Australia
Marchfest
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Blackshirt Bands Travel Plans for Australia, 2011:
Following a long tradition, the Waukesha South Blackshirt Band program includes performances, education, and travel to local, domestic, and international venues. In our exciting history, some of the South Band destinations have included: Switzerland, New Orleans, Texas, Florida, England, California, and China. The band is traveling to Australia for a music and cultural event, April 21 - April 30, 2011.
See below for 4-20-2011 updates |
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 Trip Preparation Meetings, Presentations, and Trip Rehearsals listed HERE
Claudia Barron is our Trip Financial Manager (thank you, Claudia!). Family members (including siblings: children must be accompanied by at least one parent), former band members, former band parents, and Waukesha School District employees are welcome to participate as "tag a-longs" - if this applies to you, use the same forms and dates as the students, below.
Travel Dates:
Depart: APRIL 21, 2011
Return: APRIL 30, 2011
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Return: MAY 4, 2011 (for the New Zealand group)
4/20/11: Updated Itinerary (Updated 4/20/11)
Click HERE for the most current version of the daily events.
Click HERE for the Trip Planner. |
Click HERE for the most current version of the complete Detailed Trip Plan & Itinerary.
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3/15/2011: Australia Trivia and Information
Mrs Strom provided information about Australia that you don't want to miss. Her presentation slides are HERE.
2/13/2011: Emergency and Medical Forms
We need a form for EACH student, EACH chaperon, EACH tag-along – everyone going as part of this trip. If you are not a student, still complete the form with your name listed as the student, and complete all the information in the event we need to get help for you while we’re traveling. These completed forms will come with us on the trip, and will be securely handled with the utmost care for privacy. Click Here for a form (2 pages)
2/12/2011: Presentation and Rehearsal Schedule
1/18/2011: Trip Update
Itinerary starting to get more specific, scuba diving and New Zealand options are coming together. See newsletter below
1/14/2011: Trip Update
Rough itinerary starting to fill-in, and an optional New Zealand extension is being looked into; See newsletter below.
1/30/2010: Australia Trip Insurance
Payment record and information regarding trip insurance was sent home with students on 1/28/2010. If you did not receive that information, ask your student or contact Claudia Barron: redriderfx@att.net.
2/12/2010: A Travel Guard brochure was sent home 2/12/2010. An Email was sent to all the participants that we have email addresses for on 2/13/2010. The email / letter tells you to HOW and WHEN to purchase trip insurance.
11/9/2010: EACH TRAVELER (students, chaperons, tag-alongs, and teachers) needs to get a copy of their passport to the band room by December 10, 2010. Copy the page that has your picture/name/number on it – and make sure the copy is very easy to read!
11/9/2010: You need to contact Mr K (gkammere@waukesha.k12.wi.us) as soon as possible if you are planning on an ocean scuba dive (you must be pre-certified for this)
11/9/2010: If you are looking at one of the two New Zealand extension options (see the 11-9-2010 Update PDF below), you must contact our trip coordinator, Claudia Baron (redriderfx@att.net), by November 22, 2010 to let her know of your intentions. If you are looking at any other travel option, contact her ASAP so she can work with you |
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Important Information, Documents, and Forms:
PDF Downloads:
Other Trip Related Items:
To add/update material on this page, email information to John Hillmer (Web Master)
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Travel Agency: Bob Rogers Travel has been selected to plan and manage this event: 
