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Shop Talk A Monthly Newsletter for Band, Choral, Orchestra, Guitar and Dance Directors

October 2012

October is Here! Plan Your 2013 Trip NowBefore Rates Increase!

2013 rates for hotels, motorcoach companies, airlines and evenattractions will increase soon. Let's get your trip planned early

so you canlock in today's lower rates!

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The Kaleidoscope Adventures Team

"Kaleidoscope Adventures made our music festival fun and enjoyable for all because itwas so well organized.”

Leslie Patton, Flat Rock Middle School

In This Issue:James Bond Villains Headline New Exhibit at D.C.'s International Spy Museum!Kaleidoscope Adventures Teams Up with Charity Rewards Plus Online ShoppingMall!What’s New? (Disney World’s Fantasyland Expanding!; Statue of LibertyReopens!; and Medieval Times Launches New Production!)October Destination Spotlight: Chattanooga, TNGood Planning, Preparation and Pacing Contributes to Good RehearsalTechnique!Fun Fotos!Frequently Asked Questions Top Ten Destinations

James Bond Villains Headline New Exhibit at

D.C.'s International Spy Museum!

The Original Aston Martin Driven by Sean Connery

As SKYFALL, the latest in the James Bond film series, opens in theaters this November, theInternational Spy Museum will mount a major new exhibit featuring the most memorable villainswho have appeared since 007 first hit the screen in DR. NO in 1962. The interactive exhibit,"Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains," will feature James Bond's chief adversaries, theirhenchmen, lairs, and weapons. Over 100 artifacts from the films will be on displayincluding Zao's Jaguar XKR from DIE ANOTHER DAY , the satellite from GOLDENEYE , Jaws'teeth from THE SPY WHO LOVED ME , and Dr. No's tarantula from DR. NO. Visitors can alsoswim with sharks, become a villain, and create their own personal lair as part of the exhibit'smany interactive displays.

For more information about the International Spy Museum,please call the team at Kaleidoscope Adventures at

(800) 774-7337or email us at

info@kaleidoscopeadventures.com

Kaleidoscope Adventures Teams Up withCharity Rewards Plus Online Shopping Mall!!

Kaleidoscope Adventures has partnered with Charity Rewards Plus, an online shopping mall.Now you can earn ongoing cash rewards for your program just by having family and friendsshop on your customized online mall. Keep earning all year long!

Following is a sampling of the stores from which you can shop:

-Walmart -Musicians Friend Outlet -1-800 Flowers -Office Depot -Petsmart -Sam's Club -Macy's -Netflix -Expedia -Discount School Supplies

And Hundreds More!

Your group online mall includes the following features:

- Customized to your school or organization! -Invite as many people to shop as you want! -Cash Rewards Example: 100 supporters shop once a month spending an average of $100. An average 2% reward is paid that results in $200 a month ; that adds up to $2400 a year!! -It’s Scalable – grow $$ each year! -Connect to your website and social media

For more information about Charity Rewards Plus, please callthe team at Kaleidoscope Adventures at

800-774-7337or check out our Charity Rewards Plus Video/Link online at:

http://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/fundraising

What's New?Walt Disney World’s Fantasyland Expanding!!

Depiction of Walt Disney World's Fantasyland Expansion

Fueled by imagination, Florida’s Magic Kingdom is getting bigger. Fantasyland, the largestexpansion in Walt Disney World Resort history, is opening in phases through 2014. The newrides, shows and attractions are based on favorite movies. Storybook Circus, inspired byDumbo, has opened at the Orlando theme park. The Enchanted Forest debuts December 6th,bringing to life the world of the Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

For more information about Orlando's attractions, click on the following link:

http://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/destinations/orlando-fl

Statue of Liberty Reopens!

After a year of renovations, the interior of the Statue of Liberty will reopen on October 28.Visitors to New York Harbor's iconic national monument will be allowed inside on a limited basisuntil the entire renovation project is completed at the end of 2012. The opening date coincideswith the statue's 126th birthday.Upon arrival, you will be able to visit the Statue of Liberty, go to the Ellis Island ImmigrationMuseum, climb up to the Statue of Liberty’s crown for amazing views and learn the history ofboth Islands from either an Audio Tour or a Park Ranger!

For more information about New York's attractions, click on the following link:

www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/destinations/new-york-city-ny

For more information about the Walt Disney World FantasylandExpansion and Statue of Liberty, please contact the team at

Kaleidoscope Adventures at

(800) 774-7337or email us at

info@kaleidoscopeadventures.com

October Destination Spotlight: Chattanooga, TN

View of Chattanooga from Lookout Mountain

Standing There are few places where a group can experience so many world-class attractionsand still be within ten minutes of breathtaking views from high atop the mountains. Studentgroups can enjoy the close proximity to everything in Chattanooga. Being home to the famous“Chattanooga Choo Choo, “ the city offers groups an exciting array of attractions, museums,historical sites, waterfront area, culture and recreational activities in the mountains. There’salways something special to do in Chattanooga. Kaleidoscope Adventures offers student groups a variety of experiences that help create lastingmemories. We can customize an itinerary to Chattanooga, TN that is fun and meets youreducational and/or performance objectives.

For more information about Chattanooga, TN, please contact thesales team at Kaleidoscope Adventures at (800) 774-7337, orvisit our Chattanooga, TN page for ideas, itineraries, etc. at:

http://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/destinations/chattanooga-tn

or email us atinfo@kaleidoscopeadventures.com

Good Planning, Preparation and PacingContributes to Good Rehearsal Technique!

A fine rehearsal technique is achieved by a conductor who has a flawless sense of pace andorganization, a superbly trained musical ear, and a healthy sense of humor. In the conductor’srehearsals, the maximum amount of musical progress is achieved, coupled with a generalatmosphere which makes musicians enjoy making music. A minimum of time is lost becausethe conductor detects and corrects exactly each musical problem dealing tactfully and firmlywith his/her musicians. In turn, the ensemble feels they are working with a leader who treatsthem with respect.

Some of the key elements which contribute to good rehearsal technique are:

1. Good Planning: The conductor should know the strengths and weaknesses of his/hermusicians so he/she can select the best programs for the ensemble. The conductor shouldalso plan the most effective rehearsal schedule for preparation of the program.

2. Good Preparation: The conductor should allow adequate time for preparation so he/shecan make the best use of rehearsal time and not waste time during a rehearsal for mistakes.The conductor should know the music well enough to be able to anticipate problems that willarise, and therefore concentrate on the greatest problems at the earliest possible time.

3. Good Pacing: In order to avoid a last-minute frenzy of activity to accomplish things whichshould have been done earlier, the conductor should discipline his/herself to spend a givenamount of time on each work according to his/her assessment of the difficulty of the work.Some conductors get overly involved with their favorite work, or a passage which inspires themat that moment and which has no more importance to the overall work than other passageswhich are consequently ignored. Concentrate on each passage and employ consistent gentlepressure to enable the ensemble to make steady progress throughout the preparation time for aconcert.

When the atmosphere of a rehearsal is too relaxed during most of the rehearsals, it is frequentlyfollowed by an explosive turnabout in attitude during the final rehearsals. Musicians appreciateknowing what is expected of them. What they do not appreciate is a conductor who is overlycordial for ninety percent of the rehearsals and a tyrant at concert time. Plan, Prepare and Paceyourself to achieve good rehearsal technique!

Long, R. Gerry. The Conductor’s Workshop: A Workbook on Instrumental Conducting. Wm. C.Brown Company Publishers. 2nd Edition, 1977.

Fun Fotos!

Carolina Forest High School Choir

This photo is of the Carolina Forest High School Choral Ensemble of Myrtle Beach, SouthCarolina performing at Festival Disney in Orlando, Florida. The choral ensemble is under thedirection of Kraig McBroom.

Eagles Landing Christian School Band

This photo is of the Eagles Landing Christian School Band from McDonough, Georgia on theirrecent trip to Gatlinbury/Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The band is under the direction of JayDavis.

Class Act Productions

This photo is of the Class Act Productions Show Choir of The Woodlands, Texas on theirrecent trip to Orlando to perform at Disney Performing Arts OnStage. The show choir is underthe direction of Keith Brumfield.

Frequently AskedQuestions!

Top 10Destinations

How much money should each studentbring?

We generally recommend $10 to $20 permeal if eating on your own. However, somemeals are generally included in the trippackage, so please check with yourteacher/sponsor for details regarding theparticular trip inclusions. Students may alsowant to bring additional money for souvenirshopping at your own discretion. We suggesteach student bring $50 to $100 for souvenirs.

Pictured above is Chicago.

Top Ten KaleidoscopeAdventures Destinations include: 1. Orlando, FL2. New York City, NY3. Washington DC4. Atlanta, GA5. Boston, MA6. Chicago, IL7. Historic Virginia/VA Beach/Norfolk, VA 8. Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN 9. Branson, MO10. Baltimore, MD

The above list reflects the Top 10 list ofdestinations for the 2011 - 2012 school year.

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