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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In the year of virtual-everything, Worldstrides pivots with virtual festivals. Their virtual festival series can help your students not miss…
Friday, November 13, 2020. I’m not superstitious. That’s a lie. I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. Eight months since the last…
Let’s be clear: this is a “tough love” editorial. As a music educator turned travel consultant, I work with dozens…
Part 1: Introduction Your school music program should be 100% funded by the school, the district, and the state. Unfortunately,…
The email arrived on a Monday. “Dear Travel Planner:” These never end well. They were requesting an itinerary and price…
The email arrived on a Monday. “Dear Travel Planner:” These never end well. They were requesting an itinerary and price…
Who do you trust? When you’re wondering about what uniforms to purchase, the best step-up instrument for that promising musician,…
There are many companies offering student tours….so how do you choose?
SBO+: In the March 2016 issue of SBO+, regular contributor Tom Merrill wrote a fantastic article about James Wells, one…
