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...
What do you do when you find some instruments in a storage closet at a local elementary school? If you’re Diane Downs, you create The Louisville Leopard Percussionists. The Louisville Leopard Percussionists is a nonprofit organization offering comprehensive music education to students in grades K-12 from schools around...
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...
New York City, renowned as the epicenter of Broadway theatre, offers students a unique opportunity for professional development through workshops in the performing arts. Engaging in NYC Broadway student workshops isn't just about learning from the best -- it's stepping into the heartbeat of an industry that thrives on innovation,...
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...
Providing students with unforgettable educational experiences is an effort that goes beyond Bennett Travel. We are proud to be members of two Michigan music associations that nurture musical talent, champion music education efforts and foster a deep appreciation for the arts in young people. Michigan State Band and...
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...
