Chorus Tour 2023 - Washington D.C*
*Tour is for Vocal Ensemble & Treble Choir members only.
Thank yOu to all the students, and chaperones for a great Trip!
What is a Choir Tour?!
A Choir tour is an educational opportunity for students to travel to and learn about a different state or city, perform at a nationally recognized choral festival, and create long lasting memories, both social and musical. Students are encouraged to attend but are not required.
When: 4 days, 3 nights, Thursday, April 27, 2023 - Sunday, April 30, 2023
**Exact departure and arrival times are not set at this time. Tentatively, we will leave ADHS via charter bus in the morning on Thursday, April 27 and arrive back in the late afternoon/early evening on Sunday, April 30.
Where: Washington D.C
Cost: $825* per student/chaperone, payment schedule below.
Cost includes the following:
Hotel for 3 nights:
Students will be 4 to a room with two double or queen sized bed, chaperones will be 2 to a room unless they would like to pay extra for a single room
Exact hotel has not been determined at this time however it will be comparable to a HolidayInn Express and will not have exterior room access.
Charter Bus Transportation
Transportation from ADHS to Nashville and back as well as to and from all activities while in Nashville.
Activities:
Participation in WorldStrides National Choral Festival
Students perform for a judge or adjudicator, receive written and recorded comments, as well as a clinic with the judge and a recording of their performance
Festival awards ceremony, dinner & line-dancing with other participating schools from around the country
Admission/Tickets to the following:
Les Miserables Tickets at the Kennedy Center
African American History & Culture
Illuminated Monument Tour
Arlington Cemetery
Smithsonian Museums
All dinners & breakfasts are included
Breakfasts: Hotel continental breakfast
Dinners
Awards ceremony dinner
Nighthawk
Madhatter
Lunches are not included and students will need to bring additional money for 4 lunches.
Payment Schedule:
Total Cost: $800* per student/chaperone
October 17: Payment 1 ($225) & Commitment Form Due
Commitment Form will be sent home with students tomorrow
December 15: Payment 2 ($150) Due
January 26: Payment 3 ($225) Due
March 3: Final Payment ($220)* Due
Tour Payment Options:
Checks: Made out to Athens Drive Chorus Boosters and turned in to Mrs. Santa Croce with student name written on memo line PREFERRED!
Cash: In an envelope with students name, and class period on it, turned into Mrs. Santa Croce PREFERRED!
Paypal: Click here and then email Mrs. Santa Croce (esantacroce@wcpss.net) to let her know that you submitted your payment
Student Chorus Account: If a student has money in their chorus account they may use it, including any money earned through fundraisers. Please send Mrs. Santa Croce an email (esantacroce@wcpss.net) if this is the payment option you want to utilize or if you need to know how much money is in a student’s account.
Scholarships: If a student would like to go on tour but needs help financially please fill out the following form and turn it in with the commitment form.
Please note: ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE