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…
- Build ensemble and director reputation in community
- Gain community/administrative support of ensemble
- Boostย recruitment numbers
- Enhanceย fundraising efforts
- Give ensemble a sense of purpose
- Improve member retention
- Provide extra incentive for members to do well throughout the concert season
- Explore exciting musical destinations and immerse yourself in the history, art and culture
- Participate in cultural exchanges that help you grow individually and musically
- Enhance musical abilities utilizing external cultural influences
- Perform in the worldโs most fascinating, renowned, and unique venues
- Addย overseas performances, workshops, masterclasses, etc. to your personal resume
- Perform for audiences other than family and friends
- Bond as a group; strengthen friendships and build ensemble unity
- Builds trust between ensemble members and director
- Get outside your musical and personal comfort zone
- Expand horizons with limitless performance possibilities
- Exemplifies energetic and dynamic director and ensemble
- Boost individual self-confidence and confidence in performing
- Learn and experience independence as a person and musicianย (youth)
- Check it off your musicalย bucket list
- Share your music with the world
- Experience varying acoustical settings and learn to adapt to new performance spaces
- Get the opportunity to work with different directors and different ensembles
- Discover different musical styles from across the globe
- Create meaningful relationships with fellow musicians
- Transform yourself and your music
- Develop a unique perspective
- Challenge yourself
- Allows ensemble to try new things
- Donate concert proceeds for local charities
- Find the common bond between two cultures using the universal language of music
- Become musical ambassadors for your community
- 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!