SHHS Choir Tour 2023Los Angeles, California
March 23-28 Salem Hills High School Choirs participate in a Spring Performance Tour each year. Three of the five choirs at Salem Hills: Concert Choir, Singers, and Serendipity, attend tour. Past tour destinations include New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, and Southern California. To the right, there are important documents you may download concerning tour. |
Tour DocumentsPayment Schedule
Wednesday, September 28, 2022: $350 payment Wednesday, November 31, 2022: $350 payment Wednesday, February 1, 2023: $300 payment |
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
The 2023 SHHS Choir Tour is from Thursday, March 23rd – Tuesday, March 28th to Los Angeles. Departure will be the afternoon on the March 23rd and we’ll return the evening of March 28th. Our plan is to drive the first day to St. George where we will stay one night. We will then drive to Las Vegas and stay one night there. We'll then drive the rest of the way to Los Angeles and spend three nights there. In lieu of driving home, we are planning to fly home at the conclusion of the tour.
We will spend our time in St. George, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles performing in historic and beautiful venues, visiting university campuses to work with choral experts there, visiting other high school choirs, and getting to see and experience the rich cultural and historic sights and sounds of the cities we are visiting. A more detailed itinerary will be available on our website, www.shhschoirs.org about a month prior to departure. Updates and changes to the itinerary may occur.
The total cost of tour is $1000 for students. The cost for adult travelers will not exceed $1300. All transportation costs, 1-2 meals each day, and all activities will be included; however, students may want to bring additional spending money for souvenirs and other tour keepsakes. There will be 5-10 meals not included in the cost of the tour (including two meals at Disneyland). I recommend students bring $80 to cover those costs. All other tour expenses are already included in the total price.
There are no Covid Vaccine requirements in place this year. There may be certain venues/buildings which require masking. We'll make sure everyone is aware of these requirements ahead of time.
Inclusions
Travelling Adults/Chaperones/Student-Age Travellers
All adult and student-age travelers will be required to make separate travel arrangements through our Travel Agency. The cost for adults will be different from students, and all payments will be made through the Travel Agency, not Salem Hills High School.
Fundraising Opportunities
During the Fall, there will be at least 2 opportunities to raise money for tour. These will include a mattress fundraiser and a cookie dough sale. While participation is optional, students have succeeded in making a lot of money on these fundraisers in the past.
Participant Safety
There will be a minimum of 1 adult chaperone per 8 student participants. Students will be protected and taken care of during the tour. Students will never be permitted to be alone and must check-in with chaperones often--especially at night, travelling, or spending time in unfamiliar neighborhoods.
Cost of Trip: $1000 (students only)
Included in Cost of Trip: transportation to all destinations, including one-way flight home from Los Angeles to Provo, 5-nights in hotels in St. George, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, a Cirque du Soleil ticket in Las Vegas, 1-day park-hopper pass to Disneyland, and much more.
Payment Schedule
Wednesday, September 28, 2022: $350 payment
Wednesday, November 31, 2022: $350 payment
Wednesday, February 1, 2023: $300 payment
REFUND POLICY
If for whatever reason, your plans to participate in the 2023 Choir Tour change, below are the specific deadlines and policies regarding refunds.
Student-Initiated Cancellation
In the event a student is unable to participate go on tour as planned, the following refund dates:
-September 28, 2022 – November 31, 2022: Full refund available upon cancellation
-December 1, 2022 – February 1, 2023: Refund all but $100 (May not be held for future tours)
-After February 1, 2023: No refunds available (Cannot be held for future tours, may be used as scholarship money for other students)
Tour Cancellation
In the event a tour is cancelled due to forces beyond anyone's control (weather event, pandemic, act of God, etc), students will be refunded flight credits (no cash value) as well as ALL BUT $100 of the remaining cash value of the tour. The $100 per participant will cover the costs of the travel agency and all other non-refundable costs from vendors.
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Tuesday, March 22
4:00-6:00pm Mandatory Tour Rehearsal in Auditorium
6:00-7:00pm Bon Voyage Concert
7:00-8:00pm Student and Parent Pre-Departure Meeting
Wednesday, March 23
You will attend school as normal this day.
4:00-5:00pm Tour Checkin and Luggage check
5:00pm Buses Depart for St. George
7:00pm Joint Concert/Exchange at Southern Utah University
Night #1 in St. George Hotel
Friday, March 24
Morning TBA: Performance/Exchange with Pine View High School Choirs
Afternoon TBA: Performance in St. George Tabernacle
3:00pm Buses Depart for Las Vegas
Evening TBA: Attend Performance of Cirque du Soleil "Beatles Love"
Night #2 in Las Vegas Hotel
Saturday, March 25
Morning TBA: Workshop with Dr. Joseph Svendsen, University of Las Vegas
Afternoon TBA: Travel to Los Angeles
Evening TBA: Driving tour of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Skyspace Experience
Night #3 in Los Angeles
Sunday, March 26
Morning TBA: Performances at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral and LDS Westwood First Ward
Afternoon TBA: Visit to Los Angeles Getty Art Museum or Griffith Park Observatory
Evening TBA: Performance at Los Angeles LDS Stake Center
Night #4 in Los Angeles
Monday, March 27
Disneyland Day
Night #5 in Los Angeles
Tuesday, March 28
Morning TBA: Visit to Forest Lawn, impromptu performance
Afternoon TBA: Visit to Griffith Park Observatory
Evening TBA: Direct flight to Provo Airport
The 2023 SHHS Choir Tour is from Thursday, March 23rd – Tuesday, March 28th to Los Angeles. Departure will be the afternoon on the March 23rd and we’ll return the evening of March 28th. Our plan is to drive the first day to St. George where we will stay one night. We will then drive to Las Vegas and stay one night there. We'll then drive the rest of the way to Los Angeles and spend three nights there. In lieu of driving home, we are planning to fly home at the conclusion of the tour.
We will spend our time in St. George, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles performing in historic and beautiful venues, visiting university campuses to work with choral experts there, visiting other high school choirs, and getting to see and experience the rich cultural and historic sights and sounds of the cities we are visiting. A more detailed itinerary will be available on our website, www.shhschoirs.org about a month prior to departure. Updates and changes to the itinerary may occur.
The total cost of tour is $1000 for students. The cost for adult travelers will not exceed $1300. All transportation costs, 1-2 meals each day, and all activities will be included; however, students may want to bring additional spending money for souvenirs and other tour keepsakes. There will be 5-10 meals not included in the cost of the tour (including two meals at Disneyland). I recommend students bring $80 to cover those costs. All other tour expenses are already included in the total price.
There are no Covid Vaccine requirements in place this year. There may be certain venues/buildings which require masking. We'll make sure everyone is aware of these requirements ahead of time.
Inclusions
- All transportation fees including very comfortable motor coaches and the one-way flight home.
- 5 nights in hotel (Students are 3-4/room, Adults 2/room *adult married couples will have their own room*)
- 1-2 meals per day will be included, some meals will be on your own (recommended budget $80)
- 1 Day Disneyland Park-Hopper ticket
- Cirque du Soleil "Beatles Love" at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
- Admission to the Getty Art Museum
- Admission to historic Forest Lawn Memorial Park/Museum
- Admission to Griffith Park Observatory
- All other activities, excursions, and events on tour
Travelling Adults/Chaperones/Student-Age Travellers
All adult and student-age travelers will be required to make separate travel arrangements through our Travel Agency. The cost for adults will be different from students, and all payments will be made through the Travel Agency, not Salem Hills High School.
Fundraising Opportunities
During the Fall, there will be at least 2 opportunities to raise money for tour. These will include a mattress fundraiser and a cookie dough sale. While participation is optional, students have succeeded in making a lot of money on these fundraisers in the past.
Participant Safety
There will be a minimum of 1 adult chaperone per 8 student participants. Students will be protected and taken care of during the tour. Students will never be permitted to be alone and must check-in with chaperones often--especially at night, travelling, or spending time in unfamiliar neighborhoods.
Cost of Trip: $1000 (students only)
Included in Cost of Trip: transportation to all destinations, including one-way flight home from Los Angeles to Provo, 5-nights in hotels in St. George, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, a Cirque du Soleil ticket in Las Vegas, 1-day park-hopper pass to Disneyland, and much more.
Payment Schedule
Wednesday, September 28, 2022: $350 payment
Wednesday, November 31, 2022: $350 payment
Wednesday, February 1, 2023: $300 payment
REFUND POLICY
If for whatever reason, your plans to participate in the 2023 Choir Tour change, below are the specific deadlines and policies regarding refunds.
Student-Initiated Cancellation
In the event a student is unable to participate go on tour as planned, the following refund dates:
-September 28, 2022 – November 31, 2022: Full refund available upon cancellation
-December 1, 2022 – February 1, 2023: Refund all but $100 (May not be held for future tours)
-After February 1, 2023: No refunds available (Cannot be held for future tours, may be used as scholarship money for other students)
Tour Cancellation
In the event a tour is cancelled due to forces beyond anyone's control (weather event, pandemic, act of God, etc), students will be refunded flight credits (no cash value) as well as ALL BUT $100 of the remaining cash value of the tour. The $100 per participant will cover the costs of the travel agency and all other non-refundable costs from vendors.
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Tuesday, March 22
4:00-6:00pm Mandatory Tour Rehearsal in Auditorium
6:00-7:00pm Bon Voyage Concert
7:00-8:00pm Student and Parent Pre-Departure Meeting
Wednesday, March 23
You will attend school as normal this day.
4:00-5:00pm Tour Checkin and Luggage check
5:00pm Buses Depart for St. George
7:00pm Joint Concert/Exchange at Southern Utah University
Night #1 in St. George Hotel
Friday, March 24
Morning TBA: Performance/Exchange with Pine View High School Choirs
Afternoon TBA: Performance in St. George Tabernacle
3:00pm Buses Depart for Las Vegas
Evening TBA: Attend Performance of Cirque du Soleil "Beatles Love"
Night #2 in Las Vegas Hotel
Saturday, March 25
Morning TBA: Workshop with Dr. Joseph Svendsen, University of Las Vegas
Afternoon TBA: Travel to Los Angeles
Evening TBA: Driving tour of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Skyspace Experience
Night #3 in Los Angeles
Sunday, March 26
Morning TBA: Performances at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral and LDS Westwood First Ward
Afternoon TBA: Visit to Los Angeles Getty Art Museum or Griffith Park Observatory
Evening TBA: Performance at Los Angeles LDS Stake Center
Night #4 in Los Angeles
Monday, March 27
Disneyland Day
Night #5 in Los Angeles
Tuesday, March 28
Morning TBA: Visit to Forest Lawn, impromptu performance
Afternoon TBA: Visit to Griffith Park Observatory
Evening TBA: Direct flight to Provo Airport
