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Post by paddy on Nov 27, 2023 21:00:23 GMT -6
$3k/person is a big number. Like 3/4 of my oldest kid’s entire HS band fee bill for 8 seasons (winters and falls). You’re fortunate… that’s close to a typical travel year for us- slightly higher but not by much. I’d guess NY hotels at the holidays don’t give much of a discount to bands so would have an expected higher price than Indy. We’re pretty frugal as a group. But we are fortunate that we don’t have to travel far for GN or WGI championships.
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Post by TrumpetMom on Nov 28, 2023 8:10:48 GMT -6
$3k/person is a big number. Like 3/4 of my oldest kid’s entire HS band fee bill for 8 seasons (winters and falls). You’re fortunate… that’s close to a typical travel year for us- slightly higher but not by much. I’d guess NY hotels at the holidays don’t give much of a discount to bands so would have an expected higher price than Indy. Hotels, coach bus rentals, truck rental for large instruments, food allowances for travelers, restaurant reservations for large groups, sight seeing events while in the city. Once in a lifetime opportunity though... priceless!!
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Post by paddy on Nov 28, 2023 11:57:44 GMT -6
You’re fortunate… that’s close to a typical travel year for us- slightly higher but not by much. I’d guess NY hotels at the holidays don’t give much of a discount to bands so would have an expected higher price than Indy. Hotels, coach bus rentals, truck rental for large instruments, food allowances for travelers, restaurant reservations for large groups, sight seeing events while in the city. Once in a lifetime opportunity though... priceless!! I understand why it costs that much, I’m just saying it is a big number.
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Post by bigtrombone on Apr 24, 2024 11:03:55 GMT -6
It's a bit interesting to see that there haven't been any announcements yet for 2025. By this time last year, we already knew the High School bands that would be attending Macy's. Perhaps Wesley Whatley departing as creative producer has led to announcements coming later than usual.
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Post by yayband914 on Apr 24, 2024 11:06:47 GMT -6
It's a bit interesting to see that there haven't been any announcements yet for 2025. By this time last year, we already knew the High School bands that would be attending Macy's. Perhaps Wesley Whatley departing as creative producer has led to announcements coming later than usual. Can’t hold off too much longer… schools need time to fundraise and prepare! Those 18 months are precious time.
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