New York City is one of the world’s most influential cultural capitals. It is an ideal destination for students exploring the arts. With its museums, performances and landmarks, the city provides hands-on learning experiences that extend far beyond the classroom. For educators planning a trip, these institutions inspire creativity, critical...
The birthplace of jazz, New Orleans is the ultimate jazz band travel destination. Walking through historic neighborhoods like the French Quarter and Tremé, students can explore legendary venues where jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet once performed. Live performances at every corner, workshops, and opportunities to engage with...
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade provides marching bands a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a cherished American tradition and leave their mark in history. But how do they get there? Check out the steps it actually takes to find your marching band in Herald Square on Thanksgiving morning. How to Apply to...
Cincinnati, OH, is the perfect blend of performance opportunities, engaging museums and immersive history. Main Event Arcade games, obstacle courses and escape rooms provide an opportunity for collaboration, relaxation and group bonding. Clinic at the University of Cincinnati Students can visit the Corbett Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Cincinnati for...
The Music Travel Consultants family of brands is pleased to announce this summer's Musicians Abroad international student performance tours! With performance destinations across Europe, student musicians will soon experience the trip of a lifetime. High school band, orchestra and choir students were nominated by their directors for this experience based on...
Sixteen adjudicators and 111 students came together at Eastern Michigan University this month for the 2025 MSBOA Outstanding Soloist Competition. MSBOA announced that 15 finalists were selected for this year's competition. (Garrett Ernst/MSBOA) From left to right, finalists included Mia Bayardo (HH Dow HS) on string bass, Matthew Dyson...
Three talented women lead the Operations, Development and Finance teams for the MTC Family of Brands. Read more about their impact below. In seven years with MTC’s Operations team, Jeni Burgett has built a career around organization and efficiency. With a background in accounting and finance, her ability to manage complex...
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...
Keeping the MTC Family of Brands running smoothly sometimes takes wild turns. Lyndee Moran has been making those turns for over seven years. It was the day after Christmas. Lyndee and her boyfriend Andrew were in Texas visiting her sister’s family for the holidays. Little did she know that her parents...
Designing and implementing a client software program, traveler app and standard-setting contribution collection process makes Robin Harting a driving force in keeping BT running efficiently for both the client and staff. Robin Harting, Senior System Designer and Project Analyst for the Music Travel Consultants Family of Brands, is a highly impactful...
