Cochrane High School Music New York Tour May 8 - 14, 2016 Tour Cost: $2,600.00 Includes: Direct Flights: Calgary/New York/Calgary including all applicable taxes at time of booking First Checked Bag for all passengers 6 nights hotel accommodation at Comfort Inn & Suites in North Bergen NJ just across the Lincoln Tunnel from Manhattan (students in quad rooms with 2 queen beds & sofabed) 6 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners (lunches & dinner enroute to Calgary from New York at own expense) Private coach transportation in New York for all activities Guided tours of New York & Harlem with licensed professional tour guide 3-4 Performance opportunities including Pier 83, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, United Nations Lobby, Manhattan Park Bandshell or other Public Performance Venue Instrumental Clinic with a member of the New York Philharmonic Choral Workshop with a member of the New York Philharmonic Jazz at Lincoln Center Band Workshop (Choral students will be incorporated to participate in workshop) New York Philharmonic Concert Owens, Mahler & Sibelius NY Philharmonic Pre-concert Insights & Post Concert Q&A with a member of the New York Philharmonic Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre Aladdin Broadway Musical New Amsterdam Theater Behind-the-Magic Tour Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Guided Tour Empire State Building Observatory Circle Line Harbor Liberty Cruise American Museum of Natural History including the Hayden Planetarium Space Show 9/11 Memorial Visit Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided Tour & Admission United Nations Tour (pending approval of performance) or Alternate Public Performance in Manhattan Services of a Professional Educational Tour Director while in New York Complimentary Cinch Bag All applicable taxes and service charges, gratuities for guides, coach drivers & included meals RVSD Travel Medical & Trip Cancellation Insurance Not Included: Items of a personal nature Notarized letter of consent processing fees if required Meals other than mentioned above Charges by the airline for excess or oversize baggage Baggage handling and/or hotel maid gratuities (driver & guide gratuities are included) Additional taxes, fuel surcharges or service charges levied by the governments or our suppliers Instrumental & Choral Clinics with members of the New York Philharmonic – A clinician of the New York Philharmonic leads a rehearsal of your ensemble. The clinician will work on specific areas of technique and interpretation determined in consultation with the ensemble’s director. Working with the featured artists will deepen both the interpretation and delivery of your repertoire to make the experience a memorable one Jazz at Lincoln Center Workshop - an opportunity to work directly with JALC clinicians and artists at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Each workshop is a customized collaboration with teaching artists and musicians of the highest caliber, who respond to the individual needs of a student ensemble. Sessions can be adapted to address specific concepts, composers, and genres of jazz. Session will also be adapted to include any Choral students who are not in band. New York Philharmonic Concert - Owens, Mahler & Sibelius - Conductor John Storgårds conducts the Orchestra in selections from Mahler & Sibelius as well as Schumann’s Genoveva Overture with Bass-Baritone artist Eric Owens. Pre Concert Talk - explore in-depth the compositions to be heard and be offered listening insights into the music that will add to their enjoyment of the concert. Post Concert Q & A – a member of the New York Philharmonic will meet with groups after the concert, and answer questions about what it is like to play in the New York Philharmonic, what it is like to be a professional musician, or to answer any questions the students may have. Harlem Bus Tour in a Private Charter Bus with Licensed Tour Guide who will step-on & off with the group. Wander through the Malcolm Shabazz African Market, brimming with a vibrant mix of traditional African arts and crafts, see Strivers Row, Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, Columbia University - learning about the gentrification of Harlem along the way Amateur Night at Apollo Theatre - a big, loud party where brave contestants might be cheered or boo-ed. Every week brings a brand-new lineup of contestants and surprise special guests. The show marries world-class talent with a distinctive, vaudeville-like atmosphere, and has depended on audience participation since the very beginning. The popularity contest has proven an effective measure of star potential, becoming a launch pad for some of the nation's greatest entertainers. The legendary venue has launched the careers of icons such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, James Brown and Lauryn Hill and continues to maintain its position as the nation's most popular arena for emerging and established African- American and Latino performers. New Amsterdam Theater Behind-the-Magic Tour – Home of the Aladdin Broadway Musical. Your group will discover the beautifully restored art and architecture of this landmark Broadway theatre built in 1903, once home to the legendary Ziegfeld Follies. Then your group will explore the history and magic of Disney Theatrical Productions in our prop studio by getting up-close and personal with original props, costumes, and set pieces that bring the world of Disney Theatrical to life on stage. Private Guided Tour of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - Learn more about Lincoln Center’s iconic landmarks and get a peek inside 3 venues, where a spectacular range of artists have performed, including Luciano Pavarotti, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leonard Bernstein, and Renée Fleming. These venues are also home to our resident organizations, including the New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center Theater, Chamber Music Society and more View New York at night at the Empire State Building Observatory - A beacon for international and domestic tourists alike, the Empire State Building offers unmatched views of New York and neighboring states from its world-famous 86th floor observatory - with its popular 360-degree outdoor deck and indoor viewing galleries. Get skyward and discover what the city looks like when you are 1,050 feet (320 meters) high at the top of New York's most iconic skyscraper. Circle Line Liberty Cruise - Sail down the Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty and back, viewing such sights as Ellis Island, the historic immigration center, the rising Freedom Tower, and the World Financial Center, along the way. Metropolitan Museum of Art – the Museum’s collection and special exhibits offer something for everyone -- from Ancient Egyptian Vases and Roman Statues to Tiffany Stained Glass and Rembrandt Paintings. Currently, the two million works of art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art are divided into 22 curatorial departments spread out over about 250 rooms. They include American decorative arts; American painting and sculpture; Ancient Near Eastern art; arms and armor; arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas; Asian art; the Costume Institute; drawings and prints; Egyptian art; European paintings; European sculpture and decorative arts; Greek and Roman art; medieval art; modern art, musical instruments; and photographs. There's also a rooftop sculpture garden and the amazing Robert Lehman Collection, often described as one of the most extensive and impressive private art collections in the world. Bus & Walking Tour of New York with a Licensed Tour Guide who will step-on & off with the group at the various highlights of New York, including Uptown, Midtown & Downtown. Get off at many stops including guided walking tours – locations such as 5th Avenue, World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street, Short Stroll through Central Park (Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Terrace & Fountain), Grand Central Terminal, see Brooklyn Bridge from Southstreet Seaport 9/11 Memorial - located at the site of the former World Trade Center complex, and occupies approximately half of the 16-acre site. The 9/11 Memorial features two enormous waterfalls and reflecting pools, each about an acre in size, set within the footprints of the original twin towers. The Memorial Plaza is one of the most eco-friendly plazas ever constructed. More than 400 trees are planned for the plaza, surrounding the Memorial's two massive reflecting pools. Its design conveys a spirit of hope and renewal, and creates a contemplative space separate from the usual sights and sounds of a bustling metropolis. American Museum of Natural History - Founded in 1869, this museum is an important scientific and cultural institution featuring impressive exhibitions and collections about human cultures, the natural world and the universe. Whether you're interested in dinosaurs or ecology, Native Americans or cosmic pathways, New York City's American Museum of Natural History has something for everyone. Admission includes the Hayden Planetarium Space Show Dinner and Live Music show at Lucille’s Grill in the BB King Blues Club - where local acts from the New York music scene jam away after dinner. United Nations Tour (pending approval of performance) - Our one hour guided tours offer an exciting opportunity to discover and get a behind- the-scenes view of the Organization at work. Learn about how the United Nations addresses issues such as disarmament, peace and security, human rights, and the Millennium Development Goals. Cindy Westby – Educational Travel Specialist A Balancing Act Educational Tours 54 Bow Ridge Road, Cochrane, AB T4C 1T7 Ph: (403) 852-1603 E-mail: [email protected] www.abalancingact.ca .