Top New York City Student Music Travel Performance Tours
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Top New York City Student Music Travel Performance Tours

 

As a school choir, band, or ensemble director, you have the tools to make a significant impact on your students.  But with the right ideas and opportunities, you can magnify that impact.

When it comes to student music travel, the only way to maximize your impact on students is with educational performance tours. New York City is one of the most popular destinations offering an unforgettable musical experience. From Broadway and off-Broadway shows to Concert Halls and beautiful parks, you can find a group tour that meets your performance needs.

It is such a fast-paced city with so many things to do and see that it can be hard to know where to spend your time and see it all in just one trip.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the top attractions and opportunities New York City has to offer.

New York City student music travel and performance tours highlights include workshops and classes

Student Music Performance Tour at Carnegie Hall

Achievement feels great – really great!  But nothing surpasses getting your band, choir, orchestra, dance, theater or any other student music performance group take center stage at a location such as Carnegie Hall in New York.​

Carnegie Hall was constructed in April 1891 and is one of the most distinguished venues in the world.  It is named after Andrew Carnegie, who funded the construction.

There is power in working with other people.  And at Carnegie Hall, staff members help educators and their student ensembles get a chance to be part of and perform in this once-in-a-lifetime venue. Previous students who performed were no strangers to hard work, dedication, and practice. From learning vocal techniques to dance moves that complemented their singing, these students devoted hours of time and effort in preparation for their big debut.

Highlights include workshops and classes by performers who have been part of Carnegie’s stages.  Each workshop is centered around ensemble instruction and helping with classroom techniques.

Tours at Carnegie Hall are always a hit with student groups visiting New York.  Getting to know the history, architecture, and sound of the building is an exciting opportunity for students visiting the Big Apple.

During one of the guided student music performance travel and tours of this venue, your students will walk the Stern Auditorium, Perelman Stage, Composers Alley, and take a peek at over 400 historic artifacts available at the Rose Museum.

Performing at Carnegie Hall is one of the greatest accomplishments not only for music teachers but for students as well.  It can be a personal goal you can achieve.

Perform During A Trip To The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

When visiting New York, there is no better place to perform with your students than at one of America’s most iconic landmarks, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Such an experience will be a memorable one for all students.  And right after your performance, your student group gets to enjoy and discover an educational experience at the very same attraction they performed at.

At 305 feet tall from the base to the torch, the Statue of Liberty is among the top things to visit in New York.  Although you can see the statue from Battery Park, you must take a short boat ride to Liberty Island in order to see it up close.

Once you arrive at the island, you can walk around the base.  If you prefer, you can climb 354 stairs (a 22 story building) to go right up to the crown but only if you made advance reservations.

Your students will be intrigued by the Immigration Museum located on Ellis Island.  At this location, nearly 12 million immigrants were processed for admission into the United States.

Exhibits at the Immigration Museum show the process as well as the stories of the immigrants’ journey.

Landmark Churches and Cathedrals Student Performance Tours

Visiting New York is not just about a student trip.

​It is an innovative, engaging, and entertaining experience that can be tailored to your music program to make it the perfect fit.

From the moment they arrive in New York, your students are empowered with an experience that will last a lifetime.

You can enhance your choir program and raise it above the ordinary with a performance at one of New York’s landmark churches and cathedrals.  Receive the recognition of having performed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral,  St. John the Divine, or St. Malachy’s – “The Actors Chapel.”

This is not only a performance but a showcase experience that will take you beyond your ordinary classroom experience and show teachers, peers, and family how awesome your students really are! 🚀

New York choir student music performance tours are a musical experience unlike anything else out there!

More Unique Student Music Travel Performance Tours Opportunities

It takes a lot of talented people working hard to make a school music program thrive. Because your students have worked so hard, now they’re ready to be the stars of their very own New York performance tour!

Your students will enjoy many other extraordinary, empowering performance experiences that will help your program shine.

Every year, schools visiting New York get the opportunity to perform in front of an audience and strengthen their student music performance program.

​In case you are looking for something a little different from the previous music performance options, maybe one of the following New York venues might be of interest.

  • The USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier
  • United Nations Visitor’s Center
  • St. Paul’s Lincoln Center
  • The Fountain Plaza at Lincoln Center
  • Sony and IBM Atrium

New York offers so much more than you think.   It’s a whole new world of possibilities just waiting for you to explore.

Have you always had that burning passion to showcase your student music performing group in a really big way?

If so, how about participating in one of the country’s top New York parades?  Experience the thrills and honor of being part of distinguished parades such as…

  • Veteran’s Day Parade
  • ​Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade​
  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade​

Your tour of the Big Apple provides a musical experience unlike anything else out there!

Shows, Concerts, and Music Workshops

Student travel offers an opportunity to take a unique and interactive approach to music education in New York.

Broadway shows, the New York Philharmonic concerts and music workshops offer a new, different, and exciting opportunity to complement your New York student music travel and performance tours experiences.

Students will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals about their craft and gain insight into the music industry. Not only do these events offer amazing performances by some of the world’s best musicians, but they also provide a great opportunity to learn about music in a new way.

These experiences engage your students in exploring their passions and interests while providing them with opportunities to develop the skills they need to succeed in life – an invaluable learning opportunity that cannot be replicated in a classroom setting.

Music education should be an exciting experience for both teachers and students.  There is no doubt that your students will learn the most valuable skills from the shows, concerts, and music workshops they will have the opportunity to take part in New York.

Behind-the-Scenes at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Jazz at Lincoln Center is one of the premier destinations for student music travel in New York. With renowned jazz programs such as Jazz For Young People, Jazz Academy, and their season-long series of jazz concerts, this is an absolute must for anyone interested in exploring the world of jazz music.

Whether you’re looking to take part in educational sessions on jazz history or simply appreciate the sounds of some of the greatest jazz musicians in the world, Jazz at Lincoln Center offers unparalleled performance tours. From workshops to performances with Grammy Award-winning jazz masters, this is an opportunity that no jazz enthusiast should miss out on.

The tours offered by Jazz at Lincoln Center also provide students with a unique opportunity to interact with professional musicians who are passionate about their craft. Along with attending exclusive performances, these tours also provide students with a behind-the-scenes look into the creative process of making great jazz music.

Students have a chance to ask questions about musical styles, techniques, and interpretations directly from the master performers themselves! Additionally, participants will also receive hands-on instruction from professional educators who are dedicated to passing on the legacy of jazz music to future generations.

There is no better way to experience the beauty of jazz music than by attending a tour at Jazz at Lincoln Center!

Final Thoughts

We all know that making a difference is the best way to live a fulfilled life, but it’s hard to find a way to do so just by teaching in a school classroom. (“I’ll just keep my head down and focus on my studies.”)

Not anymore. There are now hundreds of student travel opportunities for teachers to make an impact in cities all over the world. (“I just need to find the right tour—and I know it exists.”)

The top New York City student music travel opportunities discussed here can make a real difference.

Knowing why you want to visit New York and what you are planning to do once you get there will help meet your music education needs.

One thing is for sure.  If you’re looking to make an even bigger difference in your teaching career, I invite you to look further into how school performance tours student trips can skyrocket your program.

Students receive a different experience when they get to enhance their skills and perform in new environments at locations that inspire them to become more.

No matter what kind of student music travel and performance tour your group is looking for, you will find a performance option that suits everyone’s interests during your visit.

​Besides planning your showcase performance, don’t forget to include some of the major attractions New York has to offer.  It will create a real impact on the students and make them feel proud of their abilities.​

A wise man once asked, “are you interested or are you committed?”

What’s the difference you ask?

If you are interested you will find excuses as to why it can not be done.

But if you are committed you will do whatever it takes to accomplish your goal.

Immerse yourself in getting the information, the skills, the tools, or whatever it’s you need to make your dream student music performance travel and tours a reality.

Do not let anyone tell you it can not be done.

Because those that say it can not be done are the ones that get interrupted by the ones doing it.

Check out my article on travel tours for students with more details on planning an educational trip so you can enhance your music teaching career and attract interest to your student music performing group​

Good luck. Hope this helps.

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Joe Navarro

Joe is the founder of Exceptional Teachers Network, a community where the best school teachers gather together to share their knowledge and learn new skills.

He is also a consultant at Interactive Studies where he helps school teachers make a profound difference using the latest education and music performance travel experiences.