Author - Ben Hilmer

The Dedicated Band Parents
26Mar

The Dedicated Band Parent

At your next student performance, look around for the dedicated band parents. You'll find the dedicated band parents, hustling and helping out before and after the show. They're down in the trenches: working five to six nights a week on props, prepping the semi for a long-haul event, pushing hard at a fund-raiser to make sure all the performers can afford to go on that trip of a lifetime. You'll easily find them--the Dedicated Band/Orchestra/Debate/Choir/Theatre/Winter Guard/Athletic Team/Percussion Parents--noticeable, efficient and...
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Valley Christian Conservatory - Hawaii Performance Tour with Music Travel Consultants
15Jan

Featured Destination: Hawaii Band Trip with Valley Christian Conservatory

Ever dreamed about a trip to the Pacific islands?  Join Valley Christian Conservatory band on its journey to Hawaii!  The Islands of Aloha are home to nature's riches:  snow-white sand beaches, breath-taking mountain views, volcanos, picture-perfect tropical rain-forests, sparkling waters filled with vibrant sea life and playful dolphins. These travelers enjoyed it all, including performances in the Pan Pacific Parade and at Pearl Harbor! With a Music Travel Tour Director at its side, the band flew from San Jose International Airport directly...
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Music Travel Consultants Tour Director John Hilmer.
28Sep

Meet MTC Tour Director John “The Big Smoothie” Hilmer

John Hilmer is not only a committed Music Travel Consultants Tour Director and student music educator, but he has brought much more to Music Travel Consultants. John's former students Andrew Moran and of course, his son, Ben Hilmer are all part of the Music Travel Consultants family. John's relationship with Music Travel Consultants started when John was a Music Director himself. Mark Harting took his band and orchestra...
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Choosing Music Travel Consultants as Your Student Music Group Travel Provider
20Apr

Choosing the right student music group travel company

When a student experiences new locations, new cultures and new people, with music being a main focus, the revelations and the eye-opening impact that develop are priceless.  Students remember these sort of educational trips for the rest of their lives.  As an educator, this is the rewarding part of what we do. The classroom is a great place to learn, but travel elevates education and develops individual growth. Choosing the right student music group travel company is key to making...
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