Music is a subject with many constituents and, consequently, there is a vast range of school trips on offer to satiate everyone’s interest in this diverse and interesting subject. Travelling and learning about music in different parts of the world is imperative to building confidence and expanding understanding of the great influence music has had on people, society and culture throughout the ages. Music is a diverse subject with much to offer students from all backgrounds and with all interests. School trips based in some of the most famous music destinations in the world offer students the chance to broaden their musical experience, perform in unfamiliar situations, and even be inspired to sample different genres of music or to play different instruments.

It has been said that music is the food of love; it’s not surprising when you consider the evocative nature of all the different kinds of music played in all kinds of settings. When travelling to new places that have influenced the music scene, students get the chance to consider the musicians that lived there, their lives, passions and influences. Students on musical school trips also have the benefit of visiting different countries, experiencing new cultures and perhaps even performing in some of the world’s most famous musical venues.

The scope for musical study tours is vast, with several destinations being within or very close to the UK. Most companies, however, will offer trips to places further afield – including Germany, Austria, Canada and even China.

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Getting ready for the annual Back to School is a mixed blessing. As the Summer Vacation wears on, students become bored. They miss their friends, and secretly they miss the routine that the school year imposes.

The student musician needs a more regimented approach to returning to school than many students. Like student athletes, musicians are expected to hit the ground running. They had achieved a certain skill level before school ended, and the orchestra, band, or chorus teacher usually hopes that the students will have continued their practicing through the Summer so that there has been no deterioration in their performance. Ideally the students will have even progressed due to practice or participation in Camps at which they can interact with other student musicians and teachers.

Sadly, not every student musician has the means, the time, or the desire to work on their musical skills through the Summer.

Brush up on the grammar of music. Spend ten or fifteen minutes per day for the last three or four weeks before school resumes studying key signatures, musical terms, and basic theory. Just having the vocabulary immediately available makes the first month of school so much easier for student and teacher alike.

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There are a lot of reasons why working at a music festival is a good idea, and only one of them involves getting into the concert for free. Check out why working at a festival this summer is a great way to get ahead in your events jobs career and why it’s more than worth working for free.

Summer music festivals are put on all over the globe especially between May and September. Some of the larger events include Bonnaroo, Coachella, and the Glastonbury Music Festival. The calendar is extensive.

1. Concert Event Access

Some of the best ways to find work at a music festival is through volunteering. Sure, getting paid for the hours you’re at the festival is more appealing than working for free, but finding paid positions with minimal work experience can be difficult. Music festivals however, almost always need volunteers. Even though event volunteers might not get the coolest jobs like putting up the stage or helping the band, the jobs volunteers do perform are important for the success of the festival. Of course, the biggest perk of all is that by working a shift as a volunteer, you gain free access to the concert. What could be better then seeing your favorite bands for free? Although most event planning companies require volunteers to work a shift in order to see the show, for some of the bigger festivals, there is more than enough time to complete your shift and still enjoy the concert. Become a volunteer and gain free access to your favorite summer concerts!

» Read more: How to Get Music Festival Volunteer Jobs This Summer