Davison Band & Orchestra Boosters
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APRIL 15-19, 2009
PHILIDELPHIA

TENTATIVE ITINERARY tentative
(Note:  Changes may occur as the trip progresses)		 Click here for PHILIDELPHIA weather forcast.
Emergency Contacts are listed on the last page of the  (trip packet) you received at the trip meeting. Hotel information : Best Western Inn & Suites
 
Trip guidelines & parent information (trip packet) A packing list will be posted here when available

 

TRIP UPDATES:     While the trip is in progress, updates will be posted below so those at home can see what we are up to.
DATE TIME INFO
4/15/09 (WED) 7:18pm Busses pulled out of the DHS parking lot (10 min ahead of schedule!  Thanks students, parents, and all involved in helping check in and bus loading to progress efficiently. :)
4/16/09 morning The busses arrived ahead of schedule.  There was plenty of time for breakfast and a quick change.  The group went to Hershey and toured this morning, then into Philadelphia this afternoon.
  evening All is going smoothly and on schedule.  The group toured Philly this afternoon, visiting the Liberty Bell and other sites.  Back at the hotel in the evening, the students and chaperones enjoyed a "dinner theater" and a dance after.  A full day of fun and touring was had.  Tomorrow there will be touring in the morning, performance in the afternoon, and the symphony in the evening.
4/17/09 5:30pm The group has finished performance and are on their way to dinner, then to the symphony.  They feel the performances went well.  (Scores will be given tomorrow.)
4/18/09 8:30am Checked out of hotel and the group is heading off to breakfast, then 6 flags!  They promise to call in the scores, etc. after the awards ceremony, so they will be posted here this afternoon.  It is reported that the symphony was so "awesome" it took your breath away.  So an enjoyable experience for all.
4/18/09 6:55pm Performance ratings were called in, see below!  Good job everyone!
4/18/09 10:15pm They are on the road to home!  Have been traveling about 1/2 hour.
     
Below we will post Estimated Time of Arrival updated as we receive information from the lead bus.

ETA

 TIME POSTED  
4/19/09 9:00 am The group is stopping for  breakfast at mile marker 100 on the Ohio Turnpike.  Once they are finished with breakfast, it will take approximately 3 hours to reach Davison.  An ETA will be posted once they are rolling again and posted again as they approach Genesee County.  (There was a detour on the route last night, so they did loose some time there.)
 

10:00 am

 The group is back on the road and heading toward Michigan! 

The ROUGH ESTIMATE for time of arrival is  between 12:30-1:00pm. 

As they come into Genesee County a more precise ETA will be posted.
    final  ESTIMATE for time of arrival is  between 12:45pm.  Passed rest area by Fenton on 23 at 12:14pm.  See you at the school!

 

MUSIC FESTIVALS PERFORMANCE RATINGS

DHS Symphonic Orchestra Superior Rating - 1st place
Best Section: Cello
DHS Symphonic Band Superior Rating - 1st place
Instrumental Overall Award
Outstanding Section: French Horn
Outstanding Musician - 1st Alto Saxophone
Outstanding Musician - 1st Trumpet
DHS Concert Band Excellent Rating - 1st place
Outstanding Musician - Oboe soloist
   

 

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO: DAVISON HIGH SCHOOL
(PAYMENTS ARE COLLECTED IN CLASS)

 (Student Account totals will be posted monthly in the band room beginning in Dec.  Any questions on your accounts: contact Mr. Gary Minto gminto@chartermi.net
 Fundraising opportunities will be announced in class or check the website.
VG receipts can be used toward your trip if pre-counted properly, see fundraiser page
Deposit Due Oct. 17th (at trip meeting) $150.00 Payment Due Week of Jan. 12-16.
  Final Payment Due: Week February 16-20.


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