Travel Notes
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Behind the music – an interview with John Hagstrom
Travel NotesIn today’s post, we have the privilege of speaking with John Hagstrom, a member of the trumpet section of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO). John’s passion for music education has deep roots, planted during his initial exposure to orchestra in...
Keeping students safe – on the road
Travel NotesWhen it comes to traveling with students, safety is everyone’s top priority – the parents, directors, chaperones and travel planners. Student safety is a broad topic and one that we’re passionate about, so today we’re going to focus on one piece of that...
Sharing September 11th with Students
Travel NotesToday’s middle and high school students are too young to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001; but thanks to the many educational opportunities in Lower Manhattan, students can better grasp what that day means for our nation. For our...
Step one: Get parents on board
Travel NotesWhen it comes to convincing students to sign up for a performance tour, there’s one thing we’ve learned: you don’t have to convince students to sign up for a performance tour! Students are nearly always excited to try something new, explore the world...
Making memories possible – BRT’s travel scholarship
Travel NotesGiving students the gift of travel is the dream of directors and parents alike, in schools across the country. Though every group we partner with follows a fundraising plan to make travel more accessible for students, the cost of a trip is sometimes...
Our top 10 destinations – and WHY!
Travel NotesWe’re often asked which destinations around the world are most popular for student performance tours. Sharing the list of our most-visited cities and countries is easy – but why share the WHERE when you can share the WHY? Today, our team of BRT travel...
Keep it covered – why your students need trip insurance
Travel NotesEvery year, more of our travelers are packing something extra before they head out on their performance tours – trip insurance. As travel planners who have come to expect the unexpected, we can’t recommend trip insurance enough. The protection and peace...
International Travel – Mythbusters Edition
Travel NotesSummer has us daydreaming of all the far-off places we’ve been and reliving the feelings of being immersed in new languages, cultures and cuisines. We love traveling internationally with students because there are some lessons that can only be learned...
Ready, set, SUMMER!
Travel NotesIf your school year hasn’t wrapped already, then you’re definitely counting the days. But are you all set for summer when it comes to your upcoming performance travel? We’re here to help you with the housekeeping, so let’s get started. Should be...
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