COVID-19 Festival Policy Becky@forummusicfestivals.com | August 20, 2021 Updated 12/28/21 All destinations and suppliers have their own rules related to COVID-19. For example, you may be required to quarantine upon arrival in some locations. Some locations may require masks or social distancing, or they may require you to provide proof of vaccination or negative testing. While Forum Educational Travel will try to assist […]
San Diego Dates Added to 2022 Season Becky@forummusicfestivals.com | August 11, 2021 So much to do. So much to see. Forum Festivals has added San Diego dates to our 2022 festival schedule. Join us in San Diego for a morning festival with the remainder of the day or weekend to enjoy all the sights! Fabulous weather aside, San Diego offers historic, cultural, and fun things to do! Check out […]
Growing Your Program Becky@forummusicfestivals.com | August 3, 2021 Rebuilding & Recruiting in School Music Programs It’s time to consider the next steps to grow your program. The world of remote learning was tough on everyone, but particularly on music teachers. Student music programs that, by their very nature, are designed to teach a performance art had to test the boundaries of creativity and […]
Forum Festivals & Disney Imagination Campus! Becky@forummusicfestivals.com | June 17, 2021 At Forum Music Festivals, we’re delighted to highlight Disney Imagination Campus. Our friends at Disney have re-imagined their iconic workshops and performance opportunities. These beloved Disney programs mesh perfectly with your Forum Festivals weekend – fun, learning, and enthusiasm! The popular vocal & instrumental Soundtrack Session workshops & performances are back and even better! Young […]
Traveling Green Becky@forummusicfestivals.com | March 5, 2021 10 Ideas for Sustainable Student Travel As we wait for a green light to student travel, let’s consider the impact our travel has on our students, the destination, and the planet. Our teens live in a world where reducing their footprint on our planet is incredibly critical. To promote sustainable travel, meet your students’ ideas […]
Just a Note About Appreciation Becky@forummusicfestivals.com | February 1, 2021 Well, 2020 is over and there’s probably no one on Planet Earth that wants to re-visit that year. As we dust off those cobwebs, I can’t help but start 2021 with a spark of hope and a bucketful of admiration. Although we missed you in 2020, there’s no doubt that music teachers have really stepped […]
So, What’s Happening with Forum Festivals? Becky@forummusicfestivals.com | January 11, 2021 2021 is finally here and it is only natural that questions arise about what is going on with Forum Music Festivals. We are here and we will be ready to go when you are. However, let’s be realistic about the possibility that 2021 might not look like the Forum Festivals of previous years. Right now, […]
Great News from A Friend! Becky@forummusicfestivals.com | October 27, 2020 A familiar face (and voice) from Forum Music Festivals shares some very exciting news, particularly for students of Big Band Drumming! Matt Johnson, longtime announcer at Forum, has published a new book. Check out details below – you’ll want to have this important resource in your educational tool box! DRUMMER/MUSIC EDUCATOR MATT JOHNSON ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF BIG […]
We have moved! Michelle Moore | July 2, 2020 Times are rapidly changing, but we want you to know that we are still here for you! Our operations have moved from our “old” office to new remote digs! Phone number is the same, email is the same, faces are the same, but with renewed inspiration! If you need to mail anything to us, please […]
Music During Covid-19 khallum | April 16, 2020 During times of duress and difficulty, people all across the world have always turned to music for calm and support. Current times are no different. Music’s transformational power to convey emotion and reach out to others is felt everywhere. Though students are learning in a new way and teachers are learning new ways to teach, […]