A Once-in-a-Lifetime
International Music Experience
Pre-Tour Rehearsal Camp July 9-11, 2027
European Performance Tour July 12-23, 2027
Your Stage Awaits:
Audition for the 2027 National Honor Band & Choir
Imagine your music echoing through grand European concert halls, performing on historic stages alongside the very best high school musicians from across the nation. In 2027, the Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir, in collaboration with Music for All, will unite an elite ensemble of student performers for a once-in-a-lifetime international tour. More than a trip, this is your chance to join a community of the finest young musicians—performing at the highest level, exploring Europe’s rich culture and creating friendships and memories that will last forever.
Basic Itinerary (Coming Soon)
Opening Paragraph
Friday, July 9, 2027
Check In - Location TBA
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Sunday, July 11, 2027
Monday, July 12, 2027
Overnight flight to Europe
Tuesday, July 13, 2027
Transfer to Old Town/Marienplatz
City tour by bus with local guide
Dinner tonight at hotel or local restaurant
Wednesday, July 14, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Zugspitze - Germany's highest mountain peak
Lunch in Garmisch - Partenkirchen, Bavaria
Return to Munich - time to explore and shop
Possible rehearsal Munich for evening concert
Group dinner and evening concert at Kongres am Park Augsburg
Thursday, July 15, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Guided Tour - Lunch in Munich
Dinner in Munich
Friday, July 16, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Salzburg
Walking Tour - Lunch in Salzburg
Transfer to Bratislava, Slovakia
Saturday, July 17, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Sightseeing of Bratislava and guided tour
Rehearsal
Concert in Slovak Radio Hall Bratislava – Studio 1
Dinner in local restaurant
Sunday, July 18, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Budapest, Hungary
City tour of Budapest and free time
Transfer back to Bratislava
Dinner tonight at hotel or local restaurant
Monday, July 19, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Vienna
City tour starting at Central Cemetery
Rehearsal
Dinner in local restaurant
Evening concert at MuTH Concert Hall
Transfer to Bratislava
Tuesday, July 20, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Prague
Possible stop at Cesky Krumlov
Dinner tonight at hotel or local restaurant
Wednesday, July 21, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Castle dsitrict walking tour
Transfer to Smetana Hall for rehearsal
Group dinner and evening concert at Smetana Hall
Thursday, July 22, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Guided walking tour of Jewish quarter - Prague Cemetery/Synagogue
Farewell Dinner Cruise on the Vltava River
Friday, July 23, 2027
Breakfast at your hotel
Arrive back in the United States
Itinerary updated as of 12.05.25
Meet Our Conductors
Our inaugural National Honor Band & Choir tour will be under the educational guidance and conducting prowess of Richard Saucedo and Dr. Jennifer Sengin.
These exemplary educators have accomplished careers with decades of experience and are highly respected within the music education community. Together with an impressive faculty and staff, student performers will gain knowledge found at many highly regarded summer music camps.
Frank Troyka
Trip Coodinator
Meet Our Coordinator
This tour will be coodinated by Frank Troyka
Frank Troyka is the retired Director of Bands and Coordinator of Fine Arts at Berkner HS in Richardson (TX). A teacher of over 30 years, Frank came to Berkner in May of 2006 following seven years as Director of Bands at Cypress Falls HS in Houston. Ensembles under his direction have been selected to perform at the Music for All National Festival, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention and The Midwest Clinic on two occasions with the Symphonic Band at Cypress Falls in 2004 and with the Berkner Symphonic Band in 2011. In addition, Berkner HS Symphonic Band I was named Runner Up on two consecutive occasions in Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Honor Band competition.
Interest Form
Learn More
Students currently in 8th grade through 2026 graduating seniors are eligible and are required to audition and be selected for the ensemble. A letter of recommendation is required from your music director or private lesson instructor. Graduating seniors should plan to continue their music education/performance to be considered.
Land package pricing for the 2027 tour is $5,300 in a shared room. Those that prefer a single room will pay $6,430. This includes Pre-Tour Camp, ground transportation, lodging, two meals per day, taxes, tips and all excursions. Airfare from our departure city will be added to the land package price in early fall 2026. While we do not have any firm cost estimates, we can report that our 2026 tour airfare ranged between $1,700 and $2,000. Airfare will be round trip from the Pre-Tour Camp airport.
Performers are responsible for transportation to the gateway city for Pre-Tour Camp.
Housing and meals during Pre-Tour Camp, all concert arrangements, tourist class hotels with bath/shower, two meals per day, all sightseeing per itinerary, necessary entrance fees per itinerary, tips, motor coach transportation throughout the tour, driver’s expenses, music advisors and administration. Airfare to and from Europe from the gateway city will be added to the total price once available.
Pricing, excluding airfare to Europe, will be available before December 1, 2025.
Pre-Tour Rehearsal Camp will be held July 9-11, 2027 in the gateway departure city. Location will be released in December of 2025.
Yes. We encourage adults to join our exciting side-by-side Family and Friends Tour.
Yes. We make provisions for travelers under age 15 when traveling with an adult parent or guardian.
The music directors are firmly committed to providing an opportunity for young adults to experience the joy of international travel combined with music-making. In our many years of travel abroad, we have witnessed how participants are transformed through these experiences.
Details of our International Performance Tour
Audition Required
Students interested in participating in the Musicians Abroad Honor Band & Choir must complete the online registration form and submit a video audition.
Each student will be required to submit various scale requirements along with excerpts showcasing their technique and ranges. Auditions will be evaluated by a Musicians Abroad staff member who will provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Students are welcome to submit multiple auditions if they wish.
Those selected for the ensembles will be required to attend an online meeting with their parents. During this session, they will receive important information and detailed instructions for completing their tour registration. For detailed information regarding the audition process, click here.
Pre-Tour Rehearsal Camp
Students, faculty and staff will arrive on campus for a three-day Pre-Tour Camp. During this intense training session, ensembles rehearse and hone their performance skills. At the conclusion of camp, family and friends are invited to attend a Bon Voyage Concert. The next day, the group departs for an overnight, overseas flight and the start of their once-in-a-lifetime International Music Experience!
GiftLink
GiftLink enables you to easily connect with family and friends who support your musical journey. This personal fundraising option transfers 100% of your collected financial gifts directly into your trip account. GiftLink is a perfect suggestion for birthdays or holidays. Our simple, automated process of sending an email describing your upcoming adventure allows your biggest supporters a quick and easy way to provide you with the gift of travel.
Director Professional Development Track
Musicians Abroad will offer a Director Professional Development track for this tour. Current educators interested in applying for placement should contact support@musiciansabroad.com. Please attach a cover letter that includes your current teaching position and school.
Chaperones
Musicians Abroad will provide a Lead Chaperone for the ensembles. Parents of student performers may apply for additional chaperone positions. These chaperones will travel on the performer trip but pay the discounted Family and Friends rate. Chaperone applications will be online in early spring 2026.
Dedicated Support
The team at Musicians Abroad, accompanied by the Operations Team at Music Travel Consultants, is ready to provide answers to your travel questions. Knowing that traveler safety is our highest priority will provide peace of mind as you depart on this incredible, multi-country adventure.
Tour Directors at Your Side
We select our Tour Directors from the fantastic staff at Music Travel Consultants for their people, organizational and management skills. Much like a music director, a professional Tour Director works hard to make certain the group receives clear communication and stays on schedule. Extensive on-the-road experience, attention to detail, and plenty of homework enable your MTC Tour Director to provide a smooth and enjoyable trip for the traveler, full of fun and adventure.
Online Tools
Beginning with registration on the Trip Account secure website, all documents, payments and any special considerations about the traveler occur in one simple online site. We charge no fees for MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express or electronic checks. Once we are nearing departure, the Trip Account app will act as our in-hand itinerary and communication device for those on the tour and those keeping track at home.
About Musicians Abroad
Musicians Abroad European Performance Tours take groups to several European countries. Our tours have scheduled departures during the summer months, usually in June and into early July. A Musicians Abroad tour provides time for sightseeing, local culture, shopping and cuisine. Made up of the top music directors from across the country, Musicians Abroad selects educators with proven success who are commited to encouraging students to be their best.
About Music for All
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all. Our vision is to be a catalyst to ensure every child in America has access and opportunity to active music-making in his or her scholastic environment.
About Music Travel Consultants
Music Travel Consultants is a tour operator that plans customized trips for their clients. Since 1987, led by accomplished scholastic music directors and musicians, Music Travel Consultants has become the first choice for student music group tours by providing industry-leading online services and by having professional Tour Directors traveling with their groups. Focused on creating custom trips that provide relevant, memorable and rewarding student travel experiences, Indianapolis-based Music Travel partners with customers to travel to destinations within the United States and worldwide.
Hear From Our Travelers
Hear from our valued clients from states around the country and see why travelers and performers are singing a tune about their Musicians Abroad experience.
Giving young people an opportunity to explore new and exciting places encourages them to become more global thinkers and citizens. In a world that often feels like it is becoming more and more closed off, making our students aware of everything that the world has to offer them is a chance I feel we have to encourage. Additionally, the pace and rigor of the musical experience that the students receive only makes them more capable and adept musicians when they return to their schools. It is a transformative opportunity on every level.
Switzerland is always a favorite stop on the tour - going up to the top of three famous mountains is three days was delightful. I love going from the business of London and Paris to the open splendor and natural rugged beauty of Switzerland. I had never been to the Netherlands and that was simply lovely. Utrecht is a gem of a city that I hope to visit again. We toured the waterways of Amsterdam on the last night and that was delightful.
The opportunity to share your music while experiencing so many cultures from major European cities like London and Paris, the amazing scenery of Switzerland, or the canals and bicycles of the Netherlands is truly a life changing experience.
This trip was life changing and I have been viewing life in a different way after the trip. I’m always pushing myself to be my best, which has been a great change.
My advice would be to take time to let the experience soak in. Take pictures for memories but make sure to put your phone down and enjoy the moments. This tour was a great mix of touring and performance. I was able to learn so much about the different places and cultures while also being able to have fun performing music at great concert venues.
Terrific student musicians, a great teaching staff and a committed MTC team. Our passion is bringing outstanding musical and intercultural experiences to students in Kentucky and southern Indiana.
The 2023 trip to Europe with Musicians Abroad was a trip of a lifetime! To have well-planned experiences in eight different countries over a period of 16 days was incredible. I came home from this trip a better person than when I left.
I remember being awestruck by visiting Windsor Castle and Westminster Abbey just weeks after I watched the coronation of King Charles III on TV. Then, in Paris, the choir and the orchestra were fortunate enough to perform in La Madeleine Church. This became one of my favorite concerts as the acoustics were terrific and I knew that we, as performers, were actually singing in the same sanctuary where Chopin’s funeral took place and where both Saint Saëns and Fauré served as church organists.
I am grateful… to have my students engage in such a truly life-changing experience that you simply cannot teach within the walls of a classroom.
Fabulous student musicians, a great group of Music Advisors and a terrific team of tour leaders and guides! I can’t wait for the next opportunity to bring students from Kentucky and Southern Indiana on this amazing musical, cultural and historical adventure.