2018 International Band Member Information
We would like to welcome you to the 2018 Pennsylvania Lions All-State Band. As we prepare to embark on our tour to Las Vegas, we would like to take this opportunity to ensure you are ready for the experience. Please read this page and all linked pages completely; don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. Direct any questions to Vincent LoRusso, Chairmen of the Pennsylvania Lions All-State Band Committee vincelorusso@gmail.com
If you have an outstanding balance, you can mail your payment to:
Pennsylvania Lions All-State Band
State Council of Lions Clubs
949 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111-2810
You make also make a payment by phone:
(Please do NOT leave payment information over voicemail)
717.564.2586
If you have an outstanding balance, you can mail your payment to:
Pennsylvania Lions All-State Band
State Council of Lions Clubs
949 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111-2810
You make also make a payment by phone:
(Please do NOT leave payment information over voicemail)
717.564.2586
Arriving in Gettysburg
Registration for the 2018 Lions All-State Band begins at 12:00pm in Schmucker Hall. All participants should plan to arrive no later than 12:30pm, to allow time to register and move into your housing.
More about arriving and the first day... |
Participant Pick-up
We expect to complete our tour and arrive at Gettysburg College at approximately 12:30am on Friday, July 6. Parents should be prepared to pick up participants at this time.
Information for participants driving themselves Hotel information for parents who might like to spend the night in Gettysburg. Things to do in Gettysburg |
Kick-off Concert
Our kick-off concert will be held on Wednesday, June 27th 7:00pm in the Bream Wright Hauser Athletic Complex on the Gettysburg College Campus. There is no charge to attend, and all parents and friends are invited and encouraged to come and hear what we've learned since we arrived. The concert will be followed by an ice cream social for all participants and their families.
Map of campus and parking/concert location
Map of campus and parking/concert location
Itinerary
Our rehearsal schedule and the schedule of other events at Gettysburg College will be distributed at registration on our first day.
See the day-by-day highlights of our tour... |
Hotel Information
While on Gettysburg College's campus we will be staying in the college dorms. They are double-occupancy traditional dorms with air conditioning. All linens will be provided. While on tour, we are in hotels with quad-occupancy rooms.
Find out more about our hotels while on tour... |
Chaperones and Room Checks
The Lions Band staff will act as chaperones while on tour. They will conduct room checks nightly and take all reasonable measures to ensure the safety of participants. The ratio is a minimum of one chaperone per 10 students.
While on tour, a chaperone will check participants’ rooms each night. Each room is to be in neat and proper order. At the time of the room check, band members are to be ready to retire for the evening. Room check times will be announced as the band arrives at its housing facility for the evening. After room check, lights are to be out, electronic devices turned off, and silence observed. Unless there is an emergency, students are not to leave their rooms until the designated time in the morning.
While on tour, a chaperone will check participants’ rooms each night. Each room is to be in neat and proper order. At the time of the room check, band members are to be ready to retire for the evening. Room check times will be announced as the band arrives at its housing facility for the evening. After room check, lights are to be out, electronic devices turned off, and silence observed. Unless there is an emergency, students are not to leave their rooms until the designated time in the morning.
Packing and Luggage
Each participant is limited to one suitcase or bag which will go under the bus. In addition, they may bring a personal bag such as a backpack or purse on the bus with them.
List of required and optional items... |
Extra Polo Shirts
We will supply you with one polo shirt for the duration of our tour. This is our uniform shirt. Many participants prefer having more than one polo.
If you would like to order extra shirts, please indicate that on the accepted student form. |
Instrument Information
Participants should plan to bring their own instruments (including marching instruments), with the exception of percussion.
More about instruments... |
Audition information
Auditions for concert ensemble seating will be held on our first day following the welcome meeting. Auditions for jazz ensemble also be held at this time.
More information about auditions, including required excerpts... |
Communication on Tour
Communication while on tour we will be maintaining a tour blog on our website, and encourage all parents and friends to follow us while in Gettysburg and on tour.
If parents must contact a band member or need to get in touch with band staff, please call our emergency number: 717-417-8776.
Our hotels will have WIFI access for free in the lobby, and may have free access available in the room.
If parents must contact a band member or need to get in touch with band staff, please call our emergency number: 717-417-8776.
Our hotels will have WIFI access for free in the lobby, and may have free access available in the room.
Health and Medical Information
All participants must complete the health information form and permission to participate form. We travel with a nurse as part of our band staff, and she is able to assist with any required medications. More health and medical information (and links to download the forms)...
Roommate Requests
While at Gettysburg College, participants will be in double-occupancy rooms. You need bring no linens, although you may choose to bring your own pillow. On tour in hotels, participants will be in quad-occupancy rooms.
If you have specific requests for roommate assignments, please complete the roommate request form. |
Crews on Tour All participants will be assigned to a crew to assist the ensemble as we rehearse and tour. Crews include: truck loading/unloading, bus loading/unloading, ensemble setup, ensemble tear-down, music crew, cleanup crews, etc.
If you have a preference for a particular crew or a medical condition that may prevent you from serving on a particular crew, please make us aware of this at registration. |
Expectations of Participants |
Financial Assistance |
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Participants in the All-State Lions Band represent both Lions of Pennsylvania and their home schools. We expect all participants to comport themselves with dignity and respect for others at all times. Learn more about our expectations...
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Many students in the Lions All-State Band receive financial assistance to participate each year. Students have petitioned their communities, schools, band booster clubs, and their local Lions Clubs.
For more information about financial assistance and for help getting in touch with your local Lions Clubs, visit our financial assistance page. |
