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School music tours to New York

Incredible city that ‘never sleeps’
Iconic sights
Unique concert venues

“Thank you for making this a week that my students and myself will never forget. It really was the trip of a lifetime.”

Andy Clarke, Head of Music, Dorset

“Reassuring to have that support and knowledge when undertaking the mammoth challenge of a choir tour.”

Richard, Director of Music, Warwickshire

“A total success - great itinerary and brilliant venues.”

Nick, Director of Music, Kent

The city that never sleeps

New York, the ‘Big Apple’, ‘the city that never sleeps’ ... is now one of our firmly established destinations. Your students will have an amazing experience once there; from Central Park, Times Square, Broadway, Greenwich village, The United Nations, Wall Street, Ground Zero, The Statue of Liberty , the city seems to offer an endless supply of incredible things to see and do.

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Minimum Duration5 Days 3 Nights
MealsRoom Only
Flight time7 Hours 20 Minutes from London to New York JFK. Return journey 6 Hours

Sample itinerary

(Choirs)

If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.

Day 1

Arrival in New York. Transfer to accommodation and check in. Visit NY Rise, an immersive excursion on the history of New York with simulator rides and much more. Evening meal out.

Day 2

90 mins boat cruise to Ellis Island, passing the Statue of Liberty on the way. Afternoon concert in an historic church. Evening meal out. Possibility to see a Broadway show in the evening.

Day 3

Walk to the Empire State Building for your concert, then enjoy 360° views of the city on the Empire State Building experience. Return to the hotel to prepare for your afternoon concert at St Peter's Church. Evening meal out.

Day 4

Take a walking tour of the Finance District and discover Wall Street to finish by Ground Zero. In the afternoon visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and take a stroll in Central Park. Possibility to do some shopping in the evening in Times Square. Flight back to school

Day 5

Morning arrival back at school.

Extra activities and excursions

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and excursions.

Gospel Service in Harlem (Sunday only)
Top of the Rock (amazing view of the New York skyline)
Madame Tussauds
Yankee Stadium Tour
Madison Square Gardens

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

New York
The YMCA Westside

We offer a wide range of accommodation, all based in Manhattan either near Central Park or the Empire State Building. Hotels (room only) and Hostels are available to suit every budget and requirement.

Situated just footsteps away from Central Park West and The Lincoln Centre, the YMCA Westside has fantastic facilities including a swimming pool, fitness centre, basketball and racquet ball courts and a sauna.

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FAQs

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

We accept any group as long as they are used to performing together as an ensemble, even if only to their fellow students and parents. We always ask for a recent recording of your group and we have range of venues on offer that will welcome beginner groups as well as experienced ensembles.

We can send you mini-brochures to hand out at your rehearsals and a PowerPoint presentation for assemblies and parent’s meetings you may wish to hold. We also have a promotional poster to put up around your school, which you can download here. This will make it easier for you to get your students excited about your plans.

We understand that school music tours are considered as a reward or holiday for many groups and that where you stay is really important. All hotels and hostels we use are suitable for young music ensembles with many offering rehearsal space and instrument storage. Rooms are normally multi-bedded for students and twins, sometimes singles, for adults. Generally, rooms are en-suite.