chelmsford high school marching band

Chelmsford High School Marching Band

2015 National Independence Day ParadeWashington, D.C.

DAY 1Thursday, July 2Depart CHS for Washington, D.C. Afternoon arrivalSightseeing – Panoramic motorcoach tour of WashingtonDinner at a local restaurantHotel check-inEvening walking tour of Jefferson, Lincoln, Korean, FDR, MLK & Vietnam MemorialsReturn to Hotel

DAY 2Friday, July 3Breakfast at the hotelTour of Arlington National Cemetery/Participate in special U.S. Military Wreath Laying Ceremony at Tomb of Unknown SoldierMount Vernon & Old Town AlexandriaDinner at a local restaurantEvening tour of Jefferson and Iwo Jima MemorialsMilitary Service ConcertReturn to Hotel

Saturday, July 4Early Morning breakfast at the hotelTransfer to parade staging area, National MallPARADE!Lunch at motorcoachesSightseeing/Smithsonian Institute Museum (time permitting)Dinner at a local restaurant“Capitol Fourth” celebration on Capitol Lawn, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra & fireworks

DAY 3

Sunday, July 5Breakfast at the hotelCheck-out and board motorcoachSightseeing Ford’s Theater & Peterson HouseAfternoon departure for homeEvening return to Chelmsford High School

DAY 4

Pricing & Payment30-34 Passengers 35-39 Passengers 40-44 Passengers 45-49 Passengers

$855 $799 $764 $730

Prices based on number of passengers per motorcoach, per person in quads, based on Four Star hotel

Payment ScheduleNOW: $50 deposit per student

November 15: 15% total tour costJanuary 15: 20% total tour costMarch 15: 25% total tour cost

May 15: Final Payment*Factor in $8 per passenger for motorcoach tip*

Rooming Supplements

• Triple occupancy: $37.00• Double occupancy: $110.00• Single occupancy: $333.00

Chaperones

1 Chaperone per 8 students

Chaperones pay in full

Selected based on student needs and at director’s discretion

Will be a different “feel” than past Band trips

Code of Conduct

The Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment which embraces a respect for self and others. Students are responsible to school administrators and teachers for their behavior…during any school-sponsored activity or field trip.

Student Musician Expectations

You need to be able to play your instrument at a proficient high school level.

You need to be able to play the selected material.

You need to be in good enough shape to march in full uniform, in Washington D.C., in July heat.

Fundraising!

Student RunParent Facilitated

Director Controlled

“All For One”

THANK YOU

Senator Elizabeth Warren

You, the parents!

Chelmsford High School Marching Band

2015 National Independence Day ParadeWashington, D.C.