is always a bit hectic as everyone leave the theatre at the same time, so we MUST stay together. Two of the chaperones will go find where our busses are then return to collect the group and lead them there. Check in with your chaperone before boarding the bus. Curfew immediately upon returning to the hotel. FRI APR 22 BANFF FESTIVAL *NOTE: WE WILL ALL BE EATING A LATE DINNER AT OUR CABINS TONIGHT 6:30 am All trumpet, trombone, and percussion players wake up and eat breakfast. 7:30 am Bus leaves for Banff Centre with all trumpet, trombone, and percussion players for masterclasses. 8:00 am Masterclasses Trumpet: Eric Harvie Theatre Trombone: Room 221 Percussion: Room 224 After the masterclass (8:45), meet outside Eric Harvie Theatre, board bus and return to hotel. 8:45 am All other students wake up and make breakfast. 10:15am All students board bus for Banff Centre. Need to be in uniform for your concert band performance later in the day, as well as have all your music, instrument, and packed lunch/snacks. You won t be returning to the hotel until late tonight. Make sure you pack enough to eat! 11:00 am Grade 10 Jazz Band clinic, Room 223. All other students go watch festival performances by other schools. 5

6 2:15 Grade 10 Concert Band Meet in Instrument Storage Area to assemble instruments and head to warm up 2:30 pm All students not in grade 10 concert band check in with chaperones in front of Margaret Greenham Theatre. 3:00 pm Grade 10 Concert Band performance, Margaret Greenham Theatre. All other students attend. 4:45 pm Grade 9 Concert Band meet in Instrument Storage Area to assemble instruments and head to warm up 5:00 pm All students not in grade 9 concert band check in with chaperones in front of Margaret Greenham Theatre. 5:30 pm Grade 9 Concert Band performance, Margaret Greenham Theatre. All other students attend. 6:45 pm Grade 10 Concert Band meet at instrument storage room. All other students go to Room 122/124 to watch the Loganberry Jazz Band showcase. Check in with chaperone upon arrival. 7:00 pm Grade 10 Concert Band clinic, Room :00 pm After the clinic/performance, check in with chaperones in the lobby of the Eric Harvie Theatre to board buses and return to hotel to make dinner. 10:00 pm Curfew SAT APR 23 BANFF FESTIVAL 6:30 am All flute, clarinet, saxophone players wake up and eat breakfast. 7:30 am Bus leaves for Banff Centre with all flute, clarinet, sax players. Make sure you pack lunch and snacks. 8:00 am Masterclasses Flute: Margaret Greenham Theatre Clarinet: Eric Harvie Theatre Saxophone: Room 224 8:00 am Grade 9 concert band students wake up and eat breakfast. 9:00 am All other students wake up and make breakfast. 6

7 9:15 am Grade 9 concert band students board bus for their clinic. You need your music, instrument, and food. If you are in the Grade 9 jazz band you must be in uniform. 10:00 am Grade 9 concert band clinic, Margaret Greenham Theatre. 11:00 am All other students board bus to Banff Centre to hang and watch groups perform. Pack your lunch. Grade 9 jazz band students must be in uniform and have their music and instrument. 1:00 pm Masterclasses Tuba, Baritone, Euphonium: Margaret Greenham Theatre French Horn: Room 223 2:15 pm Everyone except grade 9 jazz band checks in with chaperones in the lobby of the Eric Harvie Theatre. 2:30 pm Grade 9 Jazz Band performance, Eric Harvie Theatre. All other students attend. 4:00 pm All students except Grade 9 Jazz Band board bus and head into town for dinner and shopping. We only have one bus at this point, so the bus will shuttle back and forth. 5:00 pm Grade 9 Jazz Band clinic, Room 123. Immediately following the clinic, board bus and head into town for a quick dinner. 7:30 pm Check in with chaperones before boarding bus. All students board bus in town to return to hotel. Bus will have to shuttle back and forth again. Students who took the second bus into town will take the second bus out of town. 8:00 PM Clean your room and pack, as we are leaving early tomorrow morning. 9:45 pm Room checks. If your room does not pass inspection, you will not be allowed to board the bus for the hot springs. 10:30 pm departure to visit the Banff Upper Hot Springs and enjoy the outdoor spring fed hot pools for a private swim. You need a bathing suit and towel. 12:00 am return to the hotel. Curfew. SUN APR 24 BANFF TO NWSS (Approx. 10 hours plus stops and time change) 8:00 am Board coach for the drive back to New Westminster. 7:00 pm Arrive back at the school. 7

8 Welcome Home and happy memories! Note: All driving times are estimates only and depend on highway conditions, traffic and stop times. 8