Good Afternoon LPHS Band Families!
**Legalese: The details included in this email are subject to District 108 Administration and Board of Education approval. This is a routine step in approving all co-curricular travel plans, and a final approval will be decided on by the Board in the future.**
It is with great excitement to announce that our Lancer Marching Band has been accepted to perform at the 2020 Thanksgiving Parade of Bands at Walt Disney World!
Each year, the Thanksgiving Parade of Bands at Walt Disney World brings together bands from around the country to perform in Disney’s Magic Kingdom (last year’s location was Epcot), visit the parks of Walt Disney World, experience all the Disney Magic, and much more!
This one-of-a-kind event includes:
For a quick overview of the Thanksgiving Parade of Bands experience, watch this video: https://bobrogerstravel.com/videos/tpob-experience
During the week of November 23, 2020, the Marching Band will be headed to Orlando, Florida to perform, sightsee, strengthen our Band Family, and take in all the incredible opportunities and experiences that Walt Disney World has to offer! Exact dates will be established before Winter Break.
This tour is not required; however, it is open to Marching Band Students ONLY—students must be part of the 2020 Marching Band to be eligible for this trip.
What’s next?
· Finalize trip Dates
· Establish trip Cost (estimate $1200-1500)
· Share Fundraising Opportunities
· Share DRAFT Itinerary
· Marching Band Information Night (April 13, 2020)
· Register for 2020 Marching Band and Thanksgiving Parade of Bands Tour
Much more information headed your way in the coming weeks!
Have a great start to your week and Happy Thanksgiving!
Mike