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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There are many companies offering student tours….so how do you choose?
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,…
A look at the bigger picture…
When students step into new places, encounter new cultures, and connect with new people, especially through the universal language of…
Friday, November 13, 2020. I’m not superstitious. That’s a lie. I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. Eight months since the last…
I spent the first weekend of May 2019 in the usual annual place: Band Geek Nirvana.
Worldstrides pivots with virtual festivals
The email arrived on a Monday. “Dear Travel Planner:” These never end well. They were requesting an itinerary and price…
