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New York City has so much to offer!
New York City offers world-class museums, iconic landmarks and student-friendly attractions. As a multicultural city that thrives on the harmony and diversity of its neighborhoods, New York City embodies the values of America’s integrity, hard work and community and reflects the ideals in the social fabric of its historic districts from Broadway to Harlem.
For Your Students
Beyond educational workshops, clinics and masterclasses, New York City offers students the chance to perform in iconic venues, allowing them to experience the excitement of live performances in front of diverse audiences. Whether it’s marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, performing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center or the flight deck of the USS Intrepid, or singing at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, opportunities are designed to build confidence, refine musicianship and inspire a deeper connection to the performing arts. With its vibrant cultural scene and longstanding tradition of artistic excellence, New York City stands as a premier destination for students eager to grow and showcase their talents on a distinguished stage.
New York City Performance Trips for Bands, Choirs and Orchestras
Music Travel Consultants plans custom New York City performance trips for every type of student performing arts group. New York City offers world-class stages, parades, festivals and clinics matched to your ensemble and your educational goals.
New York City Trip Options for Marching Bands
New York City marching band trips put your students in front of massive live and televised audiences. March in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade or the Veterans Day Parade.
New York City Trip Options for Bands
New York City band trips give concert and symphonic bands once-in-a-lifetime performance and learning experiences. Perform at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts or the flight deck of the USS Intrepid.
New York City Trip Options for Choirs
New York City choir trips offer singers majestic venues and festival experiences. Perform at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine or St. Bartholomew’s Church, plus choir performances at the Empire State Building and Riverside Church.
New York City Trip Options for Orchestras
New York City orchestra trips place string, full and chamber orchestras in acoustically remarkable halls. Performance and clinic options include Carnegie Hall, the Gerald W. Lynch Theater or the Kupferberg Center for the Arts.
Why New York City for Student Performance Travel?
New York City is one of America's great music cities, home to the New York Philharmonic, Broadway’s stages and the world’s most iconic concert halls.
Explore popular New York City performance options and educational opportunities for student bands, choirs and orchestras
Performance Opportunities
- Carnegie Hall
- Center for the Arts
- Church of the Blessed Sacrament
- Empire State Building
- Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival
- Flight Deck of the USS Intrepid
- Gerald W. Lynch Theater
- Grace Church
- Holley Plaza in Washington Square Park (with permit)
- Holy Cross Parish
- Jack H. Skirball Center For The Performing Arts
- Kupferberg Center for the Arts
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Mason Hall
- MidAmerica Productions
- National Dance Institute
- New York Invitational Music Festival
- OPERA America’s National Opera Center
- Riverside Church
- St. Bartholomew’s Church
- St. George Theatre
- St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church
- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
- St. Malachy’s Church
- St. Mark The Evangelist School
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- St. Paul’s Chapel
- Statue of Liberty
- Symphony Space (NY, NJ, and CT Schools Only)
- The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
- Veterans Day Parade
New York City Workshops, Clinics and Masterclasses
Additional Attractions
- 5th Avenue
- 9/11 Memorial Plaza
- Activate
- American Folk Art Museum
- Apollo Theatre
- Believe NYC
- Broadway Shows
- Brooklyn Academy of Music
- Central Park
- Central Park TV and Movie Sites Tour
- Chelsea Piers Field House
- Chinatown
- Circle Line Cruise
- Empire State Building
- Great Big Game Show
- Guggenheim Museum
- Lincoln Center
- Little Italy
- Make a Movie Workshop
- Manhattan TV & Movie Tour
- Meow Wolf
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Museum of Ice Cream
- Museum of Illusions New York City
- Museum of Modern Art
- Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of the American Indian
- NBC Studios
- New York Philharmonic
- NYC TV & Movie Tour
- Radio City Music Hall
- Rockefeller Center
- Roosevelt Island Tram
- Statue of Liberty
- The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
- The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology
- The Super Tour of NYC: Heroes! Comics! More!
- Times Square
- Top of the Rock
- United Nations
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New York City Student Music Trip FAQs
Answers to common questions about New York City performance trips for student bands, choirs and orchestras, including parades, venues, festivals and clinics arranged by Music Travel Consultants.
What performance opportunities are available for student groups in New York City?
New York City offers student groups performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the flight deck of the USS Intrepid; marching performances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Veterans Day Parade; competitions at the Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival; and clinics with Broadway professionals and New York Philharmonic musicians.
Can marching bands perform in New York City parades?
Yes. Subject to acceptance, program requirements and availability, Music Travel Consultants arranges marching band performances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Veterans Day Parade, plus festival performances at the Big Apple Classic Festival and the New York Invitational Music Festival.
What can choirs do in New York City?
New York City choir trips can include performances at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, St. Bartholomew’s Church and Riverside Church, plus choir performances at the Empire State Building through MidAmerica Productions and masterclasses with Broadway choral professionals.
What can orchestras do in New York City?
New York City orchestra trips can include performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, competition opportunities, plus workshops with professional clinicians and attendance at New York Philharmonic concerts.
Can our school band, choir or orchestra perform at Carnegie Hall?
Yes. Subject to acceptance, program requirements and availability, Music Travel Consultants arranges student performances at Carnegie Hall for bands, choirs and orchestras, along with performances at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and other iconic New York City venues.
Do New York City performance opportunities require an audition or application?
Some do. Parades such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade require an application and audition, and many venues, festivals and workshops have their own booking requirements. Music Travel Consultants guides each group through every application and audition process.
Can our students participate in a Broadway workshop?
Yes. New York City trips can include Broadway choral workshops, classes at Broadway Dance Center and clinics with Broadway professionals, plus workshops with New York Philharmonic musicians.
How far in advance should we plan a New York City music trip?
MTC generally recommends starting 12 to 18 months before travel. Selective parade and festival programs may require applications earlier, so confirm the organizer’s deadlines before choosing travel dates.
What affects the cost of a student music trip to New York City?
Trip cost depends on travel dates and length of stay, transportation, hotel location and category, group size, meals, tickets to Broadway shows and attractions, and performance and workshop fees. Music Travel Consultants provides a customized quote for each group.
Can MTC combine performances, clinics and sightseeing in one itinerary?
Yes. Every Music Travel Consultants itinerary is customized to combine performances, parades, clinics and masterclasses with sightseeing, Broadway shows and attractions such as the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial Plaza.
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