CUSTOMIZED TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
Educational Travel Experiences
An educational travel company creating customized trips for your school music ensemble or organization. We will create memorable experiences, performances, and concerts to fit your program's needs and budget.
OUR TEAM
Dan Scott
Co-Founder
Tour Director & Trip Planner
With over 25 years of experience as an orchestra director in West Michigan, Dan has been actively involved in all aspects of music education, bringing a wealth of experience to create the best possible trip experience designed to fit your needs.
Diane Scott
Financial Officer & Trip Coordinator
With over 20 years experience in Choral and Elementary Music experience, Diane has the experience to bring a fabulous travel opportunity to your students. She will coordinate all trip activities so the directors and chaperones can relax and enjoy traveling with their students.
Co-Founder
Patti LaJoye & Karen Hoffman
Mentors
Experience & Integrity
Thornapple Tours is the evolution of Thornapple Travel. Karen & Patti started Thornapple Travel in 2017 and have lead thousands of students on educational adventures throughout the United States and Canada. Their wealth of knowledge, experience, and industry contacts are the foundation of Thornapple Tours.
CLIENTS
Lowell Public Schools
Music Department
Caledonia HS
Music Department
Central Montcalm HS Bands
Edwardsburg HS Bands
CUSTOMIZED SERVICES
Tailored Itineraries
Performance Arrangements
Logistics Management
Online Payment Portal
Destination Expertise
24/7 Tour Director
EXPERTISE
CUSTOM ITINERARIES
Our expert team will create a customized itinerary for your ensemble. We can coordinate performance opportunities, educational clinics, and activities specific to the needs and interests of your students. No two tours are the same as no two programs are the same.
PERFORMANCE ARRANGEMENTS
We specialize in creating tailored performance arrangements for your ensembles. We have the connections for support with instrument transportation, rental, and security to make all the logistics for your travels seamless.
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
With our destination management expertise, we meticulously handle all travel logistics and arrangements, providing a seamless and hassle-free experience for music ensembles and organizations during their musical journeys.