Kaleidoscope Adventures Welcomes John Meehan

Kaleidoscope Adventures—a full-service tour operator focused on student and performance group travel—recently announced the addition of John Meehan to its consulting team. Meehan brings with him a robust performing arts background, underscoring KA's focus on delivering outstanding performance travel for students.

Meehan has had an extensive history with the Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps since 1994. He is the Director of Community Arts Programs for BD Performing Arts, as well as the brass arranger for the Blue Devils and Composer in Residence/Associate Conductor for the Diablo Wind Symphony (both programs of BD Performing Arts). In 2019, Meehan was inducted into the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame and the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame.

Throughout his career, Meehan has distinguished himself as a leader in the performance community. He has served as a composer and arranger for marching bands around the globe and as a world-renowned clinician on ensemble technique and performance excellence, in addition to also being a respected marching band adjudicator.

Meehan has published numerous wind ensemble pieces through GPG Music and has composed music for global competitions and scored scenes for several student and independent films.

Keith Snode, COO of Kaleidoscope Adventures, shared his excitement about adding Meehan to the team.

"We are thrilled to have someone with John's stellar reputation and years of experience in the band world join our ranks," Snode said. "His expertise will bring a fresh, new and incredibly innovative perspective—he'll help our clients exceed their performance travel expectations!"

Meehan joins the company as it celebrates its 29th year of changing young lives through transformative travel experiences.

Courtesy of Groups Today.

 Photo courtesy of Kaleidoscope Adventures.