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The Benefits of Booking Early
At this time of year, travel planners are probably encouraging you to book your 2024 student trip now. Take note – booking at the start of the school year definitely has benefits for your trip. With early planning… Start planning and talking up the trip with your students now! You have everything to win and…
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10 Celebrities Who Play Musical Instruments
Learning to play a musical instrument takes hard work, dedication, and lots of practice. It can be hard to keep students engaged in the early stages of learning to read music and stay committed. However, there is a long list of great musicians and even celebrities who have made that commitment to practice before them!…
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Did You Know?
We have been enriching students lives through performance for 27 years! We welcome returning groups and new groups every year! Whether you are brand new or a Forum Festivals veteran, here’s a quick list of the services we can provide your group during the festival and beyond. Did you know… If you have more questions,…
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Updates to the Knott’s Chaperone Policy
Knott’s has recently announced another change to their group chaperone policies moving forward. As of February 3, no wristbands will be required and the 1:10 chaperone ratio, although recommended, is not required moving forward. Knott’s will continue to request chaperone names and mobile numbers for student groups. The chaperone policy will only be implemented when…
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Conference Season Is Here!
We’re so excited to be back representing Forum Music Festivals and Forum Educational Travel this conference season! We will be at the Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA) Conference February 3-4, 2023 at the Mesa Convention Center. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Gary and Michelle Wampler at our booth! After that, you…
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Organizing a Student Trip
You want to share your love of music while inspiring your students. But where do you begin? At Forum Music Festivals, we’ve set up thousands of overnight trips for music students. Travel embraces learning, fun, and unforgettable reminiscences all wrapped in one trip. We’ve got a few suggestions to share.
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Keeping Music in Play at Your School
Have you ever thought about the dizzying number of hats worn by music teachers? · Teacher of music (goes without saying) · Pep band organizer · Budget planner · Recruiter · Rehearsal or sectional leader · Booster club overseer · Accompanist · Show designer · Music librarian · Performer of gigs · Private instructor Let’s…
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An Easy Overnight Festival Trip Awaits…in San Diego
Did you know that Forum Music Festivals produces festival in the San Diego area? San Diego offers sunshine, beaches, and fantastic sightseeing opportunities. But another benefit to exploring America’s Finest City is how easy it is to navigate an overnight trip with your students. A vibrant city filled with musical and cultural options, in San…
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Spooky, Strange, Eerie, and Mysterious Music
It’s the middle of October and you know what that means. Halloween is right around the corner. Here’s some spooky music to impress your students and teach them about why music can be spooky! And maybe you’ll have some of these pieces in your repertoire that they can sight read or sight sing a few…
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Keep Calm and Recruit Boys for Choir
For over 20 years, Forum Music Festivals has welcomed a 90-voice boys’ choir to perform at festival. Are they pledges to the Vienna Boys Choir? Nope, they are from a public middle school where their teacher made singing a very cool thing to do. At this school, singing in the Boys’ Choir is a tradition. …
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Clarifying Knott’s Chaperone Policy
August 2023 Dear Forum Festival Friends, In light of recent events, Knott’s Berry Farm has amended their chaperone policy. For the general public, this means that there must be one chaperone for every four minors under the age of 17. For our groups, that ratio will be based on one chaperone for every ten students…
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The Finish Line is Near!
A Year-End Checklist for Music Teachers Reward administration and school staff with a BIG MUSICAL THANK-YOU presented by your students! Invite them to the band or choir room (or MPR) for a mini concert with refreshments! Reward parents and friends who have supported your program with a BIG MUSICAL THANK-YOU at the end of the…
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8 Lesser Known (But Fabulous) So Cal Excursions
Southern California is chock full of tucked away gems that will intrigue students and adults alike– performance groups, STEAM groups, and history groups. Let Forum Music Festivals find clever and unique options to add to your festival trip. Bowers Museum – This little museum boasts amazing exhibitions, an opportunity to perform, and an easy centralized location. …
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Last Minute Planning in a Pandemic Year
As we slowly creep into a new normal, music educators still seek performance options for young musicians. Never fear! There’s still time! Give us a call – With our experience and ideas, you can plan an outstanding experience that includes all the essentials – learning, fun, and performance! After all, we’ve been developing terrific…
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Making Practice Fun!
Learning any new skill is a challenge. Doing it in front of your friends and classmates is extra-challenging. The school music teacher has the work cut out for them. Experienced music teachers know the frustration of unpracticed students in their ensembles. Encouraging at-home practice can be problematic since the teacher is unfamiliar with the student’s…
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Best Lines from 27 Years of Festivals
For 27 years, Forum Music Festivals has hosted thousands of student music ensembles and directors. Over the years, students, judges, and directors have shared some insightful comments at festivals. We’ve chuckled from some and learned from them all! As we launch our 27th year, we extend our appreciation and gratitude to the music students and…
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Thrilling Adventures…Close to Home
Did you know that awesome excursions are right here in your own backyard? Or at least within a days’ travel? Shorter trips still offer the features and feeling of a retreat, while keeping students closer to home. Forum Music Festivals can be combined with a variety of appealing close to home travel for students. Theme…
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Disney Imagination Campus Update
Dear Forum Friends, Applications are now open for Disney Imagination Campus programs. This is the newly re-named program (formerly Disney Performing Arts) for performances in the park and performing arts workshops. They are also offer education workshops as well. To apply, visit https://planears.disney.com to submit an application. To combine a workshop or performance in the…
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COVID-19 Festival Policy
Updated 12/28/21 All destinations and suppliers have their own rules related to COVID-19. For example, you may be required to quarantine upon arrival in some locations. Some locations may require masks or social distancing, or they may require you to provide proof of vaccination or negative testing. While Forum Educational Travel will try to assist…