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The Franklin Community Blue Regiment Marching Band performing in the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Walt Disney World.

Ideas for High School Marching Band Trips

With the world full of fascinating music performance destinations, ideas for high school marching band trips are everywhere but sometimes overwhelming. Choosing the right destination for your students can present quite a challenge. That’s why Music Travel Consultants orchestrated a list of ideas for high school marching band trips that are our most successful and most frequently visited destinations. We hope these recommendations can help you in selecting your ultimate music performance trip: New York City Performance Venues The “Big Apple” moniker for...
Music travel Consultants Tour Director Teri Aitchison

Meet MTC Tour Director Teri Aitchison

Music Travel’s professional Tour Directors use their commitment and experience to ensure the music director’s and the group’s trip are successful. Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your Tour Director is there, ready to tackle the unpredictable and get your trip back on track. When it comes to tour directing, Teri Aitchison is ready to treat you to an awesome trip, starting with that wonderful smile. Teri's warm personality and impressive experience record are a plus to have with any group....
Music Travel Consultants Fund Raising

Fundraising

Time for some heavy lifting Before your trip becomes a reality, some homework has to be done. Don't worry, Music Travel Consultants is here to help. For music boosters and extra-curricular support groups, fundraising is essential to providing and maintaining educational opportunities and travel for students. Drastic cuts in school budgets have forced everyone (even athletic teams) to depend more and more on alternative sources for funding. Here are some proven fundraising activities. We hope one or more work for your group....

Top 10 U.S. Destinations for Student Music Performances

As a Music Director, choosing the right destination doesn't have to be done alone. With a world full of fascinating music performance destinations, choosing the perfect spot for your students can present quite a challenge. That’s why Music Travel Consultants orchestrated a list of 10 of our most successful and most frequently visited destinations. We hope these recommendations can help you craft your ultimate music performance trip: New York City Performance Venues The “Big Apple” moniker for New York City was coined by musicians...
The Franklin Community Blue Regiment Marching Band performing in the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Walt Disney World.

Band Student Trips

With the world full of fascinating music performance destinations, ideas for band student trips are everywhere but sometimes overwhelming. Choosing the right destination for your band student trips can present quite a challenge. That’s why Music Travel Consultants orchestrated a list of ideas for band student trips that are our most successful and most frequently visited destinations. We hope these recommendations can help you in selecting your ultimate band student trips: New York City Performance Venues The “Big Apple” moniker for New York...
Marching Band Travel to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Music Travel Consultants

Band Travel to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is tied as the second-oldest parade in the United States. This parade is a tradition that many witness in person and many more embrace at their homes with loved ones at the start of the holiday season. Having your Marching Band march through The Big Apple during the New York’s world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a major accomplishment for any Band Director and his/her band. Band directors need to apply years in advance and...
BOA Honor Band Performing in the Tournament of Roses Parade® with Music Travel Consultants

Tournament of Roses Parade Band Trip

Live the Bands of America Honor Band's Tournament of Roses Parade® Performance with Music Travel Consultants! At the beginning of every year, the world's eyes are focused on Pasadena, California, home of the prestigious and gorgeous Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game. For over 100 years, this festival of music and sports has been America’s premiere Celebration of the New Year, broadcast live by multiple media outlets all over the planet. One of the biggest highlights of the parade...
Marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Music Travel Consultants

Marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a treasured tradition and is tied as the second-oldest parade in the United States. This parade is one that many witness in person and many more embrace at their homes with loved ones at the start of the holiday season. Having your Marching Band march through The Big Apple during the New York’s world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a major accomplishment for any Band Director and his/her band. Band directors need...