For many students, a school trip can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But before they can board the bus or plane, there’s often one major hurdle: paying for it. The right fundraising strategy can make travel more accessible while getting students, families and the community invested in the experience before you even leave. Engage Your Community…

The Director’s Choice team is growing, and we’re excited to introduce you to our new members! First is Allison Land, a new Destination Specialist. Tell us what brought you to this new role. I worked for Director’s Choice first as a contract labor festival representative in San Antonio for a few years while I was a…

Branson has earned a reputation as one of America’s live entertainment capitals. With dozens of theaters offering everything from Broadway-style productions and concerts to magic shows and interactive comedy, there’s something for every age group and interest. Whether you’re traveling with a band, choir, drama club or general student group, here are just 8 of…

Written by Eric Rath When I took over the Soaring Pride Band at Canyon High School in the fall of 2020, we had 126 students. This fall, we’ll be approaching 200—in a school of just over 1,000. In a school that size, a healthy band program usually makes up about 10% of a school’s population.…

Planning for group travel has many benefits including improved recruitment & retention, better pricing, more opportunities for fundraising, and better participation. Programs can further benefit by planning destinations in a Four-Year Travel Plan to avoid reduced participation due to financial obstacles. By establishing this long-term framework, directors can ensure that the educational goals of the…

Written by Melissa Withaeger For the past three years, I have served as the Booster Board Travel Coordinator for the Braswell High School Band in Aubrey, TX, under the direction of Aaron Snipes III. In this role, I have coordinated 19 trips from initial planning through execution, including day trips, in-state overnights, and out-of-state travel.…

Director’s Choice Individual Billing (IB) System offers a secure, cloud-based platform for groups needing to collect payments from individual members. This online solution streamlines participant registration, fund collection, and progress tracking for fees, dues, or charges related to trips, organizations, or programs. Key Functions: System Benefits: Benefits of Individual Billing: Considerations: Additional Information:

Selecting the perfect itinerary for your group can be challenging, especially without experience in group travel specifics. Based on my 29 years as a travel planner and 12 years as a public-school educator, I offer the following suggestions to maximize your group’s travel experience. While I would be honored if you chose Director’s Choice for…

Corpus Christi, Texas is seriously a fantastic destination for performance groups to visit. If you’re looking for some educational items, we’ve got tons of cool ideas. How about an informal gig on the U.S.S. Lexington, performing at a local music festival, a clinic at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, or a custom event designed…