Student band travel with Music Travel Consultants takes your marching band or concert band to the performances that matter: Bands of America events, national parades, Disney stages, bowl games and international destinations. With a dedicated Tour Director on every trip, MTC makes student band travel rewarding and memorable from the first note to the final bow.

Music Travel Consultants is the 1st choice for student music group tours and student band travel.

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Experience the best in custom band travel for your group.

Music Travel Consultants plans student band travel for performances and competitions at Disney, Universal, Bands of America events, bowl games, parades and international destinations. Every trip includes a dedicated MTC Tour Director, and the Trip Account app handles student sign-up and payments. This page explains what MTC offers school bands and how to start planning.

Offer your musicians the opportunity to perform in world-class concert halls, historic theaters and internationally recognized cultural parades.

Music Travel Consultants helps concert bands, marching bands, jazz ensembles and school instrumental groups experience unforgettable and educational performance opportunities around the world.

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The Trip Account app is offered to our groups as they travel.

Included in your trip, group leaders, staff, chaperones and travelers will use the information packed, versatile Trip Account App during their travels.

Powerful Director Tools

Manage Contacts, Interactive Checklists, Pop Up Communications

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Tools for all travelers

Real-Time Updated Daily Itineraries, Group Chat and much more.

Everything you need for your next trip.

The Trip Account app is available for iPhone and Android.

Student Band Travel FAQs

Answers to common questions about band performance trips for student bands including performance options, applications, planning and costs.

What performance opportunities are available for student bands?

Student bands can perform at Disney properties, Universal properties, parades, bowl games, Bands of America events, Winter Guard International events, festivals, and international destinations. MTC also arranges workshops, clinics and masterclasses, plus performances in world-class concert halls, historic theaters and international venues.

Can marching bands perform in parades and bowl games?

Yes. Music Travel Consultants plans parade performances and bowl game performances for marching bands, including major national parades and college bowl games.

Can our band compete at Bands of America or Winter Guard International events?

Yes. MTC plans travel to Bands of America events, including Grand Nationals, and Winter Guard International events, handling transportation, hotel and logistics so the band arrives ready to compete.

Does every MTC band trip include a Tour Director?

Yes. Each trip with Music Travel Consultants comes with a dedicated Tour Director at the director's side throughout the entire trip.

How does our band get a quote for a performance trip?

Start a conversation with Music Travel Consultants using the quote link on this page. An MTC travel designer builds a custom proposal covering travel, hotel, performances and competition logistics for your band.

How much does a student band trip cost?

Every band trip is custom, so pricing depends on the destination, number of travelers, length of stay and performance events. A quote from Music Travel Consultants covers transportation, hotel accommodations, performance arrangements and a dedicated Tour Director. MTC travel designers build a detailed proposal at no cost so directors and boosters can plan with real numbers.

How far in advance should we plan a student band trip?

Start planning 12 to 18 months ahead for major events such as the Rose Parade, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Bands of America Grand Nationals and international performance tours. Domestic trips to destinations like Disney, Universal and regional festivals generally need 6 to 12 months. Early planning secures performance slots, better hotel rates and more fundraising time for families.

How does MTC keep students safe on band trips?

Every MTC trip includes a dedicated Tour Director who manages logistics and stays with the group from departure to return. MTC works with vetted motorcoach companies, hotels and venues, maintains emergency support throughout travel and coordinates closely with directors and chaperones. The Trip Account App also gives group leaders real-time itineraries and communication tools while on the road.

Can families and boosters help fundraise for the trip?

Yes. MTC's Gift Link tool lets family members, friends and community supporters contribute safely and securely toward a student's trip account, with over $2,000,000 contributed to date. The Trip Account App also handles student sign-up and payment plans, making it easier for programs to organize payments and track individual trip balances.

What kinds of groups can travel with Music Travel Consultants?

MTC plans trips for marching bands, concert bands, jazz ensembles, orchestras, choirs and other school performing arts groups. Whether your ensemble is competing at a Bands of America regional, performing on a Disney stage or marching in an international parade, MTC customizes the itinerary to fit the group's size, schedule and goals.

At the Director's Side throughout the entire trip

MTC Tour Directors use their commitment and experience to ensure the trip is successful.

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