1st September 2008 - by Dave Knapp
Music to Their Ears
From the local school stage to the big lights, travel and music
are a potent learning combination for performance groups. Each
year school choruses, bands, and orchestras can select from a
host of exciting music festivals held throughout our nation and
at exciting international sites. Each festival offers ample
educational training combined with a memorable performance
opportunity.
In the southeast, the All American Music Festival has been
offering middle and high school bands, orchestras, and
ensembles some of the finest musical competition for the last
27 years. The first music festival ever held in Orlando is host
to hundreds of young musicians each season. Visiting troupes
get to perform on a professional stage before an audience of
their peers, and before a panel of experienced, professional
adjudicators.
In 2008, the All American Music Festival will be expanded to
include two Orlando performance venues: Hard Rock LIVE at
Universal Orlando Resort and the new Arabian Nights Theater.
Hard Rock Live is a 3,000-seat professional concert hall, which
showcases music from national acts to emerging artists.
Designed as a retro interpretation of the Roman Coliseum, the
venue opened in 1999 and allows performance groups an authentic
concert experience.
Following the performance, student group travelers can enjoy
one of Universal Studio's exciting parks including: Universal
Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Busch Gardens, and the
Kennedy Space Center. In the evening, students return for the
All American Music Festival Awards Ceremony held inside
Universal Studios.
The festival's newest venue, Arabian Nights Theater, is
designed as a Medieval, fairytale palace equipped with the
latest in modern sound and technology. Following their
performance, students are invited to enjoy a private awards
banquet and the equestrian show.
Another popular Southeastern USA music festival is the Disney
Youth Group Program, which provides a once-in-a-lifetime
experience for instrumental, choral, and dance groups. Students
can perform for international audiences in a park, compete in
Festival Disney, or participate in the invitation-only Disney
Honors.
Groups interested in travel to this region of the country can
also head to New Orleans for the Festival of Music, or to
Myrtle Beach, S.C. where there are amusement parks and theme
restaurants available for a quality performance. Student group
travelers to South Carolina can also see how stars learn to
shine at the Carolina Opry, which offers Broadway-quality
variety shows.
Out West, marching bands are always eager to visit Pasadena,
Calif. for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade held on New
Year's Day. This elite parade showcases high school marching
bands from throughout our nation.
A trip to California wouldn't be complete without a stop at
nearby Disneyland, for a performance at the Walt Disney Concert
Hall.
Those interested in international travel might want to consider
the Montreal Heritage Festival which brings groups to one of
the oldest cities on the continent. In addition to gaining
beneficial performance experience, student group travelers also
enjoy the city's rich history and multicultural life. Old
Montreal features beautiful churches and squares, while new
Montreal is a modern mecca and home to the famous
"underground." Groups participating in the Montreal Heritage
Festival can also take a guided city tour or walking tour of
Old Montreal.
Travel to London, England for a performance at the Royal
Academy of Music would be the pinnacle for any student
performer. Located in the heart of London, the Royal Academy of
Music has produced some of the world's finest musicians.
Performing on this prestigious stage is an unforgettable
experience for any ensemble. Groups can also soak up the
excitement and culture of London with tours of Westminster
Abbey, Windsor Castle, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Big Ben. Tours
can also be arranged to include a trip to the West End for a
theater performance and a spectacular awards ceremony.
Whether your group travels to perform in the US or abroad,
there is no better educational opportunity for student
musicians than attending one of the world's top musical
festivals.
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of teachers. It has served over one half
million students since 1987 and its mission is
to "empower teachers to create change by
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