Band Travel

The Mustang Band from Clifton, NJ marching in the Krewe of Rex Parade

New Orleans: the Ultimate Jazz Band Travel Destination

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...

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Gilroy Gardens: Where Students Can Perform, Learn and Play

For over 25 years, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park has been a magical destination where students can experience a unique blend of education and entertainment. Nestled in the scenic town of Gilroy, California, this enchanting, 536-acre park offers a distinctive opportunity for teachers to inspire their students...

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Grand Nationals Showcases Best and Brightest

Lucas Oil Stadium is still echoing after three days of incredible performances by some of the best and brightest student performers in the nation. Bands of America Grand Nationals last month was the largest event in BOA history. “We are thrilled to have hosted the largest Grand National...

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Looking Ahead: BOA Grand National Championships with Bennett Travel

Bennett Travel and Music Travel Consultants are proud to partner with 37 bands competing at the 2024 Bands of America (BOA) Grand Nationals and provide travel arrangements for 14 groups attending the event. "Neo-Noir," presented by Castle HS (IN) Click for Current Event Schedule

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Student Safety on School Trips

School trips are immersive learning experiences for students. Traveling to new places and doing hands-on exploring helps contextualize lessons from the classroom and deepens student understanding. While students are busy making life-long memories, student safety on school trips must be a constant priority. Here are several important safety tips to...

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New Orleans: the Ultimate Jazz Band Travel Destination

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...

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Universal

Student Performance Trips to Universal Orlando

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...

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Planning Travel in 2025

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...

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Be a Part of London Band Week

With its palaces, parks, museums, bridges, cathedrals, squares, galleries, concert halls, theatres, markets, castles, and iconic thoroughfares, London needs no introduction. In addition to its unique history, fabulous culture and vibrant diversity, London has a summer program of events that celebrates the marching arts. Patron of London Band Week, Mr....

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