Trip Information
Darien Lake Trip 2019 Information
Darien Lake Competition Trip
Saturday, June 1st 2019
The 5/6 Grade Music Department (band and chorus) will be taking a trip to compete at Darien Lake at the Darien Lake Music Festival on June 1st. This competition draws bands from all over New York State to perform for placement, critique, and awards.
Students will be leaving EJD at 8:00 am that morning. Students will be returning at 10 pm.
Performance Times:
5th Grade Band 2:30 pm (Site 4)
6th Grade Band 3:00 pm (Site 4)
5/6 Chorus: 3:30 pm (Site 3)
The cost of this competition is being paid for from funds that were raised during our cookie dough sale in the fall. Students will have admission and free time in the park before and after performing, as well as 1 free popcorn voucher. Students can bring food or purchase food within the park. Please budget for both a lunch and a dinner. Food typically runs about $7-$10 per meal. Students can also elect to bring extra money for games/extras/storage lockers, if they like.
In order to be successful with our competition, it is very important that all students are in attendance. If you have a known conflict, please let us know as soon as possible.
Before and after competing, students will be allowed to enjoy the attractions of the park in groups with a chaperone. However, students and their chaperone need to be careful in regards to wait time in line to make sure that they are not late to their competition. If a student is waiting in line for a ride that would make them late for competition, they must exit the line.
It is very important for safety reasons that the students follow the directions of their assigned chaperone. Students will be allowed to sign up for what group they would like to spend the day with. I am encouraging students to pick friends with similar interests in rides so they can maximize their enjoyment in the park.
Any parents, friends, relatives that would like to enjoy the day at the park and watch their child perform can enter the park at a special rate. When you arrive at the park, go to the group sales window, and let them know that you are with the Emerson J. Dillon Music Department, who is competing. Tickets will be available for $16.99 each ($17.32 after taxes).
"Darien Lake" Trip General Rules and Regulations
1. All school rules will be enforced during the trip. Violations will be dealt with according to the student handbook.
2. Remember that you represent your school and community. Your best behavior is expected. Please be polite to all bus drivers, chaperones, staff, etc. Don't forget to use words such as "please" and "thank you".
3. There will be no changing buses during the trip.
4. Personal ipods may be used on the bus. All materials brought are the responsibility of the owner, not the school or bus company.
5. Please don't bring anything valuable. The Phoenix Central School District is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
6. Flash photography is not allowed on the bus. If you bring a camera, please be respectful of this rule.
7. Students who are late to the competition will not be allowed to ride the rides for the remainder of the day after the competition. Waiting in line is not an excuse to be late. Students must also refrain from water rides until after the competition as they will not have time to dry/change. They may enjoy the water rides after the competition.
8. All students must remain with their school chaperone. After the competition, students may be signed out to their parent, if present. Students may not be signed out to another child’s parent unless permission has been obtained ahead of time through the middle school principal.
9. All students must ride school provided transportation to the park.
DRESS CODE
All students must wear their Music Department t-shirt for the competition (the same shirt as from the March concert). If you are still in need of one, please see your band/chorus director. Your best jeans/pants/shorts may be worn with the shirt.
While enjoying the park, the students may wear bathing suits as needed for the water rides, but must change back to regular clothing for the bus ride home.