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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Friday, November 13, 2020. I’m not superstitious. That’s a lie. I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. Eight months since the last…
SBO+: In the March 2016 issue of SBO+, regular contributor Tom Merrill wrote a fantastic article about James Wells, one…
Last month, we shared the challenges of changing times and community. In our final installment, we share the legacy that…
In the year of virtual-everything, Worldstrides pivots with virtual festivals. Their virtual festival series can help your students not miss…
What a long, strange trip it’s been. So…. where do we go from here? Similar to the world of music…
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?
You walk into a restaurant. You’re seated, handed a menu, and you make a selection with your waiter. A few…
Let’s be clear: this is a “tough love” editorial. As a music educator turned travel consultant, I work with dozens…
