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CONESTOGA MUSIC DEPARTMENT
2017 HAWAII TRIP
April 6-12, 2017
TRAVEL DATES
¢ April 6th to April 12th ¢ Days of school missed by students: 2
¢ Why April?
With Keystone, AP Testing, and PMEA ensembles, April will give
the majority of students to best opportunity to attend
Time out of school is limited by using several days from
spring break
WHY HAWAII?
¢ Hawaii offers unique cultural experiences for students
¢ Performing in Hawaii will give students once-in-a-lifetime
opportunities to share musical talents
¢ Students will have an opportunity to serve as cultural
ambassadors to other students halfway around the world
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
¢ Students enrolled in a CHS performing ensemble are eligible
for the trip All Choral Groups All Instrumental Groups All
Jazz Bands Marching Band Color Guard
¢ Students must be in good academic standing ¢ Students enrolled
in grades 9 through 12
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATIONS
¢ Students will be transported to Hawaii via commercial
airlines.
¢ Once in Hawaii students will be transported by bus around
Oahu
¢ Hotel accommodations will be on Waikiki Beach in Honalulu
PERFORMANCES
¢ Instrumentalists – Performance on USS Missouri in Pearl
Harbor, site of the Japanese surrender to U.S.
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PERFORMANCES
¢ Choral – Choral students will perform at the Kapolei Choral
Festival
¢ The festival includes various choirs from Hawaii, with a
special commission mass choir finale
ITINERARY Tentative Hawaii Itinerary Highlights v. 6/13
(subject to additions/changes based on performance schedules)
Day 1 Thursday April 6, 2017 ————————- Depart JFK Early morning
flights on American (1 stop) Arrive Honolulu, Hawaii (8 pm EST)
Check in to Hyatt Place Waikiki 10:00 p.m. Early lights out (Its
really 4 am EST)
Day 2 Friday April 7, 2017 ————————-
Breakfast at hotel Morning activity - a hike up Diamond Head (on
Trip advisor and AAA’ Must Do list) Visit to the world famous
Waikiki Beach Pack your sunscreen Evening - Choir participates in
the Kapolei Choral Festival
Day 3 Saturday April 8, 2017 ————————- Breakfast at hotel Travel
to the Polynesian Cultural Center on the North Coast - Spend the
day exploring the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands in 6
interactive Polynesian villages. Wander through 42 acres of
tropical splendor and enjoy the adventure of traditional hands-on
activities. Dine like royalty at an authentic Polynesian luau the
most spectacular evening show in the islands, Ha: Breath of Life.
Ali I Luau Polynesian Show Ha: Breath of Life
Day 4 Sunday April 9, 2017 ————————- Breakfast at hotel Free
morning A visit to Pearl Harbor including USS Arizona Memorial, USS
Missouri, USS Bowfin, Pacific Aviation Museum Band and Choir
performances at Battleship Missouri ** Evening Activity - Hawaiian
Dancing Instruction/ Lei making activity /Hawaiian Storytelling
Day 5 Monday April 10, 2017 ————————- Breakfast at hotel AM
Local Sightseeing (TBD) that may include Ala Moana Beach Park,
Bishop House Museum, Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu Zoo, Hanauma Bay
Nature Preserve, Royal Hawaiian Center, Manoa Falls Trail. PM
Workshop at University of Hawaii** , Workshop with USMC Band Pearl
Harbor** Late afternoon at Waikiki Beach Final evening activity
TBA
Day 6 Tuesday April 11, 2017 ————————- Breakfast at hotel
Morning beach time Pack and hotel check out Travel to airport for
afternoon flights to JFK
Day 7 Wednesday April 12, 2017 Arrive Home * All meals included
** To be arranged
ITINERARY
Tentative Hawaii Itinerary Highlights v. 6/13 (subject to
additions/changes based on performance schedules)
Day 1 Thursday April 6, 2017 ————————- Depart JFK Early morning
flights on American (1 stop) Arrive Honolulu, Hawaii (8 pm EST)
Check in to Hyatt Place Waikiki 10:00 p.m. Early lights out (Its
really 4 am EST)
Day 2 Friday April 7, 2017 ————————-
Breakfast at hotel Morning activity - a hike up Diamond Head (on
Trip advisor and AAA’ Must Do list) Visit to the world famous
Waikiki Beach Pack your sunscreen Evening - Choir participates in
the Kapolei Choral Festival
Day 3 Saturday April 8, 2017 ————————- Breakfast at hotel Travel
to the Polynesian Cultural Center on the North Coast - Spend the
day exploring the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands in 6
interactive Polynesian villages. Wander through 42 acres of
tropical splendor and enjoy the adventure of traditional hands-on
activities. Dine like royalty at an authentic Polynesian luau the
most spectacular evening show in the islands, Ha: Breath of Life.
Ali I Luau Polynesian Show Ha: Breath of Life
Day 4 Sunday April 9, 2017 ————————- Breakfast at hotel Free
morning A visit to Pearl Harbor including USS Arizona Memorial, USS
Missouri, USS Bowfin, Pacific Aviation Museum Band and Choir
performances at Battleship Missouri ** Evening Activity - Hawaiian
Dancing Instruction/ Lei making activity /Hawaiian Storytelling
Day 5 Monday April 10, 2017 ————————- Breakfast at hotel AM
Local Sightseeing (TBD) that may include Ala Moana Beach Park,
Bishop House Museum, Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu Zoo, Hanauma Bay
Nature Preserve, Royal Hawaiian Center, Manoa Falls Trail. PM
Workshop at University of Hawaii** , Workshop with USMC Band Pearl
Harbor** Late afternoon at Waikiki Beach Final evening activity
TBA
Day 6 Tuesday April 11, 2017 ————————- Breakfast at hotel
Morning beach time Pack and hotel check out Travel to airport for
afternoon flights to JFK
Day 7 Wednesday April 12, 2017 Arrive Home * All meals included
** To be arranged
VISIT TO PEARL HARBOR
HIKE UP DIAMOND HEAD AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN LUAU
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WAIKIKI BEACH CHAPERONES
¢ Chaperone Break down 8 Conestoga Staff Members 1 Conestoga
Admin 1 Doctor 1 Nurse
¢ All Medication is dispensed by doctor and nurse ¢ Doctor and
nurse are on call 24 hours a day and do not
chaperone rooms
5 Parent Chaperones ¢ Chaperone student rooms ¢ Hand out
meal cards ¢ Attend daily meeting with staff
Security Guard from 10pm – 6am
PRICING – FULL TRIP
¢ What’s included? Round Trip Air All transportation and
tips All activities and daily excursions All Meals – Breakfast,
Lunch, & Dinner
¢ What is not included in the price? Extra snacks Meals in
Airport Souvenirs
PRICING ¢ Total pricing for the trip : $2330
Trip Payments ¢ $300 – June 20 ¢ $500 – September 9 ¢ $500
– October 7 ¢ $300 – November 11 ¢ $300 – January 13 ¢ $430 (or
less) – February 10
PAYMENT OPTIONS
¢ Check: All checks should be made out to TEMPO and may be
turned in at the CHS music office or mailed to the TEMPO P.O.
Box
The first payment MUST be by check
¢ PayPal: Beginning the fall, the TEMPO PayPal account
will
begin accepting payments using credit cards online
¢ Student Account: Parents may use student account funds
generated
through fundraising to make trip payments
FUNDRAISING
¢ Students have the ability to fundraise a large amount of the
trip through our parent group TEMPO
¢ Fundraising information is located in your packet ¢ We
encourage ALL students to participate in the
fundraising campaign. ¢ Past students have fundraised MANY
costs
associated with the trip. ¢ IT IS POSSIBLE!!!!
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GROUP FUNDRAISING
¢ Proceeds lower the cost of the trip for all students
¢ Cavalcade – November 5th
Largest fundraiser of the year toward the trip ALL students
may participate in the fundraising, not
just marching band Volunteer spots are available for parents
and
students Law Offices of David M. Melchiorre, LLC
28 South Darlington Street
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
610.692.2400 Tel
610.692.4220 Fax
[email protected]
A Family Law Practice in Chester County
Congratulations tothe Conestoga
Marching Pioneerson their 6th Annual Showcase of Sound
Cavalcade!
140 Waterloo Ave Berwyn, PA * 610-644-5555 www.berwynumc.org *
like us on facebook Berwyn UMC
BUMC is committed to connecting and supporting the community
through
Boy Scouts & American Heritage Girls * Relief Kit Projects *
Food Drive *
Berwyn United Methodist Nursery School (BUMNS) *
Used Computer & Medical Supply Collections
Berwyn United Methodist Church A community that: Invites,
Nurtures, Encourages Service
Worship Services 8:30 am & 10:30 am * Nursery available
during 10:30 service *
* 9:15 am Sunday School Pre-K through Adult * * Club Berwyn
Pre-K through 5th grade * Youth Fellowship 6th grade through 12th
grade *
Vacation Bible Camp * Music Program * Bible Study *
STUDENT ACCOUNT FUNDRAISING
¢ Proceeds to directly toward student accounts, which may be
used to pay for the trip
¢ Various fundraisers throughout the year ¢ Students have raised
entire trip costs through
individual fundraising ¢ 10% student account commission on
cavalcade ad
sales this year
Fundraising Opportunities
Acme gift cards are available year round in the amount of $100
each. The
cards may be used for all of your Acme purchases and 5% of the
value is
credited to your student account.
When shopping at Amazon, use smile.amazon.com and choose
Treddyffrin Easttown Music Parents Organization for who you want
to
support. A portion of your purchase will be donated to
TEMPO.
Wawa coupons are available year round and cost $4.00 each.
Coupons
may be redeemed for a shortie hoagie of your choice at any Wawa
store.
For each coupon you purchase, your student account will be
credited with
$1.00.
Giving Bean is freshly ground coffee manufactured by a local
producer.
Specialty items like tea and cocoa are also available. Amount
credited to
student account varies, depending on items purchased.
Candle Company is a locally owned family business that makes
hand
poured, made to order, 100% soy wax candles. Amount credited
to
student account varies.
SPA Car Wash coupons are available year round. SPA donates $5.00
to
TEMPO for every coupon that is redeemed. Coupon are free and
good for
a a discount on their full service wash.
New this year! Music students that sell advertising space in the
‘Stoga
Showcase of Sound Program Book will earn a 10% commission on
each
ad and sponsorship they sell. Amount credited to student
accounts will
vary depending on the amount and size of the ads and
sponsorships that
are sold. Contact Mary Sharples or Anne Callis for more
information at
[email protected].
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
¢ Go to www.stogamusic.com and click on Music Trip
¢ Fill out linked survey to get on the contact list for the
trip
QUESTIONS?
Music Department Trip Hawaii April 2017
