Concert at The Casino in Catalina Island
Where:
Catalina Island
Date:
Nov 15, 2008, Saturday
For whom:
Both IYJA and IYCA.
Time:
9am Nov 15th: Depart Newport Beach for Catalina
10:15am: Arrive in Catalina
4:30pm Nov 15th: Depart Catalina for Newport Beach
5:15pm: Arrive in Newport Beach
Call Time:
8am call. Meet in Newport Beach at the Flyer.
You are responsible for rides to & from the Flyer.
All interested in going we meet AT the Flyer.
If you are not going on this trip, there is NO REHEARSAL.
Catalina Passenger Service
400 Main St.
Balboa CA 92661
http://www.catalina-flyer.com/
Cost:
$51 for a roundtrip ticket for (1 member) on the Flyer: IYCA & IYJA members only.
Parents will need to pay the $51 roundtrip fare if they are going.
Normal fare: $69/roundtrip for 1 person.
You will pay IYCA the day of the trip.
Checks made out to: “IYCA” or bring cash.
Bring money for lunch & dinner (required).
Bring extra money if you wish to do certain activites, shop, or tours.
Dress Code:
Casual Clothes. Black attire NOT required.
Mandatory:
No. This trip is optional.
Stands:
Yes. Everyone is required to bring folding music stands.
There are NO stands on the island.
If you don’t bring stands, you don’t play.
Who’s Invited:
Parents & friends are invited.
They will need to pay for their own tickets on the Flyer.
www.catalinainfo.com Cost is $51/person for adults, roundtrip on the Catalina Flyer.
Repertoire:
TBA. Soloists TBA.
Conducted by:
Conducted by Dean Anderson.
Photographed:
By Albert Wu
Videotaped:
By IYCA in HiDef (HD)
Parking:
I advise being dropped off and picked up in Newport Beach.
Hotels:
No hotels needed for IYCA musicians. This is a 1-day trip.
This invitation to perform in Catalina is intended for a 1-day trip.
IYCA leaves early in the morning, rehearses, free time, then returns.
Reason for short trip is because students have so many commitments on Sundays.
IYCA will NOT book hotels for those who wish to stay longer.
You will need to book hotels yourself.
Backgorund:
This is the first time ANY YOUTH ORCHESTRA has ever performed or been invited
To perform in Catalina. It is indeed a privelege and honor to perform there.
We are the only youth orchestra to ever be invited to rehearse & play in The Casino.
While most youth orchestras take “retreats” once a year on a cruise or to the mountains;
My unique idea of a “trip” for IYCA is Catalina.
No cruises. No trips to the mountains. Nice beaches.
Walks, jet skiing, snorkeling, swimming, shopping and food are all there!
And only 1 hour away.
While most 6th graders at one point all go to Catalina for outdoor ed, few ever go back
Again or have a chance to perform there.
Will IYCA go again in 2009? Yes. IYCA will perform in Catalina TWICE in 1 season.
Why on Saturday? Because it is the only day everyone is free and rather than have
Rehearsal in Irvine, we do it in Catalina.
Same charges and rules apply. 1 day trip. No hotels. Pay for the Flyer and meals.
Audience:
Tourists in Catalina.
Time Scale:
8am Meet at Catalina
9am Catalina Flyer departs Newport Beach for Catalina
10:15am The Flyer arrives in Catalina. IYCA walks to The Casino.
11-12:30pm Open rehearsal.
12:30pm Lunch (on your own).
12:30-4pm Free time.
4:30pm Flyer leaves Catalina for Newport Beach.
5:15pm Flyer arrives in Newport Beach. Call your parents for rides.
FAQs.
Q. What do we have to bring?
A. Music Stands. Money for the Flyer ($51 total) and lunch money.
Q. Which company is taking care of all of this?
A. Santa Catalina Company. Visit them on www.visitcatalinaisland.com
Q. Is this a concert or a rehearsal?
A. Rehearsal at the Casino only. No concert. No concert clothes. This invite is for us to play there and be heard by Catalina staff who are interested in inviting us in 2009 for a gala concert in the ballroom.
Q. What do parents pay if they are coming?
A. Same as IYJA and IYCA members, $51 for a roundtrip fare on the Flyer.
Q. How much free time do we have?
A. From 12:30pm to 4:30pm.
Q. Can we stay longer?
A. No. The Catalina Flyer leaves at 4:30pm and this schedule has been their schedule for the past 28 years.
Q. Do we need to bring music?
A. No. Just stands. I have all the music.
Q. Who is conducting us?
A. Dean Anderson. For both groups.
Q. Can we go swimming? Snorkeling? Hiking?
A. Yes, yes, and yes. After 12:30pm, you are on your own for lunch and activities.
Q. If I don’t want to go to Catalina, is there still a rehearsal?
A. No. There will be no rehearsal if do not wish to go.