Concert Band Chicago Trip

Sunday, March 30th - Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

Travel is such an amazing educational enrichment experience and the opportunity for our students to perform on such a beautiful stage is a once in a lifetime moment. Typically 80-90% of our students travel on these big trips which only happen in even years. We know this is a big decision but our program has taken many trips over the last 20 years and every one of them has been so rewarding that it keeps us continuing to work hard and make these trips happen for our students. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Lewis: LLewis@rjuhsd.us 

Payment Schedule

All payments are non-refundable. 

October 1st: Deposit Due - $150

October 25th: Payment 1 Due - $500*  (*credit card processing fee added on if paying by credit/debit card)

>>November 25th: Payment 2 Due - $500* *credit card processing fee added on if paying by credit/debit card) - this payment makes a total of $1150 paid per student

January 10th, 2025: Payment 3 Due - $500* *credit card processing fee added on if paying by credit/debit card)- this payment makes a total of $1650 paid per student

February 3rd: Payment 4 Due - $660* / Remaining Balance  (*credit card processing fee added on if paying by credit/debit card). This payment is a little higher than than the originally quoted $550 due to some necessary last minute changes which were out of our control. 

If you have any questions on the trip payments, please contact EBSO Treasurer: Treasurer@gbemeraldbrigade.org

If you would like to contribute to a scholarship to help cover the costs of the Chicago Trip for anyone going who is not able to pay for the full trip, please donate to the EBSO Charity PayPal.

Payment Methods

Check

To pay by check please be sure to include your student's name and "Chicago" on the memo/notes line. Place it into the EBSO box on the wall in the band room no later than the date the payment is due.

Credit / Debit Card

To pay by credit or debit card,  please use the payment buttons below no later than the date due.

*If paying by credit/debit card please be aware you will be charged the credit card processing fee to ensure your full trip payment is received. 

Student Information

Students will perform on stage in Chicago's Symphony Hall as well as work with a college band director for a 90-minute workshop. They will also have the opportunity to enjoy some of Chicago's most famous Deep Dish Pizza, see some of the iconic Chicago sights & landmarks (Chicago Institute of Art, and the Skydeck among many others), and go to a show!


Family Information

Hotel: If you are planning to go to Chicago and are not a chaperone, please book yourself at a different hotel from the students. This makes it much easier & safer for the students as there is a clear separation from their family which helps the kids know that they need to go to their chaperone if they need any help with anything, and helps the chaperones keep better supervision over the students

You are of course welcome & encouraged to attend the public concert and support the students!



Student Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North