GMEA District Honor Band 2019
February 14 - 16, 2019
Itinerary
Hotel: Springhill Suites
155 General Lee Dr.
Ringgold, GA 30736
706-935-2525
HOTEL FEE PER STUDENT (DUE BY FEBRUARY 6th): $70
High School Band Member Rehearsal Site:
Heritage High School, 3960 Poplar Springs Rd., Ringgold, GA 30736
Junior High School Band Member Rehearsal Site:
Ringgold High School, 29 Tiger Trail, Ringgold, GA 30736
DIRECTOR CONTACT INFO (in case of emergency)
Chris Carr - 404-667-4057
Neal Bright - 770-304-6935
Maria Menendez - 770-330-0678
Thursday, February 14
11:30AM Load buses at Carrollton HS
11:45PM Load buses at Carrollton JrHS
12:00PM Depart for Ringgold - Lunch en Route (~$10)
2:30PM Bowling in Dalton
4:00PM Dinner - Cracker Barrel, Dalton (~$10)
5:30PM Depart for JrHS rehearsal at Ringgold HS
6:15PM Depart for HS rehearsal at Heritage HS
6:30PM Junior High School Rehearsals start
7:00PM High School Rehearsals start.
8:30PM Junior High School Rehearsals END
9:00PM High School Rehearsals END
9:00PM Pick up JrHS students from Ringgold HS
9:15PM Pick up HS students from HeritageHS
10:00PM Return to the hotel and check in
10:30PM Lights Out
Friday, February 15
6:00AM Rise and Shine
7:00AM Breakfast in the hotel
8:00AM Depart for JrHS rehearsal at Ringgold HS
8:30AM Depart for HS rehearsal at Heritage HS
8:30AM Junior High School Rehearsals Start
9:00AM High School Rehearsals begin
11:30AM Junior High School Rehearsals Start LUNCH
11:30AM Pick-up JrHS students from Ringgold HS
12:00PM Pick-up HS students from Heritage HS
12:20PM Lunch - Fast Food (~$10)
1:15PM Depart for JrHS rehearsal at Ringgold HS
1:35PM Depart for HS rehearsal at Heritage HS
1:30PM MS Rehearsals Resume
2:00PM HS Rehearsal Resume
4:30PM Pick-up JrHS students from Ringgold HS
5:00PM Pick-up HS students from Heritage HS
5:30PM Dinner - Ryans or something similar(~$15)
6:15PM Depart for JrHS rehearsal at Ringgold HS
6:35PM Depart for HS rehearsal at Heritage HS
6:30PM MS Rehearsals Resume
7:00PM HS Rehearsal Resume
7:30PM Directors Meeting – at Heritage High School
8:30PM MS Rehearsals End
9:00PM HS Rehearsal End
9:00PM Pick-up JrHS students from Ringgold HS
9:30PM Pick-up HS students from Heritage HS
10:00PM Arrive back at the hotel
10:30PM Lights Out
Saturday, February 16
6:00AM Rise and Shine
7:00AM Breakfast in the hotel (Check Out of Hotel)
8:00AM Depart for JrHS rehearsal at Ringgold HS (we will check out, bring all stuff with you)
8:30AM Depart for HS rehearsal at Heritage HS (we will check out, bring all stuff with you)
8:30AM Junior High School Rehearsals Start
9:00AM High School Rehearsals begin
11:30AM MS Lunch Break (parents please pickup for lunch at Ringgold High School)
12:00PM HS Lunch Break (parents please pickup for lunch at Heritage High School)
ALL CONCERTS WILL BE AT RINGGOLD HIGH SCHOOL
1:30PM Junior High School - Report to designated warm-up locations (parents drop off)
2:00PM Junior High School Concerts Begin (you may leave with your parent as soon as your band is finished)
3:30PM High School - Report to designated warm-up locations (parents drop off)
4:00PM High School Concerts Begin (you may leave with your parent as soon as your band is finished)
Parent Itinerary At a Glance
Saturday, February 16th
8:30 a.m. Leave Carrollton for Ringgold GA.
11:30 a.m. Junior High School Parents meet child at Ringgold HS.
Pack up luggage items from the bus
Go to Lunch
12:00 p.m. High School Parents meet child at Heritage HS
Pack up luggage items from the bus
Go to Lunch
ALL CONCERTS WILL BE AT RINGGOLD HIGH SCHOOL
12:30 p.m. Junior High School - Report to designated warm-up locations (parents drop off)
1:00 p.m. Junior High School Concerts Begin (you may leave with your parent as soon as your band is finished)
3:30 p.m. High School - Report to designated warm-up locations (parents drop off)
4:00 p.m. High School Concerts Begin (you may leave with your parent as soon as your band is
finished)
Items to Pack
Additional Items to Remember
DHB Bus Permission Form and Emergency Contact
Please return with $70 by February 8th, 2019
Student Name: _________________________________________
Parent Name: __________________________________________
Emergency Contact Number(s): _____________________________________________________________
Medical Concerns / Medications:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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I GIVE MY CHILD PERMISSION TO ATTEND THE DISTRICT 7 HONOR BAND WEEKEND AND ALL OF THE EVENTS INVOLVED, INCLUDING RIDING THE BUS AND STAYING IN A HOTEL OVERNIGHT. I WILL MAKE SURE THAT I AM THERE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH TO PICK THEM UP AND ATTEND THEIR PERFORMANCE.
Parent Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________________