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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…
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Meet The Haygoods
Read more: Meet The HaygoodsFor 33 years, The Haygoods have been performing together in Branson, putting their own twist on classic music. From a modest mobile home in the Ozark backwoods to sold-out theatre runs and international tours, the Haygood family turned a shared passion for music into a decades-spanning creative enterprise. Every year, they revisit the show to…
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Branson
Read more: BransonBranson is one of the top student travel destinations thanks to a huge variety of live music, performance opportunities, amusement parks, and great home cookin’. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, this centrally located resort has grown and diversified to offer entertainment for all ages, along with music clinics, behind-the-scenes experiences, STEM attractions and more.
