Monday, May 31, 2021 - INDIANAPOLIS
- Arrive in Indianapolis. Check into the hotel and meet your roomates
- Afternoon at leisure
- Dinner provided
- Evening orientation and first rehearsal of the show
(Each participant should have their music memorized before arriving)
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - INDIANAPOLIS
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning Rehearsal
- Lunch (on own)
- Afternoon rehearsal
- Dinner provided
- Evening rehearsal
Wednesday, June 1, 2021 - INDIANAPOLIS
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning Rehearsal
- Lunch (on own)
- Afternoon rehearsal
- Dinner provided
- Evening rehearsal
Thursday, June 3, 2021 - OVERNIGHT TO PARIS
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Pack up and be prepared to check out
- Last morning rehearsal
- Lunch (on own)
- Load the bus and depart for the airport for your flight to Paris
- Depart via scheduled airline for Paris (dinner served on board)
Friday, June 4, 2021 - NORMANDY
- Breakfast aboard the plane
- Arrive in Paris
- Board the bus and depart for Normandy (approx. 3 hours)
- Lunch en route (on own)
- Check into the hotel
- Dinner provided
- Evening rehearsal
Saturday, June 5, 2021 - NORMANDY
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out of the hotel and depart for Sainte-Mere-Eglise
- Arrive in Sainte-Mere-Eglise
- Lunch (on own)
- FEATURE PERFORMANCE onstage
- Participate in the parade
- Dinner provided
- Load the bus and depart for Paris (check into your hotel upon arrival)
Sunday, June 6, 2021 - NORMANDY
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart for the Brittany American Cemetery in Sainte-James
- Participate in the 75th Commemoration Ceremony at the cemetery
- Depart for Le Mont Sainte-Michel
- Lunch (on own)
- Enjoy the afternoon at Le Mont Sainte-Michel
- Dinner Provided
- Return to the hotel
Monday, June 7, 2019 - NORMANDY
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Load the bus and depart for the Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach
- Participate in the 75th Commemoration Ceremony at the cemetery
- Take some time to tour the grounds and walk down to the beach
- Depart for Arromanche
- Lunch (on own)
- Viist the D-Day 360 Museum and film "in the round" in Arramonche
- Dinner provided
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - PARIS
- Breakfast at the hotel in Paris
- Depart on a guided tour of Paris with a local licensed guide
- Lunch (on own)
- FEATURE PERFORMANCE at Luxoembourg Gardens
- Depart for Montmarte
- Dinner provided
- Return to the hotel
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - PARIS
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart for a visit to the Palace of Versailles
- Lunch (on own)
- Visit Notre Dame
- Enjoy a Seine river cruise aboard the Bateaux Mouche
- Dinner provided
- Evening at leisure
Awards
2018 Aspire Award Nominees
Congratulations to each of the following nominees. Awards will be presented on April 21, 2018.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Vocal Vanguard
Visual Vanguard
Best New Director
Best New Choreographer
Best Arranger
Best Costumer
Spirit of Service
Most Promising New Program
Best Regional Competition
Michael & Randie Parks - Colerain High School (retired)
Zack Bjornsen - Millard West High School
Jeff Gemar - Glenwood High School
Hannah Ryan - Johnston High School
Kevin Chase
Stephen Todd
Mike Weaver
Amy Arinder - Jackson Academy (MS)
Andrew Seuferer - Auburn High School (NE)
Thomas Young - Millard West HS (NE)
Dominic Matas
Dallas J Pritt
Nicholas Quamme
Jeremy Alfera
Nick Brockamp
Brock Keiper
Gail McInnis Productions
Damon Brown - The Thirst Project
Sheridan High School Northern Stars
Tantasqua High School Encore
Atchison High School Adrenaline
Central Wisconsin Spectacular - Colby HS
Jackson Academy Show Choir Invitational, MS
Sing All About It - Sioux City East High School, IA
