Music Travel Consultants: 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.

Music Travel Consultants: Featured Destinations is updated monthly. Please check back for more Music Travel Consultants: Featured Destinations.

06SepSeptember 6, 2024

New Orleans: the Ultimate Jazz Band Travel Destination

The birthplace of jazz, New Orleans is the ultimate jazz band travel destination. Walking through historic neighborhoods like the French Quarter and Tremé, students can explore legendary venues where jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet once performed. Live performances at every corner, workshops, and opportunities to engage with local musicians offer invaluable inspiration and deeper insight into jazz's evolution and enduring influence.

New Orleans Performance Opportunities

Festivals

New Orleans has multiple festival opportunities that are formative experiences for jazz band...

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15MayMay 15, 2024

The Magic of Ireland: Clover HS Ireland Performance Tour

Music Travel Consultants' recent Ireland Performance Tour with Clover HS (SC) proved to be a symphony of discovery, as travelers embarked on a captivating journey through the heart of the Emerald Isle.

Belfast

The travelers' Ireland adventure began in Belfast, Northern Ireland's vibrant capital. The group visited Belfast City Hall and explored the campus of Queen's University. The murals of West Belfast and the Peace Wall painted a poignant portrait of the region's tumultuous history, offering insights into the social and political divisions...

By Audrey ScroghamFeatured DestinationsBelfast, Causey Farm, Dublin, EPIC Museum, Ireland, Larne, Northern Ireland, Pride of Clover, St. Patrick's Day, Titanic MuseumComments OffRead more...

15MayMay 15, 2024

The Transformative Power of NYC Broadway Student Workshops

New York City, renowned as the epicenter of Broadway theatre, offers students a unique opportunity for professional development through workshops in the performing arts. Engaging in NYC Broadway student workshops isn't just about learning from the best -- it's stepping into the heartbeat of an industry that thrives on innovation, excellence and boundless creativity that will leave a long-term impact on students' careers.

A Glimpse into the NYC Student Workshop Experience

NYC Broadway student workshops come in various formats, encompassing acting, vocal...

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27FebFebruary 27, 2024

Travel Like a Pro

Attending a Bands of America event will be one of the most memorable and rewarding trips your students will take. It's also survival of the fittest in the parking lot jungle, with performances in a venue filled with exuberant fans. As with any challenge, the hill looks taller from the bottom than it does after the climb. As Ted Lasso said, “Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it? If you’re comfortable...

By Chris FrickFeatured DestinationsBand Trips, BOA Grand Nationals, BOA Regionals, Travel PlanningComments OffRead more...

26FebFebruary 26, 2024

Student Safety on Band Trips

Band trips are immersive learning experiences for students. Traveling to new places and doing hands-on exploring helps contextualize lessons from the classroom and deepens student understanding. While students are busy making life-long memories, safety on band trips must be a constant priority. Here are several important tips to keep in mind to ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone on the trip.

1. Stay With the Group

First and foremost when considering student safety on band trips, always stick with your...

By Audrey ScroghamFeatured Destinations, Travel Safety, UncategorizedBand Trips, Bands of America, BOA Grand Nationals, BOA Regionals, Grand Nationals, Travel SafetyComments OffRead more...

03AugAugust 3, 2023

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...

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12MayMay 12, 2023

Imagination Campus Releases New Workshops

In an effort to increase learning through creativity, Disney Parks has created Imagination Campus. Imagination campus offers workshops, performance opportunities and much more. Through a comprehensive collection of workshops across a range of performing arts and academic subjects, Disney is committed to helping students learn how to apply their imaginations to solve many of the challenges they may face throughout their lifetime – in wildly creative ways. They believe that new perspectives, creative thinking, fearless exploration and unfettered wonder can lead...

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12MayMay 12, 2023

Indiana, Kentucky Groups Prep for International Tour

After a few days of Pre-Tour Camp, two Musicians Abroad groups will leave for 16 days of International performances and sightseeing. Presented by Music Travel Consultants, Musicians Abroad supports the dreams of both vocal and instrumental musicians in each state across the U.S. Local professors and secondary education music directors come together for a pre-tour workshop. During that time, ensembles receive top-notch instruction while getting to know the other members of the group. At the end of this...

By Chris FrickCompany News, Featured Destinations, Musicians AbroadFrance, Germany, International Tour, Italy, Musicians Abroad, Netherlands, Student Travel, SwitzerlandComments OffRead more...

05MayMay 5, 2023

Candlelight Processional Returns to Disney

Disney Imagination Campus announces the return of Candelight Processional. Your choir will never forget this magical program that takes place at Epcot during the holiday season. A Disney Candlelight Processional performance retells the Christmas story with the Voices of Liberty. Disney cast members audition to be part of the Christmas Tree with high school choirs from around the globe, all accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a special guest celebrity narrator. Recent narrators have included Laurie Hernandez, Matt Bomer, Ana Gasteyer,...

By Chris FrickFeatured DestinationsCandlelight Processional, Choir, Choir Performance Travel, Choir Travel, Disney Choir Trip, Disney Imagination Campus, Disney Music Performance TourComments OffRead more...

30MarMarch 30, 2023

Tebbe Chronicles Tipton Band Trip

Flights, food and rollercoasters, the Tipton HS (IN) Band marched their way through several theme parks while in Orlando. Learn more about the Tipton Band Trip as told by MTC Trip Journalist Alex Tebbe. Flight Hello everyone! I’m writing somewhere in the air between Indianapolis and Orlando Florida. Today is the Tipton HS (IN) Band’s first day of our four-day trip to Orlando. We arrived at the airport at 3 am and left on our flight at about 5:30...

By Alex TebbeFeatured Destinations, MTC Trip JournalistBand, Disney Band Trips, Marching Band, MTC Trip Journalist, Trip Journalist, Universal StudiosComments OffRead more...