Wednesday 25 May 2016

Band Trip 2017 - Itinerary and Information

Students have been discussing a tour to Cuba and there is enough interest to proceed.  We have run three in the past, and the trip is simply amazing.  This is very different than any resort- type vacation you or others may have taken.  We would be based in Havana.  It is a true music trip - we perform with and at Cuban Arts Schools, attend Latin Music and dance workshops, see traditional cultural performances and go to arts centres.  There is a day trip to the Vinales Valley, and of course we attend several live Jazz performances.  The whole group eats breakfast, lunch and dinner together each day.  The group is together at all times.  The tours are run by a company that exclusively operates student exchanges between Canada and Cuba and has done so for the past 30 years.  As such, they have unparalleled access to musicians and workshops that are not normally open to the visiting public.  We feel that this is the last year that students will be able to experience a Cuban way of life that will change dramatically with the influx of American tourists and culture.


CLICK BELOW FOR THE ITINERARY!                           VIDEOS OF OTHER SCHOOLS VISITING CUBA!

                                                    


INFORMATION LETTER

The company is requesting $300 per person deposit for the end of June.  In order for us to meet that deadline, we need deposits from people by June 17.

We are happy to work with you to help with deposit schedules and fundraising.  This is an amazing opportunity to see Cuba before it will change irrevocably.  Please email jeannie.hunter@ocdsb.ca with questions/concerns. 

Friday 13 May 2016

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Congratulations on Amazing Work at Musicfest Nationals!!  We brought home a Gold medal and two Silver medals, while participating in Nationals for the first time in Hillcrest's 55 year history.  We are so proud of you!

You can listen to our award winning performances here;

Flute Choir
Scarborough Fair
Flutes and Vegetables

Percussion Ensemble
Magic Carpet
Korobeyniki

Sax Ensemble
Rise of the Ancients
You Must Know

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