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Nashville has so much to offer!
Ensemble travel exploring Nashville performance programs and music careers. The supplied destination options include Heart of America Nashville Choir Championships, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Show Choir Nationals. Between music activities, consider Adventure Science Center and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Distinguish a tour, recording experience, educational session and ensemble performance when choosing Nashville music activities.
For Your Students
Use your Nashville music trip to connect ensemble preparation with educational experiences outside the rehearsal room. The workshop list includes Historic RCA Studio B and Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. Confirm the program format, eligibility and host availability before including a session in your itinerary.
Nashville Performance Trips for Bands, Choirs and Orchestras
Music Travel Consultants plans custom Nashville trips around your ensemble and educational goals. Explore Heart of America Nashville Choir Championships, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Show Choir Nationals, 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.
Nashville Trip Options for Marching Bands
Nashville trips for marching bands can focus on an ensemble-appropriate performance, educational session or cultural activity. Ask MTC to explore a suitable format from the destination options below; do not assume that the destination offers a parade or televised performance.
Nashville Trip Options for Bands
Concert bands can explore Heart of America Nashville Choir Championships, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Show Choir Nationals 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.
Nashville Trip Options for Choirs
The listed music options include Cathedral of the Incarnation and First Presbyterian Church Nashville. 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.
Nashville Trip Options for Orchestras
Orchestra trip planning should account for instrumentation, stage space, rehearsal time and equipment transport. The workshop list includes Historic RCA Studio B and Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. Confirm that the program accepts your ensemble and that facilities, clinicians and dates are available.
Why Nashville for Student Performance Travel?
Ensemble travel exploring Nashville performance programs and music careers. Music activities can be combined with Adventure Science Center and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum when schedules allow. Distinguish a tour, recording experience, educational session and ensemble performance when choosing Nashville music activities.
Explore popular Nashville performance options and educational opportunities for student bands, choirs and orchestras
Performance Opportunities
- Belmont University Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
- Cathedral of the Incarnation
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Festivals of Music - Nashville
- First Presbyterian Church Nashville
- General Jackson Showboat
- Grand Ole Opry Group Experiences
- Heart of America Nashville Choir Championships
- Madame Tussauds Nashville
- Music City Show Choir Invitational
- Nashville Shores Group Outings
- Nashville Sounds National Anthem Auditions
- Nashville Symphony Education Programs
- Nashville Visitor Center
- Nashville Zoo School Group Trips
- Opry Mills
- Ryman Auditorium Group Tours
- Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- Show Choir Nationals
- Tennessee Music Education Association
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center
- The Hermitage
- The Music of Nashville
- We Are Nashville Festival
Nashville Workshops, Clinics and Masterclasses
- Belmont University College of Music & Performing Arts - Summer Performing Arts Camps
- Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Group Tours and Songwriting Experiences
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - School and Teacher Programs
- Fisk University Music Discipline
- GRAMMY Camp Nashville
- Historic RCA Studio B
- Lipscomb University School of Music
- Middle Tennessee State University School of Music
- Nashville Jazz Workshop
- Nashville Songwriters Association International - Weekly Nashville Workshops
- Nashville Studio Tour - Student Groups
- Nashville Symphony Education Programs
- National Museum of African American Music - School Programs
- SAE Institute Nashville
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) - Classes and Camps
- Tennessee State University Department of Music
- Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music
Additional Attractions
- Adventure Science Center
- Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
- Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon (Bowling Green)
- Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
- Belmont Mansion
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Category 10
- Centennial Park
- Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Digital Worlds VR
- Fort Negley Visitors Center and Park
- Frist Art Museum
- Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
- General Jackson Showboat
- Goo Goo Chocolate Co.
- Grand Ole Opry
- Great Big Game Show
- Hatch Show Print
- Historic Rock Castle
- Lane Motor Museum
- Lotz House Civil War Museum
- Madame Tussauds Nashville
- Music City Walk of Fame Park
- Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
- Nashville Riverboat Cruises
- Nashville Scavenger Hunt Adventures
- Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort
- Nashville Symphony
- Nashville Visitor Center
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
- National Corvette Museum (Bowling Green)
- National Museum of African American Music
- Old Town Trolley Tours of Nashville
- Opry Mills
- RCA Studio B
- Ryman Auditorium
- Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- Shelby Park and Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
- SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland
- Tennessee Agricultural Museum
- Tennessee Central Railway Museum
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
- Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
- Tennessee State Capitol
- Tennessee State Museum
- The Johnny Cash Museum
- The Parthenon
- Third Man Records
- Travellers Rest Historic House Museum
- Warner Park Nature Center
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Nashville Student Music Trip FAQs
Answers to common questions about Nashville performance trips for student bands, choirs and orchestras, including performance options, applications, planning and costs.
What performance opportunities are listed for student groups in Nashville?
The performance list on this page includes Heart of America Nashville Choir Championships, Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Show Choir Nationals. 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.
Can a marching band plan a music trip to Nashville without a parade?
Yes. A trip can be planned around an appropriate ensemble performance, music learning and sightseeing rather than a parade. MTC can help explore the listed destination options against your instrumentation, equipment needs and goals. Any performance or educational booking must be confirmed by its organizer.
What can choirs explore on a Nashville music trip?
The listed music options include Cathedral of the Incarnation and First Presbyterian Church Nashville. 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 Nashville trip?
Orchestra trip planning should account for instrumentation, stage space, rehearsal time and equipment transport. The workshop list includes Historic RCA Studio B and Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. 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 Nashville?
Start with your group’s instrumentation, size, repertoire and goals. The Nashville list includes Heart of America Nashville Choir Championships and Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 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 Nashville 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 Nashville activities and plan around deadlines. Acceptance and access must be confirmed by the relevant host.
Can our students include educational music sessions on a Nashville trip?
The workshop section lists Historic RCA Studio B and Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. 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 Nashville music trip?
MTC recommends starting 12 to 18 months before your Nashville 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 Nashville?
Cost depends on group size, dates, trip length, transportation, lodging, meals, admission tickets and music activity fees. Distinguish a tour, recording experience, educational session and ensemble performance when choosing Nashville music activities. MTC provides a customized quote for the itinerary your group selects.
Can MTC combine music activities and sightseeing in a Nashville itinerary?
Yes. MTC can build a Nashville itinerary around confirmed music activities and sightseeing such as Adventure Science Center and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Distinguish a tour, recording experience, educational session and ensemble performance when choosing Nashville music activities. The final combination depends on your goals, budget, travel time and availability.
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