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Erin Grigson

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by Erin Grigson on 18 December 2019

Mark Ford: On Teaching Percussion

Earlier this year, we sat down with Mark Ford, marimba artist and the coordinator of Percussion at The University of North Texas College of Music,...

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festival performance, Classroom Tips, Music Education

by Erin Grigson on 29 October 2019

Six Tips for European Group Travel

So you and your students are hopping across the pond, bound for a European adventure. Planning and funding a trip to Europe for your band, choir,...

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european travel, Educational Travel, Overnight Travel, Student Travel

by Erin Grigson on 24 October 2019

See Our Showcase of Music Venues For 2020

If you're looking for a band, choir or orchestra festival performance opportunity for your high school or middle school group that's heavy on the...

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Music Festivals, Performance Options, festival performance

by Erin Grigson on 21 October 2019

Meet Our Showcase of Music Festival Judges

Whether you’d like to take your choir to Corpus Christi or showcase your band in San Antonio, festival performances can have a positive impact on...

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Music Festivals, Performance Options, festival performance

by Erin Grigson on 1 October 2019

Four Reasons To Add A Tour Director To Your Trip

You have finally decided to take the BIG trip. You’ve done the planning, the meal selection, chosen your activities, now all that is left to do is...

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Performance Travel, Student Group Travel, Educational Travel, Overnight Travel, Student Travel

by Erin Grigson on 25 September 2019

How To Go Through Airline Check-In With A Group

No matter how early you arrive at the airport or how many flights you’ve taken, going through the mandated check-in and security checkpoints with...

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Performance Travel, Overnight Travel, Student Travel

by Erin Grigson on 12 August 2019

Everything You Need To Know About Flying With A Student Group

We've been there. We know what it's like to get a group of 300 through airport security, to the terminal WITH IDs and boarding passes in hand....

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Overnight Travel, Student Travel

by Erin Grigson on 7 August 2019

Top Four Reasons to Book A Festival Performance For Your Students

We already know that student travel is transformational. It increases cultural awareness, positively impacts personal development, education and...

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Music Festivals, Student Group Travel, festival performance, Student Travel, Music Education