Corporate Members

In the fall of 1981, Bob Rogers set out to fill a need. The resources weren’t plentiful, but the vision was grand: to create a group travel company that understood the unique needs of student groups and made it easy for educators to take their students on amazing trips.  In the forty years since, we’ve:

• Explored more than 115 destinations in the United States
• Traveled to over 40 countries across the world
• Partnered with more than 2,000 schools
• Introduced 600,000 students to performance travel
• Walked over 2,500 parade routes with our clients
• Developed over 14,000 unique itineraries

Box 5 Events mission is to create a profound and educational experience which focuses on recognizing the highest level of achievement for your groups. Meeting your service level standards is our priority.

 We are proud to partner with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and the Military Bowl to create mass band performances and music festivals which will give your students an experience of a lifetime.  Box 5 Events customizes all performances trips to ensure they meet your educational goals.

Are you looking to simplify collecting band fees?  With Cheddar Up, we make it super easy for you to collect for band fees, uniforms, raffle tickets, banquets, band director gifts, travel costs, pregame dinners, or spirit wear—Cheddar Up is flexible enough to collect for anything and can be used at no cost to your band.

CLAUDE T. SMITH PUBLICATIONS, INC. was founded on July 1, 1993 by Maureen Smith, Pam Smith Kelly and Jim Kelly. It was founded to preserve the legacy of Claude T. Smith, creating new recordings, publishing the band music of Claude T. Smith, with flexible ensemble arrangements by Dr. Joseph Earp and music of Robert Langenfeld. 45 new products have been released in the 2021 catalogue.

Currently, Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc. has published over 180 publications including band works, flexible ensemble, string orchestra, full orchestra, small ensemble, and solo works . Ten symphonic band cds are available. The Claude T. Smith biography has been written and released in January of 2017 (Claude T. Smith: Harmony from Within).

As of 2016, Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc. distributes their works through C. L. Barnhouse Publishing.

Four ensemble series are also available through CTS Publications: The Matthew Wood Trombone Collection, The Phil and Barbara Wood Bassoon Ensemble Collection, the Russ Coleman Clarinet Quintet Collection and the Matt Betton Clarinet Quintet Series.

The choral works of Claude T. Smith are currently held as intellectual property of Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc. and will be released in 2021.

Wingert Jones/JW Pepper and Hal Leonard publish and distribute the remainder of the catalogue of the music of Claude T. Smith.

DeMoulin Bros. and Co. is the oldest (founded 1892) and largest manufacturer of music performance group apparel in the world. We manufacture an endless range of uniforms for Marching Bands, Concert Bands, Color Guard, Choir and many other music related performance groups. The products offered include: custom and in-stock marching band uniforms, formal wear for men and women, guard uniforms and the largest selection of accessory products found anywhere. By combining our experience and craftsmanship in garment manufacturing with the most current design elements and quality standards, DeMoulin Bros. and Co. continues to lead the industry in all fields.

OUR MISSION

To instill unity, pride, and confidence in performers and directors in the pageantry field by providing quality products, creative ideas, superior service, and educational programs.

For many, a visit to the Getzen factory has been both entertaining and educational.

With experience and passion, Harmony Tours creates group performance tours to exceed the expectations of the most discerning teaching artists and their talented music groups. At Harmony Tours, we are artists, musicians, educators, and experienced performance tour experts bringing our passion for group travel and performance to every tour.

Founded in 1876, J.W. Pepper & Son® has grown from a small print shop in Philadelphia to the leading retailer of sheet music in the world.

Celebrating our 25th anniversary, Manhattan Concert Productions has been at the forefront of concert production, collaborating with choirs, bands, and orchestras from across the United States and around the globe. Our partnerships with professional musicians have brought ensembles to some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall and Alice Tully Hall, Chicago’s Orchestra Hall, and Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Our diverse programming includes Masterwork, Broadway, Octavo, Youth Choir, Symphonic, and Debut Series performances, offering a rich and varied repertoire.

Excellence in Performance, Acclaimed Concerts, Esteemed Conductors—Crafted by Expert Musicians. We pride ourselves on delivering top-tier performances that leave lasting impressions. Join us in celebrating this milestone and experience the unparalleled artistry that defines Manhattan Concert Productions.

Our mission is to provide extraordinary musical and cultural performance opportunities. We support ensemble directors by producing events that not only enrich the performers but also enhance their programs in their home communities. Our events are designed to inspire and elevate, creating memorable experiences for both participants and audiences.

At Music Travel Consultants, each performance trip is custom-designed to meet your group’s wishes, and, best of all, there are no hidden costs. We will take care of every detail, so you can sit back and enjoy the planning process and traveling on your dream trip. Simply leave the travel planning, logistics, and on-site trip management to us! MTC is led by accomplished music directors who know what needs to happen and are with you every step of the way!

Simply the BEST music folders on the market.  IN STOCK and Ready to SHIP – Designed and manufactured by musicians for musicians, since 2001.

Making Excellence a Tradition for over 75 Years.

Perform America is here to take the stress and time of planning a domestic performance trip off your plate. From prestigious National Parades to Disney’s Magic Music Days to college bowl game half time shows to Festival Competitions throughout the U.S., whatever you want to do and where ever you want to go, our staff will be your ultimate resource and an active partner in helping plan a fantastic performance-based tour for you and your band.

The magazine school band and orchestra directors have counted on for 69 years. We strive to provide the most inspirational and practical information for music teachers and the highest-quality awards to honor outstanding achievement by student musicians.

Annually held in Chicago since its inception in 1946, The Midwest Clinic is the world’s largest instrumental music education conference. Attended by an international audience of more than 18,000 music educators, students, and professionals – representing all 50 states and over 30 countries – the conference began over 70 years ago as a way to introduce directors to new repertoire for their ensembles. Today’s Midwest includes over 120 clinic sessions, 50 performances, and an 80,000 square foot exhibit space showcasing 400 exhibiting companies.

 The Midwest Clinic exists for educational purposes exclusively; to raise the standards of music education; to develop new teaching techniques; to disseminate to school music teachers, directors and supervisors and others interested in music education, information to assist in their professional work; to examine, analyze and appraise literature dealing with music; to hold clinics, lectures and demonstrations for the betterment of music education; and in general to assist teachers and others interested in music education in better pursuing their profession.

At WorldStrides, we enable people of all ages to learn and grow by creating immersive experiences that engage the world around us. Whether our students are diving into new cultures abroad, taking center stage at iconic music venues, taking part in our career exploration programs, or connecting with our shared human history, our educational travel programs foster unforgettable experiences and countless life-changing moments.

We are committed to igniting a passion for lifelong learning, enabling learners to see beyond the classroom and to discover the world — and themselves — in new ways. We help our students grow as people by developing independence, problem-solving skills, worldliness, and maturity. We help our participants grow as citizens by building compassion, initiative, connections, and perspectives that set them up for future success.