Italy Preview Night

Tuesday, February 9

7:00pm

Marching Band Exchange in Lucca

Gruppo Storico Sbandieratori e Musici Città di Lucca

The historical group of Flag Wavers and Musicians from the City of Lucca "Contrada Sant'Anna in Piaggia." This dedicated group is comprised of nearly 50 young men, including some adults, who carry on the traditions of Italian Band and Flag waving. The Gruppo Stroico Sbandieratori performs in parades, tournaments and pageants. During their historically themed shows viewers take a leap into the past, back to the age of the Middle Ages. The three sections of the group: Flag-bearers, Musicians and Helpers; in the past there was also the section of the Archers. The flag bearers section is made up of about 20 young people between the ages of 8 And 26. Members of this section have the task of passing on the art of Italian flag, performing workouts in the gymnasium of the neighborhood and performing in specialty areas including single, pair, small and large teams. And what are the specialty areas?

The single is a discipline performed by a single athlete who, in addition to launching flags in the air, also performing movements with the legs to twirl the flag in a variety of positions. The pair is performed by two athletes that move in sync launching the flags to one another in a sequence of exchanges that can involve 4 flags and 4 limbs! The small team is 4 to 6 individuals and the large team has 8 to 10 performers.

Section Musicians consists of thirty members (aged 7 to 32 years), and are divided into drummers and medieval Chiarinas (key-ah-REEN-uhs). The musicians perform marching and music along with choreographed maneuvers. The musicians also accompany the flag bearers during their performances. Younger children can attend the school flag and learn the techniques of this ancient game! Or they can choose to learn to play the drum or clarion medieval!

The Gruppo Storico Sbandieratori is an energetic young group whose performances take us

back into the past, and preserve a vital Italian Tradition.

Città del Teatro, Cascina

The Città del Teatro was created from a factory for wood manufacturing, built in the 50’s in Cascina, known as

the city of furniture. Today it is a state of the arts cultural center. The project was made possible thanks to a

financing from the European Union. La Città del Teatro is managed by the Fondazione Sipario Toscana, the

theatrical company that conceived and executed the project. The site has been acknowledged by the Ministry

for Heritage and Culture as well as the Tuscan Region. Sipario Toscana’s purpose is to produce and promote its

cutting edge art’s theatre.

La Città del Teatro, also known as Villagio Globale, hosts evening and daytime seasons, the Festival

Metamorfosi, a live music club, open air cinema during the summer, and a research and training department that

collaborates with the University of Pisa. La Città del Teatro is a center of artistic production in permanent

evolution, addressed to quality, generational exchange, and innovation.

On Sunday March 20th, The South Concert Bands, Winter Guard, and Marching Band will perform in this

fantastic venue.

Former use : machinary factory for wood manufacturing

Total surface of the site : over 5000 square meters

Architect of the rehabilitation : Stefano Pupeschi

Location : city suburb; recovery of an industrial area in disuse

Foundation year of the centre : 1993

Type of occupation : free-lending contract

Owner of the building : Municipality of Cascina

Council Rock South Marching Band Italy Program

Concert Band Performance

Il Canto degli Italiani (Fratelli d’Italia) (1:45) ……………………………………………………..……..Goffredo Mameli

e Michele Novaro

The Gladiator March (3:00)…………………………………………………………………………..…..John Phillip Sousa

Arr. Andrew Balent

Suite in Eb (8:30)…..………….………………………………………………………………………...…..…Gustav Holst

Movement I: Chaconne

Movement III: March

The Star-Spangled Banner (1:45)….….……………………………………………………...Music by John Stafford Smith

A Love Song to Our Country Arr. by Jack Stamp

Chester (6:05)…………………………….………………………………………………………….…...William Schuman

Va Pensiero from Nabucco (3:15)……….………………………………………………………….………Guiseppe Verdi

Florentiner March (2:40)………………………………………………………………………….…...…….….Julius Fucik

Ed. John Borgeouis

Winter Guard

Continuum (4:15)……………...………………………………………an original Work by John Burns

and Lauren Moffatt Burns

Marching Band

Overture from Ben Hur* (2:30)……………………………………………………………..Rozsa/Ford

Uptown Funk ……………………………………………………..………..Mark Ronson / Bruno Mars

arr. Jay Bocook

Shake it Off ………………………………………………………………………..………Taylor Swift

Arr. Michael Oare & K.J. Stafford

The Day We Depart (March 17th)

Students must drop off their luggage in the Band Room (which will be locked and secured all day) the morning

of March 17 from 6:15 am to 7:15 am. At this time, chaperones will conduct a luggage and instrument check

that needs to be finished long before 1st period. This way, if anything is forgotten, items can be retrieved from

home. Parents are asked to remain with their child until after the luggage check is finished (look for “Packing

Checklist”).

KI Concerts was able to secure American Airlines Flight 718 which is one direct flight for all of our travelers,

both students and guests, from Philadelphia International Airport to Rome. We will also share one return flight

back into Philadelphia.

Students will attend school until 9th period at which time they will report to the Auditorium for last minute

instructions, and then load the buses. They will need to resubmit their passport and passport holders to

chaperones. Family members going on the trip are asked to arrive at the Choir Room at 12:45 pm with their

luggage ready to go. Those students, chaperones, and family members traveling with us will board the buses at

1:30 pm in order to arrive at the airport on time.

Students must be wearing their Marching Band T-shirt and carry their Italy Track Jacket. Your carry-on small

handbag can include PJ pants to be worn on the plane if you feel more comfortable sleeping in them. Small

toiletries (in containers LESS than 3 oz.!) can be brought in your carry-on such as toothpaste, deodorant, contact

lenses, and a toothbrush.

Our return flight, American Airlines Flight 119 departs Rome on Thursday, March 24th at 11:15 am and we will

arrive in Philadelphia at 3:45 pm.

Please take note and memorize your Flight # and Airport Bus #, Italy Bus #, Italy Hotel Chaperone, and

Academia Tour Groups!

Philly Airport Bus Lists

Bus #1 Bus #2 Bus #3

Last Name First Name Role Last Name First Name Role Last Name

First

Name Role

1 Albuck Evan student 1 Baldridge Matthew student 1 Baranyi Stacey guest

2 Averianov Alexandra student 2 Beatty Gregory student 2 Beatty Brooke guest

3 Bader Sam student 3 Beerbower Joan student 3 Beatty Francine guest

4 Baranyi Justine student 4 Bootel Chase student 4 Beatty Greg guest

5 Baratta Roberto student 5 Born Austin student 5 Beatty Rachel guest

6 Briggs Evan student 6 Cascarino Sean student 6 Bootel Marc guest

7 Broderick Kiera student 7 DeSimone Noah student 7 Broderick Aidan guest

8 Bryant Cassandra student 8 DeSimone Maria student 8 Broderick John guest

9 Byle Emily student 9 Feeney Matthew student 9 Broderick Kathleen guest

10 Byle Patricia student 10 Ford Jacqueline student 10 Bryant Cheryl guest

11 Chiccarine Sofia student 11 Fox Caroline student 11 Flanagan Amy guest

12 Dossa Olivia student 12 Frank Robert student 12 Flanagan James guest

13 Ferry James student 13 Frank Leah student 13 Flanagan Kylie guest

14 Flanagan Rachel student 14 Goldberg Brandon student 14 Ford Gayle guest

15 Ford Jared student 15 Gugel Caroline student 15 Ford Matthew guest

16 Gotzis Justin student 16 Guiher Chris student 16 Fox Andrea guest

17 Kahley Megan student 17 Helias Erica student 17 Guiher Susan guest

18 Kaltenbach Jennifer student 18 Hertz Zoe student 18 Helias Jill guest

19 Khvedelidze Ana student 19 Kunnel Megan student 19 McBride Kourtney guest

20 Knipmeyer Chase student 20 Leitz Kirby student 20 Kershaw Carol guest

21 Krauss Stephanie student 21 LoSardo David student 21 Kunnel Joseph guest

22 Maybaum James student 22 Marcus Austin student 22 Kunnel Valsa guest

23 Mogilyansky Lucy student 23 McBride Keith student 23 LoSardo Christopher guest

24 Pavolotsky Leon student 24 McBride Kristen student 24 LoSardo Stephen guest

25 Prato Maria student 25 McGrain Sydney student 25 LoSardo Susan guest

26 Rees Brooke student 26 Meier Kenneth student 26 McBride Kali guest

27 Reichert Kaitlin student 27 Millstein Hannah student 27 McBride Keith guest

28 Sava Rosa student 28 Millstein Rachel student 28 Millstein Don guest

29 Schwoyer Steven student 29 Norse Ciatlin student 29 Millstein Sharon guest

30 Sopin Robert student 30 Oakley Carlin student 30 Mogilyansky Elena guest

31 Sullivan Megan student 31 Pristatsky Daniel student 31 Reichert Suzanne guest

32 Thornton Ryan student 32 Pugliesi Steven student 32 Rees Anne guest

33 van der Spek Miriam student 33 Smalley Mateo student 33 Sopin Craig guest

34 Ward Elizabeth student 34 Succi Jordan student 34 Sopin Ruth guest

35 Webster Isaac student 35 Webster Isabella student 35 Sullivan Kimberly guest

36 Burns Lauren Chaperone 36 Zajdowicz Nathan student 36 Thornton Catherine guest

37 Burns John Director 37 Latham Tina Nurse 37 Thornton David guest

38 Cassady Charles Principal 38 Lenard Ginn Chaperone 38 Ward Maureen guest

Philly Airport Bus Chaperones

Bus #1 Mr. Burns Bus #2 Mr. Ginn

Last Name First Name Last Name First Name

1 Averianov Alexandra 1 Baldridge Matthew

2 Baratta Roberto 2 Bootel Chase

3 Briggs Evan 3 Born Austin

4 Broderick Kiera 4 Cascarino Sean

5 Bryant Cassandra 5 DeSimone Maria

6 Gotzis Justin 6 DeSimone Noah

7 Krauss Stephanie 7 Frank Robert

8 Pavolotsky Leon 8 Guiher Chris

9 Prato Maria 9 Leitz Kirby

10 Schwoyer Steven 10 LoSardo David

11 Sopin Robert 11 Marcus Austin

12 Thornton Ryan 12 McBride Keith

13 McGrain Sydney

Bus #1 Mr. Cassady 14 Meier Kenneth

1 Albuck Evan 15 Pristatsky Daniel

2 Bader Sam 16 Smalley Mateo

3 Ferry James 17 Succi Jordan

4 Ford Jared 18 Zajdowicz Nathan

5 Knipmeyer Chase 6 Maybaum James Bus #2 Mrs. Latham

7 Reichert Kaitlin 1 Beatty Gregory

8 Webster Isaac 2 Beerbower Joan

3 Feeney Matthew

Bus #1 Mrs. Burns 4 Ford Jacqueline

1 Baranyi Justine 5 Fox Caroline

2 Byle Emily 6 Frank Leah

3 Byle Patricia 7 Goldberg Brandon

4 Chiccarine Sofia 8 Gugel Caroline

5 Dossa Olivia 9 Helias Erica

6 Flanagan Rachel 10 Hertz Zoe

7 Kahley Megan 11 Kunnel Megan

8 Kaltenbach Jennifer 12 McBride Kristen

9 Khvedelidze Ana 13 Millstein Hannah

10 Mogilyansky Lucy 14 Millstein Rachel

11 Rees Brooke 15 Norse Ciatlin

12 Sava Rosa 16 Oakley Carlin

13 Sullivan Megan 17 Pugliesi Steven

14 van der Spek Miriam 18 Webster Isabella

15 Ward Elizabeth

Italy Bus Lists

Bus #1 Bus #2 Bus #3

Last

Name First Name Role Last Name First Name Role Last Name First Name Role

1 Averianov Alexandra student 1 Baranyi Justine student 1 Albuck Evan student

2 Briggs Evan student 2 Baratta Roberto student 2 Bader Sam student

3 Broderick Kiera student 3 Beatty Gregory student 3 Baldridge Matthew student

4 Bryant Cassandra student 4 Byle Emily student 4 Beerbower Joan student

5 DeSimone Maria student 5 Byle Patricia student 5 Bootel Chase student

6 Frank Leah student 6 Chiccarine Sofia student 6 Born Austin student

7 Gotzis Justin student 7 Dossa Olivia student 7 Cascarino Sean student

8 Gugel Caroline student 8 Feeney Matthew student 8 DeSimone Noah student

9 Helias Erica student 9 Flanagan Rachel student 9 Ferry James student

10 Knipmeyer Chase student 10 Ford Jacqueline student 10 Ford Jared student

11 Krauss Stephanie student 11 Fox Caroline student 11 Frank Robert student

12 Kunnel Megan student 12 Goldberg Brandon student 12 Guiher Chris student

13 McGrain Sydney student 13 Hertz Zoe student 13 Leitz Kirby student

14 Millstein Hannah student 14 Kahley Megan student 14 LoSardo David student

15 Millstein Rachel student 15 Kaltenbach Jennifer student 15 Marcus Austin student

16 Norse Ciatlin student 16 Khvedelidze Ana student 16 McBride Keith student

17 Oakley Carlin student 17 Maybaum James student 17 Meier Kenneth student

18 Pavolotsky Leon student 18 McBride Kristen student 18 Pristatsky Daniel student

19 Prato Maria student 19 Mogilyansky Lucy student 19 Reichert Kaitlin student

20 Schwoyer Steven student 20 Pugliesi Steven student 20 Smalley Mateo student

21 Sopin Robert student 21 Rees Brooke student 21 Succi Jordan student

22 John Burns Director 22 Sava Rosa student 22 Thornton Ryan student

23 23 Sullivan Megan student 23 Webster Isabella student

24 24 van der Spek Miriam student 24 Webster Isaac student

25 25 Ward Elizabeth student 25 Zajdowicz Nathan student

26 26 Tina Latham Nurse 26 Charles Cassady Principal

27 27 Lauren Burns Chaperon 27 Lenard Ginn Chaperon

Italy Bus Chaperone List

Bus #1 Mr. Burns Bus #2 Mrs. Latham Bus #3 Mr. Cassady

Last Name First Name Last Name First Name Last Name First Name

1 Averianov Alexandra 1 Baratta Roberto 1 Albuck Evan

2 Briggs Evan 2 Beatty Gregory 2 Beerbower Joan

3 Broderick Kiera 3 Byle Patricia 3 Born Austin

4 Bryant Cassandra 4 Chiccarine Sofia 4 Cascarino Sean

5 DeSimone Maria 5 Dossa Olivia 5 DeSimone Noah

6 Frank Leah 6 Feeney Matthew 6 Guiher Chris

7 Gotzis Justin 7 Goldberg Brandon 7 McBride Keith

8 Gugel Caroline 8 Kahley Megan 8 Meier Kenneth

9 Helias Erica 9 Maybaum James 9 Reichert Kaitlin

10 Knipmeyer Chase 10 Pugliesi Steven 10 Succi Jordan

11 Krauss Stephanie 11 Sullivan Megan 11 Webster Isabella

12 Kunnel Megan

13 McGrain Sydney Bus #2 Mrs. Burns Bus #3 Mr. Ginn

14 Millstein Hannah 1 Baranyi Justine 1 Bader Sam

15 Millstein Rachel 2 Byle Emily 2 Baldridge Matthew

16 Norse Ciatlin 3 Flanagan Rachel 3 Bootel Chase

17 Oakley Carlin 4 Ford Jacqueline 4 Ferry James

18 Pavolotsky Leon 5 Fox Caroline 5 Ford Jared

19 Prato Maria 6 Hertz Zoe 6 Frank Robert

20 Schwoyer Steven 7 Kaltenbach Jennifer 7 Leitz Kirby

21 Sopin Robert 8 Khvedelidze Ana 8 LoSardo David

9 McBride Kristen 9 Marcus Austin

10 Mogilyansky Lucy 10 Pristatsky Daniel

11 Rees Brooke 11 Smalley Mateo

12 Sava Rosa 12 Thornton Ryan

13 van der Spek Miriam 13 Webster Isaac

14 Ward Elizabeth 14 Zajdowicz Nathan

Italy Hotel Chaperone Lists

* Denotes Room Captain

Mr. Burns Mr. Cassady Mr. Ginn Mrs. Latham Mrs. Burns

Last

Name

First

Name

Last

Name

First

Name

Last

Name

First

Name

Last

Name

First

Name Last Name

First

Name

Leitz* Kirby

1

DeSimone* Noah

1

Bader* Sam

1

Beerbower* Joan

1

Gugel Caroline

Thornton Ryan Meier Kenneth Frank Robert Oakley Carlin Norse* Caitlin

Smalley* Mateo

2

Born* Austin

2

Goldberg Brandon

2

Broderick Kiera

2

Baranyi Justine

Zajdowicz Nathan Guiher Chris Marcus* Austin Krauss* Stephanie Hertz* Zoe

Bootel Chase

3

DeSimone* Maria

3

Baldridge* Matthew

3

Chiccarine* Sofia

3

Ford* Jacqueline

LoSardo* David McGrain Sydney Beatty Gregory Kahley Megan Fox Caroline

Pavolotsky* Leon

4

Cascarino Sean

4

Ferry* James

4

Frank* Leah

4

Mogilyansky Lucy

Albuck Evan McBride* Keith Schwoyer Steven Millstein Hannah Rees* Brooke

Feeney* Matthew

5

Knipmeyer Chase

5

Briggs* Evan

5

Bryant Cassandra

5

Kaltenbach Jennifer

Pugliesi Steven Maybaum* James Gotzis Justin Prato* Maria Sava* Rosa

Baratta* Roberto

6

Helias* Erica

6

Sopin Robert

6

Averianov Alexandra

6

van der Spek* Miriam

Succi Jordan Kunnel Megan Webster* Isaac Webster* Isabella Ward Elizabeth

Millstein Rachel

7

Ford Jared

7

Byle Patricia

7

Byle* Emily

Pristatsky* Daniel Reichert* Kaitlin Flanagan Rachel

8

Dossa* Olivia

8

Khvedelidze Ana

Sullivan Megan McBride* Kristen

COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH BAND - ITALY TRIP

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

It is accepted and understood that students are under the jurisdiction of Council Rock High School South and the school’s rules and regulations during the entire trip. As a group representing the high school, students are expected to act in a respectful and mature manner. Minor infractions will be dealt with immediately by school chaperones and may include the recommendation for additional action upon the student’s return to school.

Do not be in areas where you have been told not to be.

Visitations to hotel rooms of students of the opposite sex are only permitted with the door open.

Evening curfew times will be established on a day-to-day basis. Students are not to be out of their room between the curfew time and wake-up call the next morning.

Persons not traveling with our Council Rock group are prohibited from visiting student hotel rooms at any time.

Major disciplinary problems will have extremely severe consequences that could include suspension from school and its related activities (including proms and graduation exercises) for the year, police involvement, and being sent home from the trip at the student’s expense.

There are two rules that stand out from all of the rest in their importance to the success of this trip. It must be noted that a violation of either of these will be considered as a major disciplinary problem and will have serious consequences. They are:

1. No student may purchase, consume, arrange for the transport of, or have in his/her possession (including hotel room) alcoholic beverages, depressants, stimulants, or any other controlled substance. There is absolutely zero tolerance for any drug or alcohol possession or use. A recommendation for expulsion from school will result from any violation of this policy.

2. No student may engage in any action deemed to be willfully malicious

or illegal.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of this trip prior to our departure, please call the Student Activities Office at 215-944-1114.

COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH

TO: Students on Italy Band Trip

FROM: Tina Latham, School Nurse

SUBJECT: Suggestions for packing of personal items for travel

DATE: February 10, 2016

Antacids/Gastrointestinal: Tums, Maalox, Prilosec, Zantac

Decongestants: Sudafed, Mucinex

Analgesic: Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Midol

Motion Sickness Medication: if needed

Allergy/Antihistamine: Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra, nasal sprays

Asthma: Inhalers (must be with the student at all times)

EpiPen for allergies: Must be carried by the student at all times

Contact Lens: extra pair of contacts, case for lenses, GLASSES, contact lens solution and rewetting drops. Students

may carry a 3 oz bottle of either but it must be placed in a clear one quart plastic bag in carry-on luggage.

(On top of clothing so it is easily accessible) PLEASE have student wear their glasses on the air flight

Prescription Medication: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: such as medications for ADHD or anxiety (ie: Ritalin,

Methylphenidate, Adderall, Amphetamine salts, Concerta, Alprazolam, Clonazepam. Lorazapam ) will be carried by

the school nurse accompanying the trip. Any questions about these medications please call Mrs. Latham in the

Nurse’s Office. 215.944.1109 or e-mail at alatham@crsd.org.

Prescription & Over the Counter Medications: Any student taking routine daily medication, including inhalers,

allergy meds, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory medications, antidepressants, please count number of pills necessary

for the duration of the trip PLUS 2 days, place in pharmacy marked container and pack in a clear one quart

plastic bag in carry-on luggage. (On top of clothing so it is easily accessible)

If the medication is an injectable, such as Epi-Pen or diabetic supplies, please have your doctor provide a note

and pack in a clear one quart plastic bag in carry-on luggage. (On top of clothing so it is easily accessible)

Girls: Feminine Hygiene packet in Carry-On Luggage: INCLUDE: Medication for cramps, pads, tampons.

Extra supplies need to be packed in your suitcase.

Medications are your personal responsibility and are not to be shared with other students

PACKING AND

AIRPORT SECURITY

In order to provide the safest trip possible for our students, we ask that you read the guidelines below and adhere to them carefully.

1. You are permitted one checked bag. It must have linear dimensions that do not exceed 62 inches and must weigh no more

than 50 pounds. If you exceed the maximum baggage allowance, you will be charged. Keep in mind that you will want to

bring back souvenirs and you will be carrying your own luggage; so Light Is Good!!!

2. You may carry-on one bag and one personal item, such as a purse or briefcase. The carry-on bag must fit under your seat or

in the overhead bin and cannot weigh more than 26 pounds. The linear dimensions cannot exceed 22” x 14” x 10”. For

students who play the flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, your instrument case is considered to be your carry-on. Mellophones,

Low Brass, All Saxophones, Color Guard, and Marching Percussion should be checked with your luggage. Piccolos, Flutes,

Oboes, and possibly Clarinets can fit inside a larger carry-on bag so that you can include other essential items. Ladies who

must use their instrument as their carry-on may want to bring a larger purse and Gentlemen may want to find a non-

woodwind friend to keep some essentials for the flight (an extra shirt, etc.). Your one piece of hand luggage should include

things you need for a 24-hour time period (toothbrush and toothpaste, contacts, etc).

3. Carry-on luggage is subject to the 3-1-1 rule. Liquids, aerosols, and gels must be in containers 3 ounces or less. These items

must be put in a one-quart, clear plastic, zip-top bag. Only one zip-top bag is permitted per customer. You will receive more

information about these restrictions at the mandatory meeting.

4. Medically necessary needles and syringes are exempt from these prohibitions if passengers have in their possession

prescription medication with a professionally printed label that identifies the medical office, pharmacy and manufacturer of

the medication. If you are bringing any prescription medicine on the trip you must include this information on the school

medical form. Prescriptions should be put into your one-quart clear plastic bag in your carry-on.

5. Dangerous items not allowed in the plane cabin: No knives of any length, or made from any material, are permitted in the

cabin of the aircraft. Cutting instruments of every kind are banned, including but not limited to, carpet knives, box cutters,

knives with folding or retractable blades (regardless of blade length), steak knives, straight edge razors, ice picks, metal nail

files and scissors.

6. These electronic devices can be used in the cabin, but may not be used during takeoff and landing: ipods, calculators, hand

held computer games, portable CD/DVD players, laptop computers.

7. We will be wearing our passport holders with passports enclosed from the time we leave CR-South until we get on the buses

in Rome and again on our return flight. You will be asked to show your passport a minimum of four times: when you check

in, at the security checkpoint, when you board the plane, and when we go through customs in Rome. When asked, show them

your passport with your boarding pass. You will also be required to wear your CR South T-Shirt and/or Tour Jacket from the

time we leave the school until after we arrive at our 1st hotel.

8. Make sure that your bags have identification on them. Do not leave your bags unattended for any reason. If you lock your

checked bag use a TSA-accepted lock in case TSA needs to search your bag.

9. With respect to your carry on, LESS IS BEST. Everything must go through the x-ray machine at the checkpoint. Do not

carry pockets-full of change or keys. Avoid large belt buckles and large pieces of jewelry. Any large (and sometimes small)

pieces of metal may set off the detector. These items delay the screening process for you and for other passengers. Shoes

must be removed and screened by TSA, so wear shoes you can easily take on and off to speed the process. Jackets also must

be removed and put in the bin for screening. You may be “wanded”, or asked to empty your pockets. Your cooperation is

expected.

10. Tips on packing from the pros: Pack light! You don’t need a new outfit every day. Color coordinate so each garment goes

with several other garments. Instead of taking lots of clothes, plan to wash underwear and other garments when you are in the

same hotel for two or three days. Choose non-wrinkle clothes. Knits are good.

11. Do it the Navy way! Roll your clothes rather than fold them to prevent wrinkles and save space. Place your rolled clothes in

separate 2-gallon-size zip-lock plastic bags (underwear in one, shirts in one, etc.). If your luggage is hand searched, the

searchers can see the contents of your suitcase without handling your garments.

12. This is not a time to be cute or funny or clever. Do not joke about serious matters. Answer questions asked of you

honestly. We expect cooperation from every Council Rock South student. Do not call attention to yourself. If you are

uncomfortable in any way or unsure of what to do identify yourself as a Council Rock South student and ask a friend

to find a chaperone.

PACKING CONSIDERATIONS

Preparation Pack carefully. Our program only allows for you to travel with one piece of “checked” luggage and one

“carry-on” hand-bag. You are going to Italy for 7 days, not 4 weeks! You do not need to bring a lot of

clothes and personal belongings. You have to carry your suitcase, instrument, and carry-on bag in the

airport, and in the hotels, so do not make your suitcase too big or too heavy.

For students who play the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, your instrument case is considered to be

your carry-on (which must go in the overhead compartment). All Mellophones, Saxophones (Alto, Tenor,

Bari), Trombones, Baritones / Euphoniums, Sousaphones, and all Marching Percussion should be checked

with your luggage. Piccolos, Flutes, Oboes, and possibly Clarinets can fit inside a larger carry-on bag so that

you can include other essential items. Ladies who must use their woodwind as their carry-on may want to

bring a larger purse and Gentlemen may want to find a non-woodwind or color guard friend to keep some

essentials for the flight (an extra shirt, etc.). Your one piece of hand luggage should include things you need

for a 24-hour time period. You really do not need to bring food or drink (and drinks will not be allowed past

security at the airport). You may want things to read and a few personal items that will help you freshen up,

in addition to the essential traveling materials (money, passports, etc.).

The Weather in Italy in March could range between 45 and 75 degrees. So be prepared for cool and warm

days. For example, bring shorts and long pants. You will be wearing your tour jackets as the outside layer in

the airports, when we depart Tuscany for Rome, and on any cooler days. Never pack bottled liquids in your

suitcase or hand luggage; they tend to open during the flight and make a mess (if you must bring, put in

sealed clear plastic bags). If you must pack bottled liquids in your suitcase, they are required to be in

sealed clear plastic bags as they tend to open during flight and make a mess. Remember to pack your

uniform parts (jackets, pants, gauntlets, socks, shoes, or unitards, etc.) near the opening of your suitcase

because you will need to show these items as a luggage check the afternoon we leave for Italy.

Please Note:

Once we are in Italy, breakfast and dinner are provided daily. Lunch is at your own expense. It is

suggested that 8 Euros is the average cost of a lunch meal. There will be 5 lunches total that the students

will need to buy. Therefore, 40 total Euros should cover the cost of all lunches with room to spare.

Money for souvenirs, gifts, and snacks could be added to this suggested minimum.

Some parents may choose to purchase VISA Gift Cards (Visa Debit Cards) which can be used in ATM

machines at a good rate in Italy. However, there is no guarantee that we will find ATM machines the first

day or two in Italy. It is recommended that students bring a minimum amount of cash 50 - 75 Euros each

even if Visa Gift Cards are purchased for the trip. In addition, some shops and restaurants will only accept

cash. Please remember that if you do purchase a Gift card that you activate the card and let the company

know what dates the card might be in use in Italy. Also find out what ATM machines will accept the card

“Star,” “VISA,”

Dress like Ambassadors

Americans recently have been viewed around the world as disrespectful travelers. Sloppy dress that includes

ripped shorts and worn t-shirts is considered disrespectful to European cultures. Security experts also advise

Americans to blend in with the culture they are visiting in order to avoid being targeted by pick-pockets. By

dressing a little bit classier, we show respect for Italian culture and become Ambassadors and hopefully

improve the perception of Americans. With this in mind, no ripped shorts, jeans or t-shirts will be

permitted on the trip. A good outfit would be jeans (un-ripped) or nice shorts or pants, sneakers or

comfortable walking shoes, and a plain front shirt or blouse.

Dinner Wear

For the Wednesday Night dinner in Rome, we will be dining in a section of a fine restaurant reserved for our

group. The dress code is business casual – Gentlemen: nice long pants, nice shoes, collared shirt; Ladies:

nice skirt/dress pants and blouse or dress, nice shoes. You may wear the khaki pants. If not, pack separate

dinner outfits.

Check Cell Phone Plans!

We will have Free-Wifi in the students’ hotel. We did not get Wifi information yet on the Parents’ Hotel except that it

is available. Students should be prepared to take advantage and use Skype, FaceTime, or “What’s” App to make

contact with family and friends still in the US. It is far less expensive than to make a call from Italy or even to text.

Cell coverage will be limited and expensive. Check your cell carrier about international rates. For example, Verizon

charges $2 per minute and per text unless you temporarily change your plan. If you call Verizon beforehand to get the

International plan for $40, you will get 100 free minutes and 100 free outgoing texts (unlimited incoming texts).

Pack Early and Get Rest the Week Before We Leave

Aside from packing there are other ways you can prepare for the flight. You are going to have a busy week

in Italy. You have worked very hard and saved very hard to make this trip a possibility. You really want to

make the most of it. We have a busy rehearsal schedule the week before we leave so that we do not have to

rehearse that much in Italy. If you set off feeling tired and jaded you are not going to be well rested the day

before you start your journey. REST on the Sunday before we leave. Have most things packed BEFORE the

Farewell Concert so that you can get some sleep the two nights before we leave, it will be well worth it! Try

to get your body adjusted to Italy time by going to bed earlier on March 15 + 16.

You may want to wear comfortable clothing during the flight. We will get to the airport around 3 hours

before take-off time. The check-in process, with large numbers of people, can be long and arduous. Prior to

check-in (while on the bus to the airport), you will be given your airline ticket by a staff member. After

boarding the Italy bus, staff members will collect passports for safe-keeping and redistribute on the bus

going back to the airport for our departure.

Our direct flight will be nearly 9 hours long. Try to get some sleep – this will be your ONLY opportunity to

sleep Thursday night! You will go through customs upon arrival in Rome. When we arrive in Rome in the

morning it is extremely important that, as tired as we might be, we stay awake until the normal bed-time.

This will readjust our body-clocks, get rid of jet-lag, and get us onto a new schedule, refreshed and ready to

go the next morning. To assist you, we will be going directly from the airport to Siena for some sight-

seeing.

GETTING BY IN ITALY

Hotel Check-In, Check-Out When we first arrive at our hotel for check-in, please stay on the bus until a chaperone has confirmed that

the hotel is ready to receive us. When all rooms and keys are ready, one designated person (Room Captain)

from each room will pick up the key while the other roommate unloads the baggage from the bus to the

sidewalk. The person with the key will then gather his/her roommate(s) and head to their room. Check your

room for damage, and let a staff member know if you find something broken.

The electrical current in Italy is 220 volts, not the 110-volt service here in the U.S. The wall outlets in Italy

take plugs with two rounded prongs. You will need to bring at least one adapter. Our hotels have built in

hairdryers for this reason. It is recommended that you do NOT bring your own hairdryers or curling irons

because the converters can’t handle the large voltage required for these appliances. You could start a fire

and permanently damage your appliance! However, if you plan on using your own razors, battery chargers

for cameras, cell phones, or MP3 players, you will want to buy an electric converter. Amazon sells one

called, “Ceptics USA to Europe Asia Plug Adapter High Quality - CE Certified - RoHS Compliant - 6 Pack for less

than $10. They have another one called “Simran SMF-100 Universal 100W Travel Voltage Converter” for less

than $16. Certain cell phone chargers already have a built-in converter – all you would need then is an

adapter.

Ceptics 6 pack Simran Adapter only

Most of our wall outlets will have 2 prongs, but some wall outlets are 3 prongs, the third

being the grounding wire. Most cell phone chargers will not require this third prong. If

in doubt, consult the manufacturer.

Instrument Insurance

If you are taking your own instrument, it is highly suggested that you get insurance. The easiest way to do it

is to contact your home owner insurance company.

Chaperone Check-ins and Walking around Italy

Every student has been assigned a chaperone for different parts of the trip. While in Montecatini, you will

check in with either your Room Chaperone or Bus Chaperone. Your chaperone for your tour of Academia in

Florence will be the same as your US Airport Bus Chaperone. In Siena, Lucca, Florence, and Rome, the

group will be given time to explore for small periods of time. Sometimes the students will walk together

with their chaperone groupings (less than 20 students), and other times students will be given “free-time” to

explore on their own. For their safety, we are asking that students stay in groups of 4 or more and on cooler

days wear their tour jacket. It is the responsibility of each student to find the appropriate chaperone, to

listen to report times, and to show-up with their group at the correct time and place. Therefore,

everyone MUST bring a time-piece (cell phone OR watch) and carry it with them at all times. When

checking in with their chaperones, students will ALWAYS check-in WITH their roommate. The Band Staff

will not tolerate students who are found in groups less than 4, do not wear their tour jacket when asked, or

show-up late and force the rest of the group to wait.

MP3 players should only be used on the airplane and in the hotel. Tour guides typically will be addressing

the group on bus rides – please do not have your mp3 players out. It is suggested that you keep your MP3

players at home.

At dinner every night, a bed-check time will be given. Any student visiting another room before bed-check

must prop the door open of the visiting room with a chair. At Bed-Check, wake-up times and information

about the next day will be given. The room number (and room phone number) of the chaperone in charge

will be given out for emergencies or problems – students are not allowed to leave the room after bed-check.

Large instruments (those that are “Checked-in” as a 2nd piece of Luggage) will be kept in a locked room on

the bottom floor of the Montecatini and Rome Hotels.

Room Check-out will be done by a staff member. When your bags are packed and your room is cleaned,

stand by your open door until a staff member collects your key(s). A clean room will have all towels in the

bath tub, all sheets and blankets on the beds, and all trash in the trash cans.

Ordering Food

Beginning on March 19th, breakfast will be provided in our hotel each morning. In Siena, Lucca, Florence,

and Rome, there will be time each day to find your own place to eat lunch Italian style! Always start every

conversation with “Buongiorno” if there is daylight and “Buonasera” if it is night-time, even if you know

they speak English – it is a sign of respect. The shop owners will appreciate it and they will treat you better.

“Arrivederci” or “Ciao” is goodbye in Italian.

Marching Band Check List

You need to arrive on the morning of March 17 at 6:15 am wearing Jeans (dark blue + NOT ripped), the

Marching Band t-shirt, and the Tour Jacket. This outfit is required until we arrive at our Montecatini

hotel.

You must show these items to a chaperone the morning of departure: Passport Holder

Passport

Time-piece (cell phone or watch)

Student ID (because it has a photo identification) to be placed in the Passport Holder

Security check for carry-on bag (one quart bag contents – 3-1-1) and carry-on instrument

Instrument cases will be checked: valve oil, brass mutes, woodwind swabs, and extra reeds should all be put in your “checked” luggage.

These items must be shown to be included in your luggage:

Musicians:

Tuners for all EXCEPT percussion Reed players need to show at least 6 good reeds, and

brass need to show valve oil (slide cream) and mutes

Informal Concert Outfit includes:

White collared polo shirt

Khaki pants

MTX Shoes

Formal Concert/Marching Outfit includes:

NEW Uniform Pants

NEW Uniform Jacket

Gauntlets

Black MTX Shoes

At least two pairs of LONG Black socks

Color Guard:

Parade Outfit includes:

Appropriate Undergarments

Parade Unitard

Gloves if Desired

Tan colored socks and dance shoes

Winter Guard Outfit includes:

Appropriate Undergarments

Winter Guard Unitard

Leg wrap strip

Gloves if Desired

Tan colored socks and dance shoes

Pisa Performance Outfit:

Winter Guard T-shirt

Black rehearsal pants

These items will be checked again when you board the buses to go to the airport: Passport holder with:

Passport

Student ID

Time-piece (cell phone or watch)

Assigned Instrument

“Checked” Luggage piece

Carry-on Luggage will include your carry-on instrument, plus a hand-bag. The instrument will go in the over-

head compartment, and the hand-bag or other personal items MUST be able to fit under the seat in front of you. These

personal items could include a handbag, camera, laptop, briefcase, etc. but NOT a large backpack. If you plan on

bringing a

PACKING YOUR UNIFORM!

After initial packing completion, place jacket on top using the width of the bag. Place

the collar of the jacket up against the side of the suitcase with the jacket sleeves laid

out on the front of the coat.

Place the pants across the shoulders of the jacket with the waist band flush with the

shoulder edge.

First, fold the jacket tail up and over the pants. Second, fold the pant legs up and over

the jacket.

Congratulations! Your suit will stay virtually wrinkle-free because the jacket is

cushioning the pants and the pants are cushioning the jacket. Creases have been

eliminated!