Paying for Tours and Travel

Paying by E-Transfer:

E-transfers can be sent to ADSSBAND@sd70.bc.ca

**When paying by E-transfer please make sure the reference includes band tour and the current school year, as well as student first and last name. Example:

Reference:

"Port Alberni Tour - 2023 - Deposit - Learner McStudent"

Please note this is a preferred method for our program, as it allows us to track payments easily and avoid students accidentally losing payments on it's way to teachers.

Paying by Cheque:

Cheques should be made out ADSS or ADSS Band.

Cheques should be handed to a music teacher directly in an envelope, marked with a student's first and last name on it, as well as the amount and what it is for.

Paying with cash:

Cash should be handed to a music teacher directly in an envelope, marked with a student's first and last name on it, as well as the amount and what it is for. 

Financial Assistance:

At the ADSS Music Department, we believe all students should have access to the best educational opportunities possible. Should a family require financial assistance, we are able to offer supports on a yearly basis. Please note not all of a student's costs may be covered. Students who receive financial supports are expected to participate in all fundraisers and will not receive any additional costs from those events, as their sponsorship takes this into account. Please note we do not offer sponsorship for Grade 8 families, as families are able to cover a significant amount of tours by participating in all fundraising activities. Families may also speak with directors regarding payment plans where applicable. 

All students that wish to travel with the ADSS Music Department will need to have a signed contract in place, with their tour deposits. 

This contract is binding and therefore must be read carefully by families and students. Please note that deposits for tours are non-refundable. 

Contracts for tours will be handed out at our yearly start-up meeting in September. Families will need to plan to attend this meeting in order to learn more information about tours, as well as to receive a contract. If the September meeting is not attended, families will need to speak directly with a teacher to receive a contract and information. 

Families will also need to have a completed District Release form addressing Risk Acknowledgement.

Grade 8 Tour-Victoria -February 13th and 14th 

We are heading to Victoria for 2 days and 1 night, leaving on the 13th of February (Friday) and returning on Saturday the 14th .

This trip will include watching the Professional Concert Band of the University of Victoria, (The UVIC Wind Symphony) featuring the Canadian Naden Band (The highest paid Military performing ensemble in Canada!) as well as a three-hour workshop for instrument sections at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

As far as extra-musical experiences we will be offering bowling at Langford Lanes, shopping at Mayfair Shopping Center, and much more!

The cost for this trip is $365 based off 50 touring student. This tour caps out at 75 students. The pricing will vary slightly if the number is higher than this as we will need 2 busses.

The Deposit and contract for this trip will be due by September 29th of $100.

Final Payment Due January 6th- Speak to Mr.Lancaster to receive your final amount if you have completed any fundraising. Otherwise final payment amount is $265

Grade 9 Tour - Whistler -April 29th- May 2nd

Students this year will be offered the chance to travel to Whistler to compete in the Cantando Music Festival. This tour includes a performance, workshop, sectional workshops, multiple evening concerts and shopping and fun in Whistler!

The cost of this tour is $856. 

A deposit of $250 and a contract is due by September 29th to secure your spot on the trip. 

This also includes travel insurance for all students. This tour is capped at 50 students.

2nd payment due January 6th- Amount for the 2nd payment is $250 

Final Payment due March 4th-Final amount is $406. If you completed any fundraising your final amount will be deducted from this amount, please speak to Mr.Kynoch if you completed any fundraising. 

Senior Tour (Grades 10-12) -Calgary/Banff - May 16th-May 20th 

The total cost of this tour is: $1920 for 5 days, 4 nights

This includes:

• Flights from Nanaimo to Calgary

• 4 breakfasts, 4 Group Dinners

• Local performances

• Rental Instruments in Calgary from Long & McQuade

• Campus tour and Clinic at the University of Calgary

• A tour of the National Music Centre

• A visit to Banff, the hot springs, and the Banff Centre for creativity.

• Shopping at CF Shinook Centre

A deposit of $675  and a contract is due by September 29th. Please note that Grade 12 students have priority registration for this tour, and that a list of students will be kept to ensure fairness.  Registration for Grade 11 and 10 students is first come first serve. This tour will be capped at 50 students maximum.

2nd payment due January 6th- Amount for the 2nd payment is $600

Final Payment due March 4th-Final amount is $645. If you completed any fundraising your final amount will be deducted from this amount, please speak to Mr.Kynoch if you completed any fundraising.