Finalists and Winners of 2025 MSBOA Outstanding Soloist Competition

Sixteen adjudicators and 111 students came together at Eastern Michigan University this month for the 2025 MSBOA Outstanding Soloist Competition. MSBOA announced that 15 finalists were selected for this year's competition. (Garrett Ernst/MSBOA) From left to right, finalists included Mia Bayardo (HH Dow HS) on string bass, Matthew Dyson...

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Operations, Development and Finance Teams Thrive

Three talented women lead the Operations, Development and Finance teams for the MTC Family of Brands. Read more about their impact below. In seven years with MTC’s Operations team, Jeni Burgett has built a career around organization and efficiency. With a background in accounting and finance, her ability to manage complex...

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Robin Harting Develops Cutting-Edge Systems

Designing and implementing a client software program, traveler app and standard-setting contribution collection process makes Robin Harting a driving force in keeping BT running efficiently for both the client and staff. Robin Harting, Senior System Designer and Project Analyst for the Music Travel Consultants Family of Brands, is a highly impactful...

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City Museum Student Trips

City Museum Student Trips: The Ultimate Hands-On Learning Adventure When planning a school trip, educators and trip organizers seek destinations that blend education with excitement. If you're looking for an interactive, engaging, and unforgettable experience, City Museum student trips offer the perfect mix of creativity, exploration and hands-on learning. Located in St....

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Fritz’s Student Adventure Trips

For both the young and young at heart, Fritz’s student adventure trips in The Colony, Texas, promise incomparable adventure. The all-weather, indoor/outdoor adventure park and family attraction offers 100,000 square feet of explorable space – all year round. Fittingly named after the courageous eldest son from the novel,...

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Gilroy Gardens: Where Students Can Perform, Learn and Play

For over 25 years, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park has been a magical destination where students can experience a unique blend of education and entertainment. Nestled in the scenic town of Gilroy, California, this enchanting, 536-acre park offers a distinctive opportunity for teachers to inspire their students...

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Grand Nationals Showcases Best and Brightest

Lucas Oil Stadium is still echoing after three days of incredible performances by some of the best and brightest student performers in the nation. Bands of America Grand Nationals last month was the largest event in BOA history. “We are thrilled to have hosted the largest Grand National...

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