The group of 40 students (25 girls and 15 boys) will be chaperoned by one school board employee and 5 adult chaperones.  A representative of the Performing Arts Consultants will also accompany the group throughout the visit.  The trip will provide the students with the opportunity to perform, compete and experience music performed by other bands from all over the United States. 

The purpose of the trip is:

Ø      To have the students perform at a Performing Arts Consultants Festival.  Adjudicators and performance groups from across the United States participate at this Festival.

Ø      To have the William T. Dwyer Band, Auxiliary, and Percussion Ensemble students perform for top adjudicators on National Music Standards.

Ø      To receive constructive written and taped comments for further musical growth.

Ø      To have students play and receive on-stage critiques at the clinic session with one of the judges.

Ø      For the students to listen with other students from across the U.S. and share their talents with one another.

Ø      For the students to experience the social, musical and cultural aspects of a wonderful capital.

Ø      For the students to experience travel to Nassau, Bahamas by way of cruise ship.

The students will travel to Nassau, Bahamas via cruise ship.  The cost of the trip is $518.00 per participant that includes all travel costs, meals, accommodations and all tips and fees.  The students are able to raise funds for the trip through Candy Sales, Pizza Discount Card Sales, a silent auction/benefit concert, and working at a concession stand.  Every effort is made to assure that all eligible students have the opportunity to participate regardless of economic hardship.

The benefits to the district include:

Ø      Representing Palm Beach County and William T. Dwyer High School.

Ø      The knowledge and appreciation gained by students from performing for some of the best judges of music in the U.S.

Ø      Representation of the quality of programs offered by Palm Beach County Schools and the high level of academic and talented students.