March 2026 Marks the 41st Observance of Music In Our Schools Month® This Year’s MIOSM® Theme Continues as “United Through Music” HERNDON, VA (February 23, 2026)— For more than 40 years, March has been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®). Ensuring equitable access to...
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...
City Museum Student Trips: The Ultimate Hands-On Learning Adventure When planning a school trip, educators and trip organizers seek destinations that blend education with excitement. If you're looking for an interactive, engaging, and unforgettable experience, City Museum student trips offer the perfect mix of creativity, exploration and hands-on learning. Located in St....
As a member of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), Bennett Travel is excited to announce several financial scholarships and offerings related to travel for students and small groups. Check out all of these great opportunities. Road Scholarship The SYTA Youth Foundation Road Scholarship was established to award funds...
The holidays are behind us and we've made it to the chilly days of winter. How exciting that the Michigan Music Conference is just over a week away. The 19th Annual Michigan Music Conference features school ensemble concerts and performances from Honors Choirs, All-State Bands and Orchestras....
Wishing each of you a wonderful holiday season. Dear Friends and Colleagues, The busy holiday season is here! With the preparation of your concerts as well as planning your family get-togethers, it is full steam ahead until a well-deserved break. As you finish up the last days of the year, a few notes...
Create lasting memories for your marching band, orchestra, show choir, concert choir or jazz band with a student performance trip to Universal Orlando! Perform at CityWalk™ Lagoon Stage*, a Music in the Parks, Music USA Festivals or OrlandoFest competition, or march in front of cheering spectators at Universal Studios Florida...
Bennett Travel powered by Music Travel Consultants is excited to be back at The Midwest Clinic and to celebrate with music educators. Please join us for an appreciation reception on Wednesday afternoon at the Hyatt Regency in McCormick’s Place. You can RSVP for the event below and pick...
Bennett Travel prepares for a great school year while looking toward 2025 destinations. Dear Friends and Colleagues, Michigan’s music professionals are back at school making a difference in the lives of thousands of students and giving them something they will be able to hold onto forever. For those of you who do...
