Where to Feed Your Group Michelle Moore | November 26, 2024 1. College Campus Cafeterias Most college campuses have cafeterias designed to cater to large groups of students, and they can be a fantastic option for student groups with a wide variety of cuisines and options to cater to dietary restrictions. To add to the appeal, getting onto a college campus is a great way to […]
What are my options for taking this show on the road? Michelle Moore | September 30, 2024 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. Traveling with students grows your program and recruits new students to give music, dance, or theatre a try. Our customized itineraries are designed according to your […]
Exploring Sustainable Practices in Student Travel Michelle Moore | July 22, 2024 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 […]
What’s New at Knott’s Berry Farm? Michelle Moore | May 30, 2024 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 […]
Perks of using a Theme Park’s App Michelle Moore | April 30, 2024 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 […]
Festival Etiquette for Directors 101, Part II Michelle Moore | March 21, 2024 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…
Festival Etiquette for Students 101, Part I Michelle Moore | February 28, 2024 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 […]
Overnight Trips- Terms and Tricks to Know Michelle Moore | January 16, 2024 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 […]
The Importance of Accurate Contact Information Michelle Moore | November 27, 2023 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. […]
Student Travel Planning on a Budget Michelle Moore | October 12, 2023 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 […]