European Tour

One more selfie before deaparture

Support, Encourage and Bid Farewell at a Bon Voyage Concert

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...

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Ohio Student Musicians to Showcase Talents Across Europe in Summer 2026

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...

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“Priceless”: A Family’s Experience Traveling with Musicians Abroad

For the French family, Musicians Abroad provided an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow and explore -- together. Willa, French horn player, Stuart, trumpet player, and their father David shared their experiences while traveling on the 2023 Kentucky Musicians Abroad trip. A Truly Unique Adventure Educators from each state nominate...

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Let’s Get Physical – Preparing for Your Tour

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...

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Kentucky Musicians Abroad Delights Crowds in Europe

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...

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The Trip of a Lifetime – Traveling with Indiana Musicians Abroad

Eight countries. Sixteen days. Musicians Abroad celebrated its inaugural international performance tour in June 2023, leading 109 Indiana Musicians Abroad student performers — plus faculty, educators and family members — on a thrilling adventure across Europe. Three travelers share how this experience shaped them, how performing internationally affected their students...

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McCormick Joins Musicians Abroad as Senior Director

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...

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