1. Higley band and orchestra
San Antonio trip 2019
Higley band and orchestra

2. Why san Antonio? Band rotation Orchestra trip
Musical traditions of san Antonio
Historic significance
Unique travel and performance opportunities

3. Sample itnerary Wednesday march 13 Thursday march 14
Depart late afternoon (overnight bus ride)
Thursday march 14
Arrive San Antonio
Visit The Alamo
Check into hotel
Explore the San Antonio Riverwalk
Dinner Cruise

4. Friday march 15 Saturday march 16 Sunday march 17
Instrumental Master Classes
Explore Market Square
Public performance
Guided tour of San Antonio
San Antonio Symphony
Saturday march 16
Check out of hotel
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Dinner
Depart for home (overnight bus ride)
Sunday march 17
Arrive home early afternoon

5. Is this optional?? Yes, BUT…
Performing groups need adequate instrumentation
Jazz band is basically 1 person per part
Unique opportunity

6. Trip cost $750 per student Payment schedule
Includes travel (bus), hotel (based on 4/room), admissions, masterclass fees, and all meals
Payment schedule
9/20/18 -- $150 deposit due
10/18/18 -- $150
11/15/18 -- $150
12/18/18 -- $150
1/15/19 -- $150 (Final payment)

7. fundraising

8. Fundraising Individual Fundraiders: Butter Braid pastries
Aug 29 – sept 14
Harkins Cups
october
Snap raise
What is snap raise?
Does it work?

9. Fundraising continued
Group Fundraisers
Restaurant Nights
Dance Concessions?

10. Tax credit Tax credit has been approved for use for this trip
$200/single filer, $400/joint filer
Anyone in the state of Arizona can donate tax credit
HAVE STUDENTS WRITE A LETTER ASKING PEOPLE TO SPONSOR THEM FOR THE TRIP
Tax credit forms available
Please give a copy of the receipt to your teacher!!

11. chaperones Same payment plan, adjusted cost
Google form on teacher page
Tier III clearance

12. Questions?