28Mar
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...
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...
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
MTC Bands March in 2024 Thanksgiving Day Parades
Besides the delicious food, friendly gatherings and family traditions, Thanksgiving 2024 held additional special meaning for some band students: an invitation to march in a Thanksgiving Day parade. This year, five bands traveled with MTC to participate in some of the country's most iconic Thanksgiving Day celebrations. Avon HS (IN) The Avon Marching Black and Gold traveled to NYC to perform in the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They made the most of their time in NYC. Students visited Times Square, the...
13Dec
Join MTC at The Midwest Clinic
Music Travel Consultants is excited to celebrate music educators at The Midwest Clinic. The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education. With more than 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, The Midwest Clinic offers music...
11Nov
Looking Ahead to the 2024 BOA Grand National Championships
Music Travel Consultants is proud to partner with 37 bands competing at the 2024 Bands of America Grand National Championships and provide travel arrangements for 14 groups attending the event. "Neo-Noir," presented by Castle HS (IN) Click for Current Schedule of Events Click for Current Prelims Schedules Homestead HS (IN) performing "Sea of Blue" As the Official Student Travel Partner of Music for All, we provide a premier Bands of...
11Nov
Flower Mound HS and Avon HS to March in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Music Travel Consultants is preparing to take two bands to the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Warmest congratulations to Flower Mound HS (TX) and Avon HS (IN) for their acceptance into the 98th iteration of this iconic spectacle! In addition to participating in the parade, students on MTC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade trips will have unique opportunities to experience NYC during the holidays. Flower Mound HS (TX) performing "Textures and Tones," an exploration of the works of Yayoi Kusama. Bryant...
06Sep
New Orleans: the Ultimate Jazz Band Travel Destination
The birthplace of jazz, New Orleans is the ultimate jazz band travel destination. Walking through historic neighborhoods like the French Quarter and Tremé, students can explore legendary venues where jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet once performed. Live performances at every corner, workshops, and opportunities to engage with local musicians offer invaluable inspiration and deeper insight into jazz's evolution and enduring influence. New Orleans Performance Opportunities Festivals New Orleans has multiple festival opportunities that are formative experiences for jazz band students....
28Jun
