Tour Director

Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Tracee Lentz

A Michigan native, Tracee Lentz blends her passion for education, music and student travel in her role as a tour director with Music Travel Consultants (MTC). Lentz joined MTC following an exceptional 30-year career teaching vocal music and other subjects at Tawas Area Schools. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education with a concentration in vocal music and a minor in English literature from Central Michigan University. As both a student and through postgraduate experiences, Lentz had the opportunity...

Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Cody Groves

Cody Groves brings nearly 20 years of marching arts experience to his role as a tour director with Music Travel Consultants. Groves joined Music Travel Consultants as a tour director in 2024, bringing nearly two decades of experience in the marching arts. A salesperson by day and a passionate marching band instructor and designer by night, Groves helps shape programs and support students through performance, instruction and design work. Outside of tour directing, he enjoys traveling to Disney, playing hockey and spending...
Jen Shenberger smiling under a blossoming tree

Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Jen Shenberger

A longtime Missouri music educator, Jennifer Shenberger now shares her passion for student travel as a tour director with Music Travel Consultants. Jennifer Shenberger joined Music Travel Consultants as a tour director in 2024 following a distinguished 31-year career in the Missouri public schools. Her teaching experience includes 14 years directing choir and band in the Reeds Spring School District and 17 years as the Brass Specialist for the School District of Clayton. She retired from public education in 2024 and...

Lead Tour Directors Drive Team of Heroes

All MTC Family of Brands Tour Directors are superheroes, but two awesome women lead the charge. Learn more about our Lead Tour Directors, known across the world as Sue and Nancy! Tour directors are a vital part of every trip with the MTC Family of Brands. As Lead TDs, in addition to working on their own trips, Sue and Nancy coordinate and conduct training, facilitate scheduling and provide support to all tour directors before, during and after every trip. After 18 years...

Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Bob Gibson

With the love of music in his veins, Bob Gibson thrives as an MTC tour director. Bob Gibson has directed band since 1980, from elementary school to college. In June, 2018, he retired from the education field after spending 34 years involved with school music programs, the last 18 years with the Dublin City Schools in Dublin, Ohio. During that tenure, Gibson directed bands in Ohio and Maine. In addition to his work in education, he served four years with The...

Meet Tour Director Christy Huffman

As a self-proclaimed Choir Momma Extraordinaire, Christy Huffman learned the ins and outs of keeping a touring group on time. She now uses those skills as an MTC Tour Director. Christy was born and raised in Indiana and lives with her loving husband of 32 years. They have two daughters who are both grown, leaving them empty-nesters. She is a cosmetologist and owns A Good Hair Day Salon. Prior to getting into cosmetology, Huffman was...

What does your Tour Director do all day?

One of the very best features of a trip with Music Travel Consultants is that we provide a professional tour director throughout the entire trip, from departure through the return to the school. Why is this so valuable? And what will that tour director do to contribute to the success of the trip? Let's answer the question: "What does your Tour Director do all day?" From left to right: MTC Tour Directors Sylvia Duplantier, Susie Bolla, and...

Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Keiron Miles

He is someone who breathes music, is a creative thinker, and has the drive to go beyond the call of duty. Successful and talented in many areas, he is ready when problems arise on a trip. This Tour Director is detailed, caring, and really knows how to gauge your group, keep people smiling and keep your trip going. Music Travel Consultants is humbled and honored to have such a dedicated Tour Director as part of its team. Meet Music Travel...
Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Bob Medworth.

Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Bob Medworth

MTC Tour Directors like Bob Medworth orchestrate trip magic, mastering logistics and group plans to run each trip as flawlessly as possible, so directors and travelers can relax and truly enjoy it! A seasoned music educator for 41 years, Bob's extensive experience allows him to anticipate a band’s every need, build a special rapport with the group and make certain no trip detail is overlooked. We are excited for you to meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Bob Medworth! . Left: Bob,...
Amber celebrating Mickey and Minnie’s 90th birthday at Magic Kingdom.

Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Amber Russell

Rest assured, if the unpredictable happens, your Tour Director has the tools available to tackle the unpredictable and get the trip back on track. When it comes to tour directing, Amber Russell is the perfect blend of fun, professionalism, and knowledge. Amber Russell's personality, resourcefulness, attention to detail, fast thinking, and her work ethic make up the package of the ideal Music Travel Consultants Tour Director. Amber taking in the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA (left), hanging with her...