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Updates for Saturday March 29th
The 2008 Band Extravaganza (!)
Sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Band
Featuring the 2008 High School Honor Band
~Over 80 students from 20 high schools across the Greater Philadelphia Region~
~Guest Conductor Kevin Rodgers of the Creative and Performing Arts High School of Philadelphia~
~Guest Performers Jeffrey Barg and Kevin Rakszawski~
And more!
Saturday, March 29th, 2008
St Mary’s Church at the Campus of the University of Pennsylvania
$5 - 7PM
Tickets to the Concert - Tickets will be available at the door to the concert for $5 per person. Children under 5 years of age are Free. 215-898-8719.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at this website:
This year's concert event will be held at St. Mary's Church on the Penn Campus (www.stmarysatpenn.org) , a short walk to and from the Platt Center.
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Information for 2008 Band Extravaganza Participants
Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Registration - All participants must arrive at The Platt Center for Student Performing Arts on the Penn Campus by 9:30AM on Saturday, March 31st. The Platt Center is located at the corner of 38th and Spruce Streets in the Stouffer Commons building. Use the entrance off the Plaza, located between the entrance to the Quadrangle and Beijing Chinese Restaurant. Follow the link on this website for driving directions and parking information. All parts of the Penn Campus are within a 15-minute walk of the Platt Center.
This year's concert event will be held at St. Mary's Church on the Penn Campus, a short walk to and from the Platt Center. To help with the logistics of this concert event and the size of the ensemble, all students are encouraged to bring their own collapsible music stand.
What to Bring - All participants are expected to bring their own instrument, as well as consumables (reeds, valve oil, etc.) for use during the day. All instruments must be well-labeled with the participants name and high school, in the event the instrument is lost and found. If Tuba players cannot supply a concert-quality instrument (no sousaphones), please contact the Penn Band so that arrangements can be made. Percussionists will be contacted individually about what sticks to bring; all percussion will be provided.
Brown Bag Lunch - All participants are asked to bring a brown-bag lunch. Alternatively, several nearby restaurants and a Wawa will be available for lunch. The Penn Band will be providing a Pizza dinner for all participants - if you have any dietary restrictions, please inform us the morning of registration so that accommodations can be made.
Concert Attire - Participants are asked to dress "casual and comfortable" for rehearsals during the day. Changing Rooms will be provided for participants to change into appropriate attire for the Concert that evening. Concert Attire for Gentleman: Dark slacks, dress shoes, white collar shirt, and tie, jacket. Concert Attire for Ladies: Dark slacks or skirt, dress shoes, white blouse, or dark dress.
Part Assignments - We have constructed a challenging and gratifying repertoire for the 2008 Honor Band. Some of the music will be mailed to the students via their Directors ahead of time, and some of the music will be sight-read.
Chairs will not be assigned - instead, a "share the wealth" strategy will be employed to distribute parts. For example, students who play 1st Trumpet on one piece will play 3rd trumpet on another piece, and vice versa. Every effort will be made to give every participant the opportunity to play a variety of different parts.
Tentative Schedule
Tickets to the Concert - Tickets will be available at the door to the concert. $10 per person; Children under 10 years of age are Free. Call the Penn Band Office for Groups of 10 or more (for group discounts).
Driving Directions to the University of Pennsylvania
From the Philadelphia International Airport and points south of Philadelphia. Follow I-95 North past Philadelphia International Airport towards downtown. Then merge from the left-hand lanes onto Exit #22 I-676 (Vine Street Expressway, Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall) Take I-676 cross-town and then merge from the right-hand lanes onto I-76 East (Int'l Airport, Schuylkill Expressway). Quickly enter the left-hand lane, and then exit on the left-hand side at Exit #346a (South Street). At the top of the ramp make a right onto South Street.
From the New Jersey Turnpike and the New York City Area
Take the NJ Turnpike South Exit #4 (NJ 73, Camden, Philadelphia) to NJ 73 North and then onto I-295 South. After passing Exit 28 on I-295 South, stay to your left and then merge onto I-76 Exit #26 (Philadelphia, Camden). After merging, stay to you left and look for I-76 Walt Whitman Bridge (Toll $3). Cross the bridge into Philadelphia and after passing Exit #346b (University Ave.), stay to your left. The exit is on the left-hand side, Exit #346a (South Street). At the top of the ramp make a left onto South StreetFrom the Pennsylvania Turnpike and points west of Philadelphia
Exit the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Exit 24 (Valley Forge) then merge onto I-76 East (Philadelphia). After passing Exit #345 (30th Street Station) stay to you left. You will exit from the left-hand lane at Exit #346a (South Street). At the top of the ramp make a right onto South Street.From the Ben Franklin Bridge and Camden
Take US-30 (Admiral Wilson Boulevard) to the Ben Franklin Bridge (Toll #3). Then take I-676 West (Vine Street Expressway) to I-76 East (Int'l Airport, Schuylkill Expressway). Quickly enter the left-hand lane, and then exit on the left-hand side at Exit #346a (South Street). At the top of the ramp make a right onto South Street.From the Walt Whitman Bridge and the Atlantic City Expressway
Take the Atlantic City Expressway to NJ-42 North. NJ-42 will divide into Express and Local lanes. Take the Express lanes to I-76 East Walt Whitman Bridge (Toll $3). Cross the bridge into Philadelphia and after passing Exit #346b (University Ave.), stay to your left. The exit is on the left-hand side, Exit #346a (South Street). At the top of the ramp make a left onto South Street.From Northeast Philadelphia and Northern Suburbs
Take US-1 South (Roosevelt Blvd) to I-76 East (Central Philadelphia). After passing Exit #345 (30th Street Station) stay to you left. You will exit from the left-hand lane at Exit #346a (South Street). At the top of the ramp make a right onto South Street.FROM SOUTH STREET TO THE PLATT STUDENT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Take South Street to the third traffic light (33rd Street) and bear left onto Spruce Street. Proceed up Spruce Street to 38th Street. The Platt Student Performing Arts Center is located on the left before the traffic light, between the entrance to the Quadrangle and Beijing Chinese Restaurant.
Enter the Platt Center and walk past the cabaret space and proceed down the hallway. At the end of the hallway is Room 182 - the R. Greer Cheeseman Band Room. If you get lost, call 215-898-8719 or 267-259-0082!
FROM SOUTH STREET TO St Mary's Church
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