Travel Notes

We love a tried and true attraction when we’re traveling the world with student performers. But surprising students with something unexpected really takes the cake. We asked some of our favorite world travelers – our incredible team of travel...

In our four decades of serving educators and exploring the world with student performers, we’ve dreamed up over 7,000 itineraries! From New York to Nashville, Tokyo to Toronto and everywhere in between, we take performance groups to destinations big and small – and...

At BRT, we do everything we can to make student travel seamless for you, your students and their families. One way we simplify the planning process is by providing a payment system that’s designed with you in mind. We built our BRT Payments...

Since 1924, New York City has been home to a Thanksgiving celebration that, in the minds of many, officially kicks off the holiday season. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is beloved, attracting millions of in-person viewers each year – not to mention the 30...

Picture this: It’s a bright, beautiful November morning. Your students are marching alongside hundreds of friends, old and new, as they perform for cheering crowds lining the parade route. But this isn’t just any street – it’s one of the most sought-after...

New Orleans is truly a city like no other in the United States – or anywhere in the world. Its location on the Mississippi River makes it not just a historical trading hub, but a home for people with a broad array of backgrounds. That diversity is reflected in its...

We love a tried-and-true destination – but you know what we also love? Watching a new destination join the ranks of our most requested cities to explore. In recent years, Nashville has become a student favorite, and it’s no wonder! Of course student...

Chicago is “home sweet home” for most of the BRT team. So we know we’re biased, but we’re convinced that Chicago is a perfect student destination – and by the end of this post, we’re sure you’ll agree!  Our fair (and, yes, windy) city offers a world-class arts...

Guest Contributor: Don Stinson, Director of Bands, Joliet Central High School, Joliet, IL Organizing a student trip is not easy. Between wrangling itineraries, addressing parent concerns (“Yes, Mrs. Smith - we will make sure the children are fed. No, we do not plan...