When is the Music Learning Spring Tour?

Saturday, March 10 - Friday, March 16, 2012.  This should align with your school’s Spring Break.

Where are we going?

This year we are traveling to Keystone, Colorado for a concert tour and ski trip!  While in Keystone, we will have time to go skiing and snowboarding in a great ski resort in addition to playing concerts too!  We have scheduled short rest stops along the way including at the Continental Divide on our way to Keystone.

Who can come on the Spring Tour?

All Music Learning students, parents, grandparents, and siblings can attend the Spring Tour.  Every band member will perform throughout the tour.  Many families choose to take their entire family on the tour as a fun filled spring vacation.  It is a great way to go skiing and play with the band at the same time!

How do we get there and where do we stay?

Your Spring Tour tuition includes round trip travel by chartered luxury motorcoach.  We hire a large, professional bus company with an excellent safety record.  All drivers are full time bus operators.  The busses they have scheduled for us to use feature comfortable seating, satellite TV, and DVD players.  Busses will be serviced during the Spring Tour.   All the participants stay in the same ski resort at Keystone.  Our lodge is just on Keystone Mountain so there will not be much a commute to ski while we are there. 

Can we fly to Keystone?

This is Music Learning’s 27th Annual Tour.  Based on past experiences, we have found that the trip is the most positive experience and the best value for parents, students, and the Music Learning staff members when everyone rides the bus.  This year, we are also offering the option of flying to to Keystone.  We have a limited number of airline tickets available if you would like to upgrade your travel arrangements.  The flight option is only available for students traveling with a parent.

What if I’ve never been skiing before?  Is there still stuff for me to do on the trip?

You bet!  You’ll be able to schedule a group ski lesson the first day of the trip - you won’t be the only first time skier on tour with the band.  It is surprisingly easy to learn how to ski and with just a little help, almost everyone picks it up quickly.  There are plenty of beginner slopes in Keystone so everyone can feel comfortable skiing, no matter how much or how little experience they have.  There are also a ton of non-skiing activities at Keystone including tubing, ski bikes, snowcat tours, and shopping.

My child is only in fourth grade, do many students his/her age go on this tour?

Absolutely!  Many students from all grade levels attend the Spring Tour.  Last year over 30% of the band students were in the fourth grade.

Are parents required to chaperone the Spring Tour?

This trip is very well chaperoned by the Music Learning Staff, official Tour Medic, and many parent chaperones.  While we do not require that any specific parents chaperone the tour with their child, we do encourage every parent to come.  Often times the most reluctant parents have the most fun on these tours.  Our typical trip student to chaperone ratio is less than 3:1.  Additionally we take numerous safety measures including two-way FCC licensed radio communication between the staff and background checks on all parent chaperones to insure each participant’s safety.  We have an official Tour Medic, a fully licensed medical doctor or nurse, who dispenses medication and handles any other minor bumps and bruises that could happen on the trip.  Since we are skiing this year, we know many parents will attend this year, too.

Wow, this trip sounds like so much fun with so many activities.  How much can all this cost?

You’re right - this trip is loads of fun jam packed with concerts, attractions, and skiing.  Your trip cost includes motorcoach transportation to and from Keystone, Lodging, Breakfast and Dinner in Keystone, Lift Tickets, Ski Rentals, and Trip ID & Security Materials.  Your trip package includes unlimited skiing for any 3 of the 4 days, if you would like to ski all 4 days, there is a nominal additional charge for your 4th day lift ticket.  Some meals to and from Keystone will be the responsibility of each trip participant.  The trip cost is based on when you choose to sign up for the Spring Tour.  Registration is time-sensitive and space is limited.  Please follow the schedule of payments in this packet for all trip payments. All students, parents, siblings, and guests pay the same trip fee and receive the same access to skiing and other attractions while on the trip.  Also, we have to point out that once your payment is received, we incur costs and we start planning for you to attend the trip, so all payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable; no exceptions.

How do I sign up?  The whole family wants to go!

Signing up is easy.  Simply visit www.musiclearning.org to sign up online, or fill out the tour form included in this packet and return it along with your payment to the Music Learning Foundation Office as soon as possible.  Early registration is due by November 23 and Regular registration is due by December 10.  Space is limited and your registration will be processed based on the order it is received.  Be sure to include your non-refundable/non-transferrable trip payment or non-refundable/non-transferrable trip deposit with your registration form.  You can mail your completed forms to The Music Learning Foundation 201 Laurence Drive, PMB# 500, Heath, TX 75032, or you can fax it to our office at (972) 499-0832.

Space is limited?  I guess I should send in my forms and payment soon, right?

Yes. We are traveling to a great ski resort during the height of ski season.  Guarantee your space on the trip by signing us right away!

Where can I find out more information about the trip?  I still have a few specific questions. 

The best place to have your questions answered is through e-mail and the internet.  You can send an email to tour@musiclearning.org or check the Music Learning Foundation Website at www.musiclearning.org for more information.  You may also call our office at (972) 499-0831 and dial option 3..

Anything else?

All of us at Music Learning are excited about our Ski Trip to Keystone, Colorado!  We hope that the great musicians in the band and their families will be able to go on a fun and exciting Concert Tour with some great skiing packed in too!