Travel/Festivals

During my days as a high school band member, one of my favorite events was the annual spring trip. Everything about it, from the big announcement about where...

While a band festival can take many different forms, in every case, both students and educators should feel rewarded for having participated in these events. Deciding on the...

In the microcosm of an instrumental music program, participation in a music festival is typically one of the primary highlights of the year.  When else do music students...

Whether as an end-of-year vacation or a strict performance tour, many music programs take their students on adventures far beyond their school auditorium walls.  But where, exactly, is...

Performing at concert festival is an inspiring musical experience for both music students and conductors. Concert festival is more than an assessment event, it is an opportunity to...

It seems like our country has gone from one crisis to the next during the past ten years, from terrorism fears after 9/11 to the economic turmoil on...

Travel affords music students and educators the opportunity to venture beyond familiar walls and familial audiences, to gain new experiences while testing young musicians' mettle. Whether on a...

Every year, your mailbox teems with brochures for music tours and festivals offering the most exciting experiences of your students' lives: unique performance opportunities, educational clinics, high-stakes competitions,...

To be quite honest, the idea of performing at the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival (NCBF) did not appeal to me much at first. I admit...

By Amy M. Knopps and Tim Greenwell Traveling together and making music is an outstanding combination to offer your ensemble. The decision to take a major trip can...