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All Things Performance Tours & Travel

November 13, 2013     Sophie Amos

5 Reasons to Visit the UK on Your Next Performance Tour

 

The UK is a wonderful destination for any vacation but with a rich musical culture, it is also a great place to perform! Here are 5 reasons to visit the greatest place on earth fo…

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November 7, 2013     Roni Hyman

To Use a Tour Company, or Not to Use a Tour Company? That Is the Question.

In an age of the internet, when travel sites are popular and pervasive, it’s common to question the need of the traditional travel agent.

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November 4, 2013     Maggie Rodriguez

Musical Tours: Choosing Your Repertoire

Let’s face it: as cool as musical tours are, the real reason you are going anywhere is to show off your group’s talent.

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November 1, 2013     Tori Cook

Fundraising for your Performance Tour

Performance tours are exciting and they are often a once in a lifetime trip for performers.

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October 25, 2013     Chris Keeling

Top 5 Parades in the World for Marching Bands

 

Today I wanted to share my favorite parades around the world to march in.

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October 17, 2013     Roni Hyman

Expecting the Unexpected in Overseas Performance Travel (Part 2)

 

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who spend 27 hours traveling and conk out the second they arrive at their hotel, and those who only become more energized by a he…

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October 11, 2013     Sophie Amos

Inspiring Venues for International Music Tours

With so many amazing destinations, it might be difficult to choose where you want to want to go for your performance tour.

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October 8, 2013     Roni Hyman

Expecting the Unexpected in Overseas Performance Travel (Part 1)

 

In the summer of 2011, I went on tour with the Amherst College Choral Society to Greece.

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October 2, 2013     Tori Cook

Beethoven’s Ninth in Symphony Hall

 

As many of you know, I am a member of Boston’s Chorus pro Musica and frequently collaborate with local orchestras in a variety of performances throughout the year.

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