Travel Notes
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Five Reasons You’ll Love the BRT Payments System
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...
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: A Dream Come True
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...
Our Thanksgiving Parade of Bands: An Exclusive Event Where You Matter
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...
What’s Hot in New Orleans: Top Spots and Hidden Gems
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...
What’s Hot in Nashville: Top Spots and Hidden Gems
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...
What’s Hot in Chicago: Top Spots and Hidden Gems
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...
Why We Need Travel Today: The Power of Student Trips
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...
Meet a Fellow Director: Max Chernick
Music educators are at the heart of all that we do at BRT. It’s our honor to serve them, as we bring performance travel dreams to life for their programs. We’re excited to highlight one inspiring educator in the first of our Meet a Fellow...
International Experience: St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland
We’ve been taking students abroad for more than 40 years, traveling to destinations around the world that inspire young travelers to keep exploring. One of our most popular international destinations is Ireland, a stunning island nation that invites...