MAC BAND SPRING TRIP 2009

APRIL 17-18, 2009

LONE STAR SHOWCASE

DC FESTIVALS

DIRECTORS

Carol Nelson (659-7848—cell)

Matt Ehlers (809-3822—cell)

Jeff Rudy (633-0935—cell)

CHAPERONES

Terry ArmstrongSusan Nyfeler

Valena CabreraFabian Serio

Sharon FillionGay Zein

Mary Kahle

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES

  1. Bus transportation.
  2. 1 Night Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre
  3. Full American Breakfast at Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre
  4. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
  5. Six Flags Over Texas: 1 Day Admisson
  6. 2 Six Flags Over Texas Counter Service Meal Vouchers
  7. Souvenir Patch (Lone Star Showcase)

ACCOMODATIONS

Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre

5410 LBJ Freeway

Dallas, Texas

972-934-8400

PERFORMANCE VENUE

Eisemann Center of Richardson

2351 Performance Drive

Richardson, Texas

972-744-4600

MEDIEVAL TIMES

2021 N. Stemmons Frwy.

Dallas, Texas

214-761-1801

SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS

2201 Road to Six Flags

Arlington, Texas

817-640-8900

FORMS

There are 3 forms that must be filled out and returned prior to Wednesday, April 15.

  1. Participant Health Form/Medical Release
  2. Conduct Form
  3. Transportation Form

APRIL 17 (FRIDAY)—REPORT TO BAND HALL AT 8:30 A.M.

TRIP ITINERARY

Friday, April 17, 2009

8:30 A.M.Meet at Band Hall

9:00 AMLoad motorcoach

Coach America - Austin/San Antonio

3 55-passenger coaches

Reference Number - 8320

Dispatch Number - 800-552-4248 x 126

9:30 AM Depart for Dallas

Lunch on your own en route

2:40 PMArrive at Eisemann Center

3:10 PM McCallum High School Band 1 warm-up begins

3:40 PM McCallum High School Band 1 performance begins

(On-stage performance review immediately following performance)

3:50 PMMcCallum High School Band 2 warm-up begins

4:20 PM McCallum High School Band 2 performance begins

5:20 PM Depart Eisemann Center for Medieval Times

This departure time is extremely critical. Prompt arrival at Medieval Times is mandatory.

6:00 PMArrive at Medieval Times

Medieval Times requires all groups to arrive one hour prior to show time.

7:00 PM Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Menu includes Garlic Bread, Tomato Bisque Soup, Roasted Chicken, Spare Ribs, Herb-Basted Potato, Pastry of the Castle and Two Rounds of Select Beverages and Coffee.

9:00 PM Depart for Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre

9:30 PM Arrive and check-in at Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre

Room keys will not be available before this time.

10:30 PM Room check and lights out

Saturday, April 18, 2009

8:30 AM Breakfast at hotel

9:30 AM Check out of hotel and depart for Six Flags

10:00 AM Six Flags Over Texas

12:00 PM Lunch at Six Flags Over Texas

Meal Voucher good for choice of Cheeseburger & Fries, Chicken Fingers & Fries, or Personal Pan Pizza and Large Drink.

6:00 PM Dinner at Six Flags Over Texas

Meal Voucher good for choice of Cheeseburger & Fries, Chicken Fingers & Fries, or Personal Pan Pizza and Large Drink.

8:00 PM Awards Ceremony begins at Six Flags Over Texas - Music Mill Theater

8:30 PM Depart for McCallum High School

Coach America - Austin/San Antonio

3 55-passenger coaches

Reference Number - 8320

Dispatch Number - 800-552-4248 x 126

11:55 PM Arrive back at school

Time is approximate

INFO

CONCERT ATTIRE

Transport concert attire in labeled MAC BAND hanging bag.

  1. Girls—black band concert dress, black hose, black dress shoes
  2. Guys—black tuxedo, white tux shirt, black socks, black dress shoes (Bow ties will be distributed at the performance site)

ATTIRE FOR MEDIEVAL TIMES

  1. Girls—slacks/nice jeans/skirt, blouse, casual dress
  2. Guys—slacks/nice jeans, collared shirt

ATTIRE FOR SIX FLAGS

1. Shorts/jeans/t-shirts, etc….school dress code

LUGGAGE

One suitcase allowed per student (please LABEL with name, school, city)

INSTRUMENT/MUSIC

Each student should LABEL his/her instrument with name, school, city.

Bring your music!!!

MEALS

Bring a sack lunch for lunch on Friday, April 17. Students may share ice chests to store cold drinks, etc. You may also bring snacks.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Guests of the castle enjoy and authentic medival feast whilte cheering their knight to victory as he competes in games of skill, hand to hand combat and jousting.

Dinner menu includes:

Garlic Bread, Tomato Bisque Soup, Roasted Chicken, Spare Ribs, Herb- Basted Potato, Pastry of the Castle and Two Round of Select Beverages

and Coffee

All other meals are included in your trip price:

Saturday morning: Full American Breakfast at Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre

Saturday lunch and dinner :

Six Flags Over Texas: 2 Counter Service Meal Vouchers

Each voucher good for choice of Cheeseburger & Fries, Chicken Fingers & Fries, or Personal Pan Pizza and Large Drink

MONEY$$$$

It is suggested that you bring $10-25 for snacks/drinks/souvenirs throughout the day at Six Flags.