Ireland Marching Band Tour 2020Galway, Limerick and Dublin

April 1 – 8

The members of the Council Rock South Marching Band will have the opportunity to visit Ireland! The “Emerald Isle” is known for its breathtaking views, medieval castles and much more. Irish folklore has fascinated the world for centuries with tales of faeries, leprechauns, and merrows (mermaids), and we’ll get to see the land that inspired these stories firsthand. Also known as “The Land of Saints and Scholars,” Ireland has brought us household names such as St. Patrick, W.B. Yates, and Oscar Wilde. The culture and history of Ireland will come to life as we tour Galway, Limerick and Dublin. Ireland offers our students a vast array of cultural exchanges as well as performance and educational outlets.

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Our journey begins with a walking tour of Galway, including Eyre Square, the Spanish Arch, and the Claddagh. We will visit the soaring Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle. We’ll step back in time as we enter the Rock of Cashel and Kilkenny Castle. In Dublin, we will tour St. Patrick’s cathedral. Students will also have a chance to experience the sport of hurling, Gaelic Football, and Irish Dance.

Our first three nights will be spent in picturesque Limerick. From there we will travel to Dublin and will remain there for our final three nights. The Marching Band will have some amazing performance opportunities, including a parade in Kilkenny complete with a standstill performance at the well preserved 11th century Kilkenny Castle.

Ireland has a thriving marching band culture. In Dublin, band and color guard students will perform alongside the very best bands in Ireland in the Irish Marching Band Association performance. This “Soundsport” event is a program of Drum Corps International that will feature our very own Council Rock South Band and Color Guard! Our final concert performance will be held in Dublin.

Chaperone duties will be provided by the Council Rock South marching band staff, administrators, and a nurse. The tour package is being provided by KI Concerts.

CostApproximately $3,995 per student

The price could fluctuate up or down based on the following factors: The number of students and family members attending (the higher the number, the lower the cost),

transport of equipment, fuel surcharges (airline surcharge), and airport taxes– these are not under our control. We have done our best to anticipate all surcharges 14 months away from the trip.

The trip includes:Round Trip Airfare

3 Nights Hotel Accommodations with triple occupancy in Limerick3 Nights Hotel Accommodations with triple occupancy in Dublin

Breakfast and Dinner dailyDeluxe Private Motor Coach transportation in U.S. and Ireland

Sightseeing, Local Tour Guides, and Attractions FeesPublic Performance Arrangements and all advertising in Ireland

All Group TipsFull Travel Insurance

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Benchmark Payment Dates:Checks payable to “CRBPAS”

Feb 26th, 2019 $300April 9, 2019 $420May 7, 2019 $420June 11, 2019 $420July 1, 2019 $420August 13, 2019 $420September 10, 2019 $420October 8, 2019 $420November 12, 2019 $420December 1, 2019 remainder of payment (approximately $335)

A March Commitment is important to our planning for airline tickets and other necessary reservations. The first payment of $300 will be collected at the Combined Band Rehearsal on February 26th any time before 5:30pm or by dropping it into the secure Band Box in the Band Room by the Feb 26th deadline. Subsequent payments will be collected at Band Parent Association meetings from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Checks made payable to “CRBPAS” may also be dropped off in advance.

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Fund raising activities will be provided during most benchmark periods. Questions about the trip will be answered at the Band Parent Association meetings on March 12th and April 9th.

Parents and Siblings of Marching Band members are invited to travel with us. Their cost will be approximately $4,395 for double occupancy or $5,185 for single occupancy.

The Following is the KIconcerts Overview of the Ireland Tour:

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KI has included the following Insurance

Should world conditions affect the staging of the tour, the U.S. State Department bans travel to the countries included in the itinerary or should KI determine that the safety of its clients is otherwise better served, KI reserves the right to offer a comparable program at an alternate destination. Should this offer not be accepted by each passenger within 10 days of the offering, the cancellation penalties outlined above will apply. All cancellations must be made in writing and sent by mail, fax or e-mail to KI.

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Council Rock South Marching BandIreland Tour – April 1 - 8, 2020

Student and Parent Commitment Form (for your records)

AgreementThis agreement constitutes an official commitment to be part of the Council Rock South Marching Band Performance and Cultural Tour of Ireland, April 1 - 8, 2020. By entering into this contract, you agree to the following conditions:

Payments totaling approximately $3995.00 will be made on the dates scheduled below. Earned fund raising credits may be applied toward each benchmark.

Feb 26th, 2019 $300April 9, 2019 $420May 7, 2019 $420June 11, 2019 $420July 1, 2019 $420August 13, 2019 $420September 10, 2019 $420October 8, 2019 $420November 12, 2019 $420December 1, 2019 remainder of payment (approximately $335)

Students will maintain behavior consistent with the Council Rock High School South rules and expectations.

All students must attend a MANDATORY pre-trip meeting with a parent and your passport on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 at 7:30pm.

Parents accompanying their child should understand that this is a student-centered trip. They should understand in advance that all decisions made prior to and during the trip will reflect the students’ best interest first. All marching band and winter guard members will be required to room together.

Cancellation Policies

Full Cancellation Insurance is included as part of this package which includes cancellation due to emergency illness and family emergency, and also includes baggage delay/loss as well as medical coverage/medical evaluation. There is even an additional benefit for non-covered reasons (such as economic hardship): “Cancel for Any Reason” up to 48-hours before the trip and you will receive 75% of payments. Any request for cancellation must be made in writing to the assigned trip insurance company with a copy to Mr. Burns.

_______________________ _______________________________ __________________________traveler’s name traveler’s signature telephone number_______________________ _______________________________ __________________________parent signature parent e-mail student e-mail_______________________ _______________________________ __________________________street address town, state, and zip code date

Please keep this page for your records

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Council Rock South Marching BandIreland Tour – April 1 – 8, 2020

Student and Parent Commitment FormAgreementThis agreement constitutes an official commitment to be part of the Council Rock South Marching Band Performance and Cultural Tour of Ireland, April 1 - 8, 2020. By entering into this contract, you agree to the following conditions:

Payments totaling approximately $3995.00 will be made on the dates scheduled below. Earned fund raising credits may be applied toward each benchmark.

Feb 26th, 2019 $300April 9, 2019 $420May 7, 2019 $420June 11, 2019 $420July 1, 2019 $420August 13, 2019 $420September 10, 2019 $420October 8, 2019 $420November 12, 2019 $420December 1, 2019 remainder of payment (approximately $335)

Students will maintain behavior consistent with the Council Rock High School South rules and expectations.

All students must attend a MANDATORY pre-trip meeting with a parent and your passport on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 at 7:30pm.

Parents accompanying their child should understand that this is a student-centered trip. They should understand in advance that all decisions made prior to and during the trip will reflect the students’ best interest first. All marching band and winter guard members will be required to room together.

Cancellation Policies

Full Cancellation Insurance is included as part of this package which includes cancellation due to emergency illness and family emergency, and also includes baggage delay/loss as well as medical coverage/medical evaluation. There is even an additional benefit for non-covered reasons (such as economic hardship): “Cancel for Any Reason” up to 48-hours before the trip and you will receive 75% of payments. Any request for cancellation must be made in writing to the assigned trip insurance company with a copy to Mr. Burns.

_______________________ _______________________________ __________________________traveler’s name traveler’s signature telephone number_______________________ _______________________________ __________________________parent signature parent e-mail student e-mail_______________________ _______________________________ __________________________street address town, state, and zip code date

Please return this entire page with your first payment

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