The performance venues for the 2027 Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir European Tour include some of the finest performance spaces in the world. Learn more about where our groups will be presenting their concerts. Augsburg Kongress am Park After declaring the Ludwig House in general and the dome in...
The faculty for the Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir includes top educators from across the country. Learn more about them here. Edward Jerell Horton Dr. Jerell Horton has been the band director at Vestavia Hills HS since 2006. He is a graduate of Samford University. Prior to his appointment at...
The Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir is set to tour Europe in the summer of 2027. Two incredible educators will lead the group. Richard Saucedo Richard L. Saucedo retired in 2013 as Director of Bands and Chairman of the Performing Arts Department at the William H. Duke Center for the...
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...
