Performing at Adjudicated Festivals While Traveling How to prepare your students to perform confidently in front of judges — even...
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From buses to airports to performance venues — how to safeguard your ensemble’s gear and handle breakdowns on the go....
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How to make sure music travel is equitable, accessible, and meaningful for every student — regardless of economic background. In...
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Budgeting for School Music Trips A step-by-step guide to building realistic, transparent, and stress-free budgets that make your music trip...
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Dealing With Medical Emergencies on School Music Trips How to prepare, respond, and protect students and staff when unexpected health...
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As the percentage of Americans who have received Covid-19 vaccines continues to climb, SBO reached out again to travel company…
By Bob Rogers Travel Picture this: It’s a bright, beautiful November morning. Your students are performing alongside hundreds of…
The email arrived on a Monday. “Dear Travel Planner:” These never end well.
Last month, we shared the challenges of changing times and community. In our final installment, we share the legacy that…
Part 1: Introduction Your school music program should be 100% funded by the school, the district, and the state. Unfortunately,…
With so many other tasks on the metaphorical plate of the school music director, why might one want to go…
For 26 years, the Virginia International Arts Festival has brought a star-studded cast of musical performers to the Hampton Roads…
Who do you trust? When you’re wondering about what uniforms to purchase, the best step-up instrument for that promising musician,…
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