Featured Destinations

Music Travel Consultants is focused on creating custom trips that provide student travel experiences in destinations within the United States and world-wide. Music Travel Consultants’ featured Destinations include many popular U.S. cities and international cities. Some of our most popular featured destinations include New York City, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Walt Disney World, Florence, Philadelphia, Ohio, Indianapolis, Bands of America Grand Nationals, Tournament of Roses Parade, Hawaii, and Texas.

Music Travel Consultants is a Tour Operator, a travel company that puts together customized trips for its clients. Since 1987, led by accomplished scholastic music directors and musicians, Music Travel Consultants has become first choice for student music group tours by listening to customers, providing industry-leading on-line services and by having professional Tour Directors conduct most trips. Focused on creating custom trips that provide relevant, memorable and rewarding student travel experiences, Indianapolis-based Music Travel partners with customers to successfully do just that, in destinations within the United States and world-wide. Over 165 years combined travel expertise earned in over 68 countries means Music Travel Consultants will anticipate your needs and fulfill your group’s wishes, without surprises or hidden costs.

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Trip Snapshot: Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH, is the perfect blend of performance opportunities, engaging museums and immersive history. The Eureka HS (MO) orchestra's 2025 Cincinnati trip showcased a sampling of some of the best the city has to offer.   Group Bonding at Main Event The group stopped for dinner and games upon their arrival in Cincinnati, providing an energetic opening to an activity-packed trip.   Clinic at the University of Cincinnati Students visited the Corbett Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Cincinnati for a clinic opportunity,...

Colony HS in Ireland: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Beyond

Where better to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than in Ireland? The Colony HS (AK) marching band, known as THEE Northern Sound, had the experience of a lifetime marching in the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin. The prestigious invitation was awarded based on the band's application, which took years of preparation and dedication.   Besides marching in the parade, the Colony HS music department immersed itself in Irish culture. They took in the stunning landscapes, performed in historic...

Heart of America 2025 Season Recap

Music Travel Consultants provided travel services to three exciting locations for Heart of America's 10th Anniversary season. HOA Executive Producer Dan Baker reflects on an inspiring year. A massive thank you to everyone who made 2025 unforgettable, and a heartfelt look at why 2026 is shaping up to be very special! As the lights dimmed on our unforgettable 10th Anniversary season, one truth stood out more than ever: the Heart of America choral community is something truly rare, and...

WGI Completes Record-Breaking Season

Seven full days of incredible performances, record crowds and record-breaking scores made the Winter Guard International (WGI) Sport of the Arts World Championships one for the history books. Color Guard World Championships week started out windy and brisk but Mother Nature wasn't done. Rains moved in during prelims and never left throughout the event. What used to be a sweltering hot UD Arena, where hand fans were in the air like moths near a flame, this championship required...

Popular Performance Opportunities for Student Concert Groups

High school concert ensembles often perform at a variety of prestigious venues and festivals that offer opportunities for student musicians to showcase their talents. Keep reading for some popular concert performance spaces and events for high school groups. 1. Carnegie Hall (New York City, NY) One of the most prestigious performance venues in the world, Carnegie Hall regularly hosts high school ensembles for special events, such as festivals and competitions.   2. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.) A renowned...

City Museum Student Trips

City Museum Student Trips: The Ultimate Hands-On Learning Adventure When planning a school trip, educators and trip organizers seek destinations that blend education with excitement. If you're looking for an interactive, engaging and unforgettable experience, City Museum student trips offer the perfect mix of creativity, exploration and hands-on learning. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, City Museum is not your typical museum. Built inside the old International Shoe Company, this one-of-a-kind attraction is an artist-designed playground filled with slides, tunnels,...

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...

Register for Bands of America 2025

Showcase of Grand Nationals features available through Music Travel Consultants Registration for Bands of America events is now open! Click below to view the schedule and to register before January 31. BOA 2025 Schedule Let Us Take You There Planning for fall travel starts now! With demand surging for motorcoach and air transportation, it’s never too early to get ahead on your plans to attend a Bands of America event near you! We know your focus right now is on preparing...

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...

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...