Archive for February, 2009
Ken Davis Reunion Choir in the works
February 27th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
Tonight, I am meeting with a few alums of the TTU choir program to plan a TTU/Ken Davis alumni choir.
With any luck, we will have most of the details solidified this weekend and can put together an official invitation early next week.
Stay tuned for more details…
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ARE YOU INSURED WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH YOUR GROUP?
February 25th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
Each year, thousands of student groups travel (often unknowingly) without any insurance coverage whatsoever. The information presented below is intended to assist group leaders in providing a travel experience to their students that operates under the coverage of an adequate insurance policy.
What is Tour Operators Professional Liability Insurance?
A Tour Operators Professional Liability Policy may [...]
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What A Team!
February 18th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
I just had to take a minute and write about how fantastic the team is at Director’s Choice Tour & Travel!
Over the last 12 years, we have had some impressive people join our ranks. Brilliant, dedicated, and hardworking have always been, in my humble opinion, accurate descriptions of our team members. That said, [...]
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King Tut at the Dallas Museum of Art
February 16th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
Open until May 17, 2009, at the Dallas Museum of Art, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs provides insight into the life of Tutankhamun and other royals of the 18th Dynasty (1555–1305 B.C.). All of the treasures in the exhibition are between 3,300 and 3,500 years old.
Tutankhamun was one of the last kings [...]
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Private Concert Series Event – Seth Horan
February 16th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
One of my volunteer duties for The Foundation For Music Education is to coordinate private concerts as fundraisers. The event on February 6, 2009 took these programs to an entirely new level!
A few weeks before the concert, singer/songwriter Seth Horan emailed me to let me know that he would be performing with good friend Ed [...]
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TMEA Success
February 16th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
TMEA 2009 was a huge success for Director’s Choice Tour & Travel. More band, choir, and orcehstra directors than ever spent time with our team of Travel Consultants to discuss travel for 2010 and 2011. While the current economic situation has changed travel plans for some groups, others have been encouraged to plan furhter in [...]
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Selecting The Right Trip For Your Group
February 16th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
Providing your students with a meaningful travel and performance experience can greatly enhance your recruiting and retention efforts. By considering a few simple factors, you can elevate your next group travel experience from ordinary to extraordinary.
The perfect music trip provides a delicate balance of
• Your goals
• The goals [...]
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