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Friday, January 31, 2025
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Boomerang carnets® has supported the orchestra industry with ATA Carnet services since 1987. Over the decades, we’ve assisted world-renowned symphony orchestras, celebrated musicians, and emerging talent, ensuring the seamless travel of instruments and essential equipment for tours across the globe. Music knows no boundaries, and ATA Carnets make it possible to cross international borders easily and affordably. ATA Carnets are the essential accompaniment for successful international touring.
Our commitment to the music industry, inspired by our founder Bruce A. Wilson, remains today. We believe every orchestra and musician deserves the opportunity to perform on the international stage, and having an ATA Carnet in hand is key to making that a reality. International tours add incomparable value and prestige to the orchestra’s reputation and immeasurably enriches the lives of conductors, guest artists, musicians, and audiences alike.
The World Needs Your Music
In 2024, boomerang carnets issued ATA Carnets for the following international tours:
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Carnet issued in Dec 2023 for EU tour starting Jan 2024
- Pittsburgh Symphony Inc. – EU tour
- The Philadelphia Orchestra – 2 Carnets for Canada and China tours
- New York Philharmonic – China tour
- Los Angeles Philharmonic – 2 Carnets for EU and Colombia tours
- Musical Arts Association C/O The Cleveland Orchestra – 2 Carnets for EU and Canada tours
- Houston Grand Opera – 2 small Carnets for Canada
- Dallas Symphony Orchestra – EU tour
- National Symphony Orchestra – EU tour
- Kansas City Symphony – EU tour
The Time to Plan Is Now
Boomerang carnets is the only provider offering ATA Carnets in both the United States and the United Kingdom—unique dual-country access that sets us apart—also known as the Boomerang Benefit. The Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2023 European Tour embraced the Boomerang Benefit with seamless support from boomerang carnets US and boomerang carnets UK, enabling smooth, cost-effective exportation of instruments from each country that joined together for the same EU tour.
Boomerang carnets supports the League of American Orchestras (LOAO) and the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) as an integral part of our dedication and commitment to the orchestra industry in each country. Our involvement in the associations provides mutual benefits and enables us to assist with ATA Carnets for international tours.
League of American Orchestras (LOAO)
In January, we were a sponsor for the 15th annual LOAO’s Midwinter Managers' Meeting held in New York City. It is an annual forum for executive directors and youth orchestra administrators to connect and exchange ideas. Boomerang carnets sponsored the Opening Reception. Monika Jadeszko, Vice President, Global Carnet Operations, represented us and was host for the reception. “It was an honor to greet and speak with so many executives and colleagues in the industry about international tours, and how ATA Carnets can make that dream a reality,” she said. “Many League members stopped by our display table to say hello, grab swag and a piece of chocolate.”
Trent Rash, Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony, was the lucky winner of the Boomerang raffle prize this year, a sleek TUMI travel case, perfect for taking on tour. Congratulations!
We thank Simon Woods, President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras, and Stephen Alter, Director of Conferences and Business Engagement at the League, for making this such a special event. “Seeing Steve, Simon and our friends was very nice. They are very grateful for our continuing support and sponsorship,” Monika commented. See FB album.
Association of British Orchestras (ABO)
As both member and sponsor for the Association of British Orchestras we’ve had the honor of sponsoring lanyards for the 2024 and 2023 annual conferences. We are longstanding supporters of the ABO for the opportunities they provide to their esteemed membership.
When you’re planning a tour, call for a quote. International Orchestra Tours: Costs and Savings | ATA Carnet
Grant Opportunity
Have you heard about our Carnets "Play the World" Grants? Boomerang carnets is offering a limited number of Carnets "Play the World" Grants to support LOAO and ABO members with delegate registration/booking fees to upcoming Conferences. With our easy-to-fill-out application, you can apply from your phone. Since 2010, we have awarded over $20,000 to grateful recipients. Take advantage of this opportunity for upcoming Conferences. For eligibility information and to access the grant application CLICK HERE.
It Matters Where You Get Your Carnet
If you would like to know more about ATA Carnets for your business, organization, orchestra, small musical group, or for yourself, call us. Boomerang’s Carnet Specialists can answer any questions you may have. We are here to assist you 24/7, just call the Carnet HelpLine® 1-800-ATA-2900 |1-800-282-2900 or email us. Also, if you want to ship by cargo, Boomerang has freight forwarder partners who can deliver your carnet to you, as well as handle your freight. Ask about our Boomerang Freight® Solutions when you call or email us.
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