The EVC Magazine Autumn/Winter 2024 - Magazine - Page 12
7 TOP TIPS
Students from Perth toured Tuscany. Image : Rayburn Tours
FOR PLANNING THE PERFECT SCHOOL CONCERT TOUR
It’s exciting to imagine your students playing to audiences across the globe but
there’s a lot of planning that goes into a memorable music tour. Who better to give
you advice than people who’ve led successful music tours themselves? These top
tips are inspired by conversations with experienced visit leaders.
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START WITH YOUR STUDENTS
You’ve already got a rewarding musical educational
relationship with your students but taking them away
on tour is a very different experience. Think about
their needs and how they’ll cope with staying in an
unfamiliar place, away from friends and family.
“
When I bump into students in their 30’s,
the first thing they say is: I was on the
Austria tour (for example)… A tour is a
major highlight of their life”
Jason Andrews, Rednock School
→ Give them space: pick a hotel with a dedicated
space to unwind – appropriately supervised, of course.
→ Establish a timetable: keep your students busy
and engaged.
→ Assign roles: simple things like getting friends
ready for a timeslot, or ensuring all instruments are
accounted for can help students feel involved.
→ Build a group identity: task students with
designing tour t-shirts, hoodies or bags. It’s a great way
to start generating excitement about the trip.
Rednock School's guitarist wows the crowds in Valkenberg.
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