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09JunJune 9, 2016

Eating Right for the Best Musical Performance

Performing is an athletic activity. And not everyone works the same. You might here one person say, "No way can I eat before a concert!” Another might say “I eat a LOT early in the day.” Taking a line from the previous blog, Music Travel Consultants' own, Andrew Moran, says that as musicians, we all know that to present our music best, we have to be in peak mental health. Music, in turn, reinforces our mental health. But, being at...

By Gary WishmeyerMusic EducationChoir, Gary Wishmeyer, Marching Band, Music Education, Music Health, Music Performance Tour, Music Travel, Music Travel Consultants, Orchestra, Performance Travel, School Music TripsComments OffRead more...

08JunJune 8, 2016

Packing for a Band Trip

When packing for a band trip, please check out these packing lists and helpful tips. In most cases, remember that you will probably have to carry your own luggage around at the airports and hotels, so bring only what you need. Most times, it is recommended to bring one suitcase and one carry-on bag. As a parent and/or students, you may have many questions regarding how to pack for performance trips, especially if you or your child haven't been on one...

By Jeff BuchananCompany News, Music EducationChoir, Marching Band, Music Education, Music Performance Tour, Music Travel, Music Travel Consultants, Music Travel Packing, Orchestra, Performance Travel, School Music Trips, Terie ThompsonComments OffRead more...

07JunJune 7, 2016

Avoiding Travel Germs on Planes

You are a Music Director and you have spent night and day getting prepared for your big performance trip. For all the endless hours of rehearsing, fund raisers, coordinating, delegating, etc., the last thing you want to hear is that you just lost 10% of your performers to the flu. Getting sick on the road or in the sky before a performance is just the worst. And it can happen to anyone. Here are some quick tips about how to...

By Candace HarveyTravel SafetyMarching Band, Music Education, Music Health, Music Performance Tour, Music Tour Directors, Music Travel, Music Travel Consultants, Performance Travel, School Music Trips, Travel Safety, Travel SecurityComments OffRead more...

15OctOctober 15, 2015

Band Travel to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is tied as the second-oldest parade in the United States. This parade is a tradition that many witness in person and many more embrace at their homes with loved ones at the start of the holiday season. Having your Marching Band march through The Big Apple during the New York’s world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a major accomplishment for any Band Director and his/her band. Band directors need to apply years in advance and...

By Jef FurrCompany News, Featured Destinationsband trip new york, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, March in Macy's Parade, Marching Band, Marching Band Parades, Marching Band Travel, Music Performance Tour, Music Travel, Music Travel Consultants, New York City Travel, Popular Parades for Marching Bands, School Music Trip ParadesComments OffRead more...

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