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Packing for Band Travel

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...
Avoiding Travel Germs on Planes

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...
Marching Band Travel to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Music Travel Consultants

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...
Marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Music Travel Consultants

Marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a treasured tradition and is tied as the second-oldest parade in the United States. This parade is one 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...
Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band

Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band

Chicago band trips are one of Music Travel Consultants specialties.  The Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band's performances in the Windy City were simply spectacular!  We couldn't wait to share this band's trip. The OSSB Marching Band is the only blind marching band in the world, and its members come from all over the state of Ohio. Internationally recognized, the band under is the leadership of Director Yolanda Johnson, Drill Writer Jeff Schneider, and founder Carol Agler.  OSSBMB recently represented the state...