Author: Michelle Moore
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Where to Feed Your Group
When you’re tasked with feeding a group of hungry students on a tight budget, you might feel like you’ve been asked to find a needle in a haystack. But don’t worry, after almost three decades, the Forum team has rounded up a few great options for students and we are happy to share the tricks…
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What are my options for taking this show on the road?
Your students have enjoyed and learned from the festival experience. That’s great! But you are looking for additional horizons to broaden the learning and revive excitement in your program. We’re here to help you! Although our festivals are scheduled up and down the state of California, we have even more ideas and options. Let us…
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Exploring Sustainable Practices in Student Travel
Student travel is a transformative experience, offering opportunities for learning and personal growth. At Forum, we are proud to be able to provide these experiences to enrich the lives of young musicians everywhere. However, amidst the excitement of exploration, it’s essential to consider the environmental impacts of travel choices. We’re happy to work with you…
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What’s New at Knott’s Berry Farm?
Knott’s Berry Farm is one of the most beloved theme parks in Southern California. Rich in history and full of exhilarating fun for guests of all ages, it’s a perfect place to bring your group. If you haven’t visited in a while, you may be surprised by some of the exciting changes that have come…
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Perks of using a Theme Park’s App
Theme parks can be hard to navigate, whether it is your first visit or your hundredth. These days, most major theme parks have apps available that can make visiting easier than ever! We’ll walk you through the in’s and out’s of theme park apps so that you and your students are most prepared for your…
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Festival Etiquette for Directors 101, Part II
Good concert/festival behavior is learned, and it is the director’s responsibility to teach it. If not the music teacher, who will teach the students about acceptable festival etiquette? A good teacher of festival etiquette…
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Festival Etiquette for Students 101, Part I
We get it. Students are just now getting back into performance venues after a covid hiatus. What could be a better time than to review basic etiquette for young musicians who are performing AND listening to the festival performers. Explain to your students that everyone has worked very hard to get to this event. By…
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Overnight Trips- Terms and Tricks to Know
Planning an overnight trip can be daunting. Luckily, we have a team of experts happy to help ensure your planning process is as seamless as possible. Whether you’re considering your first overnight trip, or you are a seasoned veteran, we’ve compiled a helpful list of terms and tricks you should know: RFP or RFQ: This…
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The Importance of Accurate Contact Information
For our returning directors, you may notice a change this year as you’re completing your stage set-up sheet: the addition of your cell phone number and an offsite emergency contact. We know it can be difficult to give out your personal cell with today’s landscape of spam calls and scammers becoming more and more frequent.…
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Student Travel Planning on a Budget
What is more exciting for your music program than planning a trip together? A trip is a surefire way to recruit new students and keep experienced students. Combining music education and fun is just not that difficult. But most school music programs are mindful of budgetary concerns for students and their families. Let’s check out…
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Fundraising 101
Fundraising is a crucial step in the planning process of your school year and the rewarding festivals and events your students will get to enjoy. There can be a lot of questions for fundraisers- where do you start? What do you consider? What ideas work best? Truth is, it all depends on your school and…
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The Benefits of Booking Early
At this time of year, travel planners are probably encouraging you to book your 2024 student trip now. Take note – booking at the start of the school year definitely has benefits for your trip. With early planning… Start planning and talking up the trip with your students now! You have everything to win and…
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10 Celebrities Who Play Musical Instruments
Learning to play a musical instrument takes hard work, dedication, and lots of practice. It can be hard to keep students engaged in the early stages of learning to read music and stay committed. However, there is a long list of great musicians and even celebrities who have made that commitment to practice before them!…
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Did You Know?
We have been enriching students lives through performance for 27 years! We welcome returning groups and new groups every year! Whether you are brand new or a Forum Festivals veteran, here’s a quick list of the services we can provide your group during the festival and beyond. Did you know… If you have more questions,…
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Updates to the Knott’s Chaperone Policy
Knott’s has recently announced another change to their group chaperone policies moving forward. As of February 3, no wristbands will be required and the 1:10 chaperone ratio, although recommended, is not required moving forward. Knott’s will continue to request chaperone names and mobile numbers for student groups. The chaperone policy will only be implemented when…
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Conference Season Is Here!
We’re so excited to be back representing Forum Music Festivals and Forum Educational Travel this conference season! We will be at the Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA) Conference February 3-4, 2023 at the Mesa Convention Center. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Gary and Michelle Wampler at our booth! After that, you…
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Organizing a Student Trip
You want to share your love of music while inspiring your students. But where do you begin? At Forum Music Festivals, we’ve set up thousands of overnight trips for music students. Travel embraces learning, fun, and unforgettable reminiscences all wrapped in one trip. We’ve got a few suggestions to share.
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Keeping Music in Play at Your School
Have you ever thought about the dizzying number of hats worn by music teachers? · Teacher of music (goes without saying) · Pep band organizer · Budget planner · Recruiter · Rehearsal or sectional leader · Booster club overseer · Accompanist · Show designer · Music librarian · Performer of gigs · Private instructor Let’s…
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An Easy Overnight Festival Trip Awaits…in San Diego
Did you know that Forum Music Festivals produces festival in the San Diego area? San Diego offers sunshine, beaches, and fantastic sightseeing opportunities. But another benefit to exploring America’s Finest City is how easy it is to navigate an overnight trip with your students. A vibrant city filled with musical and cultural options, in San…