Packing

Instrument (this will be pre-packed in school)

1.  Alto sax and smaller will be carried on the plane

2.  Tenor Sax and larger

These instruments must be checked and placed under the plane and should:

Be latched closed with one or more removable luggage straps (these can be found at luggage and travel stores or often removed from suitcases)

Where possible- packed in foam or other insulating material

Be marked with “FRAGILE-MUSICAL INSTRUMENT-HANDLE WITH CARE” all over the case 

**ALL INSTRUMENTS should have a luggage tag with the student name and number AND the school address and number

One Small Personal Item (Backpack)

Photo ID with first and last name on it- If you are over 18, you MUST have a passport or Enhanced ID to board the plane. Under-18 may use your School ID

• Cell phone with charger - an additional battery is strongly suggested! Students MUST have a functioning, charged phone for check-ins and communication. 

• Service Cap - DON’T FORGET! If you have room to pack this in your instrument, GO FOR IT. We will want to verify you have it before we depart so be prepared to show it at CBA before we board the buses. 

• Any valuables

• Prescription Meds (Med Form should be up to date with CBA Health Office)

• Spending money

• A sweatshirt to keep warm on the plane - DRESS COMFORTABLY but in layers for the 13-hour flight

• Sunglasses 

• Sunscreen

• Deodorant

• Empty Reusable Water Bottle

• Hand Sanitizer, body wipes, etc. 

• Any lotions or other liquids must be in containers smaller than 3oz and cannot be loose in your carry-on; place them together in a one-quart zip-lock bag 

Carry On Luggage

(22x14x9” including handle & wheels)

• Sunscreen!!!! 

• Toiletries - Don’t forget a razor. You MUST SHAVE!

• Officers: shako w/plume, officer belt - NO swords

• Cold/Allergy & Headache Medicine and stomach/flu in a labeled zip lock bag with proper dosing and written permission (see medical forms)

• See Contemporary Tours’ recommendations on clothing, don’t overpack! 

• Bathing Suit

• Sandals 

• Hat

• Socks & Underwear

• EXTRA WHITE PANTS AND SHIRT (for performance #2) - this can be sent along and packed in the garment bags as well. 

Travel Dress

We are NOT flying in our blues. We will pack our uniforms with extra pants and shirts IN school on Thursday, 11/20. 

We will be wearing the same travel clothes from our departure at CBA through our bus trip to Newark and our flight to Hawaii. DRESS COMFORTABLY and in Layers. 

Wear your Sneakers with socks (pack your sandals), wear a warm/cozy sweatshirt for sleeping on the plane. Toss a clean t-shirt and a pair of comfy shorts in your backpack in case you want to add or subtract clothes on the flight.