Why Having a Trusted Travel Partner is More Important Than Ever
Student travel is returning, and we learned a lot from COVID-19 cancelations and disappointments. As you start to plan for returning to travel in the...
Author : SBO+ Staff
What Have We Learned from COVID-19?
Friday, November 13, 2020. I’m not superstitious. That’s a lie. I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. Eight months since the last Friday the 13th. March 13th....
Weathering the Perfect Storm Together
You walk into a restaurant. You’re seated, handed a menu, and you make a selection with your waiter. A few minutes later your meal is...
A Better Approach to a Bid Process
The email arrived on a Monday. “Dear Travel Planner:” These never end well....
Is Wind Band’s Moment Finally Here?
I spent the first weekend of May 2019 in the usual annual place: Band Geek Nirvana....
The Benefits of Being a Little Nerdy
In the April/May 2018 issue of Choral Director, SBO’s sister magazine, I wrote a piece entitled “The Importance of Our Ancestry,” which discussed the value...
History of the Joliet Township High School Band: Part Five — “Community”
Last month, we shared the challenges of changing times and community. In our final installment, we share the legacy that continues through community support....
History of the Joliet Township High School Band Part Four—“Challenges and Successes”
Last month, we shared how the Joliet program maintains their long tradition. This month, we discuss the challenges of changing times and the successes born...
How to Compare Tour Offerings
There are many companies offering student tours….so how do you choose?...
History of the Joliet Township High School Band – Part Three: “Making It Happen”
Last month we continued the history of the Joliet Township program and its influences....