Northern
Iowa
Junior
Orchestra
NIJO Tour and Spring Concert 2016
Tour Schedule & April Rehearsals Information:
REH April 1, 8,
TOUR Wed, April 13
REH
REH
PERF
5:00 - 7:00
7:00 – 7:30 am
8:30 – 9:00
10:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 12:00
12:30 – 1:00
2:00 – 2:30
3:00 – 4:30
5:00 – 6:00
7:00 – 7:15 pm
Russell Hall-Graham Hall
Meet at Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Cedar Falls
Performance GrandJiVante, Ackley
Performance Riverbend School, Iowa Falls
sack lunch at park, travel time
Performance at South Hardin School, Hubbard
Performance at Ashbrook, Iowa Falls
Calkins Nature Center activity
Dinner at Pizza Ranch in Ackley
Return to Farm and Fleet in Cedar Falls
Fri. April 15
Sat. April 16
Sun. April 17
5:00 – 6:00(?) Russell Hall, Graham Hall
9:30 – noon
Davis Hall, Gallagher Bluedorn
5:30
Arrive for concert at UNI
6:00
Davis Hall Concert, free and open to the public
Reception follows in the student lounge, bring treats to share
Concert dress for ALL performances (including tour): Black & white, suggestPlain white blouse, shirt or sweater and black slacks or skirts. Skirts must be at
cover the knees while seated (NO shorts for performances, please)
Keep the above portion for your records.
---------------------------------------------------Tour Permission Form for attending April 13, 2016 tour: (DUE BY APRIL 8th)
Please fill out this form, detach and bring it to Cathy Craig at the beginning of the April 1 or 8 rehearsal OR mail
before April 8 to: UNI Suzuki School, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0246
Student Name________________________________ home phone_______________
Mother’s Name___________________________work or cell phone________________
Father’s Name ___________________________work or cell phone _______________
Are there any medical alerts, allergies, or other concerns?
Also list the phone number & name of a person to contact other than those listed above:
In case of an emergency, I give permission for my child to receive medical treatment.
Parent signature________________________________ Print name_______________________
Include payment to: payable to--UNI Suzuki School for $25
We need this form & payment in advance of the tour date. Students will not be allowed on the
bus unless this form is on file in advance and payment has been made.
2016 NIJO Tour Information
1.
Please arrive promptly to load the bus and Blain’s Farm and Fleet in Cedar Falls.
2.
Please bring a sack lunch for our noon meal at the park. We will eat dinner at the Pizza Ranch for the
evening meal. The cost of your meal is included in the trip fee. Snacks and drinks will be provided for the
morning and afternoon break.
3.
Dress for the trip: White blouse, shirt or sweater and black slacks or skirt. Ladies: Skirt should be long
enough to cover your knees when you sit. Please plan to wear this when you arrive in the morning until
the end of our last performance. We will not have space or time to change before our performances or
during lunch. There will be time to change before our last activity at the final park. WEAR APPROPRIATE
SHOES for our outdoor activities--no open-toed sandals shoes, please! Bring appropriate clothes or jacket
for the weather that day. Bring old shoes that you do not mind getting dirty. The parks may be muddy!
4.
Our schedule is outlined briefly on the preceding page.
performances. Please ask Cathy for school addresses.
5.
Remember, the student is responsible for getting excused from their classes that day and making up any
work missed. Schools will be notified of your absence but the parents must verify their permission for you
to miss school. An OPTIONAL attendance office permission slip for you to use for this is included with this
information.
6.
We will need for the morning and afternoon. Specific students are on the treat list for these items. (Avery,
Krisha, Bhoomika, Jacob—let me know what you prefer to bring-morning treats, bottled water, juice, or
afternoon treats.)
A large cooler to keep beverages cold would be helpful. Contact Cathy at
cathy.craig@uni.edu to volunteer use of your cooler or choice of treat.
Family members may come to any of the
Parent volunteers will accompany the orchestra and help with loading, unloading, set-up and take down,
and serving donated treats. Parents- Mrs. Yoder and Ms. Sihler are planning to travel with the students as
well as Mr. Schilke and Cathy Craig.
7.
Please remember to exhibit your best behavior. Parents should discuss appropriate behavior with their
students. Students who need to be reminded of what appropriate behavior is on the trip will not be invited
to join the orchestra next year. We expect cooperation and respect for all, including other orchestra
members, director, parents, our schools and students, bus, bus driver, park rangers and park facilities and
restaurant and staff. What we do on this trip will determine if we get to go next year. We have been well
received on our past trips.
8.
What to bring:
Music stand with your name on all the parts!
jacket in case of rain and outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes for park activity
instrument (name on case)
your music (name on music and folder)
extra set of strings for all instruments and rock stops for cello and bass players
OPTION: books, games, CD players-IPOD’s with headphones, etc. for trip
OPTION: snacks for the trip and drink in closeable bottle (no cans) Snacks and drinks will also be
provided.
9.
Please detach and return the form at the bottom of the first page no later than April 8 rehearsal
or mail in before April 8 to: UNI Suzuki School, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0246.
Make checks payable to UNI Suzuki.
10.
All students are expected to attend. Questions? Contact Cathy Craig at 266-9283 or 273-2508
UNI Suzuki School
March 25, 2016
ATTENTION: Attendance Office
This student will be performing with the Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra (an affiliate of the UNI Suzuki
School) on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 for the students at Riverbend Middle School in Iowa Falls and South Hardin
Middle School in Hubbard and the residents at Grand JiVante in Ackley and Ashbrook Care Centers. This student
understands it is his/her responsibility to communicate with teachers and make up any missed assignments.
If you have questions or concerns, please call Cathy Craig, UNI Suzuki School Coordinator at 273-2508.
Thank you for your cooperation in permitting these students to participate in this unique opportunity.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This portion is to be filled out by the parent and then presented to their child’s school attendance office:
_____________________________________________has my permission to attend these performances.
(name of student)
Signed: __________________________________________
(parent)
NOTE: This form is optional for use for your child’s school. Only
the form on the first page is needed by the UNI Suzuki School.