Trip

Orchestra Trip this year 2026-2027, for Both Symphonic and Concert Orchestras.

March 25-27, 2027, Forum Music Festival, LA Philharmonic (Dvorak’s 9th Symphony and more), Universal Studio, and Little Tokyo. Cost $800 per student. (Up to $400 can be AZ Tax Credit). If you need finacial assistance, please contact Mr. Tagawa at ttagawa@amphi.com

First Payment: $400 September 15, 2026.
Second Payment: $400, December 9, 2026. 

March 25, 2027 (tentative schedule, it will be adjusted according to the Festival, Driving time, store opening hours, etc). 
9am Load Bus
9:30am Leave CDO
1:30pm Lunch at Blythe, CA
2:15pm, Leave Blythe to LA 
6pm Dinner (TBA, close to LA or around Walt Disney Concert Hall). 
7pm – Arrive at Walt Disney Concert Hall
8pm – 10pm, Concert. Dvorak Symphony No.9 and more.
10:15pm, Leave the Concert Hall to the Hotel (In Santa Claire, CA) 
11:15pm, Arrive at Hotel, 11:30pm, Lights out

March 26, 2027
7am Breakfast
8am Leave Hotel to the Forum Music Festival 
After the Festival (Eat lunch), go to Universal Studio until 8pm. (Bring $ for Shopping, Dinner)
8:30pm Leave Universal Studio to the Hotel
10pm Lights out

March 27, 2027 
7am Breakfast
8:30am Leave Hotel to Little Tokyo
10:00am – 12:00pm – Shopping/Lunch, Bring $ for Lunch/Shopping. (Line up for popular lunch place before 10:45am)
12:00pm – Leave Little Tokyo to CDO
8:00pm Arrive at CDO

Payment Options
Option 1
AZ Tax Credit by credit card: make sure to choose Canyon del Oro High School, then Orchestra Tax Credit, put student’s name, then send the receipt to Mr. Tagawa at ttagawa@amphi.com (as I do not get receipt from online payment) https://az-amphitheater-lite.intouchreceipting.com/donate

Option 2: 
AZ Tax Credit by check: Write a Check payable to Canyon del Oro High School. In Memo: Orchestra Tax Credit. Print out this form and fill it out completely, and give it to Mr. Tagawa, or you may send it to the CDO Bookstore.

Option 3: 
Buy Jim Click Tickets at the October Concert. Sold by CDO Orchestra Booster Club. $25 per ticket. (Or 5 for $100) Credit card accepted. or Zelle.
Zelle: cdoorchestrabooster@gmail.com, name: CDO Orchestra Booster Club

Option 4:
Pay directly to the CDO Orchestra Booster Club, Check, Cash, or Zelle.
Zelle: cdoorchestrabooster@gmail.com, name: CDO Orchestra Booster Club

Students are expected to make up homework/school work for the trip. Students are expected to follow the orchestra director’s directions, festival rules, and school rules applied during the trip. Violation of rules may result in student(s) being dismissed during the trip and sent home via airplane at student’s family’s expense. 

Rules: When you have a free time at a location , you are to be in a group of at least 3 people at all times. Come back to the bus time will be determined before you get off the bus. 
No swimming at the hotel.

BE RESPECTFUL
Any destruction of property will be reimbursed by the student/parent.
Clean up after yourself and others.
Follow all instructions from the Chaperones.
Be polite; disobedient students will be sent home.
Adhere to district rules and policies as you would during school hours. Remember you represent yourself, CDO High School, our Orchestra, and our community.
NO Tobacco, Alcohol, or drugs. Zero tolerance for violations.
Avoid clothing referencing these products.
NO Weapons
NO horseplay or immature behavior. Be aware of your and others’ safety.
NO public displays of affection.
NO student may enter rooms not on their rooming list. Socialize only during designated group time before curfew and lights out.

Parents:
Check your child’s luggage/clothing/backpack before dropping them off for the trip. Please make sure it is labeled with their name on it. The chaperones reserve the right to inspect a child’s belongings at any time.
ALL medications must be checked in with the chaperon in charge.

Students:
Students must check in with a chaperone upon arrival at school.
LIGHTS OUT – means you must go to bed. We will tape you in your room, and check it during the night.  You are not to open your door for anybody except the chaperones.  If there is an emergency, we will come and get you.
PHONE CALLS – are NOT permitted from your room as everyone in the room will pay the bill.
ON DEMAND MOVIES – If there is cable, DO NOT order movies of any kind. Again, you will pay for them and we will call your parents to explain.

Any questions, please email me at ttagawa@amphi.com.