Chicago Festival of Music - 2009
In May 2009, students in the Badin High School Music Department will be participating in the Chicago Festival of Music. This festival will feature competitive performances of concert bands and choirs from across the United States. In addition to the festival performance, students will have the opportunity to visit a number of exciting Chicago landmarks and attractions. Ultimately, this trip should provide students with an experience that will not only enhance their musical horizons, but their cultural experiences as well. This should be a trip that provides lifelong memories for students and chaperones alike!
The Itinerary
All itinerary items, including times and locations, may be subject to change.
“Day 0” – Thursday, April 30, 2009
Badin Music Room open from 2:30 PM until 5:30 PM for trip participants to pre-load instruments, equipment and luggage. All luggage and equipment will be pre-sorted for easy loading when the bus arrives. This will also minimize forgotten items!
Get to bed early – Friday will be a long day!
“Day 1” – Friday, May 1, 2009
5:00 AM – Good Morning! All travelers check in at Badin Music Room. Receive final instructions from Tour Guide and load the bus!
6:00 AM – Departure. Take a nap on the bus!
8:00 AM (approx.) – Breakfast and rest stop. (A small meal allowance will be provided).
12:00 PM (approx.) – Arrive in Chicago. Stop for lunch near Festival performance site [possibly Navy Pier]. (A small meal allowance will be provided).
Early PM – Chicago Festival of Music competition performances for Concert Band and Concert Choir. All travelers will attend the performances. Exact performance locations for 2009 have not been determined, but will most likely take place at one of the many performance pavilions at Navy Pier or the nearby Millennium Park.
After performances, all participants explore Navy Pier.
5:00 PM (approx.) – Dinner and music. Enjoy a provided sit-down meal and live Chicago-style jazz music performed by a professional group! (Location to be determined).
7:00 PM (approx.) – Visit the Sears Tower Sky Deck for a great view of downtown Chicago…and if the weather’s clear you can see Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana as well!
9:00 PM (approx.) – arrive at hotel. Check-in and relax!
”Day 2” – Saturday, May 2, 2009
8:00 AM (approx.) – Rise and shine! Breakfast provided at the hotel.
9:00 AM (approx.) – arrive at Chicago’s famous Museum Of Science and Industry. Explore the many exhibits!
1:00 PM (approx.) – visit Medieval Times for a unique meal (included) and medieval tournament show. After the show, it’s the Chicago Festival of Music Awards Ceremony. Celebrate a job well-done!
4:00 PM (approx.) – Burn off that excited energy as we visit Gameworks.
6:00 PM (approx.) – Dinner (provided) at Old Country Buffet.
7:30 PM (approx.) – Relax (swimming!!) at hotel.
"Day 3" - Sunday, May 3, 2009
7:00 AM (approx.) – G-O-O-D M-O-R-N-I-N-G!!!! Breakfast provided at hotel. Check-out and load bus.
9:00 AM (approx.) – early Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Downtown Chicago.
11:00 AM (approx.) – shopping on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile!
12:30 PM (approx.) – Lunch (provided) at Gino’s East, Chicago’s famous pizza restaurant!
1:30 PM (approx.) – Load bus, depart for home.
5:00 PM (approx.) – Rest stop and dinner. (A small allowance will be provided).
7:30 PM (approx.) – arrive at Badin!!!