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3/3/2020

All Upcoming Trips

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Trips Dates and Forms Summary

*Airdrie Trip Forms have been updated with corrected dates.*
The following is a summary of the many activities happening so far this spring.  Forms and basic information is here.  To see more details, scroll further down in this post.

Airdrie Soloists

Friday, March 20, 2020 - No Fee
Depart 11:00 AM, Return 5:30 PM
Consent for All Airdrie-Based Trips Due March 6

St. Cecilia Strings

Saturday, March 21, 2020 - $45
​Depart 12:00 PM, Return 4:00 PM
​Consent for All Airdrie-Based Trips Due March 6

Grade 7 Concert Band

March 24 to March 25, 2020 - $80
Depart after school on March 24
​Return by Block 4 March 25
Consent for All Airdrie-Based Trips Due March 6

Grade 8 and 9 Bands

April 1 to April 2, 2020 - $120
Depart after school on April 1
​Return by Block 4 April 2
Permission Form for Lethbridge Trip TBA

Senior Toronto Trip

April 30 to May 3, 2020 - $1000
Exact Times TBA
Permission Form for Under 18
Permission Form for Over 18

Fee Payments

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All fees can be paid online.

Trip Details - Airdrie Soloists - March 20

Consent Forms for All Airdrie-Based Trips are Due March 6, 2020
Transportation provided by Notre Dame Collegiate (Activity Bus).
No accommodations or meals provided.  No fee.  No additional chaperones required.

Students have prepared solos for participation in the Airdrie Rotary Festival of the Performing Arts.  Their accompanists are either Mr. Windsor or Mrs. Paquette.  They should be rehearsing their pieces at this time.
​You can see the exact schedule for your student by visiting airdrie.musicfestivalsuite.com and logging in with your email address on file at the school (alternatively, your students can log on with their school-based email address).  You may need to reset your password.
Although there is no fee for this trip, you should be aware that the school is contributing approximately $40 per student to participate.  We do this because we believe these are invaluable experiences, and wish for your students to enjoy them to the best of their ability.

Students should be wearing performance attire, which can be their NDC Music Uniform if they choose.  They should also have their instrument, their sheet music, and a pencil or three.
March 20 Itinerary
  • Depart Notre Dame Collegiate at the beginning of Block 3
  • 12:00 PM - Arrive in Crossiron Mills, stop for lunch
  • 12:30 PM - Arrive at the Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts, 261051 Wagon Wheel View #8, Rocky View County, AB
  • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Performances in the Polaris Centre, see airdrie.musicfestivalsuite.com for schedule
  • 4:30 PM - Depart the Polaris Centre bound for High River
  • 5:30 PM - Arrive in High River, Parents are to pick up students at this time.

Trip Details - St. Cecilia String Ensemble - March 21

Consent Forms for All Airdrie-Based Trips are Due March 6, 2020
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Transportation provided by Notre Dame Collegiate (Activity Bus).
$45 Fee. No accommodations or meals provided.  One female chaperone requested.

The St. Cecilia String Ensemble gets their first opportunity ever in a festival.  We will be meeting at Notre Dame Collegiate, and be back in time for supper.
​There is a $40 fee to cover the costs of the festival registration and our bus costs.

Students should be wearing their uniform (white no-logo undershirt, black pants, black socks, black shoes).  They should also have their instrument, their sheet music, and a pencil or three.
March 21 Itinerary
  • All students must be at Notre Dame Collegiate by 11:45 AM.
  • 12:00 PM - Depart Notre Dame Collegiate
  • 1:00 PM - Arrive at the Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts, 261051 Wagon Wheel View #8, Rocky View County, AB.  Warmup and Listening to other groups.
  • 1:50 PM - Performing in the Theatre of the Polaris Centre.
  • 3:00 PM - Depart the Polaris Centre bound for High River
  • 4:00 PM - Arrive in High River, Parents are to pick up students at this time.

Trip Details - Grade 7 Concert Band - March 24 and 25

Consent Forms for All Airdrie-Based Trips are Due March 6, 2020
Transportation provided by Good Company Travel (56-passenger Coach).
$80 Fee. Accommodations at Super 8 Airdrie.  Breakfast provided.  Evening activities provided.
Minimum of 4 female chaperones and one male chaperone required.

Trips and Performances are a part of musical life in Concert Band.  Grade 7s get their first experience this month by performing at the Airdrie Rotary Festival of the Performing Arts.  While on the trip we will also visit Studio Bell in Calgary, as well as have some downtime.
We need chaperones.  We are not permitted to do a trip without adequate supervision, and this is something Mr. Windsor takes seriously.  If you are able to chaperone, please contact him directly at jwindsor@redeemer.ab.ca.
Students should pack their uniform (white no-logo undershirt, black pants, black socks, black shoes), dress-code appropriate nightwear, and swimwear (should they choose to go swimming), and cash for a dinner and a lunch (options are Wendy's, Tim Horton's, Smitty's and similar).  They should also have their instrument, their sheet music, and a pencil or three.
March 24 Itinerary
  • Students depart Notre Dame Collegiate immediately after school
  • 5:00 PM - Arrive in Airdrie, check into hotel, walk to dinner.
  • 7:00 PM - Walk to Genesis Place for access to the pool.
  • 9:00 PM - All back at the hotel
  • 10:00 PM - Liturgy and Lights Out
​March 25 Itinerary
  • 7:30 AM - Wakeup call and check out
  • 8:30 AM - Drive to Bert Church High School, listen to first groups.
  • 9:30 AM - Warmup
  • 10:05 AM - Performance
  • 10:30 AM - Workshop with Adjudicator
  • 11:00 AM - Listen to one other group
  • 11:15 AM - Depart for Lunch in Airdrie
  • 11:45 AM - Depart Airdrie for Studio Bell
  • 12:15 PM - Arrive at Studio Bell, self-guided tour
  • 2:15 PM - Arrive at the Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts, 261051 Wagon Wheel View #8, Rocky View County, AB.  Warmup and Listening to other groups.
  • ​3:00 PM - Arrive at Notre Dame Collegiate, catch regular busses back home.

Trip Details - Grade 8 and 9 COncert Band - april 1 - 2

We are still awaiting final details.  Please check back regularly for those announcements when they come.

Trip Details - Senior Toronto Trip - April 30 - May 3

As discussed previously, no further details have been fully finalized at this point, awaiting information from the Festival organizers.  Please check the blog post dedicated to the Senior Trip for any further information.

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