Chorus
North Davidson Middle School Chorus
Biltmore Estate Field Trip
We are working hard on the music for our performance next week!
Itinerary:
Travel and Performance:
7:30am - Meet at NDMS and load bus
7:45am - Depart from NDMS
11:00am - Arrive at Biltmore Estate
11:30am - Performance
Biltmore House Tours:
12:30pm - (12:30 Group 1-4)
Chorus 12:30 groups tour house - (Band students load instruments)
Mrs. Runyan - 12:30 Group 1
Chaperones: Kimberly Dillande, Jeremy Dillander, Theresa Flinchum, Larry Flinchum, Courtney Holshouser, John Holshouser, Jennifer Hurak, Lori Lamoureaux, Keara Koehler
Mrs. Byrd - 12:30 Group 2
Chaperones: LaShona Transou, Samantha Sears, Angie Martin, Erin Sholtz, Sherri Woodyard, Keanne Transou
Mrs. Lerch 12:30 Group 3
Chaperones: Melinda Bartlett, Christie Brittain, Donna Leonard, Tamera Riggs, Brandi Ebert
Mrs. Hutchins 12:30 Group 4
Chaperones: Chelsea Beasley, Peggy Moore, Shelton McKay, Linda McKay, Jonathan Hutchins, Amber Walker
12:45pm - (12:45 Group 1-3)
Chorus & Band 12:45 groups tour house
Mr. Jeff Norman - 12:45 Group 1
Chaperones: Heaven Zayura, Jennifer Boles, Jayme Cranfill, Michelle Osborne, Maria Danze, Christy Lewis
Mrs. Condrey - 12:40 Group 2
Chaperones: Tiffany Long, Karen Rodriguez, Angie Whisnant, Jennifer Wilmoth
Mr. Rodney Norman - 12:45 Group 3
Chaperones: Tracy Eurey, Angela Gray, Gary Gray, Crystal Swink, Susan Troxler, Ashley Bonnett
1:00pm - (1:00 Group 1-4)
Band 1:00 groups tour house
Mrs. Randleman - 1:00 Group 1
Chaperones: Salisha Atkins, Amy Crews, Amanda Everhart, David Everhart, Aretha Young, Carol Silva, Wendy Talley
Mrs. Steinberg - 1:00 Group 2
Chaperones: Stephen Stillwell, Crystal Stillwell, Leslie Lee, Heather Graham
Mr. Jackson-Cabaniss - 1:00 Group 3
Chaperones: Tabitha Cassada, Erica Hege, Jenny Weinstein, Michael Williams, Amanda Berry, Chuck Davenport, Kathleen Roe, Josue Romero-Huitron, Melissa Truluck, Meredith Anderson
Mr. Nelson 1:00 Group 4
Chaperones: David Cox, Marie Cox, Kristi Daganhardt, Misty Fuller, Brandon Whitley, Rhiannon Whitley, Ed Ballard, Elizabeth Ballard
Lunch and Return Travel:
2:00pm - All vehicles drive to Antler Hill Village (on the estate) for lunch
3:30pm - Depart Biltmore Estate
7:00pm - Arrive at NDMS
General Info and Reminders
- Arrive in Chorus/Band Room BY 7:30-7:40am (We will need to leave at 7:45)
- Leave your Bookbag at home (You may bring a small gym bag for snacks and water with screw top only – No Water Bottles with straws NO Sodas, Only WATER!)
- Come to School Dressed!
BILTMORE Trip Dress:
(Remember, you will stay in these outfits the entire trip)
-Black Chorus/Band Polo
-Solid Black Dress Pants
- Girls Black Leggings that Flare or Black Dress Pants
-Boys Black Dress Pants (No jeans and No holes)
-Dark tennis shoes
-It may be cool in Asheville: bring your Chorus or Band Hoodie or your NDMS Hoodie or Black Hoodie/Jacket (We will perform in the Polo)
- Reminder, QUIET! No Noise or NO Talking while inside BILTMORE HOUSE
During Biltmore House Tour Stay in your assigned group and teacher. Listen and be respectful to All Teachers, Chaperones, Staff, and Administration ENTIRE TRIP!
- Reminder: BEST BEHAVIOR ENTIRE TRIP!! You are Representing NDMS and Davidson County.
- Please remind your ride that we will arrive back at NDMS BY 7:00pm
Chaperone Information and Duties
Directions
You can follow the bus from the bus lot or go ahead of us (preferred) using these directions:
Take I-40 west to Asheville and take exit 50B (US Highway 25 North). After exiting, stay in the left lane and follow signs to the Biltmore entrance - 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803.
Arrival and Parking at the Biltmore Estate
Tell the attendant at the gate that you are with North Davidson Middle School - You can use the parking sign (attached) to show you are with us. Follow the signs to Parking Lot B. It should be a short walk to the house, gardens, and performance area. The attached picture shows the locations of all of these areas.
Preparation, Bathroom, and Performance (Italian Garden)
When the buses arrive, some students may need to stop at the bathroom. Parents please help teachers escort students over to the performance area (Italian Garden) after bathroom stop.
Biltmore House Tour
See the itinerary (below) for your group assignment. Your child and other band/chorus students are in this group. Please help the group leader keep everyone together and enjoy their tour while obeying the rules and getting along with their peers.
Lunch
We will all travel to Antler Hill Village for lunch. You can follow the signs or follow the bus.
Departure (Sign-Out Your Student)
If you sent in the travel form, your child can ride home with you after you sign them out with
Mrs. Cabaniss (chorus students) or Mr. Jackson (band students).