What Our Clients Say About Us:
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"Music & Travel's organisation was superb. It is such a pleasure to be able to work with you as you fully understand the needs of musicians and are always available when needed for support. You really ensure that everything runs smoothly which is of course the basis of a successful tour. The organization was faultless."
Joy Hill, Vigala Singers (Alumni Choir of Royal College of Music Junior Department) - Tour to Sweden & Estonia - August 2009
"This year’s tour celebrated a 30 year association with Music & Travel – and what a celebration! Our tour to Catalonia featured superb concert venues, excellent audiences, a five-star courier and first class arrangements. Roll on No.31!"
Keith Sedgebeer, Wolverhampton Youth Orchestra & Youth Wind Orchestra - Tour to Spain - July 2009
"A great time was had by all! Many, many thanks for all your organisation."
Roy Dignum, Thurrock Youth Orchestra - Tour to Holland - July 2009
"The tour was excellent in every way.The hotels were great and the concerts went very well. Thank you for the wonderful experience which you provided for our group."
Robert Briscoe, City of Belfast Youth Orchestra - Tour to Slovenia & Italy - July 2009
"Thanks for a great tour - we loved it!"
Karen Nestvold, North West Girl Choir - Tour to Australia - July 2009
"The tour was a resounding success, the whole package was greatly enjoyed by everyone and the performances were really special events. The organisation was first class - thank you for all you did for us."
Angus West, Llandaff Cathedral Choir - Tour to Italy - July 2009
"The tour you arranged for us to America exceeded all expectations - truly the trip of a lifetime. Our piper playing at Ground Zero was a very emotional moment."
Kevin Cormack, Robert Gordon College Music Department - Tour to the U.S.A. - July 2009
"Thank you for organizing a fabulous tour for us. The boys and staff had never been on tour before and had no idea what to expect. We all had an amazing time and it was great to see what a huge difference it made to both boys and staff socially and musically. I have had lots of emails from boys and parents saying how much they enjoyed it (never had that before!). It really was an amazing experience. The venues were perfect. So...thank you again for making it happen. I am really, really grateful to you.
Jon Cullen, Magdalen College School Choir & Strings - Tour to Italy - July 2009
"We had a FANTASTIC time...thanks for such an excellent tour! The logistical and musical organisation of the tour was exemplary. We performed concerts to large audiences and participated in a Mass in a wonderful cathedral. All in all, this was the best tour that LULC has been on to date and one that will live very long in all our memories. The tour was a complete and utter success, due entirely to your hard work, expertise and dedication. We could not really have hoped for a better tour organiser."
Dr. Stephen Muir, Leeds University Liturgical Choir - Tour to Italy - June 2009
"We had the most wonderful trip - thank you. Thank you so much for your organisation and support."
Barbara Dalton, Alleyn's Junior School - Tour to Italy - June 2009
"It was really a great tour! Thanks for all your organization and work! The performances all went really well, especially in Croatia and Slovenia."
Dr. Brady Allred, University of Utah Singers - Tour to Central Europe - May/June 2009
"What a fabulous music tour we have had! It was probably the most enjoyable tour I've been on. Thank you for organising it for us."
Lesley Clare, Bromley High School Junior Choir - Tour to Belgium - April 2009
"The trip was a huge success and everyone had a wonderful time".
Judge Larry Gist, Texan Bench & Bar - Comparative Law Trip to Spain - April 2009
"Thank you so much for organising a great tour for us. Everything went really well from beginning to end, and we were all impressed by the standard of organisation. We had great audiences and standing ovations so you must have done an enormous amount of work to publicise us."
Marion Friend, Trinity College of Music Junior Department Symphony Orchestra - Tour to Germany - August 2008
"I can’t thank you enough for all of your planning. Working with you is always a pleasure because I know everything will be taken care of and it was. An outstanding tour."
Judy Gimbel & Robert Loughran, Youth Orchestra of Bucks County - Tour to Italy - July 2008
"Thank you for putting together a great tour which was excellent in every respect!"
Jonathan Josephs, Bromley Youth Chamber Orchestra - Tour to Croatia & Slovenia - July 2008
"What a perfect trip - it was an experience never to be forgotten or relived! Thank you for all your planning and co-ordinating. It would not have been possible without you."
Renee Pusey, St Gabriel's Pilgrimage Group - Tour to the UK - July 2008
"Great trip!"
Nichola Bird, Samba Time - Tour to Germany - July 2008
"Many thanks for your excellent organisation as always. The concert venues were fantastic."
Robert Costin, Ardingly College Chapel Choir - Tour to France - June 2008
"Thank you for another hugely successful trip. We are very tired but very happy!"
Barbara Dalton, Alleyn's Junior School - Tour to Italy - June 2008
"In a word, the trip was FANTASTIC!!!!!!! Thank you so much for all of you help. Not a bad word was said by anyone about anything. Just a wonderful experience, due in large part to your wise counsel and great help. Thanks a million."
Judge Larry Gist, Texan Bench & Bar - Comparative Law Trip to Greece - April 2008
"I really enjoyed this concert tour because of your effort for my children. I really appreciate your fantastic arrangement for our tour"
Maestro Jae-Joon Lee, Daegu Genius Youth Orchestra - Tour to Spain - February 2008
"The tour was a triumph - thank you for making it so. Everything went fantastically smoothly and the audiences were wonderful. Both tour managers were a delight. The hotels were great. Thank you for organising another brilliant trip - one which I suspect none of the students will ever forget."
Richard Dickins, Imperial College Symphony Orchestra - Tour to Spain & France - September 2007
"We had a fantastic time and everyone is raving about the concert. Thanks so much for everything."
James Dickinson, Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra - Tour to the Czech Republic - August 2007
"Thank you for a great concert tour of Spain. It was thoroughly enjoyed by staff and students alike. My only regret is that it is now over."
Robert Briscoe, City of Belfast Youth Orchestra - Tour to Spain - July 2007
"Great tour."
Ian Bangay, Samba Time - Tour to Holland - July 2007
"A very successful tour. Many thanks for all your work."
Rev. Dr. Michael Ward, Peterhouse Chapel Choir - Tour to Italy - July 2007
"On behalf of Oundle School I would like to say a huge thank you for an excellent tour. The tour manager was excellent. Another Music and Travel triumph!!"
Andrew Forbes, Oundle School - Tour to Belgium - July 2007
"Thank you for organising a very successful tour. Everyone came away with a real buzz."
Christopher Haigh, Tees Valley Youth Orchestra & Choir - Tour to France - July 2007
"Special thanks for a wonderful trip. I continue to hear many positive comments from everyone. The trip was well planned and uneventful which is always good. Thanks for all your help in making this a good experience for us."
Rev. David Drinkard, Lynchburg Area Festival Chorus - Tour to the UK - June 2007
"The hotels were excellent; the drivers professional and personable; the tour managers were outstanding and really went out of their way to assist; the concert venues were among the best we have experienced."
David & Marie Setley, Reading Symphony Youth Orchestra - Tour to Italy - June 2007
"Just got home sleepy and tired but I wanted to give you an immediate report....it was wonderful, absolutely wonderful. A huge success and exactly what we have become accustomed to expect from you and all of your efforts. Everyone was totally satisfied."
Judge Larry Gist, Texan Bench & Bar - Comparative Law Trip to Canada - April 2007
"The trip was wonderful."
James Bast, Greater Shore Concert Band - Tour to Italy - April 2007
"Thank you for a great trip: brilliant venues, food, accommodation & tour manager. Thanks for making the tour go so utterly smoothly and for fixing some really superb concerts."
Mark Shepherd, Charterhouse Chapel Choir - Tour to Italy - March 2007
"Music & Travel has surely exceeded my expectations to make our performance tour an experience that will last throughout the lives of my students on a musical, educational and personal level. Thank you for making our stay in London warm and unforgettable."
Richard Ney, Ephrata High School Orchestra - Tour to the UK - March 2007
"The tour was wonderful, everyone had the best of times, both musically and socially. It was the best thing the orchestra has been involved with in years. Organisationally the tour was a breeze, our tour manager was absolutely superb! I couldn't consider going on tour without a tour company, and would certainly recommend Music and Travel to anyone who asks!"
Doug Murdoch, University of London Symphony Orchestra - Tour to Italy - August 2006
"The whole tour to the Czech Republic was a great success. Thank you very much."
Rev. Dr. Michael Ward, Peterhouse Chapel Choir - Tour to the Czech Republic - July 2006
"The tour was wonderful in all ways: pace, varied activities, accommodations and, of course, the concerts."
Sara Boos & Barbara Vane, Northwest Girlchoir - Tour to Italy, Croatia & Slovenia - June/July 2006
"Thank you so much for organising such an amazing tour to Italy. It was absolutely fantastic. The tour manager was first rate, the accommodation was fantastic, the coach drivers were superb and the concert venues were top notch. What a great job you have done in giving us the perfect tour - tailor-made. We could not have asked for anything more. Can we book in another tour for the same time in 2008!"
Jon Cullen, Whitgift School Music Ensembles - Tour to Italy - July 2006
"Fantastic!"
Ian Bangay, Samba Time - Tour to France - July 2006
"Thank you for a fantastic tour! Every concert that was organized for us was in an incredible venue and the audiences were warm and so appreciative! The couriers and bus drivers were wonderful...friendly and professional. The meals and accommodations were also excellent and well-placed in our itinerary. It was the best tour I've had. Many thanks to you and your staff!"
Dr. Brady Allred, University of Utah Singers - Tour to France & Spain - May/June 2006
"The tour was a great success."
Roger Smeeton, Charterhouse Jazz Band - Tour to Hungary - April 2006
"Thank you for organising such a superb tour to China. The whole trip was an amazing experience and one that will remain with us for a long time!"
Kathryn Ridgeway, Bromley High School Choir - Tour to China - February 2006
"Thanks for a wonderful and memorable tour which I and all staff and CBYO members thoroughly enjoyed. Everyone has come back full of excitement and positive comments on all that happened. This was a great tour!"
Stanley Foreman, City of Belfast Youth Orchestra - Tour to the U.S.A. - August 2005
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"We had the most wonderful time - it was just fabulous - magical. The girls just want to know when we can go again!!"
Hilary Meyer, Coloma Convent School Choir - Tour to Italy - July 2005
"Brilliant. Thanks for all your help in organising such a great tour".
Leigh O'Hara, JAGS Symphony Orchestra - Tour to Spain - July 2005
"Music & Travel came up trumps for us again. Heartfelt thanks to you for arranging a most enjoyable tour."
Peter Hewitt, Royal College of Music - Tour to Italy - July 2005
"The girls had a fantastic tour!!"
Stanley Foreman, Belfast Chorale - Tour to the Czech Republic - July 2005
"A brilliant tour. Many congratulations to you and your team for putting together such a great package. This is our best tour ever in the 16 years we have been touring!"
Jonathan Josephs, Bromley Youth Chamber Orchestra - Tour to Italy - July 2005
"The best trip we have ever taken"
Ann Lee, Inspiration Choir - Tour to Ireland - June 2005
"I just returned from a four week concert tour in Europe (France, The Netherlands, Germany, and Italy) and it was the best tour I've ever taken. The price was incredible, the concert venues and audiences were fantastic, and the hotels and meals were great too!"
Dr. Brady Allred, University of Utah Singers - Tour to Europe - May 2005
"I just wanted to thank you for all your work towards our tour - it really was a great success (this is according not only to me but to the boys and parents who went!). I was delighted."
Robert Costin, Bedford School Chapel Choir - Tour to Italy - August 2004
"This was the best tour we have ever done. The last trip you organised for us was fantastic but this was better...fabulous concerts, superb accommodation and wonderful arrangements all professionally handled. I look forward to the next one!"
Julie Thorne, Cardiff County & Vale of Glamorgan Youth Orchestra - Tour to Italy - July 2004
"The tour was wonderful. The concert venues were wonderful. Everyone was thrilled."
Judy Gimbel, Bucks County Youth Orchestra - Tour to Denmark and Sweden - July 2004
"Thank you! This was a truly wonderful tour, with an excellent balance of concerts, culture, excellent food and fun."
Kathryn Ridgeway, Bromley High School - Tour to the Czech Republic - July 2004
"I just wanted to write and say an enormous thank you to you for organising our tour to Spain. We had an incredible time. I have done a number of music tours and this was the most enjoyable. The accommodation was perfect and the range of venues was just right for us. I will certainly come to you again when I organise the next tour. Thank you so much. Brilliant."
Jon Cullen, Whitgift School Music Ensembles - Tour to Spain - July 2004
"Thank you for arranging our wonderful tour to Holland. The choral society travels frequently and the hotel was the best we have stayed in, the food excellent and the concert arrangements faultless with large and appreciative audiences at all venues. I look forward to working with you on the next tour!"
Peter J. Williams - Hillingdon Choral Society - Tour to the Netherlands - May 2004
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"Thank you for organising a wonderful tour, it was amazing!"
Paul Henderson, Imperial College Symphony Orchestra - Tour to Italy & France - September 2003
"Everything went like clockwork. Absolutely brilliant."
Mike Hayles, Isle of Wight Youth Concert Band - Tour to Italy - July 2003
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"Thank you again for a fantastic tour" Marjory Dougal, Edinburgh Youth Orchestra - Tour to the Baltic Countries & Russia - July 2003 |
"Your thoughtful and detailed plan for every aspect of our tour was delivered quite professionally by your staff. There was not a need unfulfilled. I cannot imagine a tour being designed and delivered any better by anyone. Your professional handling was most appreciated. At the end of the day 142 students had an absolutely outstanding tour. Their comments are glowing. I do not ever remember the days following the tour the spirit being so high with the students."
Mike Norris, Boyertown Area High School Music Ensembles - Tour to the UK & France - April 2003
"The trip went beautifully - thanks to you. Everyone is still talking about the great trip and how everything went so well."
James Bast, Greater Shore Concert Band - Tour to Switzerland & Austria - April 2003
The only really bad thing about our trip to Portugal was coming home. Our trip was, in the opinion of eveyone, the best ever. Thank you so very very much.
Judge Larry Gist, Texan Bench & Bar - Comparative Law Trip to Portugal - March 2003
Our client list since 2002 includes:
Northwest Girlchoir (Italy, Croatia, Slovenia & Australia)
Eltham College Choir (Italy)
Hertfordshire Wind Sinfonia (France)
Reading Symphony Youth Orchestra (Italy, Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary)
West Texas A&M University Choir (UK, France & Belgium)
Charterhouse School (France, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Italy & Malta)
The Oxford Sixth (Czech Republic)
Robert Gordon College Music Department (USA)
Geneva College (UK)
Llandaff Cathedral Choir (Italy)
Trinity College of Music (Germany & Belgium)
Thurrock Youth Orchestra (Holland, Belgium & Germany)
University of Leeds Liturgical Choir (Italy)
East Sussex Youth Orchestra (France)
Vigala Singers (Sweden & Estonia)
Magdalen College School Choir & String Orchestra (Italy)
Estonian TV Girls' Choir (UK)
Westminster Chamber Orchestra (Italy)
Cardiff County & Vale of Glamorgan Youth Orchestra (Italy & Czech Republic)
Daegu Genius Youth Orchestra (Spain & USA)
West Chester High School Festival Choir (Italy)
St Gabriel's Pilgimage Group (UK)
Hampshire County Youth Orchestra (Italy)
Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra (Czech Republic)
Daniel Boone High School Choir (Italy)
Ephrata High School Orchestra (UK)
Dame Alice Owen School Band (Belgium)
Pangbourne College Choir (Italy)
Ardingly College Choir (France)
University of Pittsburgh Men's Glee Club (Hungary, Austria & Czech Republic)
St Gabriel's School (UK)
Westmoreland Choral Society (Austria & Czech Republic)
Trinity School Music Department (Italy)
Lynchburg Area Festival Choir (UK)
British Schools of English (UK)
Elthorne Park High School String & Jazz Ensembles (Belgium)
John Palmer Tour (Greece)
City of Norwich School (USA)
Hertfordshire Youth Choir (Belgium)
University of Utah Singers (France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, UK, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia & Austria)
Isle of Wight Youth Orchestra (Spain)
Edinburgh Youth Orchestra (Finland, Estonia, Latvia & Russia)
Royal College of Music (Italy)
Bromley Youth Chamber Orchestra (Italy, Croatia & Slovenia)
JAGS Chamber & Symphony Orchestras & Choir (Italy & Spain)
Bromley High School Junior & Senior Choirs (Belgium, Spain, France, Czech Republic, Slovenia & China)
City of Belfast Youth Orchestra, Choir & Concert Band (Germany, France, Poland, Czech Republic, USA, Spain & Italy)
Tees Valley Youth Orchestra, Choir & Bands (Malta, Germany, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Spain & Italy)
Coloma Convent School (Italy & Spain)
Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (Denmark, Sweden & Italy)
Wolverhampton Music Centre (Italy, Austria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Estonia & Slovenia)
Hillingdon Choral Society (Netherlands & Belgium)
Mid Hertfordshire Youth Choir, Orchestra & Concert Band (France, Italy & Germany)
Voices of Youth (UK)
Whitgift School (Spain & Italy)
Portsmouth Youth Orchestra (Spain)
Imperial College Symphony Orchestra (Italy, France, Czech Republic & Spain)
Greater Shore Concert Band (Switzerland, Austria & Italy)
Garland High School (UK)
Peterhouse Chapel Choir (France, Czech Republic & Italy)
Shaida Dancers (UK, Belgium, France, Spain & Croatia)
Alleyns School (Poland & Spain)
Alleyns Junior School (Italy)
Sauble Beach Choir (UK)
Bedford School (Italy, Ireland & Spain)
Oundle School (Italy, France, U.S.A. & Belgium)
Cor Bro Ogwr (Belgium)
Edinburgh University Symphony Orchestra (Belgium)
Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Dublin (Croatia & Slovenia)
Boyertown High School (UK, France & Italy)
John Wesley UMC Choir (Spain & Portugal)
Wycombe Abbey Choir (France & Czech Republic)
Isle of Wight Concert Band (Italy)
Lincolnshire Youth Orchestra (Spain & France)
Croydon Youth Orchestra (Poland)
Maidstone Youth Music Society (Spain & Italy)
Elk Point Community Choir (UK)
Katrina Hughes Dancers (Spain, France, Germany & Italy)
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys (USA)
Inspiration Choir (Ireland)
Princeton High School (UK)
City of Leeds Youth Orchestra (France)
Oxshott Choral Society (Belgium)
Fox Valley Youth Orchestra (UK)
Appleton West High School Band (UK)
University of California, Irvine (UK)
Samba Time (France, Netherlands & Germany)
University of London Symphony Orchestra (Italy)
Drury University Singers (UK)
Rutgers Newark University Chorus (UK)