Spectacular Spain! Shaker Heights High School Marching Band Fall Meeting September 21, 2015, 7:00PM

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1 Spectacular Spain! Shaker Heights High School Marching Band Fall Meeting September 21, 2015, 7:00PM Segovia Castle La Sagrada Familia Church, Barcelona Madrid Royal Palace Valencia City of Arts and Sciences One s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. Henry Miller

2 Toledo Madrid Segovia Valencia Spain Fun Facts Often called the city of three cultures because Arabs, Jews and Christians all lived there together for centuries behind its walls. There are many mosques, synagogues, and churches located there Medieval city built on rocky outcropping surrounded on three sides by the Tagus River Former home of the Spanish artist El Greco, where he painted many of his most famous works According to FIFA, Real Madrid FC is one of the world's most successful futbol (soccer) club The well-known dance Flamenco originated in Madrid. Flamenco is a mixture of art forms including dancing, singing, and guitar playing Considered to be the world s center of bullfighting. Madrid is home to the world s largest bullfighting ring Las Ventas located in La Plaza de Torros Segovia is home to a Roman aqueduct which was constructed over 2000 years ago. The aqueduct is said to be one of the most impressive engineering pieces in the world. It delivered water to the city as recently as 20 years ago The Segovia Cathedral, the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain is considered a masterpiece of Basque- Castilian Gothic architecture and is known as "The Lady of Cathedrals" The Alcázar of Segovia, like many fortifications in Spain, started off as an Arab fort, which itself was built on a Roman fort. The castle was one of the inspirations for Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle Valencia has a huge wind band culture. For more than 125 years, the International Wind Band Contest "City of Valencia" has helped to promote wind band music all over the world, as well as celebrating the most renowned Valencian musicians and prestigious composers Valencia is the birthplace of paella a traditional Spanish dish of rice, saffron, chicken, seafood, etc., cooked and served in a large shallow pan Spanish national hero El Cid fought the Moors in Valencia Barcelona Has hosted two world s fairs 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition, 1929 International Exposition, and also the 1992 Summer Olympics The Picasso Museum located in Barcelona houses one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th-century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso Architect Antoni Gaudí designed many of the buildings in Barcelona. His stunning work is admired around the world as being one of the most unique and distinctive architectural styles Barcelona is where Christopher Columbus returned to Europe after his first voyage to the Americas

3 Spain Tour Contact Sheet Shaker Heights High School Band Office (216) BAND DIRECTORS Dan Crain Head Tour Director Jason Clemens Head Marching Band Director Bill Hughes High School Head Band Director Gianna Tyrrell Asst. Marching Band Director ADMINISTRATION Dr. Bernice Stokes Asst. Superintendent Lisa Gibson Senior Administrative Assistant Head Tour Administrator Passports & Medical Forms (216) (216) GRAND TOURS Jeff Goldsmith Director of Sales and Operations TOUR DOCTORS Dr. Kristen Englund Head Tour Doctor BAND BOOSTERS Irene Meyerhoefer Co-President Elizabeth Parsons Tour Fundraiser Accounts Susan Rotatori Tour Fundraiser (Fruit) WEBSITE The Shaker Bands Shaker Schools International Travel Grand Tours Dr. Baljit Bal Assistant Tour Doctor Liz Montenegro Co-President Jen Proe Tour Fundraiser (Candy) Laurie Silver Tour Fundraiser (Fruit) FEEDBLITZ Please sign up for the Shaker Band updates by Feedblitz. To sign up, follow the link on the Shaker Bands website listed above.

4 Important Dates & Deadlines SEPTEMBER September 28, 2015 September 30, 2015 OCTOBER October 6, 2015 October16, 2015 October 26, 2015 NOVEMBER November 30, 2015 DECEMBER December 7, 2015 December 14, 2015 JANUARY January 5, 2016 January 7, 2016 January 11, 2016 January 15, 2016 January 31, 2016 Families notified of current individual fundraiser account balance(s) via **Only those who have fundraiser credit(s) will be notified** **$900 Spain Tour payment due to Grand Tours** Fundraiser Kickoff Indian River citrus fruit & Malley s candy & chocolate sale begins Order forms will be distributed at school, ed home, and also available online Roommate & Chaperone Group sign-up letters will be distributed Letters will be distributed at school, ed home, and also posted online Roommate sign-ups begin. Students must have at least $1,100 paid to sign up for rooms. **$900 Spain Tour payment due to Grand Tours** Chaperone Group sign-ups begin. Students must have at least $2,000 paid to sign up for chaperone groups. Deadline for all Malley s chocolate & candy fundraiser orders Emergency Medical Forms, Permission Slips, and Prescription Medication form distribution Forms will be distributed to students at school, ed home, and also available online Families notified of current individual fundraiser account balance(s) via **Only those who have fundraiser credit(s) will be notified** Winter Chaperone Meeting 7:00PM SHHS Band Room Deadline for all documents passports, emergency medical authorization forms, prescription medication and over-the-counter medication forms, dietary needs, etc. **Final invoice balance payment due to Grand Tours** **All fundraiser proceeds will be credited on the final invoice** FEBRUARY MARCH March 1, 2016 March 9, 2016 March 21, 2016 March 23, 2016 March 31, 2016 Mandatory Spring Chaperone Meeting 7:00PM Location TBD Mandatory Final Tour Meeting 7:00PM SHHS Large Auditorium All travelers must attend this meeting. Student travelers must bring at least one parent/guardian. Final tour documents will be distributed at this meeting. Spectacular Spain Tour Preview Concert 7:00PM SHHS North Gym Students will meet with chaperones and chaperone groups after concert. Depart for Spain! Return to Shaker Heights with memories to last a lifetime!

5 Spain Tour Checklist 1. Passport All travelers are required to have a passport. Must be valid through 10/1/16. If you do not have a passport, start the application now. The typical application/renewal process takes 6 8 weeks. 2. Extended Travel Permission & Emergency Medical Form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian for every student traveler. Forms will be distributed at school and ed home on January 5, The deadline for submission of all forms is February 1, Medication/Asthma Form Must be turned in for ALL medications including prescription and over the counter medication. Must be signed by a doctor or healthcare provider. All medication must be turned in at school and include a doctor s order for all meds. Contact your doctor prior to the tour refill prescriptions and get additional inhalers, epi-pens, etc. 4. Cell Phones Check with your cell phone provider about international calling and data plans. Several plans are available from each provider and rates vary. International data roaming charges are quite expensive. Familiarize yourself with your smartphone settings so you do not incur additional charges. For the duration of the tour, there is free Wi-Fi service located in the lobbies and common areas of our hotels. 5. Currency/Money The currency in Spain is the Euro. Contact your bank and purchase Euros prior to our departure. We will not have time to exchange money at the airport. It is recommended that travelers have between to start the tour. You may want to consider using credit/debit cards on the tour. Contact your bank to let them know you ll be travelling overseas so that card transactions are not declined in Spain. There will be adequate access to ATM machines for the duration of the tour. Students have to purchase one meal per day throughout the tour. Remember, students will spend all the money you give them! 6. Luggage/Instruments Everyone is limited to one suitcase, one carry-on bag (backpacks are recommended), and their instrument. Students with small instruments will be asked to carry them on the plane as a personal item. Band directors may assign a second piece of checked luggage/equipment to students with small instruments. Pack lightly and leave some room in your suitcase for souvenirs. There is strict weight limit of 50 pounds for all luggage. Students will be responsible for excess weight/excess baggage fees charged by the airlines on their personal luggage. Protect your luggage and always have your carry-on with you. 7. Roommates & Chaperone Groups Start thinking about who you want to room with for the tour now. Information about the sign-up process will be distributed at school and ed home in October. 8. Fundraisers All students are encouraged to participate in the Citrus Fruit and Malley s Chocolate/Candy fundraisers. The fundraisers begin in early October. Families will be notified of fundraiser credits in late September and early January. All fundraiser proceeds will be credited to the final tour invoice due in January. 9. Marching Band Uniforms Must be dry cleaned prior to Spain departure. Students will be asked to submit a receipt from the dry cleaners prior to the preview concert for verification. Students will pack their uniforms in their individual suitcases for the duration of the tour. 10. Time Zone The time in Spain is 5/6 hours ahead of Ohio. 11. Weather & Clothing It may be chilly in Spain in late March plan your outfits so you can layer clothing for possible cold/rainy weather. Typical low and high temperatures at Spain during March are from 40 F to 65 F 12. Electricity & Electronic Devices The electricity in Europe runs at 220 volts, 50 cycles. You will need to bring an adapter and converter in order to use devices. Some appliances now are able to accommodate both 110 and 220 voltage. Please review your device information before departure. Converter and adapter kits can be purchased at Target, Walmart, etc.

6 Spain Tour At-A-Glance Itinerary Day 1 Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Charter busses to airport(s) Fly to Spain! Day 2 Thursday, March 24, 2016 Madrid/Toledo Day 3 Friday, March 25, 2016 Segovia/Madrid Concert # 1 Segovia Aqueduct Day 4 Saturday, March 26, 2016 Madrid Concert #2 Madrid Royal Palace Day 5 Sunday, March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday Optional Easter Sunday services for those who choose Depart Madrid Travel to Valencia Valencia Day 6 Monday, March 28, 2016 Valencia Concert #3 Valencia Day 7 Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Depart Valencia Travel to Barcelona Concert # 4 Barcelona Day 8 Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Barcelona Group Farewell Dinner Day 9 Thursday, March 31, 2016 Fly back to USA Charter busses back to Shaker Heights

7 RULES FOR STUDENT CONDUCT DURING THE SPAIN TOUR School Handbook Rules Apply to all Students during the Spain Tour. Because this is a Shaker Heights Board of Educationapproved field trip, all applicable rules of conduct and behavior contained in the Shaker Heights High School Student Handbook ( School Handbook ) will apply to Student conduct during the entire Shaker Band Tour to Spain ( Tour ). Students may not purchase or have in their possession any prohibited items delineated in the School Handbook. Any violation of the applicable rules in the School Handbook or the Tour Rules identified below will be dealt with by the School or Band Administrators ( Administrators ) during the Tour or, if necessary, upon return to Shaker Heights. Daily Curfews Student curfews will be established by the Administrators and announced by the Administrators and Chaperones during each day of the Tour. Students must stay in their rooms during the hours of the curfew. Administrators and Chaperones will conduct random room checks. Failure of a Student to be in her/his room during curfew will be considered a major infraction. Hotel Conduct 1. Boys are not permitted in the girls rooms, and girls are not permitted in boys rooms at any time. If an infraction occurs, all students involved will be held accountable. 2. Students are not permitted in areas of the hotel unassociated with the Band Tour. If a Student has a question about the permitted areas in a hotel, the Student should ask an Administrator or Chaperone. Students are prohibited from inviting people unassociated with the Tour into their rooms or to the areas of the hotel where other Students are rooming. 3. Telephones in the rooms are restricted to hotel use only. If a Student plans on calling home, the best option is to use personal cell phones. Calls between rooms should be kept to a minimum. Remember Spain is 5/6 hours ahead of Shaker Heights. 4. Students are prohibited from using Pay TV services in their rooms. 5. Students should be respectful of other hotel guests. In general, Students should keep the noise level down. Often, hotels have strict rules pertaining to noise, not only in the rooms but in the halls, lobby, and recreation areas. Quiet hours at the hotel will be strictly enforced. 6. Students may not block hallways or misuse hotel property. Students and their parents will be held financially responsible for missing or damaged items. Students are prohibited from throwing objects from windows, or shouting or leaning from windows or balconies. Students are prohibited from hanging laundry or other items from windows or balconies. 7. Students are not permitted to purchase and/or consume any items from the hotel room mini-bars. Free Time While touring or during any planned free time determined by the Administrators, all Students must stay in groups that include four (4) or more Students. Students found in smaller groups will spend the remainder of the trip with a Chaperone. During every free time, Students are required to check their plans, and confirm a return time with their Chaperone. During free time at the hotel, Students are not permitted to leave the hotel property. General Conduct 1. Students are expected to represent Shaker in a positive manner at all times. The Administrators and Chaperones believe that a mature student knows the difference between right and wrong. All Students should use common sense. When a Student is not sure whether an action or comment is right or wrong, the Student should ask themselves Would I say or do this if my parents or band director were standing beside me? Disrespect of any nature shown toward Administrators, Chaperones, parents, and staff members assisting with the Tour will not be tolerated. 2. Students are expected to wear tidy clothing that is respectful to their surroundings and suited for their activity. The school dress code will apply at all times. 3. Students are expected to leave the places visited during the Tour as clean or cleaner as when they arrived. Any problems will delay our schedule until the mess is cleaned up. 4. Whenever someone is speaking to the group, all I-pods/MP3 players must be off and headphones removed from the neck. Timeliness Students are expected to be at every meeting, departure or performance during the trip at least 15 minutes early. They should not allow their individual schedules and interests to affect the rest of the group. Planes Students will not be able to switch seats on the flights. Buses Students are expected to ride on the same bus at all times. Bus changes will not be permitted Performances Each performance venue reserves the right to cancel group performances if the group does not meet their standards. For this reason, it is imperative that Students arrive at each performance venue with uniforms and instruments in great condition and quickly get ready to commence the performance in a professional manner. Weapons Students may not purchase or possess knives, swords or weapons of any kind, regardless of whether the items appear real, are miniature key chains, decorative, or have historical value. Motor Vehicles Students are not permitted to operate motorized vehicles of any type, including but not limited to cars, mopeds, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, jet skis or boats during the trip. Alcoholic/Drugs/Tobacco Under no circumstances is a Student permitted to obtain, purchase, or consume any alcohol, drugs or tobacco during the Tour, regardless of the local laws and customs. If an alcoholic beverage is offered by one of our hosts, Students are expected to graciously decline the offer. Tattoos, Body Piercing, Hair Color Students are not permitted to participate in body piercing, hair coloring, or tattooing on Tour. The Band Program is an important part of Shaker Heights High School and our community. The Band is a large, colorful, visible, hardworking, disciplined segment of the student body. Throughout our Tour, we will be judged as a group, not as individuals. Others will form opinions of our school and our community from our actions, attitudes, and behavior. Let s give them something positive to talk about and remember, as we have always done in the past.