Unpacked

A Blog for Performing Arts Educators

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by Alan Hanna on 20 February 2018

The Right Performance Builds the Right Vision

As music educators, we all know the value and necessity of performance and festival participation, but with so many choices, how do you know which...

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Music Festivals, Performance Options

by Nachel Konemann on 13 February 2018

The Millennial Assistant

Transitioning to my current position as head director forced me to face a new realization: I would be working with an assistant. Recalling my own...

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In The Classroom

U.S. Army All-American Marching Band: Bowl Week Reflections

As music educators and long time advocates for all things music education, it made perfect sense for Director’s Choice to partner with the U.S. Army...

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Travel Benefits, USAAAMB

by Paul Fox on 5 December 2017

Getting the Most Out of Music Conferences

Music conferences offer students as well as seasoned musicians a wealth of professional opportunities. They are motivating and help...

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Teaching Tips, Community, Travel Planning, Conventions

by Jon Locke on 2 December 2017

Advocating Ethics, Creating the Standard

Being ethical in business is the highest guiding principle of Director’s Choice. In fact, it’s the reason I started the company over 21 years ago. As...

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Community, Travel Planning, Trip Safety, Industry

by Nachel Konemann on 18 November 2017

Peer Pressure and the Power of Stickers

Move faster, learn more, and make it fun!

Just like many other band programs in Texas, my students have specific objectives they have to complete...

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In The Classroom, Student Motivation, Teaching Tips

by Stephanie Fox on 28 October 2017

Helmets vs. Hotels

How is student travel evaluated and vetted in your district?

It’s an ongoing priority for schools and districts to evaluate and implement policies...

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Travel Planning, Trip Safety, Budgets, Liability Insurance, Travel Bid Analysis, SYTA Accredidation

by Devyn Bracken on 22 October 2017

Websites for Directors: Make the Web Work For You

Why You Should Have a Website for Your Program

There’s no excuse to not have a digital presence these days and websites for directors is no...

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In The Classroom, Organization, Technology