After receiving only 17 positive responses from people interested in going on a trip to Disney next year, we will most likely be skipping a year and/or rethinking this Spring trip strategy for our program.
Due to the economy, the costs involved in band camp and Syracuse, along with family plans, we will probably be going with the every other year trips and doing the odd numbered years. Even this past trip included only 68% of our 100 piece band. Perhaps there is just not enough interest in these Spring trips with our Marching Band. Many people are hurting with this economy and as a band director I must be sensitive to this.
I will still make the final decision around March 1st, so if you are interested in going please e-mail me before that date. In addition, if you know of any new members or incoming 9th grade definites who want to do the trip, tell them to e-mail me.
I need to hit participation by 80% of the marching band in order to go forward. Right now, with 17 people out of 75 (I am not even including the incoming 8th graders or any new members) I am at 23% interest.
