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Great Alaskan Students
April 18th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
I am having a fantastic time exploring New York with wonderful HS choir students from Alaska. They are well behaved, well mannered, and adventurously optimistic. The next 3 days should be fantastic.
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More about Hard Rock Times Square
April 17th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
So now that I am at my computer instead of typing on my Blackberry, I can elaborate and clarify my earlier posting:
I have a great relationship with Hard Rock Cafe. The restaurant in San Antonio is one of my favorite vendor partners. I have also had great experiences at Cafes around the globe [...]
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The Coppell Band In New York
March 16th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
The Coppell HS band arrived throughout the day on Sunday without incident. After an early evening briefing, the students split into their predetermined chaperone groups and had a chance to tour midtown Manhattan.
This morning (Monday), we are headed to breakfast at Applebee’s, then to the Top of The Rock Observatory to enjoy a spectacular [...]
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Travel Season Has Begun
March 12th, 2009 by Patrick Connor
I spent today traveling to New York and meeting with vendors for our spring break tours. It is exciting to think that after nine months of planning, the travel season has arrived.
Over the next 3 months, I will travel the globe with approximately 3000 band, choir, and orchestra students (not all at the same [...]
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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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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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