Rome - Florence - Venice

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1 South High Spartan Band Italy Performance Tour April 4-13, 2009 Rome - Florence - Venice Traveler Meeting March 16,

2 Travelers 94 Total Travelers 67 Band students 21 Adults 6 Siblings Of the Adults: 5 official chaperones responsible for groups of students Kelly Rogers, Tricia King, Mary-Jane Kordahi, Donna Dean, Ryoko Mand Band Director: Tom King Tour Coordinator: Kelly Rogers Did you know Rome is 6,732 miles from Los Angeles 2

3 Departure: Saturday - April 4, 2009 All travelers will meet at South High and take School Buses to LAX Bradley International Terminal All Students will bring and wear Band Jacket for departure Group 1 (28 travelers) Call Time at South High: 1:00pm PDT, Buses leave South High at 2:00pm British Airways Flight # 282 departs LAX at 5:35pm Connect in London (Heathrow) to BA Flight # 556 Scheduled to arrive Rome, Italy at 5:45pm on Sunday, April 5 Groups 2 & 3 (66 travelers) Call Time at South: 4:00pm PDT, Buses leave South High at 5:00pm British Airways Flight # 268 departs LAX at 9:15pm Connect in London (Heathrow) to BA Flight # 558 Scheduled to arrive Rome, Italy at 9:45pm on Sunday, April 5 Flight Status can be checked at 3

4 Flight Groups KI Group 1: 28 people KI Group 2: 24 people KI Group 3: 42 people LAX Sat 4/4, 5:35 pm - Return Mon 4/13, 7:00pm LAX Sat 4/4, 9:15pm - Return Mon 4/13, 3:05pm LAX Sat 4/4, 9:15pm - Return Mon 4/13, 7:00pm BA # BA # BA # Last Name First Name Last Name First Name Last Name First Name 1 King Mr. 1 Rogers Eli 1 Mand Ryan 2 King Mrs. 2 Rogers Dylan 2 Mand Mrs. 3 King Kara 3 Rogers Mrs. 3 Mand Mr. 4 King Riley 4 Rogers Mr. 4 Dean Nolan 5 Blumberg Stephanie 5 Hix Morgan 5 Dean Mrs. 6 Button Alex 6 Hix Kaitlyn 6 Adachi Emily 7 Chanana Chetan 7 Hoffman Sam 7 Afrasiab Ghazaleh 8 Cow ell Der ek 8 Hongo Takeshi 8 Anagnost James 9 Gutierrez Eric 9 Griffiths Alex 9 Anagnost Sibling 10 Ledford Eric 10 Choi Joshua 10 Anagnost Mrs. 11 Mannon Patrick 11 Lenhard Brent 11 Anagnost Mr. 12 Pankratz Garrett 12 Matsumoto Brandon 12 Boyce Sabrina 13 Ziegler David 13 Peterson Scott 13 Branson Linzy 14 Borrero Robinna 14 Reyes Jesse 14 Callahan Meagan 15 Darian Joseph 15 Ruof Nick 15 Chew Allison 16 Lollock Allison 16 Ruof Erik 16 Cook Alyson 17 Lollock Mr. 17 Ruof Mrs. 17 Davis Emily 18 Lollock Mrs. 18 Ruof Mr. 18 Davis Joey 19 Black Stephen 19 Rust Joey 19 Davis Mrs. 20 Chambers Daniel 20 Rust Mrs. 20 Dergham Katia 21 Mizuguchi (Chambers Lori 21 Snowiss Jeffrey 21 Fine Steven 22 Grouwinkel Connor 22 Takioto Arthur 22 Hosaka Mio 23 Azizian Aryan 23 Tanaka Momoko 23 Hwang Emily 24 Crow Kevin 24 Towne Maxwell 24 Kamine Ben 25 Honigsfield Andrew 25 Taylor (Kamine) Sally 26 Williamson Tyler 26 Kim Vivian 27 Tanaka Cary 27 Kim Yury 28 Yau Jonathan 28 Koenigsberg Amanda 29 Kordahi Sara 30 Kordahi Mrs. 31 Mak Joseph 32 Nakawatase Rachel 33 Nakawatase Robert 34 Nishioka Crystal 35 Park Kyung Eun 36 Perez Alyson 37 Stratton Taylor 38 Stratton Sibling 39 Stratton Mrs. 40 Stratton Mr. 41 Yamada Takuma 42 Yamada Aki 4

5 Return: Monday - April 13, 2009 All travelers will be bused to Venice, Italy Airport Call times will be announced Group 2 (24 travelers) leaves Venice at 7:10am local time British Airways Flight # 2581 Connect in London (Gatwick to Heathrow) to BA Flight # 283 Scheduled to arrive LAX at 3:05pm PDT on Monday, April 13 Groups 1 & 3 (70 travelers) leave Venice at 11:25am British Airways Flight # 2583 Connect in London (Gatwick to Heathrow) to BA Flight # 269 Scheduled to arrive LAX at 7:00pm PDT on Monday, April 13 All travelers will be bused back to South High from LAX, It could take over 1 hour to retrieve bags and clear customs 5

6 Tour Summary Sunday April 5: Overnight in Rome Monday April 6: Guided tour of Rome, Concert Band Performance, Overnight in Rome Tuesday April 7: Guided tour of Vatican, Jazz Band Performance, Overnight in Rome Wednesday April 8: Depart for Florence, Guided Tour, Overnight in Montecatini Thursday April 9: Arrive Pisa, Travel to Luca, Concert Band Performance, Overnight in Montecatini Friday April 10: Leisure time in Montecatini, Jazz Band Performance, Overnight in Montecatini Saturday April 11: Travel to Venice, Guided walking tour of Venice, Overnight in Mestre Sunday April 12: Options: Easter Sunday Mass or Gondola Boat Ride, Overnight in Mestre Monday April 13: Depart Venice for Home Monday, April 13 is a School Excused Absence 6

7 Sample of Tour Sites Rome: Colosseum Rome: Trevi Fountain Rome: St. Peters Florence: City View Pisa: Leaning Tower Venice: City View Professional Tour Guides Provided for Entire Trip 7

8 Hotel Summary Rome Florence Venice Crowne Plaza Rome Via Aurelia Antica 415 Rome, Italy Tel: Grand Hotel Du Parc Viale Diaz 8 Montecatini Terme Tel: Antony Hotel Mestre Orlanda 182, Mestre Campalto Italy Tel: antony_hotel/ita/index.html 8

9 Concerts Summary Concert Band Monday, April 6 7:00 PM Nemi (near Rome) Jazz Band Tuesday, April 7 9:00 PM University of Rome Concert Band Thursday, April 9 9:00 PM Lucca (near Florence) Jazz Band Friday, April 10 6:00 PM Montecatini (near Florence) 9

10 What to Pack One Checked Bag plus Instrument Max bag dimensions of 35.5 x 29.5 x 16 inches, Max Weight 51 lbs One Carry-on Bag (small bag or backpack) Max dimensions of 22 x 18 x 10 inches including wheels and handles Clothes Think layers of clothes that can be combined to cover temperatures from 46 o F to 64 o F (like San Francisco weather) A warm sweater with a light windbreaker/rain jacket works well Italy is more formal than California, so less skin and more clothes is advised Some religious sights will not allow you in if you are wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts Bring slacks (jeans are fine), skirts and most important Comfortable Walking Shoes Plan on reusing clothes, You will not be doing any laundry 10

11 What to Pack (continued) Performance Dress Concert Band: Men New Tuxedos (includes shirt, vest, and shoes), Dark dress socks Ladies Dark Skirt/Slacks, Dark dress shoes (Same as Winter Concert) Jazz Band: Standard Jazz Attire Men Dark Suits with Ties, Dark dress socks, Dark dress shoes Ladies Dark Skirt/Slacks, Dark dress shoes Personal Items Bring your own first aid items; Prescription medications must be in properly labeled containers specific for that medication Adhere to TSA rules for liquids in your carry-on bag All students must bring their own portable music stand with your name on it Pack Less, Not More!!! 11

12 What to Bring Passport No passport, No trip Health Insurance Card (copy ok) Copy of Passport Photo and Health Insurance Card to give to your chaperone Bring now or to Final Rehearsal on March 30 Spending Money Allow 10-Euro per day for lunch (breakfast and dinners provided) Spending money (optional guideline is 10 to 20 Euro per day) Other money options Major credit cards, Local ATM s, Traveler s Checks can be cashed at hotels Euro Dollars can be purchased at Travelex Currency Services, 301 Del Amo Mall (Lower Level near JoAnn) March 15 exchange rate (changes daily): $1 = Euro Optional: Cell Phone, Camera, Camcorder, Music Player Check with your cell phone carrier on international coverage options Suggestion: Bring a battery powered Travel Alarm Clock 12

13 Electricity in Italy Will my ipod work in Italy? Absolutely, until the battery runs out... US Power is 120V / 60Hz, Italy Power is 220V / 50Hz Your personal electronics charger will work in Italy with some help Typical Italy Wall Socket Plug Adapter $3 - $10 Look for 100V-240V on your charger, If there, all you need is a plug adapter If your electric device does not have the 100V-240V label, you will need a Power Converter All of our Hotels will provide hair dryers $30 - $60 13

14 Other Info Your luggage tags and name identification badges will be distributed at this meeting wear you name badge when on tour Tour Bus Groups are being finalized in class with Mr. King Bus Group 1 Chaperones: Tricia King, Kelly Rogers Bus Group 2 Chaperones: Ryoko Mand, Donna Dean, Mary-Jane Kordahi For those that purchased trip insurance, you will be provided the Travel Protection Plan The following will be put on a small card for each traveler South High Tour Coordinator, Kelly Rogers: KI Tour Guide, Stefania LaRosa: +39(339) KI Tour Guide, Petra Fuerchtenicht: Crowne Plaza Rome, Via Aurelia Antica 415, Rome, Italy 00165, Grand Hotel Du Parc et Regina, Viale Diaz 8, Montecatini Terme 51016, Antony Hotel Mestre, Orlanda 182, Mestre, Campalto Italy 30030, Did you know - Italy (Central European Summer Time) is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Pacific Daylight Savings Time) 14

15 Behavior Expectations We are there to perform and have a great time, but You are representing South High and are expected to be on proper behavior School rules are in effect 24/7 NO drinking, smoking, drugs Students must be with chaperones at all times No girls allowed in boys room; no boys in girls room Remember, you re not the only one at the hotel; Be courteous to everyone (keep noise down) Students will not leave the hotel or group tour for any reason without a chaperone No room service; No pay-for-view movies; Do not use the room phone for local or long distance calls 15

16 Questions? If we don t know the answer, we ll get one for you 16

17 Submitted Questions ARE STUDENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR INSTUMENTS? Yes, they will assist in getting them checked in DO THEY NEEDS LOCKS ON THEM? No, TSA may open any piece of luggage and can/will break the lock DOES THE INSTUMENT COUNT AS ONE PIECE OF CHECKED LUGGAGE? No, instruments are separate ARE STUDENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR TUXES? Yes, students will pack their assigned Tuxedo WHAT IF THEY GET LOST OR STOLEN? We ll figure that out, should it happen DOES SOUTH HIGH PROVIDE THE TUX SHIRT? Shirt, vest, tie, and shoes are included with new Tuxedos DO JAZZ STUDENTS BRING A SUIT AND TUX? Yes another good reason not to over pack CAN A STUDENT WEAR A BLACK SHIRT WITH THEIR SUIT? Jazz students can be colorful with their attire CAN THE STUDENT WEAR THE SAME SHOES FOR BOTH SUIT AND TUX? Yes EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT FLIGHT TIMES, DO ALL TRIP MEMBERS LEAVE SOUTH HIGH AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE AIRPORT AND DO THEY ALSO RETURN AT THE SAME TIME FROM THE AIRPORT? No, there are separate call times and return times, detailed in March 16 presentation WHERE ARE THE FINAL AND ACTUAL FLIGHT TIMES? See March 16 presentation package ARE THERE ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH BAND MEMBER OTHER THAN BRINGING THEIR INSTUMENTS, MUSIC STAND, MUSIC? The sheet music will be packaged separately and be part of baggage WILL THERE BE WEBSITE UPDATES FROM THE TRIP? We will seek a volunteer to keep website updated WHAT WEBSITE? WILL THERE BE AN EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER TO CALL IF WE CANNOT REACH OUR FAMILY ON THE TRIP VIA PERSONAL CELL PHONE? Kelly Rogers, our Trip Coordinator in Italy, will have cell phone coverage. We will also provide cell phone numbers for the other chaperones that will have coverage in Italy 17