CHICAGO PACKING LIST: Luggage: each person needs to have 1 suitcase and 1 backpack/small duffle bag. The suitcase will go ​ under the bus and therefore will not be accessible at certain points in the trip. The back/pack duffle will stay with you on the bus. Everyone should have both the luggage and the backpack/duffle bag. Uniform: Tuxes, dresses, robes and stoles will already be packed in garment bags and loaded on the truck as ​ of Tuesday evening’s rehearsal. Weather: The current forecast has the highs around 45 and lows around 30. This is the WINDY CITY. It is ​ ​ going to be cold and windy. There is a lot of time spent outside walking to various places, keep that in mind ​ as you pack. Backpack (when we leave): Your backpack must have these items packed in it: (No access to luggage until FRIDAY AFTERNOON) ● A fresh change of clothes for Friday ● Toiletries for Friday morning (ie: deodorant, toothbrush/paste, hair brush, make-up, etc.) ● Approved Medications ● Phone charger/battery ● Winter Coat (with you on the bus) ● Spending money for the trip ● Snacks for the busride Suitcase: (No access to luggage until FRIDAY AFTERNOON) ​ ● Clothes for 5 days: Options need to range from comfortable, for days we are touring around the city, and at least one set of nicer clothes for our dinner/dance cruise…’dance pants’ ● Choir students - your concert black outfit for underneath your robe: ○ Ladies: black slacks or skirt, blouse of your choice, tights, socks, black closed toe dress shoes. ○ Men: black slacks, white dress shirt, neck tie, black belt, black dress socks, black dress shoes. ● Band/Orchestra students - ○ Ladies: black dress shoes for your concert attire ○ Men: Black socks and black dress shoes, bowtie, and cummerbund ● Music/Folder/Pencil ● Toiletries ● Pajamas ● Walking shoes ● Water bottle ● Socks/undergarments ● Umbrella ● Additional Snacks for the time in Chicago Instrument (Band and Orch Only) .