Bands Of America Marching Championships
We are proud to announce that the Trojan Pride will be returning to the Bands of America Grand National Championships for only the 4th time in school's history. 2013 marked the first year that the Trojan Pride ever competed at this prestigious contest, proudly making semi-finals in their first showing. The Trojan Pride looks to extend this streak and improve upon placement and overall score. A general itinerary for this trip is posted below.
General Trip Itinerary
Wednesday - Early Luggage Check In. Load and depart. Meals enroute. Hotel Check In.
Thursday - Rehearsal. Watch bands perform for part of the day.
Friday - Preliminary Performance in the morning. Afternoon Rehearsal. Semi-Finalists Announced.
Saturday - Morning rehearsal. Semi-Finals Performance. Awards ceremony. Finals.
Sunday - breakfast, depart for Jenks, arrival late evening.
Complete and detailed itinerary will be provided in late October.
RULES OF CONDUCT FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS
Payment Information
Opt In/Opt Out Forms
The cost of the trips to Indianapolis is estimated to be $1,200. There will be five draws (payments) beginning in June and continuing through October in preparation for this fall trip. Specific dates for draws, payments due, and amounts are listed on the Opt In/Opt Out Form. All information, payment deadlines, and criteria were included on the form. Opt In/Opt Out Form.
Payment Schedule
Each payment listed in the Opt In contract is required to be in full and on time in order for students to participate in summer rehearsals, pre-band, and school rehearsals. Students and parents should be thoroughly familiar with the Trip Fund and High School Band Handbook Policies.
| Payment Due Date | Amount | Trip Balance |
| 06/28/2024 | $240.00 | $. 240.00 of $1,200.00 |
| 07/30/2024 | $240.00 | $ 480.00 of $1,200.00 |
| 08/30/2024 | $240.00 | $. 720.00 of $1,200.00 |
| 09/30/2024 | $240.00 | $. 960.00 of $1,200.00 |
| 10/30/2024 | $240.00 | $ 1,200.00 of $1,200.00 |
Payments may be made online through the trip account or a check mailed to:
Jenks Band Parents
P.O. Box 425
Jenks, OK 74037-0425
Your child will not be allowed to travel to Grand Nationals if full payment is not received by October 30, 2024.
For more information, families should refer to the high school band handbook and trip fund policy. Students and parents who have questions about this may also email Mr. Hillock.
Chaperone Information
Applications are now being accepted for parents who wish to serve as chaperones for the Prosper, TX and Indianapolis trips. Parents may choose to submit for one or both trips, but only have to fill out the application form once. Simply check the boxes for which trip you wish to chaperone. Parents who wish to chaperone for an overnight trip will need to serve as a chaperone in some capacity (football game and/or contest) prior to the trip in order to be familiar with students, fellow chaperones, and band procedures. Parents will need to read through and be familiar with the Chaperone Handbook as well. All applications should be turned in to Mr. Hillock.
The deadline to submit for the Prosper, TX trip is Friday, September 13th and Friday, October 4th for the Indianapolis Trip. Parents chosen to chaperone a trip will be notified approximately one week after the application is due.
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For more information, families should refer to the high school band handbook and trip fund policy. Students and parents who have questions about this may also email Mr. Hillock.
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