2008 Chicago Band Trip

This is a trip year! In Spring 2008, band program members can sign up to go to Chicago from 3/27 through 3/31, where there are a bunch of great activities planned! Contracts and deposits must be received by 11/1/2007. Participation is first come, first served, so get your contracts in early!

To view or print the Chigago trip information flyer, click here.

To view or print the official Chigago trip itinerary, click here.

To view or print the trip registration form/contract, click here.

Behavior Contracts must be returned to Mrs. Norman, signed AND notarized, by 14 March 2008!

Chicago Trip Packing List

You should plan on bringing the following items:

• 1 suitcase
• 1 carry-on bag (backpack) for bus
• Instrument (percussion will be provided)
• Warm jacket
• Casual clothing
• Dress clothes for attending symphony (Guys: dress shirt, tie, dress pants. Ladies: blouse with dress pants or skirt, dress, etc.)
• Money for souveniers (all meals are covered in trip cost)
• Camera
• Toiletries
• Movies for bus (approved by Mrs. Norman)
• iPod, MP3 player, video games at your own risk! (These must have headphones!!!)
• Pillow and blanket for sleeping on bus.
• Reading material (aka: anything that will keep you quiet on the bus)

Trip Activities

The following links give information about some of the activities the band will be doing during the trip:

• Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Blue Man Group
• Tommy Gun's Garage (dinner theatre)
• Northwestern University School of Music
• Sears Tower
• The Magnificent Mile
• The Navy Pier
• The Art Institute of Chicago

Updated: 2/14/2008