Dave Hamilton
Travel Consultant
Meet Dave
Your travel partner.
As a student learning abroad, David discovered how travel can change a person’s perspective on the world. As a band director traveling with his students, he learned that introducing others to the world around them is even more exciting. His work at BRT allows him to infuse all he’s learned as both student and director into each experience he plans – whether the destination is stateside or abroad. With his own travel memories close to heart, David loves planning opportunities for students to experience new places and cultures, creating their own, life-changing memories.
Dave Hamilton
Travel Consultant
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My favorite travel memory
I studied abroad in London and was able to travel around Europe. I visited the UK, Ireland, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Norway. It was an experience I will never forget! I also will never forget marching around Cinderella’s castle in Magic Kingdom, both as a student and as a director.
My hobbies and pastimes
I love to travel and experience new places, but also revisit my favorites. I play the French horn, basketball and love to play with my pug, Lillie.
My favorite book
My favorite books are the Harry Potter series. The first book came out when I was in middle school, so I could relate to Harry and his path through school. The series was the first time I could not put a book down!
Moments that Matter …
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Marching as a director of Oshkosh West HS.
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Ham Fam Photo!
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The Ham Fam dressed up for Halloween!
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Ham Fam on Main Street USA.
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Meg and I at the Emirates Stadium.
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Meg and I at the Emirates Stadium.
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Me conducting the Lawerence University Academy Symphonic band.
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Meg and I in front of the Neuschwanstein Castle.
I had a wonderful experience with the company. Dave and Jennifer worked very hard to accommodate a lot of super specific requests, a limited budget and lots of questions from me as this was my first time leading a trip. Everyone I interacted with through BRT has been helpful, kind and easy to work with.
Sarah Connell
Valley Christian High School
Dave Hamilton and Jennifer Charboneau were a delight to work with! Very timely, patient, and knowledgeable, they were such a big help planning this trip.
Bethany Meyer
Choir
Oshkosh West High School
Dave was great to work with.
Jeff Patterson
Band
Waukee High School
Dave and Jennifer were great about returning emails and phone calls. They are great to work with.
Jayne Lee
Class Trip
Cottonwood Middle School
Dave and Jennifer were a pleasure to work with. They listened to our ideas and made suggestions of their own to help us create a rewarding experience for the students.
Dr. Dan Brame
Band
Deerfield High School
Contact Dave:
Performance
Group Travel
Performance group travel has been the heart of our business since 1981.
International
Group Travel
Learn about the eye-opening experiences that international travel offers.
Educational
Group Travel
Student group travel brings learning to life.
Group Travel
Destinations
Discover some of our most popular student-friendly destinations.
Parades & Events:
The art of performance travel perfected.
Parents & Students:
Build friendships. Explore new places. Make memories.
About Us
We craft travel experiences that allow you to share the world with your students.
Our Company
Learn more about our history, our values and our commitment to serving your needs.
Our Team
Good people and great relationships are the keys to perfect travel experiences.
Technology
Our tools make traveling with a group easier, safer and more efficient.
Learn about our commitment to providing a safe and memorable experience for our travelers.
Planning Guides
KNOWLEDGE:
Topical, comprehensive, and helpful. Our planning guides are created to give you a deep dive into specific aspects of student travel.
BRT Videos
INSPIRATION:
Our videos feature profiles of destinations and events, interviews with students and directors, and the inside scoop on our process.
TravelNotes
ARTICLES:
Sharing what we’ve learned for over 35 years. Our blog highlights travel planning resources, destination profiles, travel trends and more.
