Performing Arts Programs and Student Tours

We offer a broad range of programs

From local stages to global venues, students engage in meaningful artistic exploration, receiving expert feedback and creating lifelong memories that enrich their passion for the arts. These programs are crafted to give students unforgettable, education-driven adventures that blend performance, travel, and discovery.

Choir director leading a group of teenage boys in song.

Heritage Festivals

Heritage Festivals bring middle and high school choral and instrumental groups to over 20 North American cities, offering nationally recognized performances and expert feedback from renowned adjudicators.

Festival of Gold

The Festival of Gold combines festival performances, in-depth clinics, and an Encore Concert in a world-class concert hall.

A high school youth orchestra performing a concert in Carnegie Hall

Festival at Carnegie Hall

The Festival at Carnegie Hall offers elite choirs, bands, and orchestras the chance to perform on the renowned Isaac Stern/Ronald O. Perelman Stage.

Fireworks light up the night sky over Qualcomm Stadium during the National University Holiday Bowl halftime show.

Bowl Games and Parades

Marching bands and select dance teams perform for tens of thousands of fans at college bowl games or national parades, guided by nationally acclaimed directors in this unforgettable experience.

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U.S. Performance Tours

Our Performing Tours are customized, educational experiences where students travel anywhere in the United States for school and community choirs, bands, orchestras, and even dance or theatre troupes.

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International Performance Tours

Global Performing Tours offer ensembles the chance to perform on world-class stages while exploring iconic destinations. These tours combine unforgettable travel experiences with the opportunity to showcase musical talent on a global scale.

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Theatre Programs and Tours

Theatre Programs and tours provide students with the chance to perform on legendary stages and participate in workshops led by industry professionals. These experiences inspire creativity and help young actors hone their craft in unforgettable settings.

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Dance Programs and Tours

Dance Programs offer performers opportunities to showcase their talent on renowned stages and learn from acclaimed choreographers. Participants grow artistically while experiencing the excitement of performing in premier venues.

A high school marching band in red and white uniforms marches down a street at Universal Studios

Marching Band Events and Tours

From elite bowl game performances to custom performing tours, these trips for school bands offer an educationally rich musical experience balanced with the fun of exploring a new place.

Scenes from the Stage

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here are some of our favorites from performing arts programs!

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A marching band performs on a football field during halftime.

Journey with Us: Real Feedback from Real Travelers

Two young women smile as they hold a Carnegie Hall playbill.

“Carnegie Hall is iconic and to perform there was such a cool experience. Something I will be able to tell my kids one day. It also allowed me to feel connected to an important part of our nation's history and broadened my personal perspective on American architecture and performing arts history.”

Kate S

Student, Music

Three young adults playfully pose for a photo, their smiles and energetic hand gestures conveying a sense of shared enjoyment. Their matching gray t-shirts suggest they are part of a group or event.

“We started the trip as total strangers, and over the course of four days, we became really close. We created a bond between chaperones and also students that was undeniable. When we saw each other a few days later for a concert at our school, it was amazing to see the students again. They felt like family. Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime.”

Emilie D

Parent, Music

Group of people viewing a museum exhibit about violins and other stringed instruments, including historical descriptions and documents.

“It broadens their horizons, exposes them to different viewpoints, [and shows them] masterworks of art. They come home with a sense of awe about what they’re a part of and their connection to the broader world.”

Laura T

Orchestra Director

“My students come from a Title I high school and have shared the sentiment that they never thought it was possible for students from our socioeconomic demographic to experience travel like this. They were so grateful, and the mere fact that we got to go experience is ALREADY having the effect of growing my program, by giving prospective students something to want to be a part of!”

Carlos A

Music Director, Heritage Festival