As a company that specializes in student performance travel, New Horizons is proud to be members in these organizations that advocate for students, music and travel.

Student and Youth Travel Association is a non-profit, professional trade association that promotes student & youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers.
   National Tour Association:  a trade organization of thousands of tourism professionals involved in the growth and development of the packaged travel industry.
   To be a member of USTOA, a tour operator is required to have a total of 18 references from a variety of industry sources and financial institutions and meet minimums of both passengers and dollar volume.  The company must also be in business at least three years under the same management and carry a minimum of $1,000,000 liability insurance.  
  Bands of America, as an arm of Music for All is dedicated to providing access to valuable information and resources to support music and the arts in education and communities.
    MENC is among the world's largest arts education organizations and addresses all aspects of music education. Through its membership MENC serves millions of students nationwide through activities at all teaching levels. Their mission is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. 
  SYTA Youth Foundation:  designs and implements programs that "Give Something Back" to student and youth travelers.  Annually offers three scholarships for travel.
  American School Band Directors Association was founded to promote wholesome professional opportunities for exchange of professional ideas. The major function of the Association is now focused on a continuing and comprehensive program for the improvement of school bands.
   Founded in 1959, the ACDA is a nonprofit music-education organization whose central purpose is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication, research, and teaching. In addition, ACDA strives through arts advocacy to elevate choral music's position in American society.

State Affiliations:
 
Ohio Music Educators Association
Level III Presidents Club
Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association Sponsor 
Pennsylvania Music Education Association Corporate Sponsor Oregon Music Educators Association Sustaining Member 
Indiana Music Educators Association
Corporate Sponsor 
Texas Music Educators Association Sustaining Member
Florida Music Industry Council Washington Music Educators Association Associate Member
Wisconsin School Musician
Advertising Partner 
Texas Bandmasters Association
Business Member
Mid States Band Association
Corporate Sponsor 
 Indiana State School Music Association
Associate Member
 California Band Directors Association
Associate Institute Member
Tennessee Music Education Commission Sponsor 
 Colorado Bandmasters Corporate Sponsor  Iowa Music Educators Association 
Iowa Bandmasters Association  
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  • California Music Educators Conference
    Sacramento, CA  - Mar 11, 2010  to Mar 13, 2010
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    Boston, MA  - Mar 18, 2010  to Mar 20, 2010
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Testimonials
  • Kendal L. Gunlicks  - Independence High School
    "It's been my pleasure to work with New Horizons. From pretour planning to the actual event, I have always felt a sense of relief knowing that I have support to make our memories the best they can be. "
  • Stephen Poremba  - Mentor High School
    "I have great confidence in working with New Horizons,knowing that everything is done with the best interests of our group in mind. The trip was a success for everyone involved and I look forward to ..."
  • Gabrielle Willis  - Anchorage School District
    "Thank you for helping plan such an extraordinary adventure!! The students and teachers had a wonderful time in Orlando. I am planning a trip to CA next year for my West High School orchestra and I am ..."
  • Cory Micheel-Mays  - Michigan Center Schools
    "If I haven't told you lately, NHTT, you and Judy have done a GREAT job organizing this trip. You've all made my life so much easier, and I know in the future we'll travel with you again. Thanks for ..."
  • Rob Klevan  - Monterey Jazz Festival
    "In my 35 years of music teaching and touring with ensembles, I've learned the importance of working with a reliable travel company. New Horizons is one I can truly recommend to my colleagues."
  • Bobby W Heathcock  - Conroe ISD
    "simply amazing. This is the first band trip that I have taken when I have not had to worry about any logistical concerns. I loved that!!! I was truly amazed at the attention to detail and the ..."
  • Dian Eddleman  - University School of Jackson, TN
    "Once again, New Horizons went beyond expectations and took genuine personal care of our group as if we were the only group touring with you. I've been using NHTT for over fifteen years and never once ..."
  • Sherre Gaertner  - Penncrest (PA) High School Choir
    "When I asked another group (of students) they said, ‘…it was perfect.’ To get those types of kudos from today’s teenagers is quite an accomplishment."
  • Rich Fitz  - Garden Spot (PA) High School Band
    "Everyone associated with New Horizons has so professional, helpful, friendly, and informative. This was our third trip with New Horizons and I highly recommend them! Many thanks!"
  • Anthony Henderson  - Soddy Daisy (TN) Middle School Band
    "So smooth it was scary!"
  • Jordi Vilanova  - Westerville Noth H S Band
    "I’m writing to express my absolute delight at the success of our band trip. We just got back (from Florida), and everything went without a hitch due to the superb efforts of Mike and Cathy. . I’ve ..."