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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.

The Mid Europe Festival
World-Class Music Making
By Susan Mann World Projects Client Development Manager

For a week in July each year, thousands of musicians from over 15 countries meet in Schladming, a small Alpine village at the foot of the Dachstein Mountain in Austria, to perform and experience fascinating wind music from around the world.

The Mid Europe Festival

Founded in 1998 by Dr. Wolfgang Suppan, past-President of WASBE (World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles), and now led by Johann Mosenbichler, MID EUROPE is considered the largest wind orchestra festival in Europe. 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, March 26 - 30, 2011, with adjudicated performances at the Chicago Symphony Hall.

Chicago Symphony Center

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

The Inaugural Caribbean International Music Festival
 February 23 - 27, 2011 & March 2 - 6, 2011 (TBC)
 By Deborah Lee Gibbs, World Projects Chief Executive Officer

World Projects Corporation and Performing Arts Consultants are proud to introduce the Inaugural Caribbean International Music Festival.  Held at the spectacular Moon Palace Resort along the Caribbean Sea north of Riviera Maya in Mexico, this event offers performing ensembles exciting performance and educational opportunities in an area rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. Full Article

Beyond Cancún
Explore the Yucatán with your students
By Josette Bonafinoct, From Teach & Travel - September 2009

Cancún is well known for its beach activities, but it’s also the gateway to the Yucatán, a roughly squareshaped peninsula bound by the Gulf of Mexico to the north and west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Belize to the south.

Chichen Itza

Flat but lush, the Yucatán is blessed with a history, culture, and eco-diversity that easily competes with the lure and drama of its sun and sand. Full Article

World Projects At ABA
Deborah Gibbs elected into American Bandmasters Association as an Associate member
By Jonathan Gordon, World Projects Media Manager

Last week in Charleston, our CEO Deborah Lee Gibbs was elected into the prestigious American Bandmasters Association as an associate member. The American Bandmasters Association, founded in 1929, with John Philip Sousa as Honorary Life President, recognizes outstanding achievement on the part of Concert Band conductors and composers.

Deborah Lee Gibbs at ABA

The current membership (invitational) comprises approximately 300 band conductors and composers in the USA and Canada, and 70 Associate Members (music businesses and corporations that provide significant services to bands and to the publication of band music.) Congratulations Deborah!

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

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