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 intensive training, the...

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,...

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 am. This was...

Castlewood Singers Explore, Entertain in Portugal, Spain

Travelers began checking in at Indianapolis International mid-morning in early June. Luggage in tow, it was a much-anticipated departure for a performance trip to Portugal and Spain that had a few postponements. As noon approached, the members of Castlewood Singers boarded the plane and were on their way to Portugal. Castlewood Singers, is a semi-professional mixed ensemble based in the Indianapolis area. Their music incorporates a wide variety of choral styles, including classical, contemporary, sacred, spiritual and Broadway tunes. Scott Bradford is...

Daviess County Band of Pride Takes on Disney

Despite a rainy start, the Daviess County HS (KY) Band of Pride set out on their journey to Walt Disney World. Join MTC Trip Journalist Nolan Fleming on his exciting days with the Daviess County Band of Pride. April 25, 2022: On a rainy, muddy Monday morning, many DCHS Band of Pride Members, including myself, rolled themselves out of bed after a long, hard weekend at Winter Guard International (WGI) finals. All of us that participated may have found ourselves exhausted,...

MTC Announces Partnership with Bennett Travel

Last spring, Music Travel Consultants began talks with the ownership of Bennett Travel. It was determined that a partnership between the two companies would be beneficial for both entities. Over the summer months, the partnership was formed and now known as Bennett Travel, powered by Music Travel Consultants. Bennett Travel has been a Michigan staple in the student travel industry since 2008. Staffed and operated by former educators, Bennett Travel is proud to serve educators and their student groups. Designing tours...

Campbell Retires Leaving Rich Legacy

Rick Campbell is a quick-witted man with a quip in every pocket and a kind word in every breath. As an owner, leader and friend, he has been a guiding force in the processes, professionalism and growth at Music Travel Consultants. This summer, he retired after 44 years in the group travel industry of which 32 were spent with the early companies that eventually became Music Travel Consultants. “I had heard of Rick Campbell when I was a band director,” said...

Pride of South Band Marches at Disney

After two years of postponement, the Terre Haute South HS (IN) Pride of South Band Disney trip was finally a go. Ride along with MTC Trip Journalist Trinity Miranda on her unforgettable trip to Orlando with the Pride of South Band. The 15-hour bus ride to Florida was a rough start for our trip, containing children vomiting, students vomiting and a baby wailing. That being said, the adorable baby was also one of the highlights of the bus rides. Day 1 -...

Dean, Herrmann Join MTC Sales Team

Tom Dean, Travel Designer After 32 years teaching instrumental music in Indiana, Tom Dean joins the Music Travel sales team. Dean holds Music Education degrees from Ball State University (IN) and Bowling Green State University (OH). In 1993, Tom returned to his alma mater, Castle HS (IN) and began a long and fulfilling career. MTC Travel Designer Tom Dean Under his leadership, the Castle Band was a consistent Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Finalist in marching band, concert band and jazz...