Wednesday, May 28, 2014

POLO SHIRTS

The kids will need a Kirk Singer polo shirt for tour.  We'll use these shirts when we won't have time to change into our formal concert attire.  See the picture below.  The cost is $15.  The can get the shirt after any rehearsal this week.


Tour t-shirts were handed out at the dress rehearsal.  Those who were not at the dress rehearsal (Margaux de Vernejoul, Amanda Sadowski) can pick up their t-shirts on Sunday after the concert.

 The cost of these t-shirts has been covered by a donation.




TOUR ITINERARY

Please click here to see the updated itinerary.

Please note that all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are included except for the day we leave Ft. Lauderdale and day we travel back to Ft. Lauderdale (breakfast will be included that morning).  If they want to purchase food to eat before or during flight, they will need to use their own money.

While all the meals are included, your child may want a snack or drink, especially for the long travel days.  You can certainly pack snacks in their suitcase but you will need to provide whatever money they need for additional food.

Finally, there is a tour custom called "secret buddy."  Each Kirk Singer will have a secret buddy, which is chosen at random and not revealed until the end of the trip.  The kids try to give their "SB's" something everyday on tour. The little gift could range from a piece of fruit, or a candy bar to a little note of affirmation.  The gifts are not supposed to be something expensive or extravagant. The final gift can be something like an inexpensive souvenir from some place we visited.  They shouldn't be spending more than $2 or $3 per pay for a gift and maybe $5-10 for the final gift.

IMPORTANT MEETING

After the Farewell Concert (this Sunday, June 1) there will be a brief but important meeting in the choir room.  This is for parents and kids.  This will be practically be the only time everyone is at one place at the same time.  I realize the next day is a school day for some, so I will keep it brief.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE

Check and see your child's attendance at tour choir rehearsal.  There will be prizes for those with the best attendance!

Click here for the results!

FAREWELL CONCERT

The Farewell Concert is Sunday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Warm up is at 6:00 p.m. in the choir room.  Everyone should arrive in their concert attire.

FLIGHT INFORMATION AND UNITED AIRLINES BAGGAGE REQUIREMENTS

We are flying on United Airlines.  United Airlines is in Terminal 1, Concourse C.  For United's web site, click here.

June 9 
Flight #1645 (Ft. Lauderdale to San Francisco)
Depart FLL at 5:50 p.m. (kids must arrive at the airport by 3:45 p.m. 
                                    as we will check in together).

Arrive SFO at 9:00 p.m. (that's midnight Ft. Lauderdale time!)


June 19
Flight #822 (Seattle to Houston)
Depart SEA at 11:45 a.m. (that 2:45 p.m. Ft. Lauderdale time)
Arrive  IAH  at   6:04 p.m. (that's 7:04 p.m. Ft. Lauderdale time)

Flight #1019 (Houston to Ft. Lauderdale)
Depart IAH  at   7:23 p.m. (that's 8:23 p.m. Ft. Lauderdale time)
Arrive  FLL  at  11:00 p.m. 



BAGGAGE REQUIREMENTS

Carry-on:
Each person can bring on board one carry-on bag plus one personal item free of charge.  The maximum dimensions for a carry-on bag are 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches, including handles and wheels.  The maximum dimensions for a personal item, such as a shoulder bag, backpack, laptop bag or other small item, are 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches. 

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows each traveler to carry on liquids, gels and aerosols in containers of 3.4 ounces (100 mL) or less, inside a single quart-size (liter-size) clear, sealable bag.​

Checked baggage:
Each person is allowed one (1) checked baggage with a maximum weight of 50 pounds per bag and a maximum exterior linear dimension of 62 inches (that's length+width+height) per bag.

Any bags that exceed these allowable weights and dimensions are subject to applicable excess, oversized and/or overweight baggage service charges.  Each Kirk Singer is responsible for any service charges incurred for his/her bag being oversized and/or overweight.

If your bag is overweight, you will pay $100.