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by Stephanie Fox on 26 February 2019

Experience The Midwest Clinic through a Professional Development Trip

Director's Choice has developed a special continuing education opportunity for up and coming music educators to experience the Midwest Clinic in...

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Travel Planning, Travel Benefits, Destinations, Clinics, Performance Travel, Chicago

by Stephanie Fox on 5 September 2018

Betcha Didn't Know: 11 Fun Facts about Colorado Springs

Adventure. History. Majestic views. Colorado Springs has it all, making it an amazing destination for traveling student groups. But it's more than...
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Travel Benefits, Destinations, Student Group Travel, Affordable Travel

U.S. Army All-American Marching Band: Bowl Week Reflections

As music educators and long time advocates for all things music education, it made perfect sense for Director’s Choice to partner with the U.S. Army...

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Travel Benefits, USAAAMB

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 Stephanie Fox on 26 September 2017

Top 11 Reasons Why Students Should Travel

Did you know….

New data supports that student travel is more than just a good time. Travel actually helps students improve their experience in the...

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Student Motivation, SYTA, Travel Benefits, Travel Advocacy, Student Group Travel