The High Cost of a Low Price Concert Tour
On my first foray in international travel, I had a certifiably disastrous concert tour experience with a tour company that…
One Concert Tour and Its Lifelong Impact
Chateau de Chenonceau As music teachers, we start our school year with high expectations for our students. And for…
Elementary Strings Recruiting: September
Whether you’re a first-year strings teacher or a dedicated veteran, recruiting new members is essential to your existence. And as…
If You’re a Band Director, You’ll Love This
Picture your band marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Dublin and Limerick. You really can’t imagine a…
A Proven Cure For Music Teacher Burn-Out
I taught strings in grades K-college over 32 years. By my 16thyear in the profession, like many of us…
Our “Prelude” to Overseas Performance Travel
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna This is an abridged version of Ward Dilmore’s article. To read the full article, click here. As…