Is an International Music Tour Right for Your High School Musician?
Not every student is ready for an international performance tour the moment the idea comes up, and that’s completely normal. At American Music Abroad, we work with families every year who are trying to figure out whether a high school music travel program abroad experience makes sense for their student right now, or whether it’s worth […]
Why Ski Austria Belongs on Every Winter Travel Bucket List
Austria has a way of making winter feel almost cinematic. Snow-covered peaks rise above charming villages, wooden chalets glow against the cold, and mountain restaurants invite you inside for hearty Tyrolean food. For travelers who want more than a typical ski vacation, Austria brings together outdoor excitement, scenery, and genuine local character. That combination makes […]
What Makes Christmas in Colmar Feel Like a Storybook?
Few places capture the feeling of the holidays quite like Christmas in Colmar. Tucked into France’s Alsace region, Colmar combines colorful half-timbered houses, winding cobblestone streets, canals, historic churches, and festive lights into a setting that feels almost too charming to be real. During the holiday season, its historic center takes on an especially magical […]
Why Strasbourg Is Europe’s Ultimate Christmas Market Destination
Strasbourg feels almost made for Christmas. As winter settles over Alsace, historic streets glow with lights, wooden market stalls fill the squares, and the scent of cinnamon, gingerbread, and warm vin chaud drifts through the air. With a Christmas market tradition dating to 1570, Strasbourg offers more than seasonal shopping. It creates an atmosphere that […]
When Is the Best Time to Start Planning for the Empire Tour 2027?
Planning an international performance trip feels much easier when families have time on their side. For those considering the Empire Tour 2027 for young musicians, starting early gives students room to prepare musically while parents can organize finances, documents, schedules, and travel details without last-minute pressure. American Music Abroad brings individual musicians together to rehearse, […]
How the Stars & Stripes Tour 2027 Inspires Young Performers
For young musicians, performing in another country can change the way they see both music and themselves. The Stars & Stripes Tour 2027 brings individual musicians together, gives them time to rehearse, and then takes their developing ensemble across Germany, Austria, and Italy. Along the way, concerts become more than performances. They become opportunities to […]
How the Red Tour 2027 Connects Student Musicians With Poland’s History and Culture
The Red Tour 2027 takes student musicians through Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland, combining international performances with opportunities to experience the history and culture of each destination. The tour’s final stop in Szczecin introduces students to a Polish city shaped by centuries of cultural change, giving them another perspective on the relationship between music, place, […]
What Makes the Stars & Stripes Tour 2027 a Dream Journey Through Germany, Italy & Austria
What happens when three of Europe’s most iconic musical destinations are combined into a single tour? The Stars & Stripes Tour 2027 takes student musicians through Germany, Austria, and Italy on a carefully planned journey filled with performances, cultural experiences, and opportunities to connect music with the places that inspired generations of artists. Germany: Where Classical […]
What Makes Performing in Germany, Italy & Austria on the Stars & Stripes Tour a Defining Moment for Young Musicians
Some performances are enjoyable. Others quietly change how young musicians think about music, history, and their own potential. That is what makes the Stars & Stripes Tour 2027 different. Performing across Germany, Austria, and Italy places students inside environments that have shaped musical tradition, artistic innovation, and European culture for centuries. For young performers, these countries […]
How the Stars & Stripes Tour 2027 Creates Lifelong Friendships Through Music
Friendship does not always begin with a big moment. Sometimes it starts with sharing a music stand during rehearsal. Waiting backstage before a concert. Sitting beside someone on a coach ride through the Alps and discovering you both know the same movie soundtrack by heart. That is part of what makes the Stars & Stripes […]