Ron Gilbert

As a retired secondary school music teacher (2000), I look back on a career with many highlights - concerts, trips, festivals, Broadway shows, a term as music consultant for the London Board of Education, many years on the board of directors for both OMEA and CMEA, conference planning, guest conducting, adjudicating, etc. Certainly the annual music department trip was an exciting and significant part of our schedule.

I joined Ellison Travel & Tours in 2000 and found it to be a most enjoyable and practical extension of my teaching career in that it gives me the opportunity to meet many wonderful people and to use my own experience to help other teachers with their travel plans.

My personal travel experience not only includes school trips but also tours with various Salvation Army bands as well as many personal vacations. Destinations have included: all Canadian provinces, the USA (most states), Mexico, Bahamas, Aruba, Antigua, St Lucia, England, Wales, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Scotland and Netherlands.

Music group performing tours have been a significant part of my life and have become my current focus. Feel free to call me for ideas and recommendations to suit your group.