The JJ Pearce band will perform at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 during the New York Wind Band Festival. This exciting “Big Trip” happens only once in the students’ high school career. Planning started in early spring and details will be distributed as soon as finalized. Be sure to attend all PABC

meetings and log onto the PABC website often to get the latest details.

You may begin making payments now or by October 15. In order for us to be able to make all deposits and payments for the hotel, festival and airfare, we will need to collect payments each month beginning in October. We need the Trip Registration Interest Form returned immediately or as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

ITINERARY:

Saturday, March 20 – Travel on several early to mid morning American Airlines flights into La Guardia Airport. Broadway Show night. Students have already signed up for the show that they want to see.

Sunday, March 21 – Workshops for each group, and time to sightsee in Manhattan.

Monday, March 22 – Perform lunchtime concerts in Central Park Bandshell, weather permitting. Time to sightsee in Manhattan. Dinner/Dance cruise with other bands around Statue of Liberty.

Tuesday, March 23 Afternoon performances in Carnegie Hall. Attend evening performances and awards ceremony in Carnegie Hall Wednesday,

March 24 – Return to Dallas on Wednesday, March 24 afternoon flights.

Hotel:   Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, 811 7th Avenue at 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

Students and chaperones will be responsible for any snacks, all meals (14) except the Dinner Cruise on Monday evening and any incidentals. A suggested meal and spending money allowance will be provided.

All participants will attend a Broadway show. Optional sightseeing tours are available. Sightseeing tours range in price from about $12 to $50. Show and tour choices will be available in October.

COST: Final Trip cost estimate is $1355. Final payment is due January 15.

REFUND POLICY:

Refund policy prior to October 15, 2009 — A full refund from festival company.

Refund policy by December 15, 2009 —   All but $175 is refundable from the festival company. Broadway show and sightseeing tour tickets will be purchased for the band by the festival company in October and are not refundable.

Refund policy by February 15, 2010 — 50 % refund of fees paid to the festival company, excluding show and tour tickets.. The airfare refund policy is unknown and will be announced in writing as soon as it is confirmed.

Download the current Travel Flyer and Registration form.

Download the Medical Release form.

Download the current Liability Waiver form.

All Students must follow the Travel Guidelines

Trip Scholarships

Scholarships to help offset the cost of the trip are available. It is important that both you and your student have demonstrated a willingness to help with fundraisers in order to be considered for these scholarships.