Find out why Music Travel Consultants is the 1st choice in Boston performance trips.
Boston has so much to offer!
Music education and performance planning alongside Boston history. The supplied destination options include Faneuil Hall Marketplace, New England Conservatory Jordan Hall and Old South Church. Between music activities, consider Beacon Hill and Boston Common and Public Garden Swan Boats. Plan around ensemble applications, concert schedules and group transportation within Boston and nearby communities.
For Your Students
Use your Boston music trip to connect ensemble preparation with educational experiences outside the rehearsal room. The workshop list includes Berklee College of Music (Clinics) and New England Conservatory – Preparatory School & Community Performances. Confirm the program format, eligibility and host availability before including a session in your itinerary.
Boston Performance Trips for Bands, Choirs and Orchestras
Music Travel Consultants plans custom Boston trips around your ensemble and educational goals. Explore Faneuil Hall Marketplace, New England Conservatory Jordan Hall and Old South Church, along with the educational activities and attractions listed below. MTC matches the itinerary to your ensemble, travel dates and learning goals. Participation depends on organizer approval, program requirements and availability.
Boston Trip Options for Marching Bands
Boston marching and event travel can explore Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade and Boston Thanksgiving Day Parade, as listed below. Confirm the event format, application deadlines and eligibility for your ensemble. A festival, indoor competition and parade are different activities; acceptance is not guaranteed.
Boston Trip Options for Bands
Concert bands can explore Faneuil Hall Marketplace, New England Conservatory Jordan Hall and Old South Church as starting points for planning. Match the venue or program to instrumentation, ensemble size, repertoire and learning goals. Confirm whether the activity is a student performance, educational program or concert visit before booking.
Boston Trip Options for Choirs
The listed music options include First Lutheran Church of Boston and Kings Chapel. A choral program must be appropriate for your singers, repertoire and travel dates. Religious venues, festivals and other hosts may require approval or set specific participation rules.
Boston Trip Options for Orchestras
Orchestra trip planning should account for instrumentation, stage space, rehearsal time and equipment transport. The workshop list includes Berklee College of Music (Clinics) and New England Conservatory – Preparatory School & Community Performances. Confirm that the program accepts your ensemble and that facilities, clinicians and dates are available.
Why Boston for Student Performance Travel?
Music education and performance planning alongside Boston history. Music activities can be combined with Beacon Hill and Boston Common and Public Garden Swan Boats when schedules allow. Plan around ensemble applications, concert schedules and group transportation within Boston and nearby communities.
Explore popular Boston performance options and educational opportunities for student bands, choirs and orchestras
Performance Opportunities
- Berklee College of Music
- Boston City Hall and City Hall Plaza
- Boston Common
- Boston Harborfest
- Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Boston Symphony Hall Education Concerts
- Boston Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Boys and Girls Club of Boston
- CambridgeSide Mall
- Concord Patriot’s Day Parade
- Copley Place
- Duxbury Performing Arts Center
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- First Lutheran Church of Boston
- Hatch Memorial Shell
- House of Blues Boston
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
- Kings Chapel
- Massachusetts State House, Grand Staircase
- New England Conservatory Jordan Hall
- Old North Church
- Old South Church
- Prudential Center, South Garden
- Quincy Market
- Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
- Sanders Theatre at Harvard University
- Six Flags® New England
- The Outlets At Assembly Row
- Time Out Market
- Trinity Church Boston
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums
- Wakefield Independence Day Parade
- Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
Boston Workshops, Clinics and Masterclasses
Additional Attractions
- Arnold Arboretum
- Beacon Hill
- Blue Heron
- Boda Borg
- Boston Common and Public Garden Swan Boats
- Boston Duck Tours
- Boston Harbor Cruise
- Boston National Historical Park
- Boston Symphony & Pops
- Boston Tea Party Museum
- Boston's Old Burying Grounds
- Cambridge
- Cambridge Carnival International
- Candlelight Tours of Salem
- Dave and Busters Braintree
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Forest Hills Cemetery
- Freedom Trail Walking Tour
- Game Show Battle Rooms
- Harvard Art Museums
- Harvard University Tour
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
- Kayaking on the Charles River
- Lawn On D
- Massachusetts State House
- Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
- MIT Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Museum of Ice Cream Boston
- Museum of Science
- New England Aquarium
- Old Sturbridge Village
- Plimoth Patuxet Museum
- Red Sox Game
- Revolutionary War Sites
- Six Flags New England
- Skywalk Observatory
- The Paul Revere House
- U.S.S. Constitution Museum
- View Boston
- Whale Watching (Seasonal)
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Boston Student Music Trip FAQs
Answers to common questions about Boston performance trips for student bands, choirs and orchestras, including performance options, applications, planning and costs.
What performance opportunities are listed for student groups in Boston?
The performance list on this page includes Faneuil Hall Marketplace, New England Conservatory Jordan Hall and Old South Church. These are planning options rather than confirmed bookings. MTC can help match the listed activities to your band, choir or orchestra; the organizer must confirm program eligibility, requirements, dates and availability.
What marching or ensemble event options can we explore around Boston?
The performance list includes Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade and Boston Thanksgiving Day Parade. Ask MTC to help identify which event fits your ensemble and travel dates. Each organizer sets its own participation rules and application deadlines. A listing does not guarantee a place, and event formats such as parades, festivals and indoor competitions differ.
What can choirs explore on a Boston music trip?
The listed music options include First Lutheran Church of Boston and Kings Chapel. A choral program must be appropriate for your singers, repertoire and travel dates. Religious venues, festivals and other hosts may require approval or set specific participation rules. MTC can help match confirmed activities to your choir’s educational goals.
What should orchestras consider when planning a Boston trip?
Orchestra trip planning should account for instrumentation, stage space, rehearsal time and equipment transport. The workshop list includes Berklee College of Music (Clinics) and New England Conservatory – Preparatory School & Community Performances. Confirm that the program accepts your ensemble and that facilities, clinicians and dates are available.
How do we choose a suitable music venue or program in Boston?
Start with your group’s instrumentation, size, repertoire and goals. The Boston list includes Faneuil Hall Marketplace and New England Conservatory Jordan Hall, but each host may offer a different activity or program format. Confirm whether the proposed booking is an ensemble performance, an educational session or a visit before finalizing the itinerary.
Do Boston music activities require an application or audition?
Requirements vary by venue and organizer. Applications, auditions, repertoire approval, permits or other booking information may be needed. MTC can help identify requirements for the selected Boston activities and plan around deadlines. Acceptance and access must be confirmed by the relevant host.
Can our students include educational music sessions on a Boston trip?
The workshop section lists Berklee College of Music (Clinics) and New England Conservatory – Preparatory School & Community Performances. Confirm the format, intended audience, age or enrollment requirements and whether the host can accommodate a visiting school ensemble on your dates. Listed programs may differ from a private group clinic.
How far in advance should we plan a Boston music trip?
MTC recommends starting 12 to 18 months before your Boston music trip. Selective events or programs with limited dates may require earlier applications. Confirm organizer deadlines before choosing travel dates and allow time for school approval, budgeting and traveler registration.
What affects the cost of a student music trip to Boston?
Cost depends on group size, dates, trip length, transportation, lodging, meals, admission tickets and music activity fees. Plan around ensemble applications, concert schedules and group transportation within Boston and nearby communities. MTC provides a customized quote for the itinerary your group selects.
Can MTC combine music activities and sightseeing in a Boston itinerary?
Yes. MTC can build a Boston itinerary around confirmed music activities and sightseeing such as Beacon Hill and Boston Common and Public Garden Swan Boats. Plan around ensemble applications, concert schedules and group transportation within Boston and nearby communities. The final combination depends on your goals, budget, travel time and availability.
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