The walls glinted with the shine of mirrors and were tinted by the red of velvet curtains. Daylight glanced onto the marble floor from ceiling-high windows. Dangling overhead were three crystal chandeliers. On...

A few weeks ago, a group of students went to play in the All-State Orchestra and Band at the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA), located at Tan-Tar-A resort. Although they were only gone a...