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Tips for Your Group Trip to Corpus Christi!
Read more: Tips for Your Group Trip to Corpus Christi!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…
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More Than a Museum: USS Lexington Turns History Into an Adventure
Read more: More Than a Museum: USS Lexington Turns History Into an AdventureThe USS Lexington Museum is one of the most enriching and memorable destinations for student groups visiting Corpus Christi. With a storied legacy shaped by its service during and after World War II, the historic USS Lexington (CV-16) offers students a powerful, firsthand look into a pivotal time in history and how aircraft carriers transformed naval warfare and reshaped…
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Closing One Chapter, Opening Another
Read more: Closing One Chapter, Opening Anotherby Chase Giddings, Director of Bands at Conroe High School For nearly 15 years, Spring ISD in Houston, Texas was more than a place of employment—it was home. I arrived as a student teacher, wide-eyed and eager, and grew through the ranks as an assistant band director, associate band director, and eventually head band director.…
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The Earlier, the Better: Why Fundraising Starts Now
Read more: The Earlier, the Better: Why Fundraising Starts NowFor many students, the biggest hurdle standing between them and a life-changing travel experience isn’t interest or enthusiasm—it’s cost. Even with smart planning choices like traveling in the off-season or choosing a less tourist-heavy destination, finances can still be a real barrier. The sooner you get the fundraising ball rolling, the better. Even for your…
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How Carnegie Hall Transformed Our Orchestra
Read more: How Carnegie Hall Transformed Our OrchestraWritten by Jason Hooper, Orchestra Teacher at College Station High School. Over the last decade, travel has moved from an occasional enrichment activity to a strategic pillar of the College Station High School Orchestra program. Among our tours, one experience consistently rises above the rest for students and parents: Performing at Carnegie Hall in New York…
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5 Tips to Plan the Perfect Spring Trip
Read more: 5 Tips to Plan the Perfect Spring TripSpring is one of the most exciting times of year for travel, but with warmer weather comes busier destinations and packed schedules, making smart planning essential for group leaders. Whether you’re organizing a performance trip, cultural tour, or senior getaway, these five tips will help ensure your spring travels are as smooth and rewarding as…
