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Board approves marching-band trip to London and orchestra trip to New York City
Summary
The board approved a marching-band trip to London for 2026 and an orchestra trip to New York City, including payment schedules and fund-raising plans discussed by staff.
The Troy School District Board of Education approved two out-of-country and out-of-state music trips: the marching band’s trip to London and the orchestra’s trip to New York City.
Board members voted in favor of the marching-band trip, which district staff said will follow a multi-year rotation (London every four years) and include a payment schedule designed to let families plan. Staff said the itinerary will include museums, historical sites and performance opportunities; fundraising and staged payment plans will be available to help offset costs.
The board also approved an orchestra trip to New York City, during which orchestra students are scheduled to attend Broadway shows, symphony performances and a workshop led by a New York Philharmonic staff conductor. Staff described the trips as recurring opportunities for students; both motions passed in roll-call votes recorded in the minutes.
No district funds were identified as paying for student travel; staff discussed fundraising and family payment schedules to cover costs.
