25Feb
25Feb
Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Cody Groves
Cody Groves brings nearly 20 years of marching arts experience to his role as a tour director with Music Travel Consultants. Groves joined Music Travel Consultants as a tour director in 2024, bringing nearly two decades of experience in the marching arts. A salesperson by day and a passionate marching band instructor and designer by night, Groves has spent close to 20 years shaping programs and supporting students through performance, instruction and design work. Outside of tour directing, he enjoys traveling to...
25Feb
Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Jen Shenberger
A longtime Missouri music educator, Jennifer Shenberger now shares her passion for student travel as a tour director with Music Travel Consultants. Jennifer Shenberger joined Music Travel Consultants as a tour director in 2024 following a distinguished 31-year career in the Missouri public schools. Her teaching experience includes 14 years directing choir and band in the Reeds Spring School District and 17 years as the Brass Specialist for the School District of Clayton. She retired from public education in 2024 and...
03Aug
Top International Choir Venues
Take the stage in the world’s top international choir venues. For centuries, choirs have been an intrinsic part of human culture, transcending geographical boundaries and languages. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, international choir performances have gained popularity, offering a unique experience that blends musical talent with the richness of diverse cultures. Across the globe, there are countless magnificent venues that resonate with the harmonies of international choirs. Here are our top international choir venues that have captivated audiences and...
04Apr
Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Amber Russell
Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your Tour Director has the tools available to tackle the unpredictable and get the trip back on track. When it comes to tour directing, Amber Russell is the perfect blend of fun, professionalism, and knowledge. Amber Russell's personality, resourcefulness, attention to detail, fast thinking, and her work ethic make up the package of the ideal Music Travel Consultants Tour Director. Amber taking in the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA (left), hanging with her...
21Jan
Achieving Good Vibrations with Josh Ellis
Josh Ellis has been an educator for 15 years. He has taught all grades, K-12, in various Music, Humanities and Language Arts environments. A requested judge and clinician throughout the Midwest, Mr. Ellis is currently band director at Avon Intermediate School East, a feeder to the storied Avon High School band program in Avon, IN. Josh Ellis's students regularly receive "Gold, with Distinction" ratings at Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) contests, and he was 2013 Teacher of the Year...
30Apr
Meet MTC Tour Director Paul Labbe
Meet MTC Tour Director Paul Labbe, committed to making each trip he leads an excellent experience! Music Travel’s professional Tour Directors use their commitment and experience to ensure the music director’s and the group’s trip are successful. MTC Tour Director Paul Labbe has proven that he has what it takes to make a trip successful. With his warm personality, resourcefulness, and attention to detail, humble Paul won't admit he's one of the best MTC Tour Directors...so we'll just brag on him! "I’ve known...
26Feb
Remembering Gary Wishmeyer
It is with a sad heart that we inform you of the passing of one of our own, Gary Wishmeyer. Gary has worked for Music Travel Consultants since his retirement as the Hall of Fame Band Director at Ben Davis High School where he inspired, motivated and directed thousands of students. Gary witnessed the impact of music group travel while traveling with his own bands and was passionate about creating those same life changing experiences for so many other school...
31Jan
Disney on Broadway
Breathtaking! Amazing! Phenomenal! You hear these adjectives time and time again from friends, family, and others who've just seen a Broadway musical production. It is a truly magical experience. And, when traveling to New York City with your band, choir or orchestra, experiencing a Broadway musical is something you just can't miss. Broadway boasts dozens of venues located in Manhattan's Theater District along Broadway from 42nd Street to Lincoln Center. The majority of the shows are musicals, and they are...
18Aug
