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Trips and Travel

2022/23

Currently our E-Transfer system is down, we hope to have this reset before the next payments for Vancouver and Whistler are due.

**When paying by E-transfer please make sure the reference includes band tour and the current school year, as well as student first and last name as demonstrated above.


Senior (Grades 10-12) Tour for the Year-Whistler!
This year’s Senior Trip is to Whistler to compete in the Con Brio Music Festival. This Festival hosts schools from all over and includes a mass members performance at the end of the festival for 1000 musicians at once! All students would compete and receive 2 festival clinics, a guest performance from the UBC Wind Ensemble, and other musical opportunities.
This trip also includes a stay at one of the luxury hotels in Whistler, as well as many of the meals covered during our stay there.
This trip is for April 20th  - 23st  at a cost for 50 students at $1,041.24 per student. The cost for 60 students would be $1,122.35. This also includes traveler's insurance for all travelers.
The first deposit of $350 is due by Monday, October 3rd. This deposit is due earlier than normal to confirm and book our spot as those schools who make their deposits first get to choose their hotel and lodgings. We would like to be located in one of the main hotels that hosts the event such as the Hilton, or the Westin. 

Grade 9 Tour-Vancouver
Students this year will be offered the chance to travel to Vancouver to attend a workshop and campus tour at the University of British Columbia, perform in various public performance venues and go to a concert with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The trip is 3 days and 2 nights. This also includes a trip to Science World, Metrotown Mall, and Stanley Park. The total cost for 40 travelling students is $665.74. Cost is dependent on number of students travelling and may change slightly. A deposit of $250 is due by Monday, October 3rd to secure your spot on the trip. This also includes travel insurance for all students. 

Grade 8 Tour-Victoria
We are heading to Victoria for 2 days and 1 night, leaving on the 10th of February (Friday) and returning on Saturday the 11th.
This trip will include watching the Professional Concert Band of the University of Victoria, (The UVIC Wind Symphony) featuring the Canadian Naden Band (The highest paid Military performing ensemble in Canada!) as well as a three hour workshop for instrument sections at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.
As far as extra-musical experiences we will be offering a bounce session at the Flying Squirrel, shopping at Mayfair Shopping Center, and much more! The cost for this trip is $209 per student for a group of 50, $219 per student for a group of 60, and $229 per student for a group of 70. The Deposit for this trip will be due by November 1st of $100.


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click on the link above to sign-up for the travel companies' app/information distribution. This is a highly helpful tool for itinerary, reminders and other information!!! We have until November 30th to get signed up.

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  • Home
  • Starting the year...
  • Courses
    • Band 8's (Mr.Kynoch/Mr.Gaucher)
    • Band 9's (Mr.Kynoch)
    • Band 10 (Mr.Gaucher)
    • Senior Band (Mr.Kynoch)
    • Jazz 8 (Kynoch)
    • Jazz 9 (Mr.Kynoch)
    • Jazz 10 (Mr.Gaucher)
    • Senior Jazz (Mr.Gaucher)
    • R&B (Mr.Gaucher)
    • Whistler Tour Band -recordings and rehearsal information
    • Musical Theatre
    • Helpful Websites
    • video help
  • Trips/Travel
  • Calendar of Events
  • About Us
  • Get in Touch