Scotland/Ireland Trip
Flight Information
DATE | FLIGHT # | DEPARTURE | AIRPORT | ARRIVAL | AIRPORT |
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6/8/2024 | 122 | 3:50 PM | Chicago (ORD) | 5:15 AM | Dublin (DUB) |
6/9/2024 | 122 | 7:50 AM | Dublin (DUB) | 9:05 AM | Edinburgh EDI |
6/18/2024 | 123 | 11:35 AM | Dublin (DUB) | 2:00 PM | Chicago (ORD) |
Checked Bag Information
Group Travel Tickets Include:
- 1 checked bag, max weight 50 lbs and max dimensions (length + width + height) = 62"
- 1 carry on bag, max weight 22 lbs and max dimensions height = 21.5”, width = 15.5”, and depth = 9.5”
- 1 small personal item (i.e., purse, laptop, flute) height = 10”, width = 13”, and depth = 8"
Any items that exceed the dimensions above will have to be checked. Additional checked pieces are $79.99 per piece per direction.
Concert Attire
3 concerts will be played, all indoors, and music stands will be provided.
- Bottom Half - Black long pants (not jeans), black belt if wearing a polo shirt, black closed toe / closed heel shoes - no colored stripes or swishes, no white soles, and black socks.
- Top Half - WINDs summer shirt (Barbados Camp Shirt royal blue, WINDs logo, worn untucked) or trip polo shirt (royal blue, trip logo, worn tucked in with a belt).
- Shirts and other trip apparel may be ordered at
Intensive Practice Weekend
- Dates May 10th - 12th
- All practices will be at Muskegon Community College (285 Quarterline Road, Muskegon MI, 49442) and will be live streamed via Facebook.
- Friday May 10th: 7:00 pm pizza party at Gail and Frank Brechting’s (15310 Oak Point Drive, Spring Lake, MI. 49456). BYOB.
- Saturday May 11th: Rehearsal 9:00 - 4:00 at MCC. Saturday night group dinner information will be sent out prior to the intensive weekend.
- Sunday May 12th: Rehearsal 9:00 - 11:00 at MCC.
February 11, 2024 Meeting Synopsis
Joining the WINDs rehearsals remotely
All WINDs rehearsals are both live streamed and posted via a private group on Facebook. To join our rehearsal space, do the following:
- Log into your Facebook account and search for the group “WINDS Rehearsal Space”. Ask to join the group. This will send a request to me, which I will approve.
- Join us on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. EST for a live broadcast, or watch the taped practice.
Intensive Rehearsal Weekend
May 10 - 12
All rehearsals will be live streamed.
- Friday Evening 7:00 p.m. - Pizza Party at Gail and Frank Brechting's (15310 Oak Point Drive, Spring Lake, MI. 49456). Bring what you like to drink. There will be a note sent out about ordering pizza - Gluten Free and Regular Pizza will be ordered.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. rehearsal at Muskegon Community College.
- (Saturday Evening 6:00 p.m. Pub Dinner together. More information to follow.
- Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. rehearsal at Muskegon Community College.
Thursday Rehearsals at MCC
Thursday Evening Rehearsals - 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at Muskegon Community College. Rehearsals will be May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and June 6th. All rehearsals will be live streamed.
June 8th Departure
June 8th - Bus to Chicago O’Hare. Yippee!
Rehearsal Housing
Thursday Night Practices and the intensive weekend
WINDs members will provide housing for any of our out of town guests. Please contact either Gail or myself if you need a room.
Uniforms / Clothing / Gear for the Tour
- The Virtual store is NOT up yet. We will let you know when it is up and running. It will be on the WINDs website.
- Concert Attire: Black full length dress pants (not jeans), black close toed shoes, and black socks. The WINDs royal blue buttoned shirt, which many members own, may be worn. This shirt may be worn untucked. There will be a royal blue polo shirt to order. If wearing the polo shirt, it must be tucked in and worn with a black belt.
- Extra Gear: Navy Blue full zip or 3/4 zip shirts, raincoats, hats, and bags with the tour logo will be available in the virtual store. You can also use a navy blue outerwear already owned without a logo.
- A tour tee shirt will be available, but is not required.
Luggage Weight Limits
Kaleidoscope is working with the airlines to determine the luggage requirements. Please remember that everyone must carry their own luggage and instruments. Pack light!
Feel free to reach out to either Gail or myself if you have any questions.
October 22, 2023 - Getting to Know You
For those that could not attend the zoom call, here is the recorded meeting.
After you select the link below you must enter the passcode to watch the recording.
- Passcode: j1ij0.+&
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9 May
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Rehearsal @ Muskegon Community College 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMRehearsal @ Muskegon Community CollegeDate: May 9Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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10 May
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Pizza Party Get Together 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMPizza Party Get TogetherDate: May 10Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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11 May
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Rehearsals @ Muskegon Community College 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMRehearsals @ Muskegon Community CollegeDate: May 11Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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Pub Dinner Together 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMPub Dinner TogetherDate: May 11Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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12 May
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Rehearsals @ Muskegon Community College 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMRehearsals @ Muskegon Community CollegeDate: May 12Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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16 May
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Rehearsal @ Muskegon Community College 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMRehearsal @ Muskegon Community CollegeDate: May 16Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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23 May
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Rehearsal @ Muskegon Community College 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMRehearsal @ Muskegon Community CollegeDate: May 23Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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30 May
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Rehearsal @ Muskegon Community College 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMRehearsal @ Muskegon Community CollegeDate: May 30Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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6 Jun
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Full Last Rehearsal @ Muskegon Community College 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMFull Last Rehearsal @ Muskegon Community CollegeDate: Jun 6Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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Pack & Load 9:30 PM to 10:30 PMPack & LoadDate: Jun 6Time: 9:30 PM to 10:30 PMCalendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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8 Jun
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Bus to O'Hare / Fly to Scotland (Time TBD)Date: Jun 8Calendar: 2024 Scotland/Ireland Schedule
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