Unpacked

A Blog for Performing Arts Educators

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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 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 Stan Mauldin on 14 October 2017

Our Journey to Carnegie Hall: Changing the Culture and Motivating Kids and Community

All of us sat in that sophomore level Music History class in college and dreamt about the extraordinary band we were going to have someday. But, with...

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In The Classroom, Student Motivation, Travel Planning, Travel Benefits, Performance Travel, New York, Carnegie Hall

by Chelsy Merrill on 26 September 2017

The One Fun Meeting of the Year

Thinking of traveling with your group this spring? We all know preparations and approvals to go anywhere with students can feel cumbersome and even a...

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Travel Planning, Parents, Meetings

by Jarrett Lipman on 1 September 2017

Tips on Traveling with a Marching Band

Our high school marching band has hit the road each year since we opened in 2008. Along the way, I’ve discovered – through trial and error – what...

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Marching Band, Travel Planning