The 2008 Penn Band High School Honor Bands

Registration - All participants must arrive at The Platt Center for Student Performing Arts on the Penn Campus by 12:30PM on Saturday, March 8th. 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.

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. A music lyre is strongly suggested. 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 sousaphone, one will be provided. Percussionists will be provided with sticks; all percussion will be provided.

Pizza Dinner - The Penn Band will be providing a Pizza dinner for all participants - if you have any dietary restrictions, please inform us ahead of time so that accommodations can be made.

Attire - Participants are asked to dress "casual and comfortable" for rehearsal during the day. Uniform for performance at the Palestra will be dark blue jeans, white sneakers and white socks, and a Penn Athletics T-Shirt that will be provided at Registration.

Part Assignments - We have constructed a challenging and gratifying repertoire for the 2008 Palestra 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.

The Honor Band is tentatively scheduled to be seated in Section 217 of the Palestra. Friends and Family of the Honor Band can purchase tickets in Section 218 for the Basketball game at a discounted rate of $7 per person. Tickets can be secured either in person or by phone:

http://www.pennathletics.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1700&ATCLID=90193

In Person: Ticket office window hours for the summer are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are also available at athletic venues on game days usually one hour prior to game time. There are no processing fees for purchases made in person. The Penn Athletic Ticket Office accepts cash, personal checks, Visa or Mastercard.
By phone: Ticket office hours are Monday-Friday from 10am to 3pm. The Penn Athletic Ticket Office can only accept Visa or Mastercard payments for phone orders. There is a $4 processing fee for all phone orders. Phone number (215) 898-6151.

**YOU MUST MENTION THAT YOU ARE BUYING TICKETS IN THE HONOR BAND SECTION 218 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT!**

PARTICIPATING DIRECTORS RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS VIA DR. GUPTA ONLY – PLEASE CONTACT HIM FOR MORE INFO.

Snow Contingency - In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. A determination will be made the day before and updated information will be available both on this website, and on a recorded message at 215-898-8719.

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 Street

From 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.

Take South Street to the third traffic light (33^rd Street) and bear left onto Spruce Street. Proceed up Spruce Street to 38^th 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!

Take South Street to the third traffic light (33rd Street) and make a right. There will be a blinking light about a half block up on the right hand side, turn right. This is the main parking lot for the athletic buildings.