"Life without music is meaningless, music without life is academic."
~ Leonard Berstein
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What is happening for housing?
For housing we will be renting Air BnB locations. We will be renting two different locations for each city. (one for the boys and one for the girls.) The locations are close to each other, within a short walking distance.
Will I be able to text/call my kid?
Absolutely. There are many different ways that you can keep in touch with your student without having a huge hit on your cell phone bill. Each of the chaperones will be carrying pocket Wi-Fi. (I will have one as well.) Whether you use WhatsApp, Facebook, Google Voice or other internet based non-Geo blocked phone services; you will always be able to contact your student. We also have times set aside in the itinerary for students to call their parents....daily.
For the tour your student will need:
1. A passport: this takes some time, so starting this process as soon as possible would be advisable. We will need their passport number to book their flights.
2. Sign up form: (Different than a release form) The sign-up form has a place for the student to pick their composer and some basic information needed for planning (food allergies, other allergies or medical conditions, medication the student will need to bring with them.) This form is only seen by Amy.
3. Release forms: (Medical, Liability, Permission to travel internationally with the group) The medical form will need to be filled out by your physician. The liability and permission to travel forms must be notarized. The permission to travel forms also include your preferred emergency contacts for your student. (Luck favors the prepared.) These forms will give us the information and permissions needed in an emergency situation if parents and emergency contacts cannot be reached. While Amy will carry the originals of these forms, the chaperones will also have a copy with them at all times. All forms must be signed by both parents.
Do we need to pay immediately?
Not immediately. To solidify the spot there is a $250 non-refundable deposit. (The deposit will be used to book housing.) There are also deadlines for future payments, with the last amount being due June 1st.
Refundability of funds paid does depend on a couple of factors. These will be outlined on the information sheet concerning payments.