30Mar
15Sep
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...
15Sep
Trip Account – Same Service, New Name
Music Travel Consultants continues to update and personalize services for the director, travel leader and travelers with the introduction of our new Trip Account portal and Trip Account App. Trip Account, our Trip Sign-Up and Payment Program portal is an internet-based program that provides all a complete trip resource center 24 hours a day. ABOUT TRIP ACCOUNT Register on the Music Travel Consultants secure website and sign-up for your trip. You will make payments, let us know special considerations...
15Sep
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...
15Sep
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...
15Sep
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...
22Jun
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...
22Jun
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)...
22Jun
Staff Additions, New Positions at MTC
With increased demands for student travel comes a need for additional members on the Music Travel office team. Read below about new positions at MTC. Heather Davis joined the Music Travel team just after our return to the office. Heather brings oodles of enthusiasm and wit to her role as MTC's Workplace Culture Consultant. She comes to MTC from a diverse background in leadership and professional development in the private, non-profit and government sectors. Her love of music performance...
17Jun
