{"id":3651,"date":"2019-11-06T14:30:04","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T19:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/?p=3651"},"modified":"2021-05-10T13:11:06","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T17:11:06","slug":"meet-music-travel-consultants-tour-director-keiron-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/06\/meet-music-travel-consultants-tour-director-keiron-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Keiron Miles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 Consultants Tour Director Keiron Miles.<\/p>\n

\n
\"From
Left to right: Young Keiron Miles in band at Sprayberry High School, selfie with Avon High School after Gand Nationals in 2014, and Keiron today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n

Keiron grew up in Maryland as a child and in Georgia as a teenager. From elementary school band in Wheaton, MD to high school band in Marietta, GA, he has always been a dedicated band kid. After competing in his first Bands of America Championship<\/a> in the ninth grade, he discovered his lifelong passion for the marching arts. Keiron earned his Bachelor\u2019s degree in Music Education from Valdosta State University<\/a> (GA). As an undergrad, he performed in the marching band, sat principal in the wind symphony, and sang with the Valdosta Symphony Chorus. In his junior year, he won the prestigious Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, performing “Poem for Flute” by Charles Griffes<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\n
\"From
Left to right: Keiron Miles with with Composer John Mackey at a National Concert Band Festival, Keiron at his Senior Recital, and with Eric Martin, CEO of Bands of America (BOA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n

Keiron is both a visual and woodwind consultant in Nashville, TN. He has worked with bands from Tennessee, Georgia, and Nevada. Since 2013, he has been on staff with the Station Camp High School Band (TN), leading the visual program and teaching woodwinds. He is a graduate of the Marching Roundtable Judges Academy where he studied under longtime DCI<\/a>\/BOA<\/a>\/WGI<\/a> judge Dr. Joe Allison. He has worked Music for All’s Bands of America events, volunteering at Grand National Championships, the National Concert Band Festival, and the Summer Symposium. Outside of music education, Keiron is a full-time student pastor in Nashville, holding two master’s degrees from Dallas Baptist University<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Music Travel Consultants ran our popular MTC Tour Director questions by Keiron. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

\n

How long have you been a Tour Director for Music Travel Consultants?<\/strong>
\nKeiron: My first trip was in 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Do you have any background in music or music education?<\/strong>
\nKeiron: Began flute in 5th grade; 4 years of High School Band – Section Leader and Band President; 4 years of College Band; won Concerto Competition in college; Performed in the Choir in college; on staff, the Station Camp High School Band, leading Visual and Woodwinds since 2013.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

How did you get started tour directing?<\/strong>
\nKeiron: I’ve always been fascinated with the crazy trips and performance opportunities musical groups take. I remember hearing about Music Travel through its advertisements at BOA events. I went to the website and learned they employ Tour Directors.\u00a0 When volunteering at a BOA event, I was introduced to Chris Forsythe through a mutual friend, and Chris got me started.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

What is the hardest part of being a successful MTC Tour Director?<\/strong>
\nKeiron: The hardest part is waiting for the unexpected. Just like the fire department is waiting for an emergency, our role becomes extra important when unexpected problems arise. Solving problems is fun, but the anticipation of the bus breakdown, the restaurant delay, etc., is the hard part.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

What is the largest group tour you have directed? <\/strong>
\nKeiron: Leander High School Band and Marcus High School Band to BOA Grand Nationals each had 400 travelers.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

“Keiron\u2019s attention to detail and personable nature make him a great asset to our tour directing team, no matter how big or small the size of the group!”<\/p>\n