Thank You!

Thanks to all the students and parents who attended our initial tour meeting!  If, for some reason, you were unable to make the meeting, but would still like to have the opportunity to participate in the tour, please go to the Orchestra Blackboard page, click on the "Travel" button, and print the Intent to Participate and Initial Deposit form.  This form, and the non-refundable $300 deposit must be mailed by October 1st.

Germany-Spain 2010! Trip Highlights!

In Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany You Will...

-Stay with a German host family (along with at least one other District 99 orchestra member)

-Perform 2-3 concerts

-Attend school for a day with your host student

-Visit the amazing Neuschwanstein Castle (http://www.neuschwanstein.de/englisch/palace/index.htm)

-Visit the Ulm Cathedral and see the highest church tower in the world (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm_Cathedral)

-Go on a day trip to the German town of Heidelberg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg)

-And much, much more!!!

In Barcelona, Spain, You Will...

-Ride on a catamaran for a harbor and coastal tour

-Go to La Festa de la Musica, Barcelona's largest music festival, where we will also perform!

-Spend a day relaxing, swimming, and picnicing at the beach in the Village of Sitges

-Spend a day at Figueres (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figueres)

-Visit the famed Picasso and Salvador Dali museums

-Explore the architecture of Antoni Gaudi, including his buildings and Park Guell (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_G%C3%BCell)

-Hear traditional Spanish music by Barcelona's renowned Tuna performers (http://www.tunadebarcelona.com/)

-Make your own Spanish tapas (2 meals a day are covered; the cost of 6 optional meals are not covered)

-Eat Spanish churros and chocolate at the famous
-Visit Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia (http://www.sagradafamilia.cat/)
-Go to a Flamenco performance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamenco)
-Go on a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter (www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/areas/gothic-quarter-barcelona.html)

Don't Forget! Tour Meeting on Monday, September 14th!

There is a mandatory meeting on Monday, September 14th for all families who are interested in participating in the tour.

The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the North High Auditorium.