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www.KIconcerts.comYour World of Music

LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL

BAND, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR

FRANK TICHELIFESTIVAL

ENGLANDJUNE/JULY 2014

TOUR BOOKLET

2YOUR WORLD OF MUSIC 2

Oliver Scofield President

Michael ClohesyChief Executive

Dear Los Gatos High School Band, Orchestra and Choir Member,

We share in your excitement that your trip to England is finally almost here.

This tour booklet provides an outline of the highlights of your trip and a detailed itinerary with flight and hotel details for you and those at home who may want to contact you. It also includes information that will be useful while you are in England. All the information is subject to change due to any circumstances beyond our control.

Name BadgePlease wear this upon arrival in London so that our staff can recognize you and whenever you are participating in a tour program.

Baggage TagsBe sure that each of your bags, including your check-in bag, has a completed KIconcerts baggage tag affixed.

Other things to note:

Airline TicketsYour airline ticket is an electronic ticket. A copy is not necessary for airport check-in as long as you have your passport and flight information.

PassportYour passports will be collected in advance of the trip and held by the trip coordinators

And finally, we wish you a very pleasant and memorable time.

LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL BAND, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR 3

PARTICIPATING ENSEMBLES

Los Gatos High School Band, Orchestra and Choir

Los Gatos, CABand and Orchestra Director: Chris Marra

Choir Director: Maricel Riley

London Sings! & Southwark Concert BandLondon, England, UKDirector: Bob Bridges

The Harrogate BandHarrogate, England, UKDirector: Craig Ratcliffe

The Fisher SingersHarrogate, England, UK

Director: Joan Garbutt

4DISCOVER ENGLAND - YOUR WORLD OF MUSIC 4

June 25, 2014Concert by Los Gatos High School Choir & Orchestra at Southwark Cathedral, London

Southwark Cathedral lies on the south bank of the River Thames close to London Bridge. It is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. It has been a place of Christian worship for over 1,400 years.

William Shakespeare’s brother, Edmund, was buried here in 1607. The grave is unmarked, but there is a commemorative stone in the paving of the choir which was placed there at a later date.

The Harvard Chapel commemorates the relationship of the Cathedral with the Harvard family after whom the university is named.

PERFORMANCES


PERFORMANCES

June 26, 2014Festival Gala Concert with Los Gatos High School Choir, Orchestra and Band, London Sings! and Southwark Concert Band conducted by Frank Ticheli at Central Hall Westminster, London

London Sings! is a new and innovative choir set up in 2012 under the auspices of South London Community Music. Its aims are to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music to a high standard, and to engage with the local community, both in its membership and by bringing top quality performances to the local area and beyond. We also plan to have a lot of fun doing it!

The Southwark Concert Band brings you a night of big band music, covering everything from the golden era of 1940s swing right up to modern day jazz charts. Featuring some of the finest soloists south of the river, the SLSW is in great demand right across the capital, regularly performing at bandstands, community events and local festivals to packed houses.

Central Hall Westminster – LondonThe Methodist Central Hall Westminster (also known as Central Hall Westminster) is a multi-purpose venue and tourist attraction in City of Westminster, London. Central Hall was erected to mark the centenary of John Wesley’s death.


June 28, 2014Recital by Los Gatos High School Choir at York Minster, York

From the world’s greatest treasures to the smallest curiosities, York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, with foundations rooted in the nation’s earliest history.

The Minster is also known as St Peter’s, its full name being the ‘Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York’. In the past the church sat within its own walled precinct, known as the Liberty of St Peter.

The site of the magnificent medieval building has always been an important one for the city. The remains of the Basilica, the ceremonial centre of the Roman fortress, have been found beneath the Minster building.

The first Christian church on the site has been dated to 627 and the first Archbishop of York was recognised by the Pope in 732.

York Minster is the second largest Gothic cathedral of Northern Europe. The building we have today was begun in 1230 and took more than 200 years to complete, being finished in 1472

PERFORMANCES


June 28, 2014Concert as part of the Harrogate International Festival with Los Gatos High School Band and Orchestra and St. John Fisher Catholic High School Concert Band in Bandstand, Valley Gardens, Harrogate

The St. John Fisher Catholic High School Concert Band is the largest ensemble at St. John Fisher School and numbers some 50 members. The band is a traditional Symphonic Wind Band and prides itself on having members from Years 7-13 at the school. Some members have only been playing their instruments for a matter of months. The band has performed regularly at the National Festival of Music for Youth, and has given performances at Symphony Hall Birmingham.

Valley Gardens - HarrogateValley Gardens, Harrogate is an English Heritage Grade II Listed Garden situated in regal Low Harrogate, adjacent to a popular woodland known as The Pinewoods, and covers 17 acres. It includes beautiful historical buildings such as the Sun Pavilion and Colonnades which sit alongside a wide variety of shrub, flower and herbaceous beds. For music lovers, band concerts take place on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer.

PERFORMANCES


June 29, 2014Gala Concert with Los Gatos High School Choir, Orchestra and Band, The Harrogate Band and The Fisher Singers conducted by Frank Ticheli as part of the Harrogate International Festival at the Royal Hall, Harrogate

The Fisher Singers began life ten years ago as a new community choir attached to St John Fisher High School in Harrogate. We are open to all keen singers and enthusiasm is the main qualification. Our youngest member is 11 and our oldest is somewhat more advanced in age.

The Harrogate Band was formed in April 1970 from a nucleus of former Harrogate Granby High School Concert Band pupils who wanted to continue their playing after leaving the school. It was the first brass band in Harrogate since the original Harrogate Silver Prize Band folded in 1956. The Band’s first conductor, Neil Richmond, led it to success at its first contest in November 1970 at York - the first of many contest successes over the last 30 years.

The Royal Hall - HarrogateHarrogate’s rise as a spa town of international repute over a 200 year period, led in 1903 to the building of the Royal Hall as a place of day and night time entertainment including grand receptions and special occasions, a role it effortlessly replicates 100 years on. Originally called the Kursaal, the Royal Hall’s name was changed during World War 1 to reflect a more patriotic position.

PERFORMANCES


June 23, 2014Enjoy a ride on the London Eye, a cruise along the River Thames and an excursion to Stonehenge

June 24, 2014London guided tour passing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey and Piccadilly Circus (with stops for photos)

June 25, 2014Entrance to the Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels

June 26, 2014Discover Covent Garden, London’s famous market

June 27, 2014Explore Oxford on own

June 28, 2014York guided walking tour seeing the medieval city walls, passing York Castle Museum, the Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford’s Tower and the York Dungeon with entrance to the York Minster

June 29, 2014Discover the spa town of Harrogate

SIGHTSEEING


HOTELS

LONDON:

CROYDON PARK HOTEL Address: 7 Altyre Road, Croydon, CR9 5AATel: +44 (0) 20 8680 9200http://www.croydonparkhotel.com/

YORK:Los Gatos High School Choir & Orchestra:

NOVOTELAddress: Fewster Way Fishergate, York YO10 4FDTel: +44 1904 611660Fax: +44 1904 610925http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-0949-novotel-york-centre/index.shtml


HOTELS

Los Gatos High School Band:

PARK INN Address: North St, York, North Yorkshire YO1 6JFTel: +44 1904 459988Fax: +44 1904 459987 http://www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-york


TOUR GUIDES

Liz Pairman

Janette Koslover

Krys Lowe


OTHER INFORMATION

LUGGAGEKI suggests packing efficiently and wisely to keep baggage at a minimum.

Please check the airline’s website for up-to-date restrictions on baggage:

Virgin Atlantic:http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/us/en/travel-information/baggage.html British Airways:http://www.britishairways.com/travel/baggag/public/en_us?link=main_nav

Your tour coordinators may impose additional restrictions – please check with them for limitations.

For restricted items on board the aircraft, please visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website: http:// www.tsa.gov/

INSTRUMENTSPlease check with Mr. Marra/Mrs. Riley regarding transport of your instrument. For many of you, your instruments will be your carryon bag.

TRAVEL INSURANCEHere are the contact details for Trip Mate:

US Toll-free: 1-800-888-7292KIconcerts Plan Number: F390vWebsite: www.tripmate.com/wpF390v


Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal

Sat 21-Jun Los Gatos 12:00 PM Report to Los Gatos High School

GROUP 1 - VIRGIN ATLANTICSat 21-Jun SFO 6:15 PM Depart San Francisco - International Terminal Virgin

Atlantic 20 D/BSun 22-Jun LHR 12:30 PM Arrive London Heathrow - Terminal 3

London Clear Immigration and CustomsMove to Arrivals HallMeet your Tour Guides: Liz Pairman and Janette KosloverLunch at own expenseLoad instruments on trailer TrailerLuggage on coaches CoachBoard coaches Depart airport

GROUP 2 - BRITISH AIRWAYSSat 21-Jun SFO 7:20 PM Depart San Francisco - International Terminal British

Airways 286 D/BSun 22-Jun LHR 1:30 PM Arrive London Heathrow - Terminal 5

London Clear Immigration and CustomsMove to Arrivals HallMeet your Tour Guide: Krys LoweLunch at own expenseLuggage and instruments on coach CoachBoard coachesDepart airport

ENTIRE GROUP:5:30 PM Arrive hotel: CROYDON PARK HOTEL

Check in Move to CENTENNIAL ROOM

7:00 PM Dinner DOvernight London

ITINERARY(Subject to change)




Mon 23-Jun London 6:00 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:30 AM) BMeet your Tour Guides: Liz, Janette and KrysMove to CENTENNIAL ROOM

7:00 AM INDIVIDUAL REHEARSALS-instrumental rehearsals (band & orchestra) in Centennial A-choral rehearsal in Centennial B

8:00 AM Rehearsals concludeBoard coaches CoachDepart hotel

London Arrive Southbank precinctWalk to London Eye Walk

10:00 AM Enjoy ride on the giant Ferris wheelRide concludesWalk to pier

11:00 AM Embark boat BoatEnjoy cruise along the River ThamesCruise concludes

12:00 PM Disembark at Tower pierLunch at own expense

1:00 PM Meet your Tour GuidesBoard coaches CoachDepart London

Stonehenge 4:00 PM Arrive StonehengeDivide into 2 groups: 84/50

4:30 PM Group 1 (50 pax): Take shuttle to the mystical rock formationGroup 2 (84 pax): Explore the exhibits in the Visitor's Centre

5:30 PM Group 2: Take shuttle to the mystical rock formationGroup 1: Explore the exhibits in the Visitor's Centre

6:30 PM Depart StonehengeLondon Arrive at restaurant: PONTE NOUVO

Address: 80-86 High St, Croydon CR0 1NATel: +44 20 8686 1112

9:00 PM Dinner DDepart restaurantWalk to hotel WalkOvernight London



Tue 24-Jun London 6:30 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:30 AM) B

7:45 AM Bring instruments to lobbyMeet your Tour Guides: Liz, Janette and Krys

CHOIR & ORCHESTRA:Instruments on coach CoachBoard coach

8:00 AM Depart hotel9:00 AM Arrive at ALL SAINTS WEST DULWICH

Address: Lovelace Road, West Dulwich SE21 8JY

CHOIR:9:30 AM 1st FESTIVAL CHOIR REHEARSAL with Frank

Ticheli12:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL concludes

ORCHESTRA:Orchestra move to room downstairs

10:00 AM ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL with Chris MarraORCHESTRA REHEARSAL concludesCHOIR & ORCHESTRA:Depart venueBoard coachTransfer to London (Piccadilly Circus/Trafalgar Square area)Lunch at own expense

2:00 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coachGuided tour of London passing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey and Piccadilly Circus (with stops for photos)Tour concludes at restaurant

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BAND:Instruments on coaches CoachBoard coaches

8:30 AM Depart hotelGuided tour of London passing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey and Piccadilly Circus (with stops for photos)

12:00 PM Tour concludes at Piccadilly Circus/Trafalgar Square areaLunch at own expense

1:00 PM Meet your Tour GuidesBoard coaches

1:30 PM Arrive at ALL SAINTS WEST DULWICHUnpack instruments

2:00 PM 1st FESTIVAL BAND REHEARSAL with Frank Ticheli

5:00 PM Rehearsal concludesPack upDepart venue

ENTIRE GROUP:Arrive restaurant: HISPANIOLAAddress: River Thames, Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 5DJ Tel: +44 20 7839 3011

6:00 PM FESTIVAL WELCOME DINNER DDepart restaurantArrive hotelOvernight London



Wed 25-Jun London 7:00 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:30 AM) BBring instruments, stands and concert dress to lobby

8:30 AM Meet your Tour Guides: Liz, Janette and KrysInstruments on coaches CoachBoard coachesDepart hotel

10:00 AM Arrive at the Tower of LondonTime to explore the tower and to view the Crown Jewels

11:45 AM Meet your Tour GuidesBoard coachesDepart Tower of LondonArrive at SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL Address: London Bridge, London SE1 9DAStore concert dress and instrumentsLunch at own expense at the Borough Market (adjacent to Cathedral)

BAND:Continue with time at market or brief walking tour along River ThamesReturn to Southwark Cathedral for concert

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CHOIR & ORCHESTRA:1:45 PM Return to SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

Collect instruments & stands2:00 PM Set up2:30 PM Rehearsal

-choir rehearsal-orchestra rehearsal

3:30 PM Rehearsal concludesChange into concert dress

4:00 PM LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR & ORCHESTRA CONCERT-performance by orchestra-performance by choir

5:00 PM Concert concludesChange clothes

Depart venueStore instruments on coachWalk to restaurant: ANCHOR BANKSIDEAddress: 34 Park St, Southwark, London SE1 9EFTel: +44 (0) 20 7407 1577

5:30 PM Dinner D7:00 PM Depart restaurant

ORCHESTRA:Board coach Coach Transfer to National GalleryTime to explore gallery and exhibits

9:00 PM Depart galleryArrive hotel

BAND & CHOIRBoard coaches Coach

7:30 PM Arrive at ALL SAINTS WEST DULWICH 8:00 PM 2nd FESTIVAL REHEARSAL - BAND & CHOIR10:30 PM Rehearsal concludes

Depart venueBoard coachesArrive hotelOvernight London




Thu 26-Jun London 6:30 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:30 AM) B

8:30 AM Bring instruments and concert dress to lobbyMeet your Tour Guides: Liz, Janette and KrysInstruments on coach Coach

Board coachesDepart hotel

10:30 AM Arrive at Covent GardenTime to explore London on own and for shoppingLunch at own expense

12:15 PM Meet your Tour GuidesBoard coachesDepart Covent Garden

12:30 PM Arrive at CENTRAL HALL WESTMINSTER Address: Storey's Gate, London SW1H 9NHStore concert dressUnpack instruments

1:00 PM Q & A with Frank Ticheli (TBC)1:30 PM Los Gatos individual sound checks2:15 PM Sound checks conclude

London groups arrive2:30 PM DRESS REHEARSAL conducted by Frank Ticheli5:30 PM Rehearsal concludes

BAND & CHOIR2:30 PM DRESS REHEARSAL conducted by Frank Ticheli5:30 PM Rehearsal concludes

ORCHESTRA:Walking tour around Parliament SquareReturn to venueOrchestra moves to separate roomORCHESTRA Rehearsal with Chris Marra (TBD)Orchestra rehearsal concludes

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ENTIRE GROUP:Move to café located in lower level of Central Hall Westminster

5:45 PM Dinner DChange into concert dress

6:30 PM Pre-concert talk with Frank Ticheli 7:30 PM FESTIVAL GALA CONCERT

Official WelcomeIndividual cameo performances: (10 minutes each)-Southwark Concert Band-Los Gatos High School Strings-Los Gatos High School Choir-London Sings! choir-Combined choirs conducted by Frank TicheliIntermission-Los Gatos High School Band-Combined bands conducted by Frank Ticheli-Finale with combined bands and choirs

10:00 PM Concert concludesDepart venueArrive hotelOvernight London




Fri 27-Jun London 7:00 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:30 AM) B

8:30 AM Bring luggage and instruments to lobbyMeet your Tour Guides: Liz, Janette and KrysLoad instruments on trailer TrailerBoard coaches CoachDepart hotel

Oxford 11:00 AM Arrive OxfordTime to explore OxfordLunch at own expense

2:00 PM Meet your Tour GuidesBoard coachesDepart OxfordBathroom stop en route

York Arrive YorkTransfer to hotels

CHOIR & ORCHESTRA: Arrive hotel: NOVOTEL YORKCheck in Store instruments

7:15 PM Meet your Tour GuideDepart hotel on foot WalkWalk to Park InnMove to THE HENLEY SUITE

7:30 PM Dinner DReturn to Novotel HotelOvernight York

BAND:Arrive hotel: PARK INN Check in Store large instruments in luggage room as requiredMove to THE HENLEY SUITE

7:30 PM Dinner DOvernight York




Sat 28-Jun York 7:00 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:00 AM) BCHOIR: to be dressed in attire for recital

8:30 AM Bring instruments and concert dress to lobbyMeet your Tour Guides: Liz, Janette and KrysInstruments and concert dress on coaches

9:00 AM Depart hotel on foot WalkGuided walking tour seeing the medieval city walls, passing York Castle Museum, the Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower and the York Dungeon

10:30 AM Tour concludes at York Minster Enter YORK MINSTERChoir takes place for performance (no rehearsal permitted)

11:00 AM LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR RECITAL11:20 AM Recital concludes

Depart MinsterLunch at own expense

12:15 PM Meet your Tour GuidesBoard coaches CoachDepart York

Harrogate 1:30 PM Arrive at VALLEY GARDENSAddress: Cornwall Rd, Harrogate

CHOIR:Enjoy a walking tour of Harrogate

2:30 PM Return to Valley Gardens for concert

BAND & ORCHESTRA:Change into concert dress on coachesMove to the BANDSTANDMeet Craig Ratcliffe and students from St John Fisher High School Concert BandSound checks

3:00 PM CONCERT IN THE GARDENS as part of the HARROGATE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-performance by Los Gatos High School Strings-performance by St John Fisher Catholic High School Concert Band-performance by Los Gatos High School Band

5:00 PM Concert concludes

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ENTIRE GROUP:Board coachesDepart Valley GardensArrive at ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL BBQ Dinner together local ensembles DDepart school

York Arrive hotelOvernight York




Sun 29-Jun York 7:30 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B

9:30 AM Bring instruments and concert dress to lobbyMeet your Tour Guides: Liz, Janette and KrysInstruments on coach Coach

Board coachesDepart hotel

Harrogate 11:00 AM Arrive at the ROYAL HALL WalkAddress: Ripon Rd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2RDIndividual sound checks for Los GatosLunch at own expense

BAND & CHOIR:Return to Royal Hall

1:00 PM DRESS REHEARSAL with FRANK TICHELI -combined bands2:15 PM -combined bands/choirs2:45 PM -bands take break -rehearsal continues with combined choirs4:00 PM Rehearsal concludes

ORCHESTRA:1:00 PM Return to Royal Hall

Orchestra moves to separate roomORCHESTRA Rehearsal with Chris Marra TBDOrchestra rehearsal concludes

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ENTIRE GROUP:Depart venueWalk to THE OLD SWAN HOTELAddress: Swan Rd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2SRTel: +44 08446 932 964 Move to WEDGEWOOD RESTAURANT

4:30 PM Buffet Dinner D5:55 PM Depart restaurant6:00 PM Return to the ROYAL HALL

Change into concert dress7:00 PM GALA CONCERT as part of the HARROGATE

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALOfficial WelcomeIndividual cameo performances: (10 minutes each)-Los Gatos High School Strings-The Fisher Singers-Los Gatos High School Choir-Combined choirs conducted by Frank TicheliIntermission-Harrogate Band-Los Gatos High School Band-Combined bands conducted by Frank Ticheli-Finale with combined bands and choirs

9:30 PM Concert concludesBoard coaches CoachDepart Royal Hall

York Arrive hotelOvernight York Overnight York or Optional Tour Check-out




Mon 30-Jun York GROUP 1 - VIRGIN ATLANTIC:4:00 AM Morning Call

Bring luggage and instruments to lobby5:00 AM Meet your Tour Guides: Liz, Janette and Krys

Load instruments on trailer TrailerReceive breakfast boxes BBoard coaches Coach

5:30 AM Depart hotelBathroom stop en route

London 10:00 AM Arrive airportCheck in

LHR 1:00 PM Depart London Heathrow - Terminal 3 Virgin Atlantic 19 L

SFO 4:00 PM Arrive San Francisco - International Terminal4:30 PM Coaches arrive at SFOTBD Arrival at LGHS - pick up your student

Tue 8-Jul London GROUP 2 - BRITISH AIRWAYS:Arrive airport (own arrangements)Check in

LHR 2:15 PM Depart London Heathrow - Terminal 5 British Airways 287 L

SFO 5:10 PM Arrive San Francisco - International Terminal


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