34 Reasons Why Your Ensemble Should Travel

We know music is important. And we know travel changes lives. But what can music and travel do together? Here’s 34 things just off the top of our heads…

1. Build ensemble and director reputation in community
2. Gain community/administrative support of ensemble
3. Boost recruitment numbers
4. Enhance fundraising efforts
5. Give ensemble a sense of purpose
6. Improve member retention
7. Provide extra incentive for members to do well throughout the concert season
8. Explore exciting musical destinations and immerse yourself in the history, art and culture
9. Participate in cultural exchanges that help you grow individually and musically
10. Enhance musical abilities utilizing external cultural influences
11. Perform in the world’s most fascinating, renowned, and unique venues
12. Add overseas performances, workshops, masterclasses, etc. to your personal resume
13. Perform for audiences other than family and friends
14. Bond as a group; strengthen friendships and build ensemble unity
15. Builds trust between ensemble members and director
16. Get outside your musical and personal comfort zone
17. Expand horizons with limitless performance possibilities

18. Exemplifies energetic and dynamic director and ensemble
19. Boost individual self-confidence and confidence in performing
20. Learn and experience independence as a person and musician (youth)
21. Check it off your musical bucket list
22. Share your music with the world
23. Experience varying acoustical settings and learn to adapt to new performance spaces
24. Get the opportunity to work with different directors and different ensembles
25. Discover different musical styles from across the globe
26. Create meaningful relationships with fellow musicians
27. Transform yourself and your music
28. Develop a unique perspective
29. Challenge yourself
30. Allows ensemble to try new things
31. Donate concert proceeds for local charities
32. Find the common bond between two cultures using the universal language of music
33. Become musical ambassadors for your community
34. Be inspired

With all these incredible benefits, embarking on a performance tour with your musical ensemble is a no-brainer. Contact us to get started on designing your ensemble’s tailor-made custom itinerary, or take a look at our sample itinerary library to get started!