18Sep
17Sep
Low Cost, High Value: Band Trip Destinations That Deliver Big
Every director wants the biggest educational payoff for every travel dollar. Fortunately, the secret is simpler than it looks. The best affordable band trip destinations are often the ones closest to home. There, free attractions, walkable districts and strong performance opportunities stretch a budget further. For that reason, we organized our favorite high-value cities by region. That way, you can find the right fit for your program no matter where you call home. What Makes Affordable Band Trip Destinations High Value? Not...
25Aug
Practice with the Pros: Capital Wind Workshops for Student Bands
Capital Wind Workshops bring student bands face-to-face with professional musicians in Washington, D.C., for a 90-minute side-by-side performance experience that builds confidence, sound and musicianship in real time. About Capital Wind Workshops Since 2000, the Capital Wind Symphony has offered a unique educational opportunity to middle and high school wind bands visiting the Washington, D.C., region. These 90-minute workshops pair student musicians with members of one of the region's premier community-based wind ensembles, led by a highly acclaimed conductor. Rather than observing...
26Feb
EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional with Your High School Choir
Every December, one of the most meaningful holiday traditions at Walt Disney World Resort comes to life at EPCOT's Candlelight Processional. Staged at the America Gardens Theatre during EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, Candlelight is more than a seasonal concert. It is a full-scale presentation of the Christmas story, combining live orchestra, massed choir and celebrity narration in a setting that feels both intimate and grand. For student groups, it represents a rare opportunity to...
12Feb
BOA 2026: Fall Travel Planning Starts Here
As an official travel partner of Bands of America, Music Travel Consultants supports ensembles preparing for the fall 2026 BOA competitive season. With early-season planning underway, now is the perfect time for us to help you ensure better hotel availability, smoother transportation options and a more predictable budget. For directors, boosters and administrators, the goal is simple: keep the focus on the performers while we handle every detail behind the scenes. Why Programs Trust Music Travel Consultants When your season involves...
11Feb
Exploring Black History in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., is home to some of the nation’s most important landmarks honoring Black history, culture and leadership. For students, the city offers a powerful look at the people and stories that shaped American history. From the arts and political activism to community spaces and cultural institutions, here are some of our favorite places for groups to experience during Black History Month and throughout the year. U Street: A Historic Black Cultural District Known in its prime as “Black Broadway,” the U...
14Jan
The Top 5 Destinations for Student Music Travel
Every year, student musicians across the country step beyond their rehearsal rooms to perform, learn and grow through travel. While every program’s goals are different, one thing is clear: some destinations consistently rise to the top. Based on Music Travel Consultants’ 2025 trips, these five destinations stood out as the most popular choices for bands, choirs and orchestras. From cultural hubs to performance-packed cities, here’s our countdown of the Top 5 destinations for student music travel, starting at No. 5...
14Jan
Carmel HS Choir and Terre Haute North Vigo HS Choir Take the Stage at EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional
In late December 2025, two Indiana choirs stepped into one of Walt Disney World’s most meaningful holiday traditions: EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional. Carmel High School Choir, directed by Katie Kouns, performed Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, followed by Terre Haute North Vigo Choir, directed by Michelle Azar, on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Both groups performed once, but the experience carried the weight of a career highlight. Candlelight is not a typical theme park performance. It is a full-scale concert presentation of the Christmas...
11Dec
Meet Music Travel Consultants at The Midwest Clinic 2025
Every December, music educators and industry leaders head to Chicago for The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, the world’s largest instrumental music education conference. With more than 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and over 40 countries, it’s an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, discover new music and explore the latest trends in our field. In 2025, the 79th Midwest Clinic will be held December 17 - 19, 2025 (Wednesday - Friday) at McCormick Place West...
11Dec
