SPRING TRIP

Elkins Band 2008 Spring Trip

                                                                              

                                                                                                                                   

Where: San Antonio                                                                                                                           

When: May 9, 10 2008    

Who: ALL members of Concert, Symphonic, and Honors Bands will attend; participation is NOT optional.                 

What: All 3 bands will perform Friday evening in the Lila Cockrell Theater in the

            Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio. There will be a 3

            professional adjudicators that will rate each band’s performance.

            On Saturday, the bands will have breakfast provided at the hotel, then travel to

            Fiesta Texas Theme Park for a day of fun. We will return late Saturday evening.

            About the performance venue:

Named after a former San Antonio Mayor, the Lila Cockrell Theatre is located on the east bank of the famous Riverwalk at the Convention Center Complex. Although it is designed for performing arts such as ballet, symphony, and drama, it is also ideal for large general assemblies with multi-media presentations.

Seating is divided among three levels with a total of 2,521 seats. Wider than average space between rows and plush theatre seating create a more comfortable auditorium. A large 65 foot by 55 foot stage proportion, and easy accessibility provides flexibility in staging and audio visual presentations.

Come experience a modern city whose heritage, culture, traditions and natural beauty combine into a unique blend that has attracted adventures, entrepreneurs, visitors, conventions and business for hundreds of years.           

For more information, go to:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/convfac/LCT/lcoverview.asp

Payment Schedule:

            December 7:  $50

January 7:     $50

February 7:   $50

March 3:        $50

**Make all checks to: Elkins Band & Elite Booster Club