Celebrating Sound Waves: Music Museums

Celebrating Sound Waves: Music Museums

Music changes the world. It has the power to bring people together. It spreads a message. It stirs emotions. And it’s not only about the notes. Science, technology and engineering play a role in sound waves—and museums across North America demonstrate how, with...
A Chat with the San Francisco Cast of ‘Hamilton’

A Chat with the San Francisco Cast of ‘Hamilton’

Ever wondered what it’s like to be in a hit Broadway show? Teach & Travel sat down with some cast members from the San Francisco company of Hamilton to learn their favorite parts of the show, what it’s like to work with Lin-Manuel Miranda, their...
A Hub of Cultural Diversity: Switzerland

A Hub of Cultural Diversity: Switzerland

Switzerland, a landlocked nation nestled between Germany, Italy, France, Austria, and Lichtenstein, is a hub of cultural diversity, influenced by neighbors on all sides while remaining uniquely Swiss. Chocolate and cheese may come to mind as most prolific offerings,...
A Musical Mystery Tour

A Musical Mystery Tour

After 25 years of teaching, I have taken my band students on trips almost every year to places like New York City, Disney World and more. Each trip takes tons of work for preparation and fundraising. At times, I’m sure a lot of us share the feeling that we are...
SYF Endowment Fund Reaches $1 Million

SYF Endowment Fund Reaches $1 Million

Two things are central to SYTA’s work: changing young lives and raising funds. In 2015, the SYTA Youth Foundation kicked off a five-year campaign to have $1 million in the Endowment Fund. Thanks to the generosity of SYTA and SYF supporters, sponsors, and donors,...