Washington, DC 

Day 1:

Arrive in Washington, and spend the afternoon exploring The National Museum of American History, The National Museum of Natural History, and the National Archives.  Following your time at the museums, you will visit Union Station where you will not only have a chance to grab a bite to eat, but to explore this beautiful and historic train station and shopping complex.  Following dinner, you will check into your first class hotel for the evening and rest up after a long day of traveling.

Day 2:

Breakfast will be provided at your hotel, followed by a departure for downtown DC.  A performance may be scheduled this morning at one of DC's iconic monuments including the Iwo Jima Memorial, WWII Memorial or Jefferson Memorial.  This day we will also take a tour of Arlington National Cemetery where students will experience the Changing of the Guard, JFK and RFK grave sites, and the Arlington House.  After a brief stop for dinner, we will continue this day with an illuminated "Washington by Night" tour, where you will see the Lincoln, Jefferson, WWII, Vietnam War, Korean War Memorials as well as a stop at the Washington Monument and White House.  Following the tour we will overnight at the hotel

Day 3:

After breakfast at your hotel, we will take the group to the United States Capitol Building for a scheduled tour.  Following the Capitol, a brief visit to the Supreme Court Building and Library of Congress is in order.  We will then round out the day with a visit to The National Air and Space Museum, Museum of the American Indian and the Museum of African American History and Culture (time and availability permitting).  This evening will be spent at National Harbor or possibly in Old Town Alexandria or Georgetown.  We will then return to the hotel for one final evening after a great day of touring.

Day 4:

After breakfast, we will pack up and depart for one final morning in DC.  You may possibly take in the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Zoo, or Fords Theater.  After lunch we will depart for home, having gained a wonderful appreciation of the United States Capital.

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New York City, New York

Day 1:

Arrive in New York City and get acclimated to the hustle and bustle of this great American city.  Spend some time in Midtown Manhattan and Times Square - the "crossroads of the world."  You will then check into your midtown area hotel and take the opportunity to recover from a long day of traveling.

Day 2:

A light breakfast will be provided each day.  Following breakfast, a performance can be scheduled for ensembles who wish to take part in our concert series at one of several public venues in the city, including: St. John the Divine; Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum: Battery Park (Statue of Liberty area); or Washington Square Park (NYU area).  This afternoon you will have the chance to explore Central Park and possibly take in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (additional fee may be required). Dinner will be at your leisure followed by an evening at the theater at one of New York's amazing Broadway Shows.  Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3:

After breakfast, embark on a city tour of New York.  You will see the downtown area, including the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street, Federal Hall and the World Trade Center.  You will then proceed up through Chinatown, Little Italy and Greenwich Village.  Your tour will round out in midtown on 5th Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center. Your final evening in New York will be at your leisure - maybe take the opportunity to visit the Empire State Building (additional fee required). Final overnight in New York.

Day 4:

Spend your final morning in New York with a visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.  Following this tour, embark for home having experienced the wonder of the Big Apple!

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Orlando, Florida

Day 1:

Arrive in Orlando, and check into your hotel.  This evening can be spent at Disney Springs or Universal Studios Citywalk.  This is a great opportunity to stretch your legs and recover from a long day of traveling.  Overnight at your hotel

Day 2:

Breakfast will be provided at your hotel each morning, so be sure to fill up.  This first morning, a performance opportunity can be scheduled.  A public performance at Universal Studios Citywalk will be a great opportunity to share your talented students with the tourists and visitors to Universal Orlando.  Following your performance, your group will be able to take advantage of a two-day park hopper pass to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.  Spend the rest of the day enjoying these world renowned theme parks.  Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3:

After breakfast, depart for Universal Orlando, and enjoy a full day of rides and entertainment at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.  Be sure to explore the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Enjoy your final night in Orlando at your leisure.

Day 4:

Spend your last morning in Orlando for any final souvenir shopping then head for home!

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Southern California

Day 1:

Arrive in the Los Angeles Area, and immediately head to Santa Monica Beach. Here you will enjoy the sunshine and sand, as well as the shopping and sightseeing at the pier and 3rd Street Promenade.  After dinner at your leisure, head to your hotel for check in and overnight at your.

Day 2:

Breakfast will be provided at your hotel each morning.  This first morning, a performance opportunity can be scheduled.  A public performance at Universal Studios can be scheduled.  Following your performance, your group will be able to take advantage of a full day pass to Universal Studios Hollywood*.  Spend the rest of the day enjoying this world renowned theme park.  Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3:

After breakfast, spend your final morning enjoying the greater Los Angeles area, perhaps with a short tour through Hollywood and Beverly Hills.  You could also round out the morning with a stop at the Griffith Observatory before heading home after a fun filled adventure to Southern California.

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*Universal Studios (including the performance) can be substituted with Disney, Knottsberry Farm or Six Flags Magic Mountain.  Prices will vary.

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