Washington

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...

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...