One Team. One Dream.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting education through music and entertainment — serving students across the entire state of California since 2004.
Music Is How Students Listen
The School Tour began in 2004, created by Randy Hankins — a United States Navy Veteran who believed that music could reach students in ways that traditional education sometimes couldn't. What started as a passion project became a movement.
In December 2016, The School Tour officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our purpose is simple: promote education through music and entertainment.
We travel to high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools throughout the entire state of California. School administrators call on us for assemblies covering anti-bullying, obesity awareness, good grades, perfect attendance, and general lunch rallies. We're also invited to community events, parks, and county fairs.
Off campus, students can come to our studios and learn how to record, produce, perform, and dance. They can also learn how to become a radio personality and work at a radio station.
Our Mission: Music and Students Listen.
STUDENTS
LISTEN.
What We Do
From school assemblies to studio sessions — we meet students where they are.
School Assemblies & Rallies
Fun, interactive events covering anti-bullying, obesity awareness, academic achievement, attendance, and more — for K–12 schools across California.
Community Events
We perform at parks, county fairs, and community gatherings — bringing families and neighborhoods together through the power of live music.
Studio & Artist Development
Off-campus students can come to our studios to learn recording, production, performance, dance, and even radio broadcasting.
School Tour Success Stories
These are just some of the students who came through our programs and went on to do incredible things.
JTK appears on TV show "Showtime at The Apollo"
Jadagrace signs with Capitol Records
Jacob Latimore appears in feature film "Ride Along"
JTK opens up for Mindless Behavior at Citizens Business Bank Arena
Ashlee Littlejohn opened up for R&B Legend Keith Sweat
Simone Battle finished in Top 10 on American Idol
California Swag District scored a major hit song "Teach Me How to Duggie"
Kemistrie wins Best Female Act on BET Wild Out Wednesday
Scooter Smiff performed with Chris Brown at the Grammy Awards
Board of Directors
Board Members since December 2016 — a team of industry veterans, educators, and community leaders united by one mission.
Randy Hankins
President & Founder
A United States Navy Veteran and 30-year employee of the United States Postal Service. Randy is the Host and provides the sound for all events. Board Member since December 2016.
Chris Roker
Vice President
A Music Industry Veteran who has held Executive Positions at Def-Jam Records and Avatar Records. Chris works with The School Tour on a daily basis. Board Member since December 2016.
Resa Fredericks
Treasurer
A Retired Supervisor who worked at the United States Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. Board Member since December 2016.
Burnette Booker
Secretary
A 27-year employee of the United States Postal Service and Secretary for the Postal Safety Team Meetings at the Los Angeles Processing and Distribution Center. Board Member since December 2016.
Dr. Norris Dorsey
Executive Director
A Professor who teaches at Cal-State Northridge and runs the Dorsey Academy of Entrepreneurs. Board Member since December 2016.
Dwayne "DCat" Cornelius
V.P. Marketing
Has played drums for Natalie Cole and worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, The Jacksons, Snoop Dogg, Howard Hewitt, Billy Preston, Mary Wells, Bobby Womack, and still works directly with George Clinton. Board Member since December 2016.
Henry "Hen Gee" Garcia
Board Member
A consistent, driving force in the Hip Hop Community for more than two decades. Works with Legendary Rapper/Actor Ice-T. Board Member since December 2016.
Ready to Work With Us?
Book The School Tour for your school or community event, or get involved as a performer, volunteer, or supporter.