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SBO 2021 Director Travel Survey

We all know that student travel is incredibly important for recruiting and retention in school music programs.

Undoubtably, a return to travel for students is coming at some point, but with fifty states with different rules, and even more rules from district-to-district, what the “normal” because is anyone’s guess.

Please take a moment to fill out this anonymous SBO 2021 Director Travel Survey, for publication in our December issue.

No identifying information is requested, and you can answer only those questions you wish to answer. The survey will close November 26, the day after Thanksgiving.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences and thoughts on student travel with your fellow 20,0000+ fellow readers of SBO

2021 Director Survey

Has the size of your music programs increased or decreased since the pandemic?

If "decreased," by how much?

If "increased," by how much?

Has your group traveled since COVID-19 started?

If "Yes," where did you travel?

If "Yes," was booking transportation difficult?

If "No," when do you think you will travel with a group again?

Are your students eager to travel again?

Are you eager to travel with your group again?

Is your school or district requiring additional approvals for travel?

If "Yes," what types of approvals are required?

What are/were your biggest challenges for traveling with students during COVID 19?

How far ahead do you plan group travel?

How important are fundraising programs to your travel planning?

Do you plan your own travel or use a travel planning service?

Given the impact of COVID on 2020/2021 group travel, how likely are you to make travel insurance purchases?

What type of music experiences are most important for your group?

Is there a requirement for your group to participate in an educational workshop?

Do your groups typically participate in competitive adjudicated festival performances?

Is public performance required for your group when traveling?

Which of these destinations is a place you like to or want to take your group?

If "None," what are some places you would like to take your group?

How many nights does your group typically travel?