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What was very much an active, live geographical event is now almost, dare I say it, dormant… history! It is remarkable and somewhat disconcerting to think that it is now over 2 years since the magnificent glories of the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption in South Iceland. Memories of the sights, sounds, smells, emotions (mixed and very [...]
A trip that for many would be a life-long dream became a reality for the students and teachers of Bradford Grammar School in April 2012 as they set off on a Geography Tour to the USA. Flying into Las Vegas their epic 7 day tour took them to Zion Canyon and National Park, Bryce Canyon [...]
See all the photos from Arnold Hill Academy’s Easter Ski Trip to the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria.
Chris Stacey provides an insight into two performance venue “gems” in Rome! The purpose of my recent trip was to confirm venues for groups travelling with us later this year, meet with hoteliers, and enhance our range of visits available in Rome. During my visit I discovered so much more; you cannot fail to be [...]
Roedean School Choir from South Africa embarked on a 16-day Concert Tour of England Day 1 After arriving at London Heathrow Airport early on day 1, the group took a coach transfer to central London where they were met by their official Blue Badge Guide who gave them a guided tour of the city by [...]
Aiglon College in Switzerland set off on their 5-day Concert Tour to Prague Day 1 After arriving in Prague late afternoon the group checked in to their hotel before enjoying an evening meal. Day 2 The group took a guided tour of Prague Castle, including St Vitus Cathedral, the Chapel of the Holy Cross and [...]
The Costa Brava is one of our most popular destinations for Youth Music Tours due to its fabulous combination of sun, spectacular landscapes, a variety of performance venues and plenty of things to keep your group entertained day and night. Derby High School set off on their recent Music Tour accompanied by their Rayburn Tours [...]
The choir’s focus was community-oriented as the students love to perform for the benefit and involvement of the people they are visiting. Although the choir was accepted to perform in some of the country’s most prestigious venues, including York Minster, Liverpool Cathedral and Bath Abbey among others, the Music Director was also keen to showcase [...]
We catch up with Ann Miller from Voices Choir and Derby Youth Choir as she shares her passion for Tuscany… Voices Choir Voices Choir and Derby Youth Choir are made up of around 30 singers from across a number of colleges and schools in Derbyshire. Ann Miller and Dan Miller are both conductors of the [...]
What constitutes the perfect Italian Musical Getaway? We speak to two groups with two very different takes on the Italian dream! In part 1 – Saffron Walden School from Essex believe it is starts with choosing the beautiful surroundings of Lake Garda, whilst in part 2 Voices Choir from Derbyshire share the delights of Tuscany! [...]
In 2006 I led my first performance tour for Rayburn Tours to the Costa Brava with the Bo’ness Academy. The ‘moment’ took place in Passeig del Mar, Tossa de Mar. What a night is all I can say! The group was a Scottish Bagpipe ensemble and this in itself, coupled with the surroundings in which [...]
The land of fairy-tale castles, one of the tallest cathedrals in the world, leisurely river-cruise ships and the birthplace of one of the greatest composers…it has to be the Rhineland. Since our summer visit to see the Wessex Youth Orchestra they have not let the chalk dust settle… Conductor and Director of the Wessex Young [...]
