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Wakefield committee approves Bands of America trip for about 80 students, with $400 per-student cost
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Summary
The committee approved a student trip to the Bands of America competition at the University of Delaware (Oct. 15–16, 2026) for about 80 students with 12 chaperones; presenters said fundraising and scholarships will ensure no student is excluded. The motion passed by roll call (recorded as unanimous).
The Wakefield School Committee on March 24 approved a request for an October 15–16, 2026 Bands of America marching-band trip to the University of Delaware, the committee was told.
A presenter speaking for the music department described the two-day trip as a chance for some 80 students and 12 chaperones to see and compete alongside more than 30 bands from around the country. The presenter said the cost to families is expected to be about $400 per student and that the district and school will offer fundraising and scholarships so that "no student will be turned away." (Presenter identified in the transcript as speaking for the music department.)
Committee members asked logistical questions about transport and past trips; staff confirmed the transportation will be by coach bus and that the district has taken similar trips in previous years. The presenter said the trip would replace a prior band camp schedule and that administrators support the plan.
A motion to approve the trip was moved and seconded and the committee conducted a roll-call vote; the chair recorded the motion as approved (vote recorded as unanimous).
What’s next: The music department and administration will finalize cost and fundraising details and report back to the committee on logistics and student participation.
