Downpayment deadline is October 15, 2025

Please pay the deposit ONLY! We request that you do not pay the entire cost up front. 

CANCELLATION POLICY

1. • Full Refund Deadline

     • Cancellations made on or before January 5, 2026 will receive a 100% refund of all amounts paid.

   • No Refund After Deadline

     • Cancellations made after January 5, 2026 are non-refundable.

     • Families will still be responsible for paying the entire cost of the trip, even if the student does not attend.

   • How to Cancel

     • All cancellations must be communicated via email to the following:

       1. Parent Association President: fccfaexecutiveboard@gmail.com

       2. Choir Director: Benjamin_Murray@fcasd.edu

     • The cancellation is not considered official until all parties have received written notice.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Students traveling on the spring tour are to adhere to the following expectations: 

• Prepare assigned music.

• Conduct themself courteously and appropriately at all times.

• Neither use nor have alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or substances in their possession at any time in accordance with the FCAHS student code of conduct.

• Not smoke (including vaping) during the entire performance tour.

• Not participate in any pranks or vandalism of any kind. Financial responsibility for damaged property is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

• Cooperate fully with Mr. Murray, all chaperones, tour directors, and all other authority figures. 

• Attend all events on time. 

• Abide by the time schedule, including evening curfew.

• Not enter any other hotel rooms for any reason. Not allow unauthorized persons to visit.

• Not use cell phones during musical events or guided tours.

• Not engage in any conduct that might result in injury to yourself and/or others.

• Remain academically eligible in all classes according to the district policy. 

• Adhere to the district attendance policy and be present for school. 

MEDICAL FORMS

Medical Forms will be distributed and collected as we get closer to the trip. Any questions about medical forms or medication can be directed to Mrs. Meinert (school nurse) - karen_meinert@fcasd.edu

ROOMING INFORMATION

Students will be housed 4 per room. Rooming requests will take place the week of November 3rd. Students requesting a room together must all be present when meeting Mr. Murray during QRT. Rooming requests are not guaranteed. 

INTERESTED IN CHAPERONING?

• All interested parent chaperones please should complete the registration and payment at the link below. 

• Chaperoning is not guaranteed. If there are more chaperones than needed, chaperones will be reviewed in the order of the only registration submission. The deposit will be refunded if you are not selected to chaperone.

• All chaperones must submit clearances to the school district if they are not already on file. CLICK HERE to access the Parent Volunteer Application on the school district website. 

• Chaperones should be aware that their responsibility is to chaperone students of the Fox Chapel Area High School Choir for the entire spring tour and that they will adhere to the rules and guidelines set forth by the choral director and those set forth by the Fox Chapel Area School District policy. 

• Chaperone Anticipated Cost:

  • Single Room - $667

  • Double Room - $542 - please communicate room requests with Mr. Murray via email. 

***Please speak with Mr. Murray if there are any questions***

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & PAY YOUR TRIP DEPOSIT