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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance What can be more amazing than marching with your high school band in the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? This performing opportunity is almost a marching band’s dream, the opportunity to perform among the top marching bands across the United States, not to mention the Macy’s Great American Marching Band itself….
Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary
A 2016 special, this option is a true once in a lifetime performance opportunity in Hawaii; a chance to play at the 75th Anniversary commemoration at Pearl Harbor. The USS Missouri and EMI Hawaii work together to host a massive band performance, with students from both the United States and Japan. This is meant to serve as a…
College Band Days
This is a bit of a general suggestion, but several major colleges and universities all across the nation host annual “band days” in which local high schools can come out, learn a new song and routine, and perform with several other bands on the field! For instance, one of our favorite option personally is the…
Washington D.C. Performances
Washington D.C. Performances There are several different opportunities to strut your stuff and play in the nation’s capital, with over nine performance venues throughout the whole city, not to mention all the educational sites to see along the way! Take in the history, education, and musical tips left and right as you choose between several…
New York Performances
New York Performances New York City is absolutely filled to the brim with excellent performance options for marching bands, from the countless performance venues throughout the Broadway-based city to the epic annual performances, such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. While in this diverse and energetic city you will be able to sightsee some of…
College Campus Visits in Massachusetts
If you’re tired of looking at colleges online, maybe it’s time to see them in person. There’s only so much you can learn from websites, you have to experience the campus for yourself to see if it would be a good fit. So if you’re a high school junior or senior, the time is right…
Universal Studios STARS Program
Universal Studios STARS Program The Universal Studios STARS Program is another excellent program that allows young musicians to perform, learn, and have tons of fun while doing it. Head to Universal Studios Orlando Resort to take part in several different performing options, such as marching, concert, dance, choir, drumline, and color guard. While at Universal…
Southern Star Music Festival
Southern Star Music Festival Another amazing music festival to think about attending with your band group is the Southern Star Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. This festival is getting ready to celebrate its 26th anniversary, taking place each spring, from March through May. At this music festival, you and your group can partake in judged performances every festival weekend which…
Smoky Mountain Music Festival
Smoky Mountain Music Festival Gatlinburg Gorgeous Gatlinburg really puts together one heck of a music festival, which is why we think your marching band group will love this opportunity to play at the Smoky Mountain Music Festival. Not only will you and your group get to perform in a prestigious event, but you will also…
Disney Performing Arts OnStage
Disney Performing Arts OnStage Get ready for a seriously fun opportunity to play at Disney parks in California or Florida! Both Disney parks offer a unique, fun, and truly helpful young musician program by the name of Performing Arts Onstage. This is a great opportunity for you and your marching or concert band group (as…
9 Ideas for High School Marching Band Trips
Grab your clarinets, your snare drums, and your tubas and get ready for some of the most amazing marching band trip opportunities in the United States! We’ve put together a list of some of the most memorable, most-watched, and most fun performance opportunities across the states that we think your group deserves! Sight-see, relax, and…
7 Best National Park Camping Sites for Students
Camping is an incredible experience, especially when you go with friends and family. Getting back to the great outdoors, soaking in the power and vastness of America’s wilderness reinvigorates the spirit and energizes you with inspiration, a new outlook, and respect for nature. Check out these top seven national park camping sites and consider a camping…
