26Mar
26Mar
What is your instrument’s name?
Have you ever been asked, "What is your instrument's name?" You might have had a fellow director or student refer to his/her trumpet as a squeaky cheek exploder or a tuba as an elephant burp gun. Then there are instruments with questionable names like Didgeridoo or Sackbut. Some musicians refer to their instrument as he or she. After meeting 1000's of musicians, we learned quite a few people name their instrument. Sometimes they are hilarious. Sometimes they are sentimental and...
26Mar
Meet MTC Tour Director Tom Young
Meet MTC Tour Director Tom Young, who uses his die-hard commitment to excellence and experience to make sure a music director’s trip is successful. Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens on your trip, your Music Travel Consultants Tour Director is at your side from start to finish. Excellent MTC Tour Directors like Tom tackle the unpredictable and put your trip back on the road. After 35 years of teaching music and understanding what directors need on trips, Tom knows what it...
21Jan
Featured Destination: Pendleton Heights Choir Trip to France
In the heart of France, majestic Paris exudes beauty and vitality! As a center for art, fashion, and culture, its 19th-century cityscape features the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, world-class museums (The Louvre, The Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay l'Orangerie, Musee Rodin), trendy boutiques and cafes along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and more! Paris is energized by music, including opera, symphonic, musical theater, jazz, shake and historical Bal-musette. Venues include the Paris Opera, the Orchestre de Paris, and the Paris Conservatory, the first...
18Jan
Performance Travel with Special Needs or Dietary Restrictions
If you, or a loved one, have a special need or dietary restriction and will be traveling with a marching band, choir, or orchestra, Music Travel Consultants has you covered. When a group is focused on its performance, it is easy to overlook issues with accessibility, facilities, and other factors to consider to ensure all members of the group are able to participate and enjoy the trip to the fullest extent. Performance travel with special needs members requires extra consideration...
18Jan
Why Music Education Matters
As a Music Director, has anyone asked you, "Why Does Music Education Matter?" Music education is becoming more of a challenge because states are cutting arts funding from schools. When discussing lack of funding for the arts, a reason often cited is that budgets are being slashed in favor of improvements in academic performance. Those who believe that music isn’t as important as other core academic subjects are uneducated about how music can benefit students, both emotionally and in their...
17Jan
Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Steven Box
Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Steven Box, a master of music education. A native of Northwestern Ohio (Liberty Center) and a graduate of Otsego High School, Steven Box received his Bachelor of Music Degree in 1980 from Bowling Green State University, where he studied under Mark Kelly, John Deal, and Ivan Hammond. He earned his Masters of Music Education degree from the University of Akron in 2002. Steve began his teaching career in the Rolling Hills Local School District (Meadowbrook Middle...
17Jan
Choosing the right destination for your performance group
Whether you are planning your first trip as a music director, or you are a veteran of many performance trips, choosing the perfect destination for your performance group can be a bigger challenge than you expect. Picking the right destination can help develop ever-lasting bonds and a positive group culture. Such trips can be life-changing for your group. Everyone involved wants to experience a trip they will look back on with fond memories. Hopefully, these quick tips will help you...
15Jan
Featured Destination: Hawaii Band Trip with Valley Christian Conservatory
Ever dreamed about a trip to the Pacific islands? Join Valley Christian Conservatory band on its journey to Hawaii! The Islands of Aloha are home to nature's riches: snow-white sand beaches, breath-taking mountain views, volcanos, picture-perfect tropical rain-forests, sparkling waters filled with vibrant sea life and playful dolphins. These travelers enjoyed it all, including performances in the Pan Pacific Parade and at Pearl Harbor! With a Music Travel Tour Director at its side, the band flew from San Jose International Airport directly...
15Nov
