2/17/10. GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS, GRAFTON, WI TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY April 5 9, 2010 TRIP #

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1 GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS, GRAFTON, WI TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY April 5 9, 2010 TRIP # Monday, April 5, :00 AM: One 55 passenger motorcoach arrives at Grafton High School, 1950 Washington St, Grafton, WI ( ) for loading. On departure, please call our 24-hour ( then 0 ) service to let us know your departure time. 12:00 PM: Depart from Grafton High School on a first class, air-conditioned, DVD equipped MOTORCOACH provided by LAMERS ( / ). Rest stops and dinner on your own en route at the Director's discretion. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 EASTERN TIME - Two hours from arrival, please call your escort or our 24-hour ( then 0 ) service to tell your arrival time. 6:30 AM: Arrive in New Jersey; meet your EDUCATIONAL TOURS, INC. ESCORT at the COUNTRY INN & SUITES, 100 Gilmcher Realty Way, Elizabeth, NJ ( ) for CHANGING ROOMS and DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:00 AM: Depart for your cruise 9:30 AM: Arrive at Pier 83, West 42 nd St. at the Hudson River, New York, NY ( ) and begin boarding your CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISE Enjoy the magnificent views of the world s premier skyline and a close-up view of Lady Liberty. 12:00 PM: Depart for Rockefeller Center Home to NBC Studios, a seasonal ice skating rink, and the beautiful Channel Gardens. Lunch on your own 1:00 PM: Meet at NBC STUDIOS for a GUIDED TOUR, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY ( ) A behind the scenes tour of the production areas of several radio and television shows. The Today show, Dateline NBC and Saturday Night Live are produced here. 1:30 PM: Group 1 (30 people) TOUR 1:45 PM: Group 2 (30 people) TOUR 3:00 PM: Meet at the TOP OF THE ROCK, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY ( ) An experience in history and scenery that culminates with the best views of New York City from the three-tiered Observation Deck at the summit of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. 5:00 PM: Depart for dinner 5:30 PM: Arrive for DINNER at BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO, 1501 Broadway, New York, NY ( ) 1

2 7:30 PM: Arrive at the Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St, New York, NY ( ) 8:00 PM: Enjoy a PERFORMANCE of BLUE MAN GROUP 10:30 PM: Depart for the hotel 11:30 PM: Arrive at the COUNTRY INN & SUITES and check-in Wednesday, April 7, 2010 PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY 8:00 AM: DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST at the hotel 9:00 AM: Depart for Manhattan 10:00 AM: Arrive at St. Paul s Chapel For eight months after the terrorist attacks until recovery work stopped, thousands of workers ate, slept, and received counsel and supplies at this place of worship. Also visit the World Trade Center Site Take this time to pay your respects to those who lost their lives, those who risked their lives, and to those who survived and conquered (subject to current situation). 12:00 PM: Depart for your performance site 12:30 PM: Arrive at Trinity Church, 74 Trinity Place, New York, NY ( ) 1:00 PM: PERFORMANCE CONFIRMED for the Concert Choir 1:08 PM: PERFORMANCE CONFIRMED for the Chorale 1:16 PM: PERFORMANCE CONFIRMED for the Vocal Jazz Ensemble #1 1:24 PM: PERFORMANCE CONFIRMED for the Vocal Jazz Ensemble #2 1:30 PM: Depart for South Street Seaport Browse and shop in a setting of old renovated warehouses and sailing ships. Lunch on your own. 3:00 PM: Depart for Times Square The heart of the Theater District; where New Yorkers celebrate New Year's Eve. View the skyscrapers and glittering marquees. 5:30 PM: Meet for DINNER at PLANET HOLLYWOOD, 1540 Broadway, New York, NY ( ) 7:30 PM: Arrive at the Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, New York, NY

3 8:00 PM: Enjoy a BROADWAY SHOW of WEST SIDE STORY (Running time 2 hours and 40 minutes) 11:00 PM: Depart for the hotel Thursday, April 8, 2010 PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY 7:30 AM: DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST at the hotel and check-out 8:30 AM: Depart for Manhattan 9:30 AM: Arrive at Central Park Explore some of the wooded and landscaped grounds. 10:45 PM: Depart for your tour 11:15 AM: Arrive for your GUIDED TOUR of RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, 1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY ( ) Renown for The Rockettes, The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the best-equipped stage in the world, and the exquisite Grand Foyer. 11:30 AM: Group One (30 people) TOUR 11:45 AM: Group Two (24 people) TOUR 12:45 PM: After your tour, enjoy Fifth Avenue Shop or browse through some of the art galleries and bookstores. Lunch on your own Time permitting, visit St. Patrick's Cathedral One of the largest churches in the U.S. Twin spires 300-feet-high grace the 13th Century Gothic-style structure. 2:00 PM: Depart for your performance site 2:30 PM: Arrive at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 405 West 59 th St., New York, NY ( ) 2:40 PM: PERFORMANCE CONFIRMED for the Concert Choir 3:00 PM: PERFORMANCE CONFIRMED for the Chorale 3:20 PM: PERFORMANCE CONFIRMED for the Vocal Jazz Ensemble #1 3:40 PM: PERFORMANCE CONFIRMED for the Vocal Jazz Ensemble #2 4:00 PM: Depart for a return visit to Times Square 5:30 PM: Meet for DINNER at CHEVY S FRESH MEX (Times Square location) 7:30 PM: Arrive at the Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45 th St, New York, NY

4 8:00 PM: Enjoy a BROADWAY SHOW of BILLY ELLIOT (Running time 2 hours and 50 minutes) 11:00 PM: Depart for home. If necessary, please return the escort to the hotel. Rest stops and meals on your own en route at the Director's discretion. Friday, April 9, 2010 CENTRAL TIME - Two hours away from home, please call our 24-hour ( then 0 ) service; give the name of your school and expected arrival time. Your telephone tree captain can call in and be advised of that arrival time. 3:30 PM: Arrive at Grafton High School IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR TO LEAVE A MESSAGE, PLEASE CALL PLEASE LEAVE ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION INCLUDING NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS 4

5 TRIP FEATURES GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY April 5 9, 2010 TRIP # * THE TOUR INCLUDES: * Round trip transportation on a first class, air-conditioned, DVD and/or VCR equipped motorcoach * First class accommodations for two nights and changing rooms upon arrival in the New Jersey area * Three breakfasts and three dinners * Fifth Avenue / Top of the Rock * NBC Studios Guided Tour / Guided Tour of Radio City Music Hall * Three Broadway Shows ($90.00 allotted for each one) * St. Paul s Chapel / World Trade Center Site * South Street Seaport / Times Square * Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise / Central Park * Private night time hotel security (one security guard) * Create a Video Package * All trip planning and arrangements * Member of the Student Youth Travel Association * Services of our company tour escort for your entire stay in the New York area * $2,000,000 Liability Insurance * SYTA Consumer Protection Plan Coverage * Optional travel insurance is available for $ $50.00 per person * All taxes, service charges and gratuities for restaurant and hotel facilities * Based on tariffs in effect 11/4/08 and subject to availability at time of booking * Health and accident insurance coverage, including medical evacuation, up to $2,500 per person included for all participants * Emergency phone service, answered 24 hours, provided for your peace of mind while the trip is in progress 5

BAY HS VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT MRS. DEVON GESS, CHOIR DIRECTOR DESTINATION: NEW YORK CITY DATES: MAY 21 24, 2015

BAY HS VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT MRS. DEVON GESS, CHOIR DIRECTOR DESTINATION: NEW YORK CITY DATES: MAY 21 24, 2015 SUGGESTED ITINERARY AS OF OCTOBER 4, 2014 THURSDAY, MAY 21 9:15 PM Motor coaches arrive at