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OKTOBERFEST 2022

We have just returned from a week long tour to Germany visiting the two largest beer festivals in Germany, Munich's Oktoberfest and Stuttgart's Cannstatter Volksfest. Following 2 years of cancellations and postponements, we finally set out on September 19 for Munich.  There were many liters

Navigating Customs with Musical Instruments

Moving any valuable items – like musical instruments – across borders can be difficult and time-consuming.  Customs officers abroad want to be sure that you will take your equipment with you when you leave their country, and customs officials on your return will want to

Perform and Experience Christkindlmarkt!

Journey through Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic as you are immersed in a world of colorful light, vibrant sound, and delicious smells.  If you have never been to a Christkindlmarkt, or Christmas Market, you are in for a treat!  Share your Christmas Spirit by 

Budget constraints…

We have the pleasure of working with course advisor, Dr. Beth Everett, and her study abroad program for LaGrange College this coming travel season.  They are touring the Czech Republic, Austria, and Italy at an amazingly low cost.  One might ask how they are able

A Christmas Spectacular

It's official! A Christmas Spectacular will be held in the historic Carnegie Hall in New York City on November 24, 2018. Participants of the festival will perform under the artistic direction of Dr. John Leavitt.  Dr. Leavitt promises an inspiring, heart warming production, with a

Collaboration

col·lab·o·ra·tion kəˌlabəˈrāSH(ə)n/ noun 1. the action of working with someone to produce or create something What's missing in today's impressive global, technology-based interactive economy is that human touch. As we spoke with a choir director in Colorado, it was refreshing to collaborate to create a custom experience for his

We’re going to Italy…

Here at Sechrist Travel we have a long history and fond attachment with Italy.  We began our international performance tours with choir tours to this beautiful, historic, and culturally rich gem! We are experts in Performance Tours in Italy and our annual Tours to Northern Italy remains

2015-2016 Season Summary

A look back at our very successful 2015-2016 Performance Tour Season! This season included many outstanding choirs for across the country in Custom Designed Performance Tour featuring individual ensembles, as well as, festivals with a few of our trusted partners, Choirs of America, Music in the