Travel Opportunities

The Music Program has provided numerous travel opportunities to students over the years.  In 2023, the SMSU Jazz Ensemble took a tour to Kansas City, Missouri and New Orleans, Louisiana for performances and clinics.   In December, 2023 the SMSU Chorale will travel to Vienna, Austria and Prague, Czech Republic to perform as part of the holiday season concerts in those cities.  The Music Faculty hope to plan additional trips in the coming years.

Previous destinations have included:

• Vienna & Prague (Fall, 2023--SMSU Chorale)
• New Orleans & Kansas City (Spring, 2023--SMSU Jazz Ensemble)
• New York City (Spring, 2017--SMSU Chorale)
• Spain (Summer, 2016--Bands)
• Beijing & Shanghai, China (Summer, 2008--Bands & SMSU Glee Club)
• Italy (Spring, 2007--Concert Choir)
• England (Summer, 2006--Bands)
• Norway  (SMSU Chorale)
• Caribbean (Spring, 2004--SMSU Jazz Ensemble)
• Washington, D.C. (Spring, 2001--Star of Minnesota Marching Band)
• Australia (Spring, 2000--Star of Minnesota Marching Band)

Some information and pictures from these trips can be found by clicking on each destination.