In just a few months, you and your newfound friends will be jet-setting over the ocean on your way to an adventure of a lifetime. This spring, Musicians Abroad Day will help answer many questions and get you ready for your trip. Musicians Abroad Day is a celebration...
A Musicians Abroad Bon Voyage Concert is presented at the end of the Pre-Tour Camp and just before students begin their experience as international performers. Make plans to attend this event as you bid farewell to your favorite traveler. Concerts are held at the conclusion of the rehearsal...
In an exciting cultural exchange initiative, talented high school musicians from the state of Ohio are being recruited for a transformative performance journey across Europe in 2026. This will be the first trip from Ohio since 2019, when a similar group last traveled as the Ohio Ambassadors of Music™. This biannual...
One of the stops on your Musicians Abroad summer adventure will include Switzerland, a landlocked country located in Central Europe, known for its beauty, picturesque landscapes, high quality of life and neutrality in international conflicts. Switzerland is characterized by its stunning natural scenery, including the Alps in...
Musicians Abroad is excited to announce the Ozark Region as our newest ensemble for 2026. Led by Coordinator Darrin Davis, the tour will include high school-age student performers from Oklahoma, Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. The 2026 Ozark ensemble will hold their Pre-Tour Performance Camp June 5-7, in...
As a member of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), Musicians Abroad is excited to announce several financial scholarships and offerings related to travel for students and small groups. Check out all of these great opportunities. Road Scholarship The SYTA Youth Foundation Road Scholarship was established to award funds to youth...
Being on tour for a couple of weeks is full of amazing adventures, wonderful performances and lots of fun! The trip will be both exhilarating and exhausting. Check out our tips for getting your mind and body ready for the journey. Let's get physical! January It's a new year and a new...
More than 360 musicians, 40 faculty members and staff, parents and a crew of tour directors made up the inaugural Kentucky Musicians Abroad European Performance Tour. Coordinated by Dr. Frederick Speck and Dr. Kent Hatteberg, outstanding music was the first focus, followed closely by exhilarating sights and...
Musicians Abroad, an organization based in Indianapolis, provides bi-annual European performance tours for student musicians. The organization was founded in 2022 and has their first two groups departing this June. L. Scott McCormick has accepted the position of Senior Director of Musicians Abroad. McCormick is a respected and...
TWO WELL-TRAVELED, RESPECTED EDUCATORS AND MUSICIANS HEAD FIRST KENTUCKY MUSICIANS ABROAD TOUR. DR. FREDERICK SPECK Dr. Frederick Speck has traveled across the country as well as overseas. It only seems natural that he would be the leading force in organizing the first Kentucky Musicians Abroad tour. Dr. Frederick Speck is the Director of...
