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Orchestra and Choir Trip March 28 th -April 6 th, 2016 Parent/Student Meeting March 18 th, 2015

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Why Travel? Provide students with cultural experiences that they cannot get in this country Put students in touch with the history of the music they study in class Experience a rich tradition of history that stretches back over 1000 years Visit many of the iconic and historical sites they learn about in their classes Allow for social growth and interaction Reward students for the hard work they do throughout the year Create lifelong memories

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So where are we going?....

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THE ALPS Geneva, Switzerland The French Riviera Avignon, France The Beach Barcelona, Spain

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Geneva, Switzerland

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Itinerary Guided sight seeing tour of Geneva including a tour of Lake Geneva Visit the Patek Phillippe Museum of Watchmaking Visit the Universe of Particles Museum part of CERN Cable Car ride to Mount Saleve for a nature hike Evening concert in town

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Avignon, France

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Itinerary Transfer to Provence with a stop in Grenoble Guided tour of Avignon including a visit to Palais des Papes Joint rehearsal and concert exchange with a local youth ensemble Excursion to Aix-en-Provence with a visitation and time in the Saturday food market Tour and demonstration of lOccitane Perfume Factory

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Barcelona, Spain

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Itinerary Stop at UNESCO site Carcassone Afternoon concert in Basilique Visit the Basilica Sagrada Familia, home of the iconic architecture of Antonio Gaudy Late afternoon concert in the Barcelona Cathedral Visit Palau de Musica Catalana Enjoy a nice afternoon on the beach in Santa Sussanna

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Inclusions Breakfast and dinner provided daily Deluxe Motor coach transportation to all destinations Hotel security in the hotel during lights out time Guides for all sight seeing tours Entrance costs to all attractions listed on the final itinerary 8 nights hotel accommodations One TRC tour manager per bus All gratuities All flight costs, baggage costs, shipping costs, and instrument rental costs Travel insurance

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Tour Cost and Payment Schedule Payment Schedule 1 st payment due March 30 th $250fully refundable to June 1 st 2 nd payment due April 16 th $300fully refundable to June 1 st 3 rd payment due June 1 st $300fully refundable to June 1 st The remaining pay schedule for the 2015-2016 school year will be available in late April or May.