American Music Abroad is excited to introduce the Blue Tour: Europe 2026, a 20-day cultural and performance journey through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France. This exceptional program welcomes high school, collegiate, and adult band, choir, and orchestra musicians, uniting talented performers from across the country for a memorable summer of music, culture, and friendship.
Every AMA tour is built on one clear vision: to bring musicians together through performance and travel. Since 1975, American Music Abroad has led over 400 international music tours with more than 43,000 participants, each designed to provide the highest quality musical and cultural experiences at the best possible value.
The Blue Tour 2026 continues this proud tradition, offering participants the opportunity to perform across Europe’s most historic and inspiring settings while discovering the beauty, history, and traditions that make each destination unique.
The AMA Blue Tour is an opportunity to grow as an artist and global citizen. Over the course of 20 days, participants will perform in six concerts across four countries, exploring the cultural heart of Central Europe. From majestic cathedrals to intimate village squares, every venue has been selected for its beauty, history, and acoustics.
Participants begin their experience in the United States with orientation and rehearsals that prepare them to perform as one cohesive ensemble. Once in Europe, each city brings new opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate the universal language of music.
June 25 – July 14, 2026
Head Directors: Don and Kelly Magee
Contact: dmagee@americanmusicabroad.com, kmay@americanmusicabroad.com
AMA Office: 610.431.3311
The Blue Tour brings together four of Europe’s most captivating countries, each with its own musical legacy, architectural beauty, and cultural depth. While every AMA experience is unique, the Blue Tour stands out for its balance of artistry, history, and breathtaking scenery.
The Blue Tour brings together four of Europe’s most captivating countries, each with its own musical legacy, architectural beauty, and cultural depth. While every AMA experience is unique, the Blue Tour stands out for its balance of artistry, history, and breathtaking scenery.
American Music Abroad is excited to introduce the Blue Tour: Europe 2026, a 20-day cultural and performance journey through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France. This exceptional program welcomes high school, collegiate, and adult band, choir, and orchestra musicians, uniting talented performers from across the country for a memorable summer of music, culture, and friendship.
Every AMA tour is built on one clear vision: to bring musicians together through performance and travel. Since 1975, American Music Abroad has led over 400 international music tours with more than 43,000 participants, each designed to provide the highest quality musical and cultural experiences at the best possible value.
The Blue Tour 2026 continues this proud tradition, offering participants the opportunity to perform across Europe’s most historic and inspiring settings while discovering the beauty, history, and traditions that make each destination unique.
In Austria, the world of music comes alive. Vienna, long known as the “City of Music,” stands at the center of European artistry. Here, participants experience the grandeur of the Habsburg palaces and the creative energy of a city shaped by Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss.
Nearby Salzburg, with its baroque charm and alpine backdrop, adds another layer of inspiration. Known as the birthplace of Mozart and the setting of The Sound of Music, Salzburg reflects Austria’s enduring passion for performance.
Beyond the concert halls, the Austrian Alps bring moments of reflection and connection. AMA ensembles visit traditional mountain villages, experience the warmth of local hospitality, and take part in authentic cultural celebrations. Every encounter deepens the bond between music and place, a connection that defines the AMA experience.
Few places combine serenity and grandeur like Switzerland. Nestled between lakes and mountains, cities such as Lucerne and Engelberg provide breathtaking settings for both performance and exploration. The crystal waters, alpine meadows, and timeless architecture create a perfect backdrop for musicians to find both inspiration and peace.
In these moments (standing before the Chapel Bridge, performing in a mountain village, or gazing across snow-capped peaks), participants experience the harmony of nature and music that only Switzerland can offer.
Switzerland also reflects AMA’s dedication to cultural understanding. Whether visiting artisan shops, hearing local folk music, or connecting with audiences at community performances, participants experience a side of Europe that is personal, authentic, and deeply rewarding.
The tour concludes in France, where art, architecture, and culture converge. The city of Strasbourg captures the spirit of both France and Europe itself, a place where French and German influences blend seamlessly. Its half-timbered houses, canals, and magnificent Gothic cathedral provide a stunning finale for the Blue Tour.
Performing here is a meaningful celebration of what AMA stands for: unity through music. The shared experience of performing in one of Europe’s most beautiful regions leaves every participant with a lasting sense of pride and accomplishment.
For many musicians, the Strasbourg concert is a culmination of growth, discovery, and connection that defines their entire AMA journey.
American Music Abroad invites musicians to experience the world through the universal language of music. From the castles of Germany to the cathedrals of Austria, from the Alps of Switzerland to the charm of Strasbourg, every stop offers something extraordinary.
Join us for a summer that will inspire your artistry, broaden your world, and remind you that music truly brings people together.
