NHP to NOLA 2018!

“America only has three cities: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.” - Tennessee Williams

Why New Orleans? MUSIC: the birthplace of jazz and American music CULTURE: America’s first melting pot HISTORY: Spanish and French possession before Louisiana Purchase, Civil War, Prohibition, Civil Rights Movement, Hurricane Katrina CONTRAST: a domestic destination very different from New York ECOLOGY: a very different landscape, climate, and environment than the northeast

When Thursday April 12 – Sunday April 15, 2018 Early morning departure on 4/12 Evening arrival on 4/15 Coach bus to & from airport from NHP Jet Blue Coach bus transport throughout trip

Where Hilton Garden Inn, New Orleans (or similar) St. Peter Street Near WWII Museum 1mi from French Quarter Quad occupancy by gender Nighttime security

How Much $1,175 per student includes: Direct flights (inc. surcharges, luggage, fees) Coach bus transport to/from airport and throughout New Orleans for entire trip 3 nights lodging at Hilton Garden Inn Three breakfasts and dinners All excursions as listed Full-time tour guide and nighttime hotel security Gratuities Possibly less (depends on enrollment and flights)

Performances High School Band Exchange School to be determined Joint and separate performances Time to connect & make friends!

Performances New Orleans Jazz Heritage Park (Treme) Home of Congo Square and Mahalia Jackson Performing Arts Center

National WWII Museum Freedom Pavilion Performances National WWII Museum Freedom Pavilion

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Oak Alley Plantation Grounds (guided tour included) Performances Oak Alley Plantation Grounds (guided tour included)

Bayou Swamp Boat Tour See bayou trees and grasses, alligators, turtles, birds, nutria, deer, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrO6RbeFj2s

Steamboat Dinner Cruise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWbgY0Trk7k Dinner and a cruise up the Mississippi River Featuring live jazz music Dressy attire

French Market Time to shop and explore the French Quarter’s open-air French Market and Jackson Square area Live musicians Exotic local food Locally-made goods and souvenirs

Concert at Preservation Hall 18th century building; devoted in 1961 to preservation of New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Performance by Preservation Hall Jazz All-Stars

Mardi Gras World Go behind the scenes of the year-long build and preparation for Mardi Gras See floats and sets in progress Try on traditional Mardi Gras costumes Make your own Mardi Gras mask

New Orleans Food Popular traditional New Orleans food: crawfish, fried chicken, gumbo, beignets, po’ boys Food allergies: be prepared and ask questions

FAQs Who can attend? Will we fundraise? Will the students miss school? What about medical emergencies? Is New Orleans safe? How will free time be handled? Who are the chaperones?

“I’m in!”

What’s next? Enrollment Application and deposit ($150 to Global Endeavors) Receive announcements and reminders by text: @nola2018 to 81010 (also on Twitter! @NHPtoNOLA2018) Leave your e-mail address on sign-in sheet for detailed updates and information Summer: start saving! Fall/Winter: fundraising; instrumentation set Winter/Spring: NOLA music rehearsals Full payment required 2 months in advance (February 2018)