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09JunJune 9, 2016

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...

By Mark HartingCompany NewsChoir, Marching Band, Music Education, Music Performance Tour, Music Tour Directors, Music Travel, Music Travel Consultants, Orchestra, Performance Travel, Rick Campbell, School Music TripsComments OffRead more...

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...

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...