Music Travel

BOA Honor Band Performing in the Tournament of Roses Parade® with Music Travel Consultants

The Bands of America Honor Band’s Tournament of Roses Parade® Performance

Live the Bands of America Honor Band's Tournament of Roses Parade® Performance with Music Travel Consultants! At the beginning of every year, the world's eyes are focused on Pasadena, California, home of the prestigious and gorgeous Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game. For over 100 years, this festival of music and sports has been America’s premiere Celebration of the New Year, broadcast live by multiple media outlets all over the planet. One of the biggest highlights of the parade...
Nancy with two of her favorite Disney characters.

Meet MTC Tour Director Nancy Reichmann

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 is there, ready to tackle the unpredictable and get your trip back on track. When it comes to tour directing, Nancy Reichmann has the personality and drive to make your trip awesome. Nancy Reichmann's smile, experience, quick thinking, instinct and her constant "going beyond the call of duty" work ethic makes...

Remembering Gary Wishmeyer

It is with a sad heart that we inform you of the passing of one of our own, Gary Wishmeyer. Gary has worked for Music Travel Consultants since his retirement as the Hall of Fame Band Director at Ben Davis High School where he inspired, motivated and directed thousands of students.  Gary witnessed the impact of music group travel while traveling with his own bands and was passionate about creating those same life changing experiences for so many other school...
Celebrating 30 Years of Lasting Memories with Music Travel Consultants

Celebrating 30 Years of Lasting Memories with Music Travel Consultants

Share your Music Travel Consultants Trip Memory Join us as Music Travel Consultants Celebrates 30 Years! What’s your favorite Music Travel Consultants trip memory? MTC invites you to share it with photo, school and trip year on Facebook and Twitter! Be sure to include a photo, school and year of the trip along with the hashtag: #mtc30years ...
Recruiting Students for Music Programs with Music Travel Consultants

Recruiting Students for Music Programs

Recruiting new students is vital to every music program and can have a tremendous impact on its success. And, if you have been a Music Director for a couple of years, you know you have to be prepared to show students and parents the magical wonders of music. Even if your school has a great music program, it is still important to do some marketing and promoting. All of this takes time and a lot of energy, but it's well...
Disney on Broadway with Music Travel Consultants

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...
Sue Guindon

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...
Band Travel to Ireland

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! ...
Majoring in Music
Majoring in Music
Majoring in Music

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...
Popular Student Marching Bands Parades
Popular Student Marching Bands Parades
Popular Student Marching Bands Parades

Popular Student Marching Band Parades

Music Travel Consultants has orchestrated a list of “Popular Student Marching Band Parades” to help Band Directors choose the right parade for their group. Groups performing at these parades have shared positive feedback on a consistent basis. There are many parades available throughout the world, but these are definitely the most popular. But if you have your heart set on the Los Angeles Lobster Dog Parade, we have some great costume recommendations! Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral...