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Page 1: Madison Band Trip to orlando 2014

Travel Planners for the Finest Bands, Choirs and Orchestras in the World

Like Music, Travel is an Art.

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About MTC

Celebrating 25 Years of Service in 2012.

Saltes Staff Consists Exclusively of Past Music Educators, Music Parents, Music Advocates and Travel Professionals.

Official Travel Provider of MFA/BOA.

Staff Has Over 150 Years of Experience in Over 150 Countries.

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Proposal Itinerary

Madison High School Marching Band

ofMiddletown, OH

toOrlando, FL

March 19 – 24, 2014

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Wednesday, March 19

Depart Madison HSWelcome aboard your charter coach this morning as you depart on your overnight ride to Orlando, Florida. Your Music Travel Consultants tour director will join you at your school to assist with boarding and will remain with you for the duration of your trip. Bring along snacks for the ride and for added comfort, also include a pillow and blanket.

Fast Food Dinner StopEnjoy dinner at your expense.

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Thursday, March 20

Breakfast at Rainforest CafeHave a WILD breakfast under a jungle canopy in a magnificent rainforest-like setting. The rumble of tropical thunderstorms, animated wildlife and a spectacular fiber-optic starscape make this a unique dining experience.

Animal KingdomHang on to your open-air vehicle as you are surrounded by free-roaming creatures of the African Savannah on Kilimanjaro Safaris®, or whisk back 65 million years to rescue the last dinosaur on DINOSAUR. Traverse the mysterious and forbidding Nepalese Himalayas aboard Disney's longest rollercoaster on Expedition Everest. Meet tigers, giant bats and other exotic animals up-close, enjoy spectacular live stage shows, and experience the thrill of a white-water expedition on Kali River Rapids® -- all in the same day!

Lunch in the ParkA Disney meal voucher will be provided to purchase lunch in the park

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Thursday, March 20

Hotel Check-inSettle in at your host hotel and freshen up for dinner.

Country Inn & Suites Calypso Cay5001 Calypso Cay WayKissimmee, FL 34746

Flipper's Pizza PartyPizza will be served for dinner at your hotel after check-in. This evening is at your leisure. Spend time with your friends in the hotel pool or test your skills in the hotel arcade.

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Friday, March 21

Breakfast at the hotelBreakfast will be provided at your hotel this morning.

Magic KingdomTimeless stories come to life in seven whimsical lands of fun and adventure. Plunge down a breathtaking waterfall on Splash Mountain, share the patriotic spirit at The Hall of Presidents, zoom through space at Space Mountain, and feel the excitement of a thrilling Disney parade! By captivating the imagination, the Magic Kingdom Park makes the world of make-believe come alive to bring out the child in everybody.

Lunch in the ParkA Disney meal voucher will be provided to purchase lunch at your leisure.

Dinner in the ParkA Disney meal card will be provided to purchase dinner.

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Friday, March 21

Performing Arts OnStageThis program offers music and dance groups the chance to perform for the world at the Walt Disney World® Resort. It’s the “performance of a lifetime” that is sure to be a magical moment to be treasured forever.

Marching Band PerformanceThe Madison High School Marching Band will march down Main Street of the Magic Kingdom in front of thousands of Disney guests.

WISHESMake a wish upon a star and then marvel as the nighttime sky comes to life in a musical firework spectacular that is uniquely Disney. Join Jiminy Cricket as he guides Pinocchio, Cinderella, Ariel, Peter Pan and other beloved Disney characters through this fantastic story told amongst the stars. Wishes™ features a dazzling array of never-before-seen fireworks and pyrotechnic effects created specifically for this amazing show. Discover that wishes do come true when you experience this story so big only the sky can hold it.

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Saturday, March 22

Breakfast at the hotelBreakfast will be provided at your hotel this morning.

Hollywood StudiosEveryone is part of the show and laughter resounds. Each epic experience launches students into the action and thrills of movies and television. The Disney-Hollywood Studios captures the allure and power of Hollywood by giving everyone the chance to be a star. Learn how movies are made, and enjoy live stage shows based on the animated Disney classics.

Lunch in the ParkA Disney meal voucher will be provided to purchase lunch at your leisure.

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Saturday, March 22

EpcotThe eleven countries of World Showcase present a unique approach to culture, traditions, art, history and cuisine from every corner of the world. At the heart of Future World is the ever-changing wonder of Innoventions, an innovative showplace that exhibits the newest developments and technological advances destined to become part of our daily lives.

Dinner in the ParkA Disney meal card will be provided to purchase dinner.

IllumiNationsWitness a thrilling nighttime kaleidoscope as the sky erupts with over 1,100 pyrotechnic bursts and the extraordinary Earth Globe floats across the lagoon, revealing wonders of the seven continents on its curved LED screens — the first ever of their kind. Revel in rousing original music as lasers turn the very sky into a work of art.

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Sunday, March 23

Breakfast at hotelBreakfast will be provided at your hotel this morning.

Downtown DisneyThis first-class entertainment complex features over twenty sensational shops and restaurants that are attractions in themselves. Check out the incredible World of Disney merchandise shop—it’s huge and well worth the visit.

Steel Band PerformanceThe Madison High School Steel Band will take the main stage at Downtown Disney to entertain the throng of appreciative Disney visitors.

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Sunday, March 23

Islands of AdventureUniversal's Islands of Adventure is the world's most technologically advanced theme park, where visitors encounter five distinctly themed islands featuring the most cutting-edge rides, attractions, and interactive shows ever created.MARVEL SUPER HERO ISLAND: Enter a gleaming comic book city where the world's greatest Super Heroes pit themselves against the world's most diabolical Super Villians in the ultimate battle of good versus evil!TOON LAGOON: Splash through the panels of your favorite cartoons and comic strips on the wild and wacky water rides of Toon Lagoon. The Sunday Funnies were never this much fun!JURASSIC PARK: Experience the real Jurassic Park, where dinosaurs have been brought back to co-exist with man for the first time anywhere. It's an adventure 65 million years in the making!THE LOST CONTINENT: Explore an ageless land of ancient myths and epic legends. From a castle guarded by warring dragons to a battle of titans beneath the sea, heart-pounding adventure awaits around every corner.SEUSS LANDING: The only place where all of Dr. Seuss' whimsical children's tales come to life before your eyes! It's a treat for all of your senses...especially your sense of humor!THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER: From the corridors of Hogwarts to the Quidditch Pitch, immerse yourself in Harry's world! Don't miss Dragon Challenge or Forbidden Journey, the best new theme park attraction world-wide in 2010!

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Sunday, March 23

Lunch in the ParkMeal money will be provided to purchase lunch.

Dinner at Hard Rock CafePump up the octane with a meal at this high-energy, rockin' home of classic American food! Located at Universal Studios Orlando in the CityWalk entertainment complex, this HRC is the biggest in the world. With large, statuesque pillars, it stands majestically as a Roman Coliseum of rock and boasts more pieces of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia than any other location.

Blue Man GroupThis multi-sensory experience combines percussive music, vaudeville, theatre, art and science into a unique form of entertainment only these three bald, blue, mute men can provide. The show is performance art featuring a special kind of nonsense. Family-oriented, hilarious and highly energetic, Blue Man Group will make you think and laugh with thought-provoking satire on modern life and by breaking live theater's 'fourth wall," always at the audience's expense. After the show, board your coach for the ride home.

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Monday, March 24

Fast Food LunchMeal money will be provided to purchase lunch.

Arrive Madison HSWelcome home late this afternoon concluding a MAGICAL Walt Disney World experience!

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Tour ConditionsPer Person Occupancy Tour Prices

The above tour prices are based on the number of paying persons traveling and may vary depending on group size when prorated costs, such as motor coach, etc., are affected. Tour prices in this proposal are based on tariffs in effect as of January 16, 2013 and are subject to change.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These Tour Prices were developed for individuals traveling with your group, as a group, on the trip described in this proposed itinerary. In cases where individual deviations from this group trip are requested, a $25.00 per person administrative charge will be levied.

Per Person Occupancy Tour Prices

14 Adults in Twin pay Quad Rate

Passengers 100 90 95 107Quad $985 $1024 $1004 $1077Triple $985 $1024 $1004 $1077Twin $985 $1024 $1004 $1077Single $1257 $1294 $1274 $1350

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Tour ConditionsFinancial Considerations

Accounts not paid on or before a payment due date will be

Please Make Checks Payable To: Music Travel Consultants

Payment Amount Due Date

Deposit; $50 is Non-refundable $200.00 July 29, 2013Installment $200.00 September 30, 2013Installment $200.00 November 25, 2013Installment $200.00 January 27, 2014Final Balance February 24, 2014

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Tour ConditionsFundraising

Music Travel Consultants encourages and welcomes the application of fund-raising profits to individual or group

accounts. Music Travel Consultants is unable to accept or apply any school or booster fund-raising monies to

accounts that are paid in full.

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Tour ConditionsCancellation Information

Last Day to Cancel:January 18, 2014

Cancellations are considered to be any change made to the passenger list on or after 61 days prior to departure. Cancellations must be made in writing. If received 61 days or more prior to departure, monies which can be

retrieved from suppliers are refundable. Cancellations received 60 days up to and including day of departure are non-refundable unless a substitution is made. If this tour includes airfare, cancellations and/or substitutions

policies vary by airline, date of ticketing and group contracts.

Travel and Cancellation Insurance is HIGHLY Recommended.

Please contact Music Travel Consultants for additional information.

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MTC ONLINE - INDIVIDUAL SIGN-UP GUIDE

No more wasting time, paper, stamps and money. With a click of your mouse, update or monitor your trip 24 hours a day, anywhere you have an internet connection.

• Quick and Easy• Sign-Up at MTC's Website• Make Secure Trip Payments on MTC’s Website• View Payment Schedule and Invoices• Directors Never Collect Money or Registration Forms• Individual Accounts and Billing Processed by MTC

GO GREEN with MTC Online!

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GETTING STARTEDMTC Online is for parents and students. Credit card or eCheck information must be entered to make a payment on your trip. Here’s MTC’s step-by-step process for online trip registration and payment.

STEP 1Go Online

Visit www.music-travel.comand click on the MTC Online

Individual Login icon.

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STEP 2New User

Click the “New User”

link.

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STEP 3

Create Trip Account

Complete the form that pops up on the first page. When finished with both Login Details

and Contact Information, click on “Create Account”.

You will then receive the following message:

“Your account has been created successfully.

You will receive an email message shortly verifying your account information.

Whenever you Login to MTC Online, use the email address (user name) and

password that you just entered.”

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STEP 4

Register a Traveler

Once your Trip Account has been created, the next screen prompts you to:

Register a Traveler – Enter the Trip Number (given to you by your Group Leader or MTC)

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STEP 4

Register a Traveler (continued)

After submitting your trip number, you will be asked to fill out some your name, traveler type, instrument, etc.

Under Traveler Type:

Student = Member of the class or organization taking the trip.Child = A family member who is not a Student. Chaperone = Adult with Chaperoning responsibility.Adult = Adult without Chaperoning responsibility.

IMPORTANT: To complete each registration you must accept the Tour Participant Agreement.

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STEP 5

Manage Your Account

Welcome!

After you have entered all of your travelers you are ready to manage your online account. This is also the starting point the next time you login to your account.

• View Destinations and Dates• Make/View Payments• View Financial Information• Add Additional Travelers

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STEP 6Click “Make a Payment”.

Enter the amount you want to pay today in the box to the right of each Traveler’s name.

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SECURITY AND PAYMENTS

MTC’s Online Payment is secured with thawte™ SSL Certificate Technology. Your financial information is never stored on MTC’s site or servers. MTC Online accepts:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease review all information before you click Submit to Finalize payment.

Once you click Submit, your account will be charged.

Payments must be made on or before due dates. Some payments are non-refundable.

For questions about MTC Online, please email [email protected]

*Please Include Trip Number and Group Name in correspondence.

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Name: Mark FerrellPhone: 800.616.1112

A self-confessed “band addict,” Mark Ferrell’s love of music and band began during his marching days at Norwell (IN) High School. Enrolling in music education at Indiana-Purdue University in Fort Wayne, IN, Mark majored in voice, singing with the University Choir, Madrigal Singers, University Opera and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus. He went on to Butler University, completing his degree in Music Education and Arts Administration. While at Butler, summers found him volunteering with Bands of America at its Summer Music Games.

A wide range of business and education credits have defined Mark’s professional career. He has been Development Director for the Indianapolis Arts Chorale, Business Manager at the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, a private voice and piano instructor, and he’s served his church as tenor soloist. He’s also completed an internship with the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Travel work was a natural migration for Mark, and he’s worked on both the group and individual sides of the business. Mark’s unique blend of experience in the arts and in business makes him highly attuned to performing group needs and superbly able to meet them.

Your MTC Consultant

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7920 Georgetown Road Indianapolis, IN 46268Phone: 317.637.0837 Toll-Free: 800.616.1112

www.music-travel.com

Thank You