Bachtrack: directory of music festivals worldwide
A directory of music festivals around the world. Bachtrack can help make your 2013 festival into the most successful yet! Our visitors are dedicated classical music lovers and a recent survey of over 1000 visitors showed that our visitors use Bachtrack to decide which festivals they want to go to.

Cooksville farmhouse inn for musical vacations
ACMP member Martha Degner (Va B-/Pf B+) invites musical guests to her Wisconsin B&B for weekends of playing and relaxing. She writes that that she has a music library with quartets and recorder music, and she will be delighted to join in.

Settignano Chorus and Orchestra, Settignano, Italy
When you visit Tuscany, bring your instrument, and join in for a rehearsal.

Air Canada instrument carry-on policy

American Airlines carry-on policy

Continental Airlines carry-on policy

Delta Airlines carry-on policy
Delta also wrote the following clarification to a violinist traveller:

Dear Ms. Goldman,

Thank you for your e-mail to Delta Air Lines.

Effective April 1, 2007, Delta will allow passengers traveling with a
violin or smaller musical instrument to carry-on the item as part of
their free carry-on allowance. Musical instruments must be placed in the
overhead compartment or approved stowage location in the cabin. If
adequate space is not available, the item needs to be checked.

Legislative initiatives by the American Federation of Musicians

Letter from Transport Security Administration regarding carry-on instruments
This letter was sent to the American Federation of Musicians. You can print the letter, as well as the policy from the airline you are flying, and put it in your instrument case, just in case you need it at the airport.

Rules for carrying instruments to Germany
Germany now requires visiting musicians to declare their instruments. Read about it here.

Southwest Airlines instrument carry-on policy

Transport Safety Administration advisory to travelling musicians

United Airlines carry-on policy