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Los Angeles has so much to offer!
Southern California ensemble travel and professional music learning. The supplied destination options include Los Angeles Sounds of Summer Music Festival, Universal Studios Hollywood STARS Performance Program and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Between music activities, consider Griffith Observatory and The Getty Center. The list spans a broad Southern California area. Group activities by location and allow for transportation between venues.
For Your Students
Use your Los Angeles music trip to connect ensemble preparation with educational experiences outside the rehearsal room. The workshop list includes GRAMMY Museum School Tours & Workshops and USC Thornton Choral Outreach. Confirm the program format, eligibility and host availability before including a session in your itinerary.
Los Angeles Performance Trips for Bands, Choirs and Orchestras
Music Travel Consultants plans custom Los Angeles trips around your ensemble and educational goals. Explore Los Angeles Sounds of Summer Music Festival, Universal Studios Hollywood STARS Performance Program and Walt Disney Concert Hall, 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.
Los Angeles Trip Options for Marching Bands
Los Angeles marching and event travel can explore Chinese New Year Parade and The Hollywood Christmas 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.
Los Angeles Trip Options for Bands
Concert bands can explore Los Angeles Sounds of Summer Music Festival, Universal Studios Hollywood STARS Performance Program and Walt Disney Concert Hall 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.
Los Angeles Trip Options for Choirs
The listed music options include Christ Cathedral and First United Methodist Church. 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.
Los Angeles Trip Options for Orchestras
Orchestra trip planning should account for instrumentation, stage space, rehearsal time and equipment transport. The workshop list includes GRAMMY Museum School Tours & Workshops and USC Thornton Choral Outreach. Confirm that the program accepts your ensemble and that facilities, clinicians and dates are available.
Why Los Angeles for Student Performance Travel?
Southern California ensemble travel and professional music learning. Music activities can be combined with Griffith Observatory and The Getty Center when schedules allow. The list spans a broad Southern California area. Group activities by location and allow for transportation between venues.
Explore popular Los Angeles performance options and educational opportunities for student bands, choirs and orchestras
Performance Opportunities
- Alex Theatre
- Ambassador Auditorium
- Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
- Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
- Chinese New Year Parade
- Christ Cathedral
- Disneyland Imagination Campus Performances
- First United Methodist Church
- Forest Lawn Hall of Liberty
- Forum Music Festivals
- Heart of America Choir Competitions
- Hollywood Bowl
- House of Blues Anaheim
- Knotts Berry Farm
- Los Angeles Sounds of Summer Music Festival
- Luckman Fine Arts Complex
- Meng Concert Hall
- Musco Center for the Arts
- Music in the Parks
- Our Lady Queen of Angels Church
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library
- RMS Queen Mary
- Santa Monica Pier
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- Soka Performing Arts Center
- St. Matthew’s Church
- The Hollywood Christmas Parade
- The Soraya
- Tournament of Roses Parade
- Universal Studios Hollywood STARS Performance Program
- University of Redlands School of Music
- USC’s Thornton School of Music
- Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Workshops, Clinics and Masterclasses
- A Cappella Academy Summer Intensive
- Bob Cole Conservatory High School Honor Band Festival
- Bob Cole Conservatory Honor Orchestra Festival
- Bob Cole Conservatory Outreach Clinics
- California State University Northridge Youth Music Program
- Colburn Community School Chamber Music Program
- Colburn Community School Ensemble Coaching
- Colburn Community School Jazz Ensemble Program
- Colburn Master Classes with Visiting Artists
- CSUN Summer Music Institute
- Disney Imagination Campus Performing Arts Workshops
- Educational Travel Adventures Los Angeles Music Workshops
- GRAMMY Camp Los Angeles
- GRAMMY Museum School Tours & Workshops
- Los Angeles Philharmonic School & Community Programs
- Los Angeles Philharmonic Student Workshops
- Musicians Institute Clinics & Workshops
- Musicians Institute Recording & Production Workshops
- Musicians Institute Summer Shot Performance Camp
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts (Masterclasses)
- UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Honor Ensembles
- UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Outreach Programs
- UCLA Summer Music Sessions
- University of Redlands School of Music (Workshops)
- USC Thornton Choral Outreach
- USC Thornton Community Engagement Programs
- USC Thornton String Outreach
- USC Thornton Winds & Percussion Outreach
- Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) Institute
Additional Attractions
- 3rd Street Promenade
- Activate (Culver City)
- Alex Theater
- Beach Towns (Manhattan, Redondo, Venice)
- California Adventure
- California Ghost Town in Bodie State Historical Park
- California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento
- Disneyland (Anaheim)
- El Pueblo Historical Monument & Olvera Street
- Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County
- Grammy Museum at L.A. Live
- Griffith Observatory
- Hollywood Boulevard
- Hollywood Bowl
- Hollywood Tours
- House of Blues Anaheim
- Knotts Berry Farm
- La Brea Tar Pits
- Meow Wolf
- Museum of Ice Cream
- Museum of Tolerance
- Music Center
- Norton Simon Museum of Art (Pasadena)
- Pantages Theater
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not
- RMS Queen Mary
- Rodeo Drive
- Santa Monica Pier
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Sunset Strip
- TCL Chinese Theater
- The Getty Center
- The Hollywood Museum
- Top Golf
- Universal CityWalk
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Walk of Fame
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
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Los Angeles Student Music Trip FAQs
Answers to common questions about Los Angeles performance trips for student bands, choirs and orchestras, including performance options, applications, planning and costs.
What performance opportunities are listed for student groups in Los Angeles?
The performance list on this page includes Los Angeles Sounds of Summer Music Festival, Universal Studios Hollywood STARS Performance Program and Walt Disney Concert Hall. 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 Los Angeles?
The performance list includes Chinese New Year Parade and The Hollywood Christmas 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 Los Angeles music trip?
The listed music options include Christ Cathedral and First United Methodist Church. 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 Los Angeles trip?
Orchestra trip planning should account for instrumentation, stage space, rehearsal time and equipment transport. The workshop list includes GRAMMY Museum School Tours & Workshops and USC Thornton Choral Outreach. 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 Los Angeles?
Start with your group’s instrumentation, size, repertoire and goals. The Los Angeles list includes Los Angeles Sounds of Summer Music Festival and Universal Studios Hollywood STARS Performance Program, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles activities and plan around deadlines. Acceptance and access must be confirmed by the relevant host.
Can our students include educational music sessions on a Los Angeles trip?
The workshop section lists GRAMMY Museum School Tours & Workshops and USC Thornton Choral Outreach. 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 Los Angeles music trip?
MTC recommends starting 12 to 18 months before your Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Cost depends on group size, dates, trip length, transportation, lodging, meals, admission tickets and music activity fees. The list spans a broad Southern California area. Group activities by location and allow for transportation between venues. MTC provides a customized quote for the itinerary your group selects.
Can MTC combine music activities and sightseeing in a Los Angeles itinerary?
Yes. MTC can build a Los Angeles itinerary around confirmed music activities and sightseeing such as Griffith Observatory and The Getty Center. The list spans a broad Southern California area. Group activities by location and allow for transportation between venues. The final combination depends on your goals, budget, travel time and availability.
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