MIGHTY SAILOR BAND & SAILOR

SYMPHONY GO TO WASHINGTON DC

June 21-25

PURPOSE Sarasota High School Instrumental

music was INVITED by the National Association for Music Education (formerly Music Educators National Convention) to represent the state of Florida in its annual MUSIC EDUCATION WEEK

Music Education Week is an event designed to raise awareness to lawmakers about the importance of music in the public schools.

To learn from America’s greatest musicians

PREPARATION Tuesday June 19

Band 10am – 11am Symphony 11:30am-12:30pm Band/Guard 2pm-4pm Symphony 4:30pm-6pm Admirals 7-8:30

Wednesday June 20 Band 10am – 11am Symphony 11:30am-12:30pm Band/Guard 2pm-4pm Symphony 4:30pm-6pm Admirals 7-8:30

ITINERARY 1 Thursday June 21

Depart SHS EARLYVisit Parris Island Marine Band/Tour Parris

IslandContinue to DC

Friday June 22Winds/String/Percussion students work with

either US Marine Band or USAF BandGuard work with Washington BalletTour around DC Mall (visit Smithsonian

Museums & memorials/monuments with chaperone groups)

Watch US Marine Band and Drum & Bugle Corps

ITINERARY 2 Saturday June 23

Rally for Music Education and National Anthem Project Program

Performance at Sylvan Theater/Washington Monument (Band, Sailor Symphony, Admirals, Guard, Percussion, etc.)

Tour SmithsonianEvening Guided Tour of DC monuments

Sunday June 24Arlington National CemeteryPossible performance at Orioles home gameFAfME National Honors Ensembles Concert @ Kennedy Center

ITINERARY 3 Monday June 25

Tour US Capitol OR White HouseDepart for SarasotaArrive in Sarasota LATE Monday

evening/EARLY Tuesday Morning

If you have suggestions, please email me.banddirector@mightysailorband.org

TRANSPORTATION Martz Charter Buses

National syndication with depots in Tampa, Atlanta, Washington, and more

Great for cycling drivers for long haulsGreat in case of bus break down

Replacement buses and drivers are very near.

LODGING 4-Star Hotel Accommodations

Still to be determinedThe company we are using deals with

Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriot Previous Hotels Include

Hyatt-DullesDulles Marriott

MEALS Breakfasts in DC Provided

5 Breakfasts June 21-25 Dinner in DC Provided

3 Dinners June 22-24 Includes Hard Rock Washington DC

Lunch on your own at DC museums & such Lunch will be provided by Parris Island Marine

Base on Thursday June 21st Travel Meals

TO DC Breakfast & lunch provided, you are responsible for dinner that evening on the road

TO SRQ Breakfast is provided, you are responsible for lunch in DC and dinner on the road

CHAPERONS Please sign up to chaperone Sign up by January 5th through Natasha

Lanievolunteer@mightysailorband.org

We want to take EVERYONE in the Mighty Sailor Band Family

Once chaperones are determined, group sizes will be set.

COST $530 per person

Subject to minor variance Includes

Lodging (4-Star Hotel)Transportation (New Charter Buses)All breakfasts3 dinners (including Hard Rock DC)Trip Shirt

Spending Money (AMEX/Visa/MC Gift Cards)2 dinnersSouvenirs

FUNDRAISING Concert for Music Education

Featuring Mighty Sailor Band, Sailor Symphony, and the Admirals

Local professional musicians Details to follow

Uncle George Letter Mailed to family members & contacts All funds raised go directly to the student Details to follow

Rehearse-a-Thon Folks donate a dollar amount for each hour of

rehearsal in the two-day intensive sessions June 19 & 20

Honeybaked Hams for Easter Much Much More!!!

ANY QUESTIONS