The Horizon Bands are going to IRELAND!
After a lot of consideration and working with our travel company, AdvantEdge Tours, we finally locked in a destination and price for a trip to march in the Internationally Recognized St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland! This will be an 8 day trip with 6 nights in Ireland, traveling around the country and participating in the parade and other performance opportunities.
This is open to all Band, Color Guard, and Choir students for March 2025. Legacy Band will also be attending the parade and we are excited about the representation for Adams 12 and Colorado!
The final payment is due January 3rd. Please plan accordingly to ensure your spot on the
trip and Final Trip Meeting is Scheduled for February 10th at 6:00 PM. Mark your calendars!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Get your passports now!
- Ensure you are on track to apply for and order your passport. For more information, visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html/
- May parents go on the trip?
- Yes, you may travel with the ensembles as a chaperone or follower! We need chaperones to make the trip possible.
- Chaperones and Parents that are traveling, please complete the Raptor check and fill out the required form by January 10th at HHS front office.
- Is there a discounted price for chaperones or followers?
- Unfortunately, there isn’t. It is the same price and has the same inclusions as the student package.
- How do I make payments?
- You will pay exclusively through the AdvantEdge Tours portal, please make sure to register at the link below.
- What if we decide to cancel?
- There is a cancellation fee schedule below.
- Is it worth it?
- Absolutely, YES! A student’s band trip is often a highlight of their high school memories.
- Are fundraising opportunities available?
- Yes, the HHSBPA typically has a few extra fundraisers during trip years to help students raise money for their trip/Student Music Account. PLEASE consider getting a King Sooper’s card account for you and family members. This can help immensely.
- We have kicked off the Butterbraids fundraiser! Grab an order form to help cover costs for the Ireland trip, Winter Guard, Winter Percussion, or individual student accounts.
- Will the students miss any days of school for this trip?
- Yes, we will be out of the country for a week, and will miss 5 school days.
- Does the music department travel every year?
- No. We travel every 2 years.
- How will you communicate with us about the trip?
- Through weekly emails throughout the year giving payment reminders, forms that need to be completed, and any other updates. You can also check information about the trip on the band’s website: Horizonhawksbands.org
- Will there be trip insurance in case of a cancellation?
- Yes, trip insurance information is below and is highly encouraged!