When the Wheels Come Off

When the Wheels Come Off

Patrick Dailey’s first trip with his band at Arab High School in Alabama saw immediate roadblocks. Having traveled every two years with his former employ, Ardmore High School, band director Dailey is no stranger to student trips. Those trips were put on hold due to...
Trial by Fire: Year One of Teaching with Erin Whited

Trial by Fire: Year One of Teaching with Erin Whited

It’s both an exciting and challenging time to be a new teacher. But Erin Whited is up to the challenge. Last year was Whited’s first, acting as director of bands at Ardmore High School. In that first year, she was able to experience student travel right off the bat...
Performance Festivals and Venues

Performance Festivals and Venues

“Performance is the pinnacle of learning music—like a basketball team coming together after practicing for months to face a worthy opponent. Music brings all students together, working as one, to create a final product.” —Kirk Troen, Managing Director,...