Kaleidoscope Adventures “Shop Talk” Newsletter
The latest industry news, destination information, informative articles and stories about student group travel.
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Welcome to the archives homepage of the Kaleidoscope Adventures monthly email newsletter “Shop Talk.” Here you will find current and past issues of our newsletter. If you are not currently receiving “Shop Talk,” click here to subscribe.
2012 Issues
January 2012
Inside this Issue: Happy New Year from Kaleidoscope Adventures!; It’s Super-Deal Bowl Month at Kaleidoscope Adventures!; January Destination Spotlight: New Orleans, LA; An Interview with Lisa Scalzo, Sales Manager; Pitch and Temperature of Wind Instruments; Meet the Kaleidoscope Adventures Sales Team; Top 10 Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
2011 Issues
December 2011
Inside this Issue: Happy Holidays from Kaleidoscope Adventures; Why Choose Kaleidoscope Adventures?; December Destination Spotlight: Houston, TX; Frequently Asked Questions; Choral Directors: How to Choose the Correct Repertoire for a Festival!; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
November 2011
Inside this Issue: Harrisonburg High School Performs at the Veterans Day Parade and Band of Pride Tribute in New York City!; An Interview with Karla Tomaszewski – Director of Operation/Sr. Sales Manager; November Destination Spotlight: Philadelphia, PA; The Greatest Conductors Have the Greatest Imaginations!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Meet the Operations Team!; Testimonials.
October 2011
Inside this Issue: Titanic Museum Attractions Mark Titanic’s 100th Year!; Can’t Decide Where To Go? We Can Help!; October Destination Spotlight: Nashville, TN; Choral Music Based on Chant!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
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September 2011
Inside this Issue: OrlandoFest Enters its Second Year!; Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida®; September Destination Spotlight: Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN; Kaleidoscope Spotlight: An Interview with Anastasiya Shirley, Accountant; The Challenge of Achieving Good String Instrument Balance!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
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August 2011
Inside this Issue: Economic Downturn Means Buses are Selling Out. Book Your Trip Now!; Last Chance to Book Candlelight!; Coming This Season to a Theatre Near You!; August Destination Spotlight: Branson, MO; Be Proactive. Enhance Your School Year!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
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Summer 2011
Inside this Issue: Kaleisdoscope Adventures Announces the Launch of a New and Improved Website to Better Serve Educators, Parents and Students!; Earn Up to 90% Profit with Kaleidoscope Adventures New Fundraisers!; Earn a $250 Reward for Referring a Group to Kaleidoscope Adventures!; Summer Destination Spotlight: Hawaii; Learning the Score!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
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May 2011
Inside this Issue: Kaleidoscope Adventures Named as Official Tour Operator for the 7th World Choir Games in Cincinnati – July 2012!; Why Wait Till This Fall? Book Next Year’s Trip Now and Save!; The Latest on Broadway!; May Destination Spotlight: St. Louis, Missouri; How Your Marching Band is Your Most Highly Visible Marketing Tool!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
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April 2011
Inside This Issue: 5th Annual Music Familiarization Tour in Branson, Missouri!; Kaleidoscope Adventures to Host Two Familiarization Tours for Music Directors in June!; East Coast GuitarFest is a Success!; April Destination Spotlight: Virginia Beach/Norfolk, Virginia; How to Communicate Musical Emotions…Words vs. Listening!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
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March 2011
Inside this Issue: It’s Time to Schedule Fall Bowl Games and Parades!; It’s Time to Book Candlelight!; March Destination Spotlight: Historic Virginia; How a Positive Attitude Shapes Outcomes in Your Classroom!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
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February 2011
Inside this Issue: Kaleidoscope Adventures to Host the first Annual East Coast GuitarFest in Norfolk, VA!; The Time of My Life!; February Spotlight: Chicago; An Interview with K.A. Group Travel Planner, Debbie Baker; Joseph Hodge to Run the SYTA Youth Foundation Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon in San Diego; Having Trouble with Rehearsal Engagement? Try This!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
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January 2011
Inside this Issue: Happy New Year from Kaleidoscope Adventures!; Meet the Team; January Spotlight: Boston; Kaleidoscope Adventures Offers You the Best Performance Venues in 40+ Destinations; The Role of Basic Musicianship as it Pertains to Conducting; PaGu Batons – “Not Just a Baton…It’s Your Instrument!”; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; Testimonials.
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2010 Issues
December 2010
Inside this Issue: Happy Holidays from Kaleidoscope Adventures; Chantilly H.S. Show Choir Named America’s Favorite; Spotlight Destination: Atlanta; Price vs. Value; Instrumental and Choral Directors: Be an Imaginative Conductor!; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!
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November 2010
Inside this Issue: Mardi Gras at Universal Studios® Florida; Mardi Gras STARS Pre-Parade at Universal Studios® Florida; Spotlight Destination: Washington DC; Can’t Decide Where to Go?; Performance Trips: We’ve Got You Covered!; An Interview with Carrie Fitchett, Tour Director for Kaleidoscope Adventures; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!
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October 2010
Inside this Issue: Cruising the Seas; October Spotlight: Orlando; Instrumental Music: Achieving Good Tone Quality When Playing a Brass Instrument; Choral Music: How to Choose the Correct Repertoire for a Festival or Contest; Dance: All the World is a Stage; Testimonials; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!
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September 2010
Inside this Issue: OrlandoFest at Universal Orlando® Resort; September Spotlight: New York City; Planning Your Trip in a Recession; Instrumental Music: Achieving Good Pitch through Good Balance; Choral Music: Ten Tips for Good Vocal Health; Do You Tweet?; Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida®; Top 10 Student Destinations; Fun Fotos!; SYTA (Student Youth Travel Association) Run/Walk/Slumber 5K.
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August 2010
Inside this Issue: Welcome! from Robin Parker, CEO/President of Kaleidoscope Adventures; Top 10 Student Destinations; Sight-Reading Tips for Band and Orchestras; Boost Your Sight-Reading Skills Using Solfege; Kaleidoscope Adventures Cares about You and Your Group; Fun Fotos; Walt Disney World Christmas Parade in the Magic Kingdom®; Candlelight Processional at EPCOT®.
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