Iceland 2024

Harpa Hall – Reykjavivk, Iceland

We are very excited to share that the Hillgrove Orchestras and Bands will be going on a 9-day concert tour of Iceland March from 28-April 5, 2024. Here are some of the details:

  • Here is the Prezi presentation from our tour directors. https://prezi.com/view/loGdoNSFF34wawYKJipF/
  • The trip will be March 28-April 5, 2024. We will leave on the Thursday (3/28/24) before Spring Break, and return on the Friday (4/5/24) during Spring Break

  • The trip is open to all members of the Hillgrove Orchestra and Band Programs, including rising 9th graders. You must be enrolled in the Hillgrove Band or Orchestra programs for the entire 2023-2024 school year to be eligible to go.
  • Cost of the trip is $3,963 per traveler.
  • Dr. Doke, Mr. Lumpkin, Mr. Mattson and at least one school administrator will be our school leaders on the trip. We will also have WorldStrides Representatives and professional tour guides for the entirety of the trip.
  • Parent chaperones are needed. Chaperones will pay the same price as performers. There will be no shadow trip. Performers and chaperones only.

Highlights of the trip include:

Round Trip Airfare

Hotel Accommodations

All Breakfasts and Dinners

Ground Transportation

Local Guides

3-5 Concert Performances

Master Class at Icelandic University of the Arts

Attend a concert by the Icelandic Symphony at Harpa Hall

Shadow students at local Icelandic High School

Guided Tours of Icelandic landmarks such as: Great Geysir Strokkur, Strokkur hot springs, Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National Park, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skogar Folk Museum, Krysuvik Geothermal Field, Pearl Museum, Church of Hallgrímur, Blue Lagoon, Gunnuhver Geothermal Site, and more!

  • Registration is currently open through the WorldStrides website. You will see more detailed information about the trip including payment options, financial aid options, a detailed trip itinerary and much more at the registration website page.
  • Payments will be made through the WorldStrides website (not through the band or orchestra booster clubs).
  • To register, just go to worldstrides.com and enter Trip ID “Doke-5665” then fill out the required information.
  • Click on the following links for information regarding:

Fundraising

Financial Aid

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