{"id":2847,"date":"2019-02-21T11:09:05","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T16:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/?p=2847"},"modified":"2019-12-06T10:06:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-06T15:06:29","slug":"meet-music-travel-consultants-tour-director-dan-cunningham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/21\/meet-music-travel-consultants-tour-director-dan-cunningham\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Dan Cunningham"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Traveling with Music Travel Consultants, it&#8217;s easy to forget all the \u201cbehind-the-scenes magic that comes with every Music Travel trip.\u201d One special feature that makes an MTC trip unique is our dedicated Tour Director, right at your group&#8217;s side from your trip&#8217;s beginning, until it ends.<\/h3>\n<p>One of MTC&#8217;s most fun-loving Tour Directors is the witty Dan Cunningham. With an outgoing personality and his deep background in education, Dan is sure to make your group&#8217;s trip fun and a success.<\/p>\n<p>Dan and wife Vicky live in Dowagiac, Michigan. They have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren.\u00a0 After 42 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator, including 25 years as a high school principal, Dan retired to tour directing in 2016.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" style=\"width: 1140px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-4.jpg\" alt=\"Dan loves taking performance groups to Walt Disney World. A couple of his favorite groups were with Lebanon High School (on left) and Perrysburg High School (on left).\" width=\"1140\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-4.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-4-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-4-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-4-640x250.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-4-400x156.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-4-367x143.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan loves taking performance groups to Walt Disney World!\u00a0 Two of his favorites were Lebanon High School (left) and Perrysburg High School (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Music Travel Consultants ran our popular MTC Tour Director questions past Dan. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>How long have you been a Tour Director for Music Travel Consultants?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>I have been a tour director for Music Travel Consultants for three years.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Do you have any background in music\/music education?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>I was in high school band all four years in high school.\u00a0 Both of my daughters were in the high school band. I was the principal and band dad for those eight years. I have great respect for music educators and music education.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2866\" style=\"width: 1140px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dan Cunningham with fellow MTC Team member, Jef Furr, at Bands of America Grand Nationals.\" width=\"1140\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-1.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-1-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-1-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-1-640x250.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-1-400x156.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-1-367x143.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Cunningham with fellow MTC Team member, Jef Furr, at Bands of America Grand Nationals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>How did you get started tour directing?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>As principal at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.socs.k12.in.us\/owenvalleyhighschool_home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Owen Valley High School<\/a>, and later at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.concord.k12.in.us\/high-school\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Concord High School<\/a>, I had the opportunity to travel with excellent music groups. What great experiences! The trips were fun, educational and filled with great performances. I got to know some of the Music Travel Staff, and I let them know that if I ever had the opportunity to be a tour director, I would jump at the chance.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>How many total trips have you tour directed?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>I have tour directed\u00a0<\/em><em>seven trips.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What is the hardest part of being a successful MTC Tour Director?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>Dealing with those unexpected issues. These might cause some temporary stress. However, it\u2019s always a great feeling when the issue is resolved. Use your resources. <\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2863\" style=\"width: 1140px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-2.jpg\" alt=\"There is nothing Dan cherishes more than his grandkids!\" width=\"1140\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-2.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-2-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-2-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-2-640x250.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-2-400x156.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-2-367x143.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is nothing Dan cherishes more than his grandkids!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What is the largest group you have tour directed? <\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>The largest group that I had as the lead Tour Director was the Walton High School Marching Band from Marietta Georgia. There were 250 travelers going to Indianapolis to participate in the 2017 BOA Grand Nationals. Great trip with a great group.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Is there something you wish travelers knew before the trip departs?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>Be patient.<br \/>\nIf you have a question, please ask.<br \/>\nBe on time.<br \/>\nBut most importantly enjoy the experience, have fun and wear comfortable shoes.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s your proudest moment or a time when you were there made a difference, an impact?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>Any time during a trip that there needs to be an adjustment made or a problem solved and you can accomplish that task. This could be anything from helping a student replace a lost ticket to ordering 250 box lunches due to a change in the schedule. <\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2865\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" style=\"width: 1140px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-3.jpg\" alt=\"Dan with his wife Vicky and daughters Amy and Jennifer.\" width=\"1140\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-3.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-3-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-3-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-3-640x250.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-3-400x156.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dan-cunningham-3-367x143.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan with his wife Vicky and daughters Amy and Jennifer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What is your favorite place to travel\/visit with and without groups?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>New York, especially at Christmas time. Orlando is also fun. Any place where you can travel with a group of students is always a great experience. For relaxing I would choose a quiet beach with a golf course nearby.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What does it take to be a successful MTC Tour Director?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>One thing that I find very important is to be organized and forward-looking. Also, be outgoing. Getting to know your leaders of the group is important. <\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of having an MTC Tour Director at your side?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>A Tour Director on the trip is there to make sure that the needs of the group are met. They can answer questions, deal with all logistics, including meal money, tickets, and reservations. The Tour Director also has the resources to deal with issues that may occur during the trip.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Any advice or things you want to share with groups considering performance travel?<\/strong><br \/>\nDan: <em>Before you chose a travel company makes sure that you have done your research. I believe that you will find that Music Travel Consultants will be at the top of your list.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Do you think you have what it takes to wear the cape and be an MTC Tour Director like Dan Cunningham?<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-icon\" href=\"mailto:tourdirector@musictravel.com\">Email us to find out<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Contact Music Travel Consultants to start planning your trip.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/quote2.php\">Start a Conversation<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling with Music Travel Consultants, it&#8217;s easy to forget all the \u201cbehind-the-scenes magic that comes with every Music Travel trip.\u201d One special feature that makes an MTC trip unique is our dedicated Tour Director, right at your group&#8217;s side from your trip&#8217;s beginning, until it ends. 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