California Band Tour AKA Band Tour or Bust!
Well the tour is almost upon us. Hopefully this page will answer some questions that you may have regarding the tour dates (March 21-24), food options, costs of most things and itinerary. Chaperone information will be sent directly to the parents in an email. You can also email mdnpadrebands@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding the chaperones.
Our goal is to ensure that every student is safe, cared for, fed and enjoys this experience throughout each day.
Well the tour is almost upon us. Hopefully this page will answer some questions that you may have regarding the tour dates (March 21-24), food options, costs of most things and itinerary. Chaperone information will be sent directly to the parents in an email. You can also email mdnpadrebands@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding the chaperones.
Our goal is to ensure that every student is safe, cared for, fed and enjoys this experience throughout each day.
MANADATORY CALIFORNIA TOUR BAND CAMP FOR ALL PARTICIPATING BAND MEMBERS:
MARCH 20 8AM-12PM BAND ROOM
Practice for festival, team games & activities
MARCH 20 8AM-12PM BAND ROOM
Practice for festival, team games & activities
ITINERARY
Thursday, March 21st ● 8:15 am - Arrive at Marcos de Niza for check-in (meds checked in at this time) ● 9:00 am - Depart Marcos de Niza for Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles, Monterey Park ○ check email for address ● 12:00 pm - Rest stop/Lunch @ AZ Travel Plaza (Option is to pack a sack lunch or bring money) ○ Check email for address ● 1:00 pm - Load bus and continue travel ● 5:30 pm - Arrive at Hotel, check-in ● 6:00 pm - Dinner (Pizza Hut Pizza supplied by boosters) ● 7:30 pm - Group meeting in Reception Hall, team building activities ● 8:15 pm - Dismiss to rooms ● 9:00 pm - Lights out Friday, March 22nd ● 5:00 am - Wake-up, breakfast in hotel @ 6 am quick pick up breakfast ● 6:30 am - Depart for Forum Festivals @ Hart High School ○ Check email for address ● 8:15 am - Warm-up ● 8:40 am - Performance ●11:15 am - Lunch (Subway sandwiches provided by boosters) ●12:00 pm - Award Ceremony ●2:00 pm - Load bus, Depart for Santa Monica Pier ○ 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 ● Note: 2 ride tickets per student purchased by boosters (all rides range between $12 & $15 per ride) ● 6:00 pm - Dinner, on own (approx. $20-$25) ● 8:00 pm - Report to bus, return to hotel ● 8:30 pm - Arrive at Hotel, to rooms ● 9:00 pm - Lights out Saturday, March 23rd ● 6:00 am - Wake-up, breakfast in hotel ● 7:00 am - Depart for Universal Studios Hollywood ○ 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 ○ Lunch (Universal food vouchers value $20 each-provided by boosters-list of participating restaurants will be given) ●Dinner, on own (approx. $20-$25) ● 9:00 pm - Depart Universal for hotel ● 9:30 pm - Students in rooms, check-in ● 10:00 pm - Lights out Sunday, March 24th ● 6:00 am - Wake-up, breakfast in hotel ● 7:00 am - Depart for Grammy Museum LA Live ○ for address please check email ● 7:30 am - Arrive, tour museum ● 11:15 am - Report to bus, leave for lunch @ FlGat 7th Shopping Mall (Bring $ for Food court, Ocho Mexican Gril, etc...l) ○ check email for address ● 11:30 - Arrive at mall, lunch (approx. $20-$25) ● 12:30 pm - Depart for Marcos de Niza High School ○ 6000 S Lakeshore Dr ● 4:30 pm - Rest stop/Dinner @ AZ Travel Plaza ○check email for address ● Dinner on own ● 7:30 pm - arrive/unload/dismiss |
Packing List
Luggage allowance: 1 Carry on suitcase/dufflebag, 1 backpack, instrument case We need to make sure we have enough room for all luggage being brought. WHAT TO BRING: 1. MEDS: ● Must be in original container ● Only pack amount needed for trip ● Must be filled out in med form ● ALL of the above rules apply to both prescription and over-the-counter medications 2.Personal spending money/money for food 3.Camera 4.Cell phone/charger 5.Sunglasses 6.Snacks for Bus and Hotel 7. Personal Toiletries ●Toothbrush ● Toothpaste ● Deodorant ● Shampoo/conditioner/personal items 8. Snacks for bus and hotel room 9. Water Bottle Refillable 10. Movies for bus rides 11. Small pillow and/or blanket for bus ride 12. Daypack (to take to parks and events for each day-drawstring bag or mini backpack) 13. Clothing ● Comfy casual clothes each day (possibly warm), for the bus rides and good walking shoes for Santa Monica Pier, Universal Studios, Grammy Museum ●Hoodie/Sweatshirt/Jacket (temps will be between 55° and 72°) ● You will need your Concert Black (Black shoes & socks, black dress pants/dress/skirt, Black button down shirt-black tie is optional) for Friday’s performance ● Friday should also include casual clothes for after performances ● Saturday the band will be wearing their tour shirts (provided at the Tour band camp) to Universal Studios. ● Something to sleep in Food/Ride Options
AZ Travel Center (Ehrenburg)-convenience store
Fatburger: Hamburgers/sandwiches start at $8 Meals start at $15 Wings start at $10 Fries start at $3.50 Shakes start at $6 Cookies are $2.50 Wetzel Pretzel (check out link below for item list-not sure of prices as of yet) https://www.wetzels.com/menu Santa Monica Pier Food court food options: https://pacpark.com/restaurants-santa-monica-pier/ (takes cash, credit/debit cards, apple pay and samsung pay All food options: https://www.santamonicapier.org/what-to-eat Universal Studios Food options and menus: https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/search-results/filtered?attraction_experience=dining&attraction_location=all_K2ALLAttractionLocationLocationFilter,lower-lot,upper-lot,allparks,citywalk,on-site-entertainment&attraction_interest= (takes cash, credit/debit cards, apple pay and samsung pay) *some places will not take apple or samsung pay. FIGat 7th Shopping Mall Food options: https://www.figat7th.com/dining/ (Cash and credit/debit cards all accepted, apple pay and samsung pay are only with select restaurants. Rides at Santa Monica Pier (each ride ranges from $12-$15) https://pacpark.com/santa-monica-amusement-park/ https://tickets.pacpark.com/en/home/all/ (boosters will not be purchasing unlimited ride wristbands) (Cash and credit/debit card purchases) |