Indiana • June 10-26, 2027
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You can be an international performer!
Musicians Abroad is accepting nominations for our 2027 European Performance Tour. Selected student musicians will travel for two weeks through several European countries while performing alongside other incredible student performers. Nominees should be current grade eight through 2027 graduates.
We will visit: Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and United Kingdom (Optional Extension)
Our Musicians Abroad tour provides time for sightseeing, local culture, shopping and cuisine. Planes, trains and charter coaches will all be utilized during your tour. The band and choir ensembles will perform in incredible venues in several countries.
Musicians Abroad selects educators from the top music directors in your state or region with proven success and a commitment to encouraging students to be their best.
Thursday, June 10, 2027
Get checked in for camp. The day will include rehearsals and time to meet your newfound friends.
Friday, June 11, 2027
After breakfast, you’ll spend a full day in sectionals and rehearsals working on the performance literature.
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Your final rehearsals occur throughout the day as we finish up camp and prepare to leave the USA. The afternoon will culminate with a concert for your family, friends and supporters. We transfer to Chicago this evening for departures tomorrow.
Sunday, June 13, 2027
Grab breakfast and get packed as we prepare to depart from Chicago O'Hare airport on our flights to Europe!
Monday, June 14, 2027
Upon arrival, take in the Prague Old Town Guided Walking Tour. Stroll through the historic heart of the city, showcasing centuries of art, architecture and stories. You’ll explore landmarks like the Old Town Square, with its famous Astronomical Clock, the Church of Our Lady before Týn and the Baroque St. Nicholas Church. The tour typically winds through narrow medieval streets, along the Royal Route, past the Powder Tower and often includes the Jewish Quarter (Josefov) with its synagogues and old cemetery.
Tuesday, June 15, 2027
Start the morning with a hearty breakfast before our day of sights. This morning's visit to the Prague Castle District will include visits to the St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace and the Golden Lane. After dinner, delight the crowd during concert performance.
Wednesday, June 16, 2027
Pack up and get some breakfast before we leave for Austria. Along the way, we make a stop at the Hallein Salt Mines. Discover the origins of Salzburg in the world’s oldest salt mine. Travel by mine train through deep tunnels. Descend on swift double chutes to the bottom of the mountain. Visit the Salt Gallery and take in the 3-D Pictorial Exhibit of Life in Celtic Times. We arrive in Schladming to check into our hotel and dinner before getting a good night rest.
Thursday, June 17, 2027
After breakfast we’ll ride The Planai cable car (Planai Seilbahn) as it takes us from the center of Schladming up to the well-known Planai mountain, one of the main peaks of the Schladminger 4-Berge-Skischaukel. As the gondola lifts off, you get an immediate view over the traditional Alpine town, with its chalet rooftops, church spire and the Enns Valley stretching below. The ride is smooth and quiet, with large modern cabins that offer panoramic windows on all sides. Enjoy an afternoon of sights and prepare for our concert in an outdoor venue.
Friday, June 18, 2027
After breakfast at the hotel, we’re off to Germany. We will stop to visit Neuschwanstein Castle. Commissioned in 1868 by (Mad) King Ludwig II of Bavaria as his personal retreat, and built in homage to composer Richard Wagner, Neuschwanstein's amazing towers and picture-perfect setting have been enchanting visitors and architects since its completion in 1886. Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle is modeled after this Bavarian masterpiece. Catch a glimpse of the Bavarian Alps before heading to Oberammergau, a village of noted wood carvers. Over 2,000 village residents perform a world-famous Passion Play every 10 years, fulfilling a promise made by the town in 1634, if God would spare it from the bubonic plague. We will check into our hotel in Oberammergau and enjoy dinner.
Saturday, June 19, 2027
Grab breakfast at the hotel and load the coaches for our trip to Dachau. Just northwest of Munich lies KZ Gedenkstätte Dachau, the infamous concentration camp that became the model for all other camps established by the Nazi regime across Europe. From its famous motto, inscribed in iron over the camp entrance, "Arbeit Macht Frei" (work makes (you) free), to its now-restored barracks, and to memories of its fine camp orchestra, a visit to Dachau gives insight into the horrors visited on political prisoners, people of the Jewish Faith, Romani peoples, and others prior to and during the Second World War. While it was in operation, more than 200,000 prisoners from over 30 countries passed through Dachau's main gate. U.S. Forces liberated the camp in April 1945. We return to Overammergau for dinner and a concert at Ammergauerhaus.
Sunday, June 20, 2027
Enjoy a traditional breakfast before we head to Switzerland. We make a lunch stop in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. The city offers a pleasant break surrounded by Alpine scenery and small-town charm. Dinner tonight will be in Andermatt.
Monday, June 21, 2027
Mount Pilatus is a majestic mountain overlooking Lucerne, Switzerland, famous for its dramatic peaks, panoramic views, and legendary tales. Rising to about 2,128 meters (6,982 feet), Pilatus offers breathtaking vistas of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alps. According to legend, the mountain was once haunted by dragons — adding a mythical charm to its natural beauty. Enjoy a traditional Swiss meal with entertainment today in Lucerne.
Tuesday, June 22, 2027
Today is a relaxed day to spend exploring the Andermatt area. We will also perform a concert in the Andermatt Concert Hall.
Wednesday, June 23, 2027
Make sure to pack all your souvenirs and enjoy a wonderful breakfast before we make our way to France. Tonight we will have dinner in Paris.
Thursday, June 24, 2027
Today is another busy day as we transfer to Versailles, after breakfast at the hotel. The opulent Palace of Versailles is a symbol of the grandeur of the French monarchy and a masterpiece of 17th-century architecture and design. The palace, famously expanded and embellished by King Louis XIV, features stunning gardens, an intricate Hall of Mirrors and elaborate royal apartments, drawing millions of visitors each year. Beyond the palace, Versailles is a picturesque city with charming streets, vibrant markets and cultural sites that reflect its rich historical heritage and artistic legacy. You’ll have time this afternoon to explore Paris. Don’t miss The Eiffel Tower, an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. It is the tallest structure in Paris and among the most recognized symbols in the world. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, and erected as the gateway to the World's Fair of 1889, it is a premier tourist destination. Nearby attractions or places of interest include the Jardins du Trocadero, the Hotel des Invalides and other shopping and cafes! Tonight, we climb the steps to Montmartre, first a sacred hill (Roman temples and then the abbey), also the political hillside from Henri IV to the Commune, has preserved its cultural and artistic identity by welcoming the greatest painting movements of the 19th and 20th-century: Impressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, Futurism, Surrealism.
Friday, June 25, 2027
It's an action packed day after breakfast as we visit the sights of Paris. The Louvre Museum is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument renowned for its vast collection of art and artifacts. It houses thousands of works, including masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" and Eugène Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People." The Louvre's stunning glass pyramid entrance and its rich history as a former royal palace make it a must-visit cultural landmark. Notre Dame has been restored and is a breathtaking visit for all travelers. Today we will have concerts in Luxembourg Gardens for the band and the choir and orchestra will perform in Madeleine Church. We finish off the night with a special farewell dinner cruise along the Seine River!
Saturday, June 26, 2027
It’s the last morning of a magnificent tour filled with experiences that will stay with you forever. We’re off to CDG International Airport for departure. Today you will gain back the six hours you lost on your flight to Europe many days ago! We return to the U.S. excited, enthused and exhausted yet enriched.
Saturday, June 26, 2027
If you decide to add one more stamp to your passport, load the Eurostar Train as we zoom across the channel to London and the United Kingdom. We'll enjoy a guided bus tour of the city before dinner and leisure time.
Sunday, June 27, 2027
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the Tower of London. Standing guard by the River Thames, The Tower is an impressive London landmark. Discover the secrets that lie within its walls, marvel at the breathtaking Crown Jewels, stand on the site where three English queens were beheaded and explore the myths and legends that make a visit to The Tower a memorable day out. Enjoy dinner in the city and find space for all your souvenirs as we pack to return back to the states.
Monday, June 28, 2027
It’s the last morning of a magnificent tour filled with experiences that will stay with you forever. We’re off to Heathrow Airport for departure. Today you will gain back the six hours you lost on your flight to Europe many days ago! We return to the U.S. excited, enthused and exhausted yet enriched.
Itinerary updated as of 03.12.26
The Nominate a Student button allows teachers to submit single nominations. It is also perfect for students or parents to self-nominate.
Selection criteria are focused on both the student's musical excellence as well as their character and maturity. We encourage music educators to nominate multiple students at once. It is common for directors to submit the entirety of their top ensembles, including those students who are seniors graduating this spring as they are still eligible to participate after completing their freshman year of college.
The Nominate Multiple Students button provides an Excel sheet download. Complete the required data for as many of your top students as you like. Complete the short form and attach the Excel file and click submit to complete.
This international tour will be with the group from the great state of Indiana. Known for fast cars at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and as the amateur sports capital of the world, the Hoosier State is the 17th most populous state in the U.S. Musicians Abroad is proud to receive an endorsement from the Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA) and Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA).