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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Part 1: Introduction Your school music program should be 100% funded by the school, the district, and the state. Unfortunately,…
A look at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort and Surfside Inn and Suites.
A look at the bigger picture…
Let’s be clear: this is a “tough love” editorial. As a music educator turned travel consultant, I work with dozens…
I spent the first weekend of May 2019 in the usual annual place: Band Geek Nirvana.
Last month, we shared the challenges of changing times and community. In our final installment, we share the legacy that…
Friday, November 13, 2020. I’m not superstitious. That’s a lie. I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. Eight months since the last…
Friday, November 13, 2020. I’m not superstitious. That’s a lie. I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. Eight months since the last…
You walk into a restaurant. You’re seated, handed a menu, and you make a selection with your waiter. A few…
