Spring Trip 2023
Music Department Spring Trip
Universal Studios, Orlando, FL April 19-23, 2023
Dear Music Students and Families, The MRHS Music Department will be traveling to the Universal Studios in Orlando, FL to participate in a music festival competition. The purpose of the trip is to perform for a nationally acclaimed panel of judges, receive feedback and a clinic, compete with musical ensembles from all other schools, hear performances of students from other schools as well as our own, build and foster camaraderie among all of our musicians, and most importantly, to continue to build the exceptional reputation of the Marriotts Ridge High School Music Department. This trip is a wonderful team building activity and the experiences will be remembered long after high school. We will be traveling on luxury motor coach buses. All school system and CDC COVID recommendations will be followed for the duration of the trip.
2023 Spring Music Festival Itinerary
Travel Dates: April 19-23 Universal Resorts Orlando, Florida
Tuesday, April 18 7:00 pm
Pledge Night at MRHS
All students and at least one caregiver MUST attend Pledge Night
Wednesday, April 19
4:30 am Arrive at MRHS. Load buses and depart for Orlando
10:00 pm Arrive at Endless Summer Resort
Thursday, April 20
Universal Studios for the day
Friday, April 21
Performance Day!!
8:00 am - 12:30 pm Instrumental Performances
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vocal Performances
Saturday, April 22
Universal Studios for the day.
5:00 pm Awards ceremony in the park
6:00 pm Group dinner at Buco di Beppo (2 Locations)
8:00 pm Board Buses and depart for home.
OVERNIGHT Bus Ride home.
Sunday, April 23
12:00 noon Arrival at MRHS, Unload and cleanup
12:30 Students Dismissed
What to Bring on a Long Bus Ride
While on the bus you may want to keep a small bag or backpack with you for essentials to make your long ride comfortable. Here are some things to consider packing:
Thin Blanket
Travel Pillow
Comfortable Clothes
Snacks (some will be available on the bus, but you're welcome to bring some of your favorite snacks)
Water Bottle (some will be available on the bus, but please reduce waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle)
Entertainment (it will be a very long ride, bring some cards or something else to keep you occupied)
Sunglasses or an eye mask
Tissue packets
Hand sanitizer
What to Pack
4 days' worth of clothing
Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, moisturizer, shower gel, sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunhat or cap
Light jacket or hoody
Swimsuit
Flip flops for the pool or shower
Water bottle
Small bag for essentials
Spring Music Festival t-shirt
Your instrument
Concert attire/costume, including shoes
Your music if any
COMMITMENT FORM - Print and Sign and Turn In on
PLEDGE NIGHT
