Music directors leading students to a Heritage Festival are rewarded every step of the way

  • One free base travel package for every 25 full-paying participants
  • Panel of three nationally renowned adjudicators to provide written and recorded feedback on each performance
  • Post-performance clinic with adjudicator in your field
  • Build a tradition of performance travel at your school that expands your music program by recruiting and retaining top talent
  • Earn rewards in the form of scholarships for early registration, referring colleagues, and more
  • Students earn free academic credit for their travel experience plus completion of online coursework
  • Advance your teaching career with free professional development and low-cost graduate credit
  • Receive free audio file recordings of your performances to enhance student learning
  • Options! We’ve got festivals in over 20 cities.

Download the full Heritage Festivals calendar here!

Directors rewarded with free travel opportunities

What’s it like to attend a Heritage Festival?

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Anaheim Heritage Festival
Perform at the Anaheim Heritage Festival in sunny Southern California and discover that life in this extraordinary area seems to thrive somewhere between reality and fan...
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Atlanta Heritage Festival
Join us at the Atlanta Heritage Festival for a dose of genuine Southern hospitality in one of the region’s most dynamic cities. Enjoy a day at Six Flags theme park foll...
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Boston Heritage Festival
Explore the roots of America and experience some of the nation’s finest music in the historic city of Boston when you perform at the Boston Heritage Festival. Enjoy an ...
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Chicago Heritage Festival
Perform at the Chicago Heritage Festival! Flourishing in the performing arts, Chicago’s cultural community sets the stage for an unforgettable weekend. A multicultural ...
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Colorado Springs Heritage Festival
Perform at the Colorado Springs Heritage Festival! Colorado Springs and the Pike’s Peak region have it all – mild spring weather, alpine scenic beauty, and more than ...
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Dallas Heritage Festival
Perform at the Dallas Heritage Festival! Dallas offers a unique blend of southwestern warmth, cosmopolitan flair, old west charm, and modern sophistication. You’ll spen...
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Hollywood Heritage Festival
Perform at the Hollywood Heritage Festival! Join us in the entertainment capital of L.A. where stars are born every day. This prestigious festival gives your young perfor...
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Honolulu Heritage Festival
Aloha! Perform at the Honolulu Heritage Festival on the beautiful island of O’ahu and stay at Waikiki Beach. Choose to take a tour of Honolulu, visit Pearl Harbor and t...
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Nashville Heritage Festival
Perform at the Nashville Heritage Festival! Enjoy a truly unique awards ceremony, dinner, and (of course) dance. Your 2025 Awards Ceremony will be hosted at the newly ren...
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New Orleans Heritage Festival
Perform at the New Orleans Heritage Festival! Jazz up your next performance tour and join us in the Crescent City. No other city can come close to New Orleans’ musical ...
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New York Heritage Festival
Perform at the New York Heritage Festival! Welcome to the Big Apple! Home to some of the world’s greatest music venues, and popular artists. Through the streets and beh...
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Orlando Heritage Festival
Experience the ultimate music and theme park adventure by performing at the Orlando Heritage Festival! In collaboration with Universal Orlando Resort, WorldStrides offers...
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Philadelphia Heritage Festival
Perform at the Philadelphia Heritage Festival! Famous as the birthplace of liberty (and the cheesesteak sandwich), American history abounds in Philadelphia, where our nat...
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San Antonio Heritage Festival
Perform at the San Antonio Heritage Festival! Since its founding in 1691 by Spanish missionaries, San Antonio has grown from a sleepy Texas pueblo into one of the largest...
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San Diego Heritage Festival
Perform at the San Diego Heritage Festival! Let the jewel of Southern California be your host for an unforgettable music experience that includes a Saturday-pass to SeaWo...
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San Francisco Heritage Festival
Perform at the San Francisco Heritage Festival! From exciting neighborhoods rich in diversity to scenic wonders that enrich the senses and enliven the soul, San Francisco...
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Seattle Heritage Festival
Perform at the Seattle Heritage Festival! Enjoy the Emerald City with your students and perform in one of the west coast’s most beautiful cities. See the sparkling Puge...
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St. Louis Heritage Festival
Perform at the St. Louis Heritage Festival! Visit the Gateway to the West and perform in this modern yet historic city. Experience your  festival in the home of the blue...
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Toronto Heritage Festival
When you visit Toronto, Ontario, for the Toronto Heritage Festival, you’ll find endless opportunities to enjoy music, art, history, theater, major league sports, and m...
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Vancouver Heritage Festival
Perform at the Vancouver Heritage Festival! Surrounded by water on three sides, Vancouver possesses a stunning natural beauty. What better place to attend a Heritage Fest...
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Washington, D.C., Heritage Festival
Perform at the Washington, D.C. Heritage Festival! Join us in Washington, D.C., for an event where history and music come together. From the Potomac River to Embassy Row,...
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Williamsburg Heritage Festival
Perform at the Williamsburg Heritage Festival! Experience the past at one of our most popular East Coast festivals! Costumed interpreters will help you explore this 18th ...
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Free Download: Heritage Festivals Catalog

Free Download: Heritage Festivals Catalog

Music directors, learn how exciting and rewarding it is to take your music ensemble to a Heritage Festival with WorldStrides! You'll learn more about our organization, get a sneak peek of what it's like to attend a festival, explore our director rewards, and more.

Elite performing opportunities

Looking to take your performing group to the next level? We want to give the most skilled and dedicated student ensembles the chance to perform on America’s premier stages under the batons of world-renowned conductors and adjudicators. We are pleased to offer ensembles two outstanding invite-only offerings:

Festival at Carnegie Hall | Talented choral and instrumental ensembles are encouraged to apply for one of the nation’s most prestigious honors—the opportunity to perform on stage at Carnegie Hall. Working with world-class conductors, our Carnegie Hall ensembles gain real-world exposure to the professional world of music. Learn more about how to take your ensemble to perform at Carnegie Hall.

Festival of Gold | Offered on some of the nation’s most premier stages, the Festival of Gold offers ensembles a truly unique experience. It’s a festival, extensive clinics with renowned conductors, and a prestigious performance—all in one event. Learn more about how to bring your choral or instrumental group to a one-of-a-kind performing opportunity.

“I can’t say enough about how Heritage has been a partner of my choir program for the last 15 years. In that time, I can look back on the times that the festival experience has helped me and my students grow to the next level.”

—Ron, Director

 

“I live in a constant state of gratitude that my students experience lessons that will last a lifetime—and your staff of program advisors are a shining example of why we feel so fortunate to give them that gift.”

—Angela, Director

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ICON - Grow Your Program

Grow your program

Performance travel does great things for you and your department. It fosters enthusiasm for your program within the community. It also earns their greater support and enhances your reputation as a forward-thinking leader. Plus, it helps you recruit new talent!

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Meaningful adjudication speaks volumes.

Every festival performance is adjudicated by a panel of three renowned music professionals. Our adjudicator partners are at the top of their game. They are trained masters at developing skill level and confidence in young performing ensembles. Assessment from multiple adjudicators assures your feedback is a balanced and meaningful critique.

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Strength in numbers

With 50 years of experience, we've taken over 9 million students on educational programs - over 530,000 students traveled with us last year alone! We partner with more than 50,000 educators and 500 colleges and universities.

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An event with national exposure

We believe in the importance of allowing young performers a venue to push their limits. An event of this caliber attracts talented groups from across the country and around the world. It takes them beyond the local concert setting or regional competition and gives them a place to shine in the national spotlight and network with like-minded musicians.

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Recruit new talent.

Students are thrilled to be part of something big. To dance, sing, or play on new stages in new places, and to learn from the best. They tell their friends, and soon everyone around them gets excited. Retaining your students gets easier. Your recruitment gets an energy boost.

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It's all about options.

Each year we escort 70,000 students to performance destinations across the country and the globe. We offer you unbeatable choices: over 80 yearly festival dates in over 20 cities, prestigious college bowl options, and virtually unlimited destinations abroad. Whether you are looking for a competitive challenge, a rewarding trip for your ensemble, or a chance to learn from the greats, we've got you covered.