The Benefits of a Heritage Festival
Both music educators and performers gain valuable benefits by participating in a Heritage Festival.
Director Benefits:
- Gain one free base travel package for every 25 full-paying participants
- Build a tradition of performance travel at your school, helping to expand your music program by recruiting (and retaining!) top talent
- Earn rewards in the form of scholarships for early registration and colleague referral
- Advance your teaching career with free professional development credit
- A wide variety of dates and destinations are available—view the full calendar
Student Benefits:
- Receive written and recorded feedback from a panel of three nationally renowned adjudicators
- Enjoy a post-performance clinic with an adjudicator
- Earn academic credit at no additional cost for traveling and completing online coursework
- Explore a new city alongside their friends
Featured Heritage Festivals
Whether your musicians are headed to Anaheim or Washington D.C., your choir, band, or orchestra is in for a thrilling performance and the opportunity to learn from professional clinicians and inspiring music educators.
“WorldStrides did an awesome job of working with my district to ensure a wonderful trip for my students! Everything was top notch. The adjudicators gave wonderful feedback.” –Dena V., Music Director
What to Expect
From curating an itinerary that fits your needs to expertly navigating a group of 30 through the can’t-miss sights, our team is with you every step of the way.
Expert Guidance
Your group will learn from some of the most talented music professionals and adjudicators in the business.
Unprecedented Access
Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to some of the most famous venues in the world.
Comfortable Accommodations
Enjoy a good night’s rest after a full day of discovery and memory-making.
24/7 Emergency Support
Travel securely knowing our expert Health & Safety team has your back every step of the way.
Included Academic Credit
Students can enhance their learning and earn transferrable high school or college credit, and you can earn some valuable CEU credit!
Financial Assistance
We offer flexible payment options and fundraising support to ensure all students have the chance to participate.
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