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18Feb
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,...
20Jan
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...
20Jan
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...
13Dec
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...
13Dec
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...
13Dec
Grand Nationals Showcases Best and Brightest
Lucas Oil Stadium is still echoing after three days of incredible performances by some of the best and brightest student performers in the nation. Bands of America Grand Nationals last month was the largest event in BOA history. “We are thrilled to have hosted the largest Grand National Championships to date," said Laura Blake, Senior Director of Events. "We thank all of the participating bands for sharing their time and talents and look forward to our 50th anniversary...
13Dec
Join MTC at The Midwest Clinic
Music Travel Consultants is excited to celebrate music educators at The Midwest Clinic. The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education. With more than 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, The Midwest Clinic offers music...
11Nov
Looking Ahead to the 2024 BOA Grand National Championships
Music Travel Consultants is proud to partner with 37 bands competing at the 2024 Bands of America Grand National Championships and provide travel arrangements for 14 groups attending the event. "Neo-Noir," presented by Castle HS (IN) Click for Current Schedule of Events Click for Current Prelims Schedules Homestead HS (IN) performing "Sea of Blue" As the Official Student Travel Partner of Music for All, we provide a premier Bands of...
11Nov
