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Discover some of our most popular international destinations for your student group.
When it comes to choosing your group’s travel destination, we believe it’s more important to first identify WHY you’d like to travel before you decide WHERE you’d like to go. Whatever your goals may be, there’s a fantastic destination awaiting your student performers!
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Ireland
Our most popular international destination, filled with majestic natural scenery and kind and welcoming people. With music linked inseparably with much of the Irish culture, Ireland has become the perfect destination for music groups. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Groups interested in literature, world history, and natural history will find endless opportunities on the Emerald Isle.
Highlights
- Cliffs of Moher
- Blarney Castle
- Ring of Kerry
- Galway, the arts capital of Ireland
- Partake in the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Clinic at Cork School of Music
- Perform in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin (choir groups only)
- Participate in the Limerick International Band Championship
Italy
From ancient architecture to sprawling sea sides, Italy has something for everyone. Delicious food, breathtaking works of art, and world class music surround you. Opportunities for performance, education, and leisure all in the course of a day.
Highlights
- Watch ancient civilization come to life around you at the colosseum and in Pompeii
- Take in the breathtaking views at the Amalfi coast
- Ride in a gondola through the streets of Venice
- Sample a freshly made Pizza pie in its birthplace, Naples
- Be dazzled by a glassmaking demonstration on the island of Murano
- Perform alongside local musical ensembles in exchange program
United Kingdom
One of the most influential nations ever to exist, the United Kingdom has something perfect for practically every group. From the vast cosmopolitan streets of London, to the quaint seaside in Brighton, the natural majesty in Belfast, this destination is ideal for musical or educational groups.
Highlights
- Perform in a multitude of historic churches and municipal buildings
- Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Take in a performance in a West End theatre
- Explore the city of Oxford, home to some of the world’s most brilliant minds and beautiful architecture
- Visit the soundstages upon which the Harry Potter films were shot
- Witness the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace
- Take a tour highlighting some of London’s most mysterious works of art, graffiti, including works by Banksy
Spain
Beauty abounds in this destination, from its landscapes, to its fine art, to its architecture, to its music. Spain provides an immersive environment for students of music, art, Spanish language, and world history alike.
Highlights
- Marvel at the national treasures on display at the Pardo Museum
- Participate in a traditional Flamenco dance class
- Enjoy a special Tapas dinner
- Take part in a traditional Spanish Guitar playing demonstration
- Perform a concert for an audience of local residents
- Explore the coastal city of Valencia
- Take an excursion to the hilltop community of Toledo
France
France’s capital, Paris, The city of light is like a living classroom, with an opportunity for students to learn about nearly any discipline on almost every corner. But there’s more to France than just this iconic city, with hundreds of miles of scenic coastline, as well as quaint and historic towns all within the borders of this sprawling and influential nation.
Highlights
- Perform in one of Paris’s legendary cathedrals
- Cruise down the Seine River on a guided tour
- Take in the art at the Louvre and the Musee D’Orsay
- Take in the Paris City Skyline from the Montparnasse
- Have a relaxing day in the coastal town of Niece
- Explore the historic sites of Normandy
- Peruse the stacks at Shakespeare and Company, Paris’s legendary English language bookstore
Australia
This island continent boasts ample opportunities for students to explore, learn, and bond. Ideal for groups seeking all the frills of a big city while still being able to simultaneously immerse themselves in natural beauty.
Highlights
- Attend a performance at the iconic Sydney opera house
- Learn to surf at Bondi Beach
- Take an excursion to the Blue Mountains National Park
- Take a relaxing and scenic cruise around Sydney Harbor
- Explore some of Australia’s most breathtaking natural wonders with local Aboriginal guides
- Brave the Sydney Bridge Climb
- Snorkel in the great barrier reef
China
The influence and depth of history of this nation is almost unfathomable. Students will have the chance to marvel at wonders which date back literally centuries. With ample opportunities to explore, practice language, walk among history, and be immersed in a totally new culture, a tour to China is an experience that will live on in the hearts and minds of travelers for years to come.
Highlights
- Scale the great wall of China
- Immerse yourself in the almost futuristic city of Shanghai
- Witness years of history layered upon each other in the capital city of Beijing
- Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian
- Taste authentic Chinese food (it’s very different from American Chinese Food!)
- Meet real life Pandas in Chengdu
Germany
Medieval and modern all at once, Germany boasts bustling city centers, charming towns and more than a few awe-inspiring castles. Explore Renaissance-era architecture, the homes of classical music legends and picturesque waterfront vistas, from Bonn to Berlin and the many cities and towns in between.
Highlights
- Step into a fairytale at Neuschwanstein Castle
- Experience the history of Bach’s Church – Thomaskirche
- Explore where the Berlin Wall once stood
- Be enchanted by the life-size characters of the Munich Old Town Hall Glockenspiel
- Take in the grandeur of the Cologne Cathedral
- Go back in time at Beethoven Haus, the composer’s birthplace and museum
Czech Republic
Old world charm, fascinating history and stunning cityscapes are waiting for you in the Czech Republic, where you’ll quickly understand why its capital, Prague, is often called “The Golden City.” As the sun hits the many spires, turrets and gold details of the city’s many historic buildings, Prague’s beauty will take your breath away.
Highlights
- Enjoy the music at Hradec Kralove Philharmonic Hall
- Explore the city via Charles Bridge and Old Town Square
- Tour the ancient Prague Castle
- Wander through the Chateau and Castle Jindřichův Hradec
- Toast the night away on a dinner cruise on Vltava River
- Take in the view from Cesky Krumlov Castle Museum and Tower
- Keep time at the Prague astronomical clock
Austria
In this country, the hills (and all of its other magnificent features!) are alive with the sound of music! Home to some of the world’s most prolific musicians and artists, this quintessential European Country is a favorite of ours!
Highlights
- Tour the 1,441- room Schonbrunn Palace
- Visit Mozarthaus, home of immortal composer W.A Mozart
- Celebrate and learn about music, from its earliest incarnations to the present day at Haus Der Musik
- Admore the baroque architecture of the Klosterneuberg Monastery
- Explore The city of Melk
Japan
Japan is simultaneously a nation of ancient history and futuristic innovation. Opportunities abound for performance and cultural exploration.
Highlights
- Participate in a musical exchange, learning about traditional Japanese music
- Explore the thriving City of Tokyo
- Marvel at the beauty of the active volcano Mt. Fuji
- Mingle with the monkeys in Arashiyama in Kyoto
- Tour the ancient imperial palace
- Enjoy a performance of the world renowned Tokyo Symphony
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