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NEWSFLASH!
2010 FESTIVAL UPDATES
There is still time to apply
By Debra Troen, World Projects Director of Domestic Operations

Are you still looking for an amazing performance opportunity for your ensemble in 2010? There is still time to claim one of the few remaining positions in a World Projects music festival. The Chicago International Music Festival, with adjudicated performances at the Chicago Symphony Center and the New York International Music Festival, with adjudicated performances at Carnegie Hall, are both held in April and have a limited number of positions available for bands, orchestras, and/or choirs. Full Article

Perform in Carnegie Hall

Fundraising Tips
A Successful Fundraiser Can Increase the Number of Trip Participants
By Teach and Travel Magazine
While a group trip is a much less expensive option for families than taking their entire family somewhere, the cost can sometimes be an extra burden, especially during difficult economic times. Naturally, you want to be able to take as many young people as possible on your trip. Holding a fundraiser is one way to make that possible. Here are some tips for choosing and managing your fundraiser: Full Article

Chicago International Music Festival
Open to choral & instrumental groups!
By Saul Charlesworth, World Projects' Project Manager

World Projects is proud to announce its inaugural Chicago International Music Festival, April 9 - 13, 2010, with adjudicated performances at the Chicago Symphony Hall.

The Chicago Skyline at Night

The ‘Windy City’ is well known for its strong performing arts culture, having produced many mainstream music artists and genres as well as being home to one of the nation's oldest and most respected orchestras – the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. As well as the musical highlights, Chicago offers a plethora of cultural and educational opportunities to student groups. Full Article

Promoting Parental Support For A Strong Music Program
Engage Parents in your program!
By DEBBIE GALANTE BLOCK - Teach and Travel Magazine - May 2008

Many schools are lucky enough to have parents who fully understand the cross-curricular benefits of music. By engaging parents in the music program, teachers can help them understand the many benefits of music education. Full Article

New York International Music Festival at Carnegie Hall April 17 - 21, 2010
Open to choral & instrumental groups!
By Dana Luikart, World Projects' Project Manager

For this first time, we have opened this festival to all performing ensembles, allowing entire music departments the opportunity to share the excitement of performing in a world-class venue together. Full Article

The Statue of Liberty

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