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Music Festivals

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Music Festivals

The whispers backstage. The last-minute tuning. The excitement crackles in the air. The curtain opens…and as the applause dies down, it’s replaced by the magic of music filling the air. This is the moment your young musicians have worked for—and from the first note to the final curtain, they will never forget the experience of a Performing Arts Consultants Student Music Festival Tours. From classic music festivals to Disney’s Imagination Campus…from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Tournament of Roses, your students will relish the opportunity to perform in some of the world’s most renowned concert venues and experience all the destination has to offer.
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Washington, D.C.
2024 Spirit of America Festival
Discover our nation’s capital and celebrate a world of excitement. Explore the majestic and breathtaking monuments: U.S. Capital, White House, Smithsonian, Ford’s Theatre, Arlington Cemetery, and JFK Center for the Performing Arts. These are just a few of the many activities and attractions available to make your trip a truly enriching experience! Come and celebrate The Spirit of America, in Washington, DC, with Performing Arts Consultants.
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Virginia Beach, VA
2024 Mid-Atlantic Festival of Champions
Welcome to Virginia Beach one of the premier resort areas on the East Coast. You can swim, sail, or browse through the many shops on the beautiful boardwalk. The blue skies and warm breezes mean it’s time to unfold those beach towels, slip on those sandals, and summersault your way into an amazing beach season filled with fantastic events, attractions, local food, and of course, three unbelievable free beaches! So pack for fun and start living the life in Virginia Beach.
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Toronto, Canada
2024 Maple Leaf Classic
Toronto, the capital of Ontario, is Canada’s largest city and a center of commerce, industry and tourist attractions. The flourishing waterfront offers an open air theater, antique markets, marinas and the CN tower the world’s tallest free-standing tower. The Toronto area is home to the world famous Toronto Zoo and Paramount Canada’s Wonderland, a 370 acre amusement park. Toronto also boasts great theaters and shows. Toronto, beautiful, attractive, fascinating and exciting, truly a wonderful place to discover.
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Norfolk, VA
2024 Virginia International Music Festival
Our biggest festival event! Norfolk is home to the largest naval base in the world. When aircraft carriers return from months at sea, local TV stations cover the event. Norfolk is surrounded by the Hampton Roads harbor to the west, the Chesapeake Bay to the north and Virginia Beach and the Atlantic to the east. Participants can visit Colonial Williamsburg featuring Busch Gardens Theme Park or the beautiful beaches at Virginia Beach. The 71st “Norfolk NATO Festival’s Parade of Nations” will step off on Saturday morning (optional). Our festival for concert bands, orchestra's, jazz bands, and choir's; high school and middle school is on Friday.
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New York, NY
2024 Big Apple Classic
Welcome to the greatest city in the world! Considered by many to be the entertainment, art, financial, fashion and performing arts capital of the world, no trip to the BIG APPLE is complete without experiencing the many sights and sounds that lend themselves to this city’s greatness. From museums and galleries to Broadway shows and sporting events, an unsurpassed skyline and unlimited unique shopping opportunities, New York is truly an unforgettable experience!

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Nashville, TN
2024 Music City Classic
Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee- Music City USA! Nashville boasts over 40 different attractions, from Civil War battle sites to Faith Hill’s dress to priceless Picasso paintings to a full size replica of the Parthenon to the famous Grand Ole Opry. There truly is something for everyone is Nashville – take a tour of an antebellum home rich in history, browse the country music archives at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visit Nashville today and you will feel at home – after all Nashville, TN was voted the friendliest city!
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New Orleans, LA
2024 Crescent City Music Festival
Welcome to the birthplace of Jazz! Considered by many to be the most unique city in America, it is well known for its multicultural and multilingual heritage, cuisine, architecture, music and its annual Mardi Gras celebration. New Orleans is one of the top ten most visited cities in the United States. You won’t want to miss Audubon Park, the Botanical Gardens, Saint Louis Cathedral and Cemetery, Jackson Square, or the French Quarter. And make sure you don’t go home without tasting some of New Orleans’s favorite dishes: gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish, muffelettas, po’boys, and the world famous beignets.
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Gatlinburg, TN
2024 Gatlinburg Festival of Music
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers groups a one-stop destination to enjoy four-season fun. Explore the new 1.3 million gallon Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, ride the country’s largest aerial tram to the top of Ober Gatlinburg, shop at over 400 unique shops, galleries and boutiques or travel the 8-mile loop of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Gatlinburg…the place that puts the smile on your face!
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2023 PAC for a Day Elitch Gardens
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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2023 PAC for a Day Kings Island
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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2023 PAC for a Day Kings Dominion
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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2023 PAC for a Day Kennywood
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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2023 PAC for a Day Hersheypark
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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2023 PAC for a Day Cedar Point
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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2023 PAC for a Day Six Flags New England
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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2023 PAC for a Day Six Flags Great America
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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2023 Six Flags Great Adventure Music Festival
Program Overview: The day begins with performances held right at the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park! Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and digitally recorded. After the performance(s) your group will receive an on stage clinic. Both competitive and non-competitive participation are available! Immediately following your performance you will hit the Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy "Scores of Fun" as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our expert team of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you!
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Chicago, IL
2024 Windy City Classic
Chicago is the third largest city in the USA and plays a vital role as the Midwestern capital of our nation. Diverse cultures and an array of entertainment and attractions have transformed Chicago into an important cultural center with flourishing art, music and theater communities. Lavish theater productions, the Chicago Symphony, the Willis Tower, the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Museum of Science and Industry are just a few of the attractions you won’t want to miss! We'll customize the perfect itinerary that you and YOUR students prefer!
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Charleston, SC
2024 Southern Classic
Ranked annually among the nation’s most visited cities, Charleston, SC is brimming with historic charm. With hundreds of luxury hotels at affordable costs, come witness the magic for yourself as this historic city takes you back to a simpler time. Only here can you find a place where the real world so rarely intrudes. An amazing city to explore before and after an equally amazing Festival experience!
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2023 PAC for a Day Six Flags Over Georgia
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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Atlanta, GA
2024 Peachtree Classic
Visit Atlanta, Georgia, the big city with lots of southern hospitality. From arts to sports and dining in-between, Atlanta’s the key to non-stop excitement. From unique museums ranging from history to fine arts, to a world-class aquarium featuring over 100,000 specimens in tanks holding approximately eight million gallons of water and a quirky petting zoo, there are plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy.
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2023 PAC for a Day Dollywood
Program Overview: The day begins with a non competitive, positive music education experience at a nearby performance venue. Your group will be evaluated by our experienced and qualified Adjudicators who will present you with their comments, both written and taped. After the performance(s) your group will receive a clinic and be presented with a Director/Award plaque with rating as you leave the performance site. Ratings of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Your group, if applicable, can also be awarded outstanding soloist trophies. Immediately following your performance you will proceed to your designated Theme Park where you and your students will enjoy Scores of Fun as they thrill to the many rides and attractions. At the end of the day your group will return home, proud of their accomplishments and with renewed inspiration for your school’s music program. Should your group wish to extend their trip for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can take care of all the details for you! Music Students at all grade levels are invited to PAC for a Day. Our PAC for a Day program provides your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation, all key components of a successful music program. PAC for a Day combines a friendly performance venue with an exciting theme park at a realistic and reasonable cost.
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