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A Blog for Performing Arts Educators

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by Stephanie Fox on 26 February 2019

Experience The Midwest Clinic through a Professional Development Trip

Director's Choice has developed a special continuing education opportunity for up and coming music educators to experience the Midwest Clinic in...

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Travel Planning, Travel Benefits, Destinations, Clinics, Performance Travel, Chicago

by Stephanie Fox on 5 September 2018

Betcha Didn't Know: 11 Fun Facts about Colorado Springs

Adventure. History. Majestic views. Colorado Springs has it all, making it an amazing destination for traveling student groups. But it's more than...
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Travel Benefits, Destinations, Student Group Travel, Affordable Travel

by Stephanie Fox on 12 June 2018

Insider Tips to Planning the BIG Trip

We polled our most experienced student travel experts and have boiled down the 5 top tips to help you begin planning your group's overnight trip....

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Travel Planning, Trip Safety, Budgets, Destinations, SYTA Accredidation, Marching Band Trip, Performance Travel, Travel Advocacy

by Johanna Feminear on 6 June 2018

Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple: NYC for Students

With so many opportunities for students in New York City, planning a trip to the Big Apple can be daunting. While building an itinerary that keeps...

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Destinations, Marching Band Trip, Performance Travel, New York, Student Group Travel, Affordable Travel, Safe Itinerary

by Allison Graham on 11 May 2018

Hawaii: The Ohana Experience

For 15 years I've personally escorted thousands of students and their group leaders to Waikiki on the island of Oahu in my role with Director’s...

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Travel Planning, Destinations