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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choir students singing with an ornate background
14May

Celebrate Choral Excellence at We Are Singing Music Festivals and Competitions

We Are Singing (WAS) events bring choral music to life through unforgettable festivals and competitions held at stunning international venues. Whether you're seeking the joy of celebrating your choir's artistry or aiming for excellence on a competitive stage, WAS offers an incredible experience for all who love music. About WAS Events These events are designed to unite choirs from across the globe, fostering connections through the language of music. With two unique formats: music festivals and music competitions, participants can choose a...
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15Apr

Bands March in Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Festival Parade

Two high school bands recently experienced Ireland through performance, education and cultural exchange, highlighting the value of international travel for student musicians. In March, the South Jones Band of Braves from Mississippi and the Pendleton Heights Marching Arabians from Indiana, joined by students from Frankton-Lapel HS, traveled to Ireland with Music Travel Consultants. Their itinerary culminated in participation in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, one of the country’s most visible cultural celebrations. Walking Through...
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interior of Carnegie Hall
17Mar

The Carnegie Hall Experience: 2027 Student Music Festivals

For generations of musicians, performing at Carnegie Hall has symbolized the highest level of artistic achievement. The iconic New York venue has welcomed legendary performers since opening its doors in 1891. For student ensembles, stepping onto that stage is both an educational milestone and an unforgettable moment. Music educators often look for experiences that combine musical growth with inspiration: Carnegie Hall performance festivals offer both. Students rehearse with respected conductors, collaborate with peers from across the country and...
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Wide shot image of entire stage performance of Disney's Candlelight processional featuring a mass choir and orchestra
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...
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Ornate Chinese boat on the water
18Feb

Expanding Global Opportunities: Exploring Student Travel in China

Educational Destinations (MTC's educational travel division) Travel Designer Mary Godley shares her recent experience exploring exciting student travel opportunities throughout China. Her takeaway? China is the ideal destination for a wide range of student arts, education and performance trips. I had the immense joy and honor to join an eight-night professional tour in China with the Student and Youth Travel Association and the Chinese National Tourist Office of New York. Our mission was to explore student educational tourism....
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13Feb

Embark on an Epic Adventure at Universal’s Newest Theme Park

Universal Epic Universe combines five thrilling fantasy worlds into one must-visit destination. Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe, opened in May 2025. The park is split into five portals, each an immersive experience designed to make visitors feel like they're walking through their favorite movie or video game. Five Worlds How to Train Your Dragon: Step into the Isle of Berk to meet your favorite characters, whether Viking or dragon. Super Nintendo World: See your favorite video game...
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colorful mural of Black artists in Washington, D.C.
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...
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band marching in Rose Parade
15Jan

Student Bands Perform on a National Stage at the 2026 Rose Parade

Four bands traveled with Music Travel Consultants (MTC) to march in the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Performing in this nationally televised event is a distinction that students and directors alike dream of achieving. From Bandfest to official photos to parade step-off, participation includes a full week of exciting, time-honored traditions. These experiences combine performance excellence with meaningful educational travel. The Bands of America Honor Band A New Year’s Day Tradition The Rose Parade is one of the most iconic...
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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...
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Orchestra and choir on stage for Disney's Candlelight Processional
Wide shot image of entire stage performance of Disney's Candlelight processional featuring a mass choir and orchestra
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...
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