But my son was invited on the band trip to Italy, and will be invited again this year. It is selective on those who play in band, by musical skill.
I can’t afford it.
So he sits in practice, in a sea of Italy 2014 hoodies every week. As far as we can tell, three families of 40-50 in the band and choir, did not send thier child. We know them, and it was on cost grounds.
I find it difficult, when they could run a band trip to cheaper, but no less interesting or educational locations. They could stay in a hostel, not a three star hotel. They could trim a few extras like the hoodies and nice restaurants for a couple of the nights. This may bring the price down enough that the few excluded because of cost.
I get your point, but it is still discriminatory if you dont make the effort, on the grounds “it’s a wealthy area”.