28Mar
26Mar
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 MTC 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 Woman in Group Travel. Robin's keen analytic skills, intuitive grasp of what's needed and what works, combined with her persuasive involvement of stakeholders and management has resulted in the creation...
26Mar
Lead Tour Directors Drive Team of Heroes
All MTC Family of Brands Tour Directors are superheroes, but two awesome women lead the charge. Learn more about our Lead Tour Directors, known across the world as Sue and Nancy! Tour directors are a vital part of every trip with the MTC Family of Brands. As Lead TDs, in addition to working on their own trips, Sue and Nancy coordinate and conduct training, facilitate scheduling and provide support to all tour directors before, during and after every trip. After 18 years...
26Mar
Lyndee Moran Brings Empathy to Multiple Roles
Keeping the MTC Family of Brands running smoothly sometimes takes wild turns. Lyndee Moran has been making those turns for over seven years. It was the day after Christmas. Lyndee and her boyfriend Andrew were in Texas visiting her sister’s family for the holidays. Little did she know that her parents were also in the area waiting for Andrew to propose. The proposal and engagement went off without a hitch however, what happened in the coming days made for an increasingly...
21Feb
Popular Performance Opportunities for Student Concert Groups
High school concert ensembles often perform at a variety of prestigious venues and festivals that offer opportunities for student musicians to showcase their talents. Keep reading for some popular concert performance spaces and events for high school groups.1. Carnegie Hall (New York City, NY)
One of the most prestigious performance venues in the world, Carnegie Hall regularly hosts high school ensembles for special events, such as festivals and competitions.2. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.)
A renowned...
18Feb
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. Louis, Missouri, City Museum is not your typical museum. Built inside the old International Shoe Company, this one-of-a-kind attraction is an artist-designed playground filled with slides, tunnels,...
20Jan
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 while enjoying thrilling attractions and performance opportunities. Michael Bonfante, the creator of Gilroy Gardens, loved trees—especially BIG ones. He dreamed of creating a park that would inspire young...
20Jan
Register for Bands of America 2025
Showcase of Grand Nationals features available through Music Travel Consultants
Registration for Bands of America events is now open! Click below to view the schedule and to register before January 31. BOA 2025 ScheduleLet Us Take You There
Planning for fall travel starts now! With demand surging for motorcoach and air transportation, it’s never too early to get ahead on your plans to attend a Bands of America event near you! We know your focus right now is on preparing...
13Dec
Preparing for Show Choir Competition Day with Pendleton Heights HS
Show choir competition events, like Heart of America, showcase the end product of months of preparation. Pendleton Heights HS (IN) Choral Director Erin Archer shares the dedication and hard work it takes to make it to competition day. The Pendleton Heights HS Show Choir program practices two times a week per varsity group from October through March. We compete seven weekends in a row and have a few community performances. On the morning of a competition, we arrive at...
13Dec
