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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.
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The Pacific Basin Music Festival
Perform in Hawaii
By Keith Bishop, World Projects Project Manager
The Pacific Basin Music Festival provides the wonderful opportunity of an international festival in the beautiful tropical setting of Hawaii. Open to bands, orchestras, and choirs, the festival has been bringing together music students from all around the Pacific Rim for over 25 years.
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Outside the Hawaii Theatre
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Traditionally occurring the last full week of March every year in Waikiki on the island of Oahu, this festival offers much more than just its tropical setting. The week is filled with musical performances, workshops and social events all with the focus of cultural exchange. Full Article
Midwest Clinic
World Projects at the 2009 Midwest Clinic
By Susan Mann, World Projects Client Development Manager
For five incredible days this past December, the World Projects team participated in the 63rd Annual Midwest Clinic: An International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago.
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Deborah Gibbs, Susan Mann, Keith Bishop, Saul Charlesworth
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In 1946, the first Midwest Clinic commenced when 120 directors from the Chicago area gathered in a local YWCA gym for a six-hour clinic and new music reading session. In 2009, over 15,000 music directors, composers, students, and music industry professionals from every state in our nation and more than 30 countries around the world gathered for a week of practical instruction, inspiration, and performances by over 40 outstanding ensembles. Full Article
Educational Trips:
The Justification Process
By David DiFranco, Chief Executive Officer for Corporate Travel Service
If you are in the process of pitching an educational trip to your administration or a group of parents, there are three main areas that you should focus on while discussing the possibility of a trip. In terms of economics, developmental benefits, and educational value, student trips are an incredible experience.
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Europe Jazz Fesitvals
Montreux, North Sea, Umbria, and More ...
By Saul Charlesworth, World Projects Project Manager
Europe is home to some of the finest and longest running jazz festivals in the world, and festivals run throughout the summer months.
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Australian Youth All Star Big Band performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival
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One of the best known festivals in Europe is the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, which runs for three weeks during July. This festival attracts a variety of genres and ensembles from all around the world. The festival operates a ‘Music in the Park’ program for high school and university jazz ensembles which includes performances at outdoor venues along the picturesque shore of Lake Geneva. As well as the performance opportunities, groups can also attend other concerts presented by world class jazz and contemporary musicians. Full Article
About World Projects
A detailed video overview of World Projects
By Jonathan Gordon, World Projects Media Manager
World Projects has posted a new video about our company on You Tube. Full Article
Visit our Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Website. Please bookmark this new address: www.world-projects.com
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