The orchestra students were fundraising for a trip by selling fresh wreaths. The fundraiser will allow students to earn credit toward travel costs by selling holiday wreaths that are shipped directly to the customers. Each wreath sold adds up to 10$ to the students orchestra account. 

  “I like that the funds  go directly to a student’s account, and up to ten dollars per wreath will support that student,” Orchestra Director Michelle Joy said.

    The fundraiser runs until December first. Students sell through individual online links and the money they earn helps cover expenses such as transportation, lodging and performance fees. The Seattle trip will include performances at Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Washington, as well as group activities such as visiting Pike Place Market and the Space Needle.

   “It’s important so we can go to Seattle and have a good trip without having to cut out things because of costs,” junior Milo Cantrell said.

   Participation in the fundraiser varies among students. Those planning to attend the trip are more involved, while others have opted out. Future Fundraisers will include pastry sales and Valentine’s Day grams to continue supporting travel costs for the Seattle trip also. 

   “I want to provide as many opportunities as possible for students to afford the trip, the overall goal is to make the experience accessible for everyone,” Joy said. 

   With the Seattle trip still a year away,  the orchestra plans to continue raising funds through multiple events each semester. The program hopes to have multiple events each semester. The program pushes for these efforts to ensure all students can participate, while also building support from the community for future music opportunities.