02Feb
31Jan
Disney on Broadway
Breathtaking! Amazing! Phenomenal! You hear these adjectives time and time again from friends, family, and others who've just seen a Broadway musical production. It is a truly magical experience. And, when traveling to New York City with your band, choir or orchestra, experiencing a Broadway musical is something you just can't miss. Broadway boasts dozens of venues located in Manhattan's Theater District along Broadway from 42nd Street to Lincoln Center. The majority of the shows are musicals, and they are...
02Jan
Meet MTC Tour Director Sue Guindon
Music Travel’s professional Tour Directors use their commitment and experience to ensure the music director’s and the group’s trip are successful. Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your Tour Director it there ready to tackle the unpredictable and get the trip back on track. When it comes to tour directing, Sue Guindon is hard to beat. Her personality, resourcefulness, experience, attention to detail, quick thinking and her constant "going beyond the call of duty" work ethic makes up the total package...
18Aug
Scotland Music Tours
Calling All Top Notch Pipers, Drummers and Dancers! Scotland is well-known for its unique and traditional music, and Scots music has held its popularity when many traditional forms of music across the world haven't. Many associate Scottish music almost entirely with the Great Highland Bagpipe, which has long played an important part in Scottish music. There are also many other performance opportunities besides Bagpipes, so don't be shy! ...
10Aug
Students Thinking about Majoring in Music?
Do you have a student who loves music so much that they can’t imagine doing anything else with their life? If you’re a music teacher, you can surely relate. If you’re a parent, however, this may worry you. And if so, you’re not alone. Majoring in music is a commitment of passion. It’s extremely hard work on a non-linear path. And it’s definitely the right choice for anyone who can’t imagine doing anything else. Only then will the extraordinary effort needed to...
09Jun
Planning your first marching band trip
Congratulations! If you are reading this, you are not only a Music Director, you are a Music Director with passion and are ready to show your students new life-changing educational experiences and take your student's performance to the next level with your first marching band trip! Planning a music performance trip for the first time can seem overwhelming and stressful. But planned out over time, it can be something magical and positively impact students and others for the rest of their...
09Jun
Training Day for Music Travel Consultant Tour Directors
Music Travel’s Tour Directors use their education, commitment to the task and experience to ensure a successful trip for the group and its leaders. Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your MTC Tour Director will don his/her Superhero outfit and find the best solution! Because MTC's people are its greatest asset, MTC is constantly training its staff in best practices, new procedures, and teamwork. As the collective “faces” of MTC, special attention is paid each year to update, re-familiarize and...
09Jun
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...
08Jun
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...
07Jun
