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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Who do you trust? When you’re wondering about what uniforms to purchase, the best step-up instrument for that promising musician,…
Friday, November 13, 2020. I’m not superstitious. That’s a lie. I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. Eight months since the last…
“Know from whence you came..”
With so many other tasks on the metaphorical plate of the school music director, why might one want to go…
Students are coming back to the in-person classroom, and travel spots are filling fast! In the June issue, SBO editor…
Student travel is returning, and we learned a lot from COVID-19 cancelations and disappointments. As you start to plan for…
For 26 years, the Virginia International Arts Festival has brought a star-studded cast of musical performers to the Hampton Roads…
Last month, we shared the challenges of changing times and community. In our final installment, we share the legacy that…
You walk into a restaurant. You’re seated, handed a menu, and you make a selection with your waiter. A few…
