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Travel Like a Pro

Attending a Bands of America event will be one of the most memorable and rewarding trips your students will take. It's also survival of the fittest in the parking lot jungle, with performances in a venue filled with exuberant fans. As with any challenge, the hill looks taller from the bottom than it does after the climb. As Ted Lasso said, “Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it? If you’re comfortable while you’re doing...

Student Safety on Band Trips

Band trips are immersive learning experiences for students. Traveling to new places and doing hands-on exploring helps contextualize lessons from the classroom and deepens student understanding. While students are busy making life-long memories, safety on band trips must be a constant priority. Here are several important tips to keep in mind to ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone on the trip.     1. Stay With the Group First and foremost when considering student safety on band trips, always stick with your...

SYTA Scholarships Available

As a member of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), Music Travel Consultants is excited to announce several financial scholarships and offerings related to travel for students and small groups. Check out all of these great opportunities. Road Scholarship The SYTA Youth Foundation Road Scholarship was established to award funds to youth who are unable to afford the cost of student group travel. The application period is open through March 29, 2024. Award announcements will be released the week of April 29,...

Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Robert Gibson

With the love of music in his veins, Robert Gibson thrives as an MTC tour director. Robert Gibson has directed band since 1980, from elementary school to college. In June, 2018, he retired from the education field after spending 34 years involved with school music programs, the last 18 years with the Dublin City Schools in Dublin, Ohio. During that tenure, Gibson directed bands in Ohio and Maine. In addition to his work in education, he served four years with The...

Meet Tour Director Christy Huffman

As a self-proclaimed Choir Momma Extraordinaire, Christy Huffman learned the ins and outs of keeping a touring group on time. She now uses those skills as an MTC Tour Director. Christy was born and raised in Indiana and lives with her loving husband of 32 years. They have two daughters who are both grown, leaving them empty-nesters. She is a cosmetologist and owns A Good Hair Day Salon. Prior to getting into cosmetology, Huffman was an HR Payroll Administrator for over...

MTC Appreciation Reception at The Midwest Clinic

Music Travel Consultants is excited to see everyone at The Midwest Clinic and to celebrate with music educators. Please join us for an appreciation reception on Wednesday afternoon at the Hyatt Regency in McCormick’s Place. You can RSVP for the event below and pick up an admission ticket including location at the booth #1225 on the day of the event. View Invitation  Not attending Midwest? We hope to connect with you at one of the many other conventions throughout the year. Click below...

Student Safety on School Trips

School trips are immersive learning experiences for students. Traveling to new places and doing hands-on exploring helps contextualize lessons from the classroom and deepens student understanding. While students are busy making life-long memories, student safety on school trips must be a constant priority. Here are several important safety tips to keep in mind to ensure a smooth experience for everyone on the trip. 1. Stay With the Group First and foremost when considering student safety on school trips, always stick with your...

Top International Choir Venues

Take the stage in the world’s top international choir venues. For centuries, choirs have been an intrinsic part of human culture, transcending geographical boundaries and languages. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, international choir performances have gained popularity, offering a unique experience that blends musical talent with the richness of diverse cultures. Across the globe, there are countless magnificent venues that resonate with the harmonies of international choirs. Here are our top international choir venues that have captivated audiences and...

MTC Recognized as Disney PremEar

BREAKING NEWS: Music Travel Consultants is honored to be recognized as a Disney PremEar Youth Travel Planner. “We’re absolutely thrilled to be recognized as a top-tier Disney Travel Planner and associated with the Disney Parks on this level. Disney has built an incredible reputation for providing its guests with remarkable service and experiences - a reflection of our own goals here at Music Travel Consultants. The performance and workshop experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and at the Disneyland...

Imagination Campus Releases New Workshops

In an effort to increase learning through creativity, Disney Parks has created Imagination Campus. Imagination campus offers workshops, performance opportunities and much more. Through a comprehensive collection of workshops across a range of performing arts and academic subjects, Disney is committed to helping students learn how to apply their imaginations to solve many of the challenges they may face throughout their lifetime – in wildly creative ways. They believe that new perspectives, creative thinking, fearless exploration and unfettered wonder can lead...