Why does the Golden Pride take a bi-annual out of state trip?
As with any good education program, incentives are offered for a job well done. Our band students work very hard and sacrifice many hours of practice during their school year. Taking them on a trip is an option our band directors choose to reward and motivate the Golden Pride. These occur bi-annually, when the season is an "off" year with the U.I.L. (unlike other U.I.L. events, marching bands only have state competitions every other year). Trips are selected not only for fun, but also for the opportunity to perform concert music in a national venue as economically as possible. Fundraisers are always planned from the beginning of a trip year to help offset the cost. The exciting experiences offered by these trips make the extra financial burden worth it in the long run!
