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The Marching Thunder has been invited to perform in the 2020 New Year’s Day Parade in London, England. This event is seen by over 600,000 spectators on the streets and broadcast to millions around the world. The week long trip will include amazing experiences and create lifelong memories. The trip is open to every member of the Marching Thunder as well as alumni and family members.<\/p>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n Is it too late to join the trip?<\/strong> When is the trip?<\/strong> Who can travel?<\/strong> What is included?<\/strong> What am I responsible for?<\/strong> How much does it cost?<\/strong> Students registered for Marching Thunder in the fall of 2019 will receive $1,000 to assist in the cost of the trip.<\/p>\n Payment Schedule *Subject to change based on final cost of airfare. The $1,000 from the University will also be applied to this payment. How do I sign up?<\/strong> Cash or Check Only Rachael Williamson Please note that new resistrations will need to catch up with the payment schedule as soon as possible.<\/p>\n What if I have more questions?<\/strong> If you have more immediate questions, please contact Adam Dalton-\u00a0daltona@marshall.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Also visit www.lnydp.com<\/a> for more information about the parade!<\/p>\n
\nAbsolutely not! Anyone can join through September 15th.<\/p>\n
\nDecember 29-January 5<\/p>\n
\nThe trip is open to all members of the 2019-2020 Marching Thunder. Alumni are invited and have the option to perform with the band or participate as a spectator. Friends and Family members are also invited to go as well!<\/p>\n
\nTravel from Huntington, WV to London and back
\nAccommodations at DoubleTree by Hilton Westminster
\nTraditional English Breakfast Buffet
\nThree dinners in hotel restaurant
\nVouchers for 3 additional meals
\nLunch the day of the parade
\nOyster card for use on public transportation
\nEducational tours to Windsor, Hampton Court, Greenwich, and more<\/p>\n
\nPassport
\nSome meals<\/p>\n
\nThe total cost for the trip is $3,510. There are options to purchase a land only package and arrange your own airfare.<\/p>\n
\nNovember 1, 2018- $200 ($100 Non-refundable)
\nFebruary 1, 2019- $200
\nApril 1, 2019- $800
\nOctober 1, 2019- $1000
\nNovember 1, 2019- $1,310*<\/p>\n
\nAnyone can register for the trip after November 1st with<\/p>\n
\nSigning up is simple! Make your $200 deposit and you’re all set!<\/p>\n
\nPayments will be given to Rachel Williamson in the College of Arts and Media Dean\u2019s Office
\nChecks should be made out to Marshall University Foundation
\nWrite \u201cMarching Thunder London Payment\u201d in the memo line
\nInclude your name and instrument with each payment
\nIf you are mailing a check, the address is<\/p>\n
\nMarshall University
\nCollege of Arts and Media
\nAttn: Rachael Williamson
\n1 John Marshall Drive
\nHuntington, WV 25755<\/p>\n
\nWe will have another information meeting on August 26 at 6pm in the Henderson Center Band Room. We will discuss all the details of the trip and answer any questions you may have. We will have a lot of exciting things to discuss at this meeting.<\/p>\n