2010 World Expo

World Projects Newsletter
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Free SYTA Magazine
World Projects knows that you work hard to provide your students with the essential travel experiences that make their education "complete."

Knowing this, World Projects thought you might appreciate learning about SYTA's Teach and Travel magazine. You can receive a complimentary copy of this magazine by visiting SYTA.

The Student & Youth Travel Association is the only North American organization devoted exclusively to the issues, trends, and needs of student travel. Their magazine is a must-read for any educator or group leader planning a student/youth travel experience.

Washington DC International Music Festival
Now open to choral & instrumental groups!
By Deborah Lee Gibbs, World Projects' Chief Executive Officer

NEWSFLASH: we are combining our instrumental and choral festivals in Washington DC for 2010, allowing schools the opportunity to present their entire music departments in one phenomenal event!

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Festival activities will include an outdoor (or church) performance in Washington DC, a dinner dance/cruise along the Potomac River, and a group workshop with Festival faculty. The Festival culminates with ensemble performances in the Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center!
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Student Travel Handbook
Use this guide to help plan your next student trip
Adapted from Teach and Travel Magazine - May 2009

In today’s global society, education is more important than ever so that students are prepared for the future. Travel is one of the best educational tools a teacher has. However, with today’s challenges, teachers who want to travel with their students may have to work a little harder than before to plan trips. The 2009 Student Travel Handbook is set up to help you overcome obstacles and provide your students with the most cost-effective and educational travel experiences possible. Full Article

International Travel in 2010
Now Is The Time To Make Your Plans!
By Kirk Troen, World Projects' Chief Operating Officer

Have you considered traveling with your group to an international destination? Are you afraid that the cost is just too prohibitive for the coming year? Although the economy has had a profound effect on every American, if there is any way you can swing international travel, now is the time! Full Article

New York Choral Festival
March 26 - 30, 2010
By Deborah Lee Gibbs, World Projects' Chief Executive Officer

The New York Choral Festival provides a wonderful opportunity for choirs to perform in New York at Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Newley Renovated Alice Tully Hall

New York is one of the top destinations visited by student performing groups. It provides the perfect backdrop for a musical, cultural and educational experience of a lifetime. Full Article

World Projects Administrative News
By Jonathan Gordon, World Projects' Office Manager

We are moving our office to Benicia
World Projects has been at our location in Vallejo, California for 10 years, and in June our lease is up. We are moving to Benicia, California and plan to open our doors in the new office June 15. Benicia is a lovely community about 6 miles inland from Vallejo.

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Visit our new Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Website. Please bookmark this new address: www.world-projects.com