The Power of Remembrance at the D-Day Memorial Parade

The Power of Remembrance at the D-Day Memorial Parade

“They never came home, so we went to them.” The air hung heavy with the echoes of history as two American bands, one from the vibrant streets of New Orleans and another from the rugged landscapes of Utah, stood side-by-side on the hallowed grounds of Normandy, France....
Expert Advice for Flying with Marching Band Instruments

Expert Advice for Flying with Marching Band Instruments

Article courtesy of Kaleidoscope Adventures. Your marching band is heading for an amazing performance venue – and you’re traveling by air to get there. How do you transport everyone’s instruments? Don’t panic – we’ve got you covered from Allegiant to Southwest! Here’s...
A Masterclass in Carnegie Hall

A Masterclass in Carnegie Hall

Formed just eight years ago under the direction of Aimee Knight, the Foothill Christian Legacy Youth Orchestra has already been to Carnegie Hall twice. The most recent visit was earlier this year, at the 2023 New York Invitational Music Festival, with the help of...
Performance Travel: This Feels … Familiar

Performance Travel: This Feels … Familiar

What a long, strange trip it’s been. So, where do we go from here? Similar to the world of music education, the performance travel world has been turned upside down and inside out by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most music programs, the travel industry found itself in...