SAMPLE TOURS
Austria Performance
Our journey takes us to a land where many famous composers once lived and worked. We travel through Austria all while tapping our toes to Beethoven and singing the famous Sound of Music soundtrack. Along the journey, we have the opportunity to perform at a beautiful cathedral, have a backstage tour of Vienna Opera House, enjoy a Sound of Music-themed Tour, and visit Mozart’s birthplace and much more.
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Scotland Performance
Get ready to experience the local culture and music of the one and only, Scotland. On this tour, we enjoy local Scottish Music all while sharing our own music. We have the opportunity to perform at a beautiful cathedral, visit a working sheepdog farm, and see many historic sites such as Stirling Castle and Dunrobin Castle. This educational-performance experience will be one that you will not forget.
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Great Britain Performance
Get ready to sing your heart through the United Kingdom on our custom performance tour. On this journey, we travel to Scotland and the England. Have the opportunity to perform at many famous historical cathedrals and castles. In between our performances, we visit many famous sites including Edinburgh Castle, Big Ben, and much more. End the tour jamming out at the Hard Rock Café followed by one of London’s fine West End Musicals.
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Following the Amish in Indiana & Ohio
This tour is a fun-filled study of America's Amish, an old religious sect. Direct descendants of the Anabaptists of sixteenth-centuryEurope, they followed the promise of religious tolerance in America, and settled within the U.S. There are several groups of Amish, which follow the different rule sets pertaining to dress, technology, work ethic and family life. In general, the Amish value a simple life, centered around family, following devout Christian beliefs. They separate themselves from American society, disavowing intermarriage with non-Amish, as a way to preserve their values and heritage.
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Stillwater MN
Travel a short distance to Stillwater MN and marvel over the fall colors and natural beauty. Step back in time and tour the charming town by boat and trolley. Enjoy free time for shopping, galleries, restaurants, and exploration. Finish out the tour by tasting the sweet, local wine!
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Duluth MN
Head North to the 4th largest city in Minnesota, Duluth. Come enjoy the breathtaking Lake Superior, hike through many Minnesota state parks, and sit back and enjoy a ride along the beautiful North Shore Scenic Drive. Discover what awaits you in this beautiful city and its surroundings!
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Mississippi River Cities Day Trip
We travel to Wabasha, MN where we visit the National Eagle Center, and make a stop at "Slippery's" (famous bar of "Grumpy Old Men" movie fame). We cross the river into Wisconsin, traveling south to Alma where we are able to look back at Minnesota from our viewpoint up on a hill. We have free time to either shop or visit the lock and dam before heading to the Laura Ingalls Wilder museum. And of course along the way, we eat a sweet treat or two!
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Civil Rights Tour
Join us as we tour the south and learn more about the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. We learn how the African Americans struggled for justice and equality in the United States. We learn more about the people who led the movement like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Medgar Evers. We see places like the Sumner Courthouse, Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, Old Courthouse Museum, Freedom Riders Museum, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Join us and learn more about Americans who made a difference!
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Plain People of Iowa
Located two hours from Des Moines and roughly a half hour from Cedar Rapids, the Amish and Mennonite communities of Amana and Kalona are a step back in time. Horses and buggies ride through farmhouses with laundry drying in the sun and farmers working the fields without tractors and other machinery. Founded years before Iowa received statehood, the Plain People of the region have a long history and interesting lifestyle. We “English” are welcomed to learn more about the area and enjoy a variety of attractions.
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Florida Amusement Parks Performance
Have you ever dreamt of going to Disney World? Or even better yet, performing at Disney World? Tune your instruments and get ready to perform at the happiest place on earth. Between performances and rehearsals with Disney teaching artist, we have free time to dip our toes in ocean, see beautiful animals roam at Animal Kingdom and spin on the Teacups at Magic Kingdom. Remember, if you can dream it, you can do it (Walt Disney).
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Israel Performance
On this journey, we pack our bags and instruments as we travel to a place where there is no end to miracles. As we travel through Israel, we visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Have the opportunity to perform at some world-famous sites all while enjoying these ancient cities.
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Italy Performance 1
Have you dreamt about singing and eating your way through Italy? This performance tour is exactly that and much more. Have many different performance options and travel through many breathtaking cities such as Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome. Along the way, we learn about the art at museums, see beautiful architecture at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Colosseum, and have time to wander around the charming streets in Venice.
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Terrific Twin Cities
Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are exceptional touring destinations. Historic homes, museums, and other cultural attractions are set in the middle of stunning landscapes. This short tour itinerary may be expanded to include additional art and history museums, winery and brewery stops, festivals, and more.
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Magnificent Midwest
Presenting the greatest, biggest, and best of the world– right in the heart of America. We’ll discover awe in southern Wisconsin, sightsee at Lake Michigan, and cruise on Lake Superior, the largest of the five Great Lakes. We explore the mighty Mississippi River. We tour lighthouses that guide the way on an expanse of water stretching to meet the horizon. We discover landscapes carved by glaciers, verdant farmlands, and local industry forged by American know-how. You’ll see wide open spaces and wildlife in their natural habitats. Meet characters from Minnesota’s gangster days, and the hometown folks that make “Minnesota Nice!”
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Great Lakes Lighthouse
Symbols of hope and security, lighthouses mark safe passage and provide guidance in bad weather and tough times. These are perhaps the traits that speak to the traveler’s heart, or perhaps it is that they tend to be located in beautiful settings. This tour takes us to over 20 of the most iconic lighthouses along Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. We see beautiful structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, cruise to discover sunken shipwrecks, and gorgeous views of landscapes and waterways. Gather your friends for this fantastic experience.
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Ark Encounter & Creation Museum
What an experience we have planned —no matter your age or faith, there is something for everyone on this amazing tour. In a short 5-day span, we step back 2000 years in time to see what life may have been like during the times that Jesus and Moses lived in. Join us to be inspired, renew your faith, or just explore these must-see sites. Meet you on the coach!
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Made in America
Join us on this amazing journey searching American Industries, looking for factories where innovative products and methods of manufacturing have changed the world. We learn about entrepreneurs who created some of our household products, and things we simply can't live without! Designed to stimulate your imagination, you can taste, see, hear and feel new things that satisfy your curiosity about American ingenuity and know-how!
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Culture & History of New Orleans
Get ready to experience the food, jazz music and unique culture of New Orleans! Spend 5 wonderful days strolling down the cobble stone streets in the French Quarter, experience a local crawfish boil, and maybe see a ghost or two on the spooky cemetery tour! While there, hear the Jazz music, visit a beautiful plantation, and learn about Hurricane Katrina. End the tour by visiting a swamp outside of New Orleans. If we are lucky, we might see big Al, the alligator!
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