Every two years the SCHS music classes go on a trip that took place this past weekend from April 10-12 as a way to celebrate the music students’ achievements this school year and years past. The weekend was filled with a ton of fun activities for students from every corner of the music field. 

In the past, teachers have tried to pick places within a four to five hours distance of St. Charles. The music classes have taken trips to Memphis in 2023 as well as 2018. They’ve also taken trips to Cedar Point in 2013 and Walt Disney. With that, this was the first time Nashville was visited by St. Charles High students. 

“On our first night we’re going to see the musical The Sister Act,” Band Director Dina Hotz said, “It’s a readaptation of the movie The Sister Act.” 

The following day, Saturday, April 11, was the busiest day of the trip. SCHS toured certain places filled with music and culture, The African American Music Museum, The Grand Ole Opry and The Grand Ole Opry Mall. That evening, they enjoyed dinner on the showboat cruise. The following day, they visited the Nashville Zoo and went back home.

 “My favorite part was the zoo. It was a beautiful day out, and I got to see the African Savannah with a ton of exotic animals,” senior Maximilian Sheils said. 

The trip brought out many similar reactions to what people enjoyed that weekend. From seniors to freshmen, the classes all seemed to appreciate what Nashville had to offer, a sense of freedom and choice curating memories to last a lifetime.

“I think I was able to bond more with the band and choir kids because the teachers gave us the opportunity to walk around places and just have fun with each other in a non-school environment,” sophomore Lucy Brodeur said.

The SCHS band has recently joined the music trips this year. With this new group of people in the mix, it has brought more chances to bond and experience traveling with friends. Many people were excited about this chance to hang out with their friends outside of school. 

“With band joining us now, I feel like it’s going to be a lot more fun since I know a lot more people in band compared to orchestra and choir,” junior Kenneth Minion said. 

For seniors, it was one of the last school trips they will take with their friends, while for freshmen it was one of the first. It was a great way to bond and experience new things while also learning about music and culture throughout. 

“For me, it is just a celebration to explore a great town with some great music,” Orchestra teacher Amanda Davis said.