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The Gateway Arch glowing at night in St. Louis, a high-value stop for student band trips

17SepSeptember 17, 2026

Low Cost, High Value: Band Trip Destinations That Deliver Big

Every director wants the biggest educational payoff for every travel dollar. Fortunately, the secret is simpler than it looks. The best affordable band trip destinations are often the ones closest to home. There, free attractions, walkable districts and strong performance opportunities stretch a budget further. For that reason, we organized our favorite high-value cities by region. That way, you can find the right fit for your program no matter where you call home. What Makes Affordable Band Trip Destinations High Value? Not...

By Bethany BarngroverFeatured Destinations, Music Education, U.S. DestinationsAtlanta, band travel, budget travel, Choir Travel, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Gatlinburg, Memphis, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, philadelphia, Pigeon Forge, San Antonio, St. Louis, student group travel, student travel destinations, WashingtonRead more...

25AugAugust 25, 2026

Practice with the Pros: Capital Wind Workshops for Student Bands

Capital Wind Workshops bring student bands face-to-face with professional musicians in Washington, D.C., for a 90-minute side-by-side performance experience that builds confidence, sound and musicianship in real time. About Capital Wind Workshops Since 2000, the Capital Wind Symphony has offered a unique educational opportunity to middle and high school wind bands visiting the Washington, D.C., region. These 90-minute workshops pair student musicians with members of one of the region's premier community-based wind ensembles, led by a highly acclaimed conductor. Rather than observing...

By Bethany BarngroverFeatured Destinations, Music Educationband clinic, student performance travel, Washington, WorkshopsRead more...

08JunJune 8, 2016

Top 10 U.S. Destinations for Student Music Performances

As a Music Director, choosing the right destination doesn't have to be done alone. With a world full of fascinating music performance destinations, choosing the perfect spot for your students can present quite a challenge. That’s why Music Travel Consultants orchestrated a list of 10 of our most successful and most frequently visited destinations. We hope these recommendations can help you craft your ultimate music performance trip: New York City Performance Venues The “Big Apple” moniker for New York City was coined by musicians...

By Jef FurrFeatured DestinationsChicago Band Trips, Cleveland Band Trips, D.C Band Trips, Disney Band Trips, Hawaii Band Trips, Los Angeles Band Trips, Nashville Band Trips, New York Band Trips, Philadelphia Band Trips, San Francisco Band Trips, Sandusky Band Trips, St. Louis Band Trips, Washington, Washington D.C Band TripsComments OffRead more...