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School music tours to Washington, DC

The USA’s impressive capital
Enjoy a show in the evening

“Club Europe always go the extra mile to ensure that our needs are met.”

James Williams, Llandovery College, Carmarthenshire

“Alahree always understands perfectly what we want and need! Our music tours give our students the best memories of their time at school.”

Jane Werry, Head of Music, Hayes School, Kent

“It’s made the group into an unbreakable family and has had the most profound effect on the confidence of every single one of them.”

Darren Roberts, Mounts Bay Academy, Cornwall

“Club Europe makes organising a tour so easy, I can’t recommend them enough.”

Anthony Chew, Head of Music, Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Lancashire

Fascinating monuments

Washington, DC, the USA’s impressive capital, is a fascinating destination for your next school music tour. It’s a relatively compact city, with most of the city’s sights within walking distance of each other. What makes the city even more appealing is that a huge number of its most prominent and fascinating monuments are free of charge, meaning that a tour to Washington, DC can be a real option for those wanting to give their ensembles the opportunity to tour to the USA.

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Minimum Duration5 Days 4 Nights
MealsBed and Breakfast
Flight time7 Hours from London

Sample itinerary

(Bands)

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

Day 1

Flight to DC. Transfer to hotel, followed by time for initial exploration of the city.

Day 2

Morning to explore the Monuments with a guided tour, followed by a performance. Afternoon visit to the American History Museum or Museum of African American History and Culture. Enjoy a show in the evening.

Day 3

Enjoy a Kennedy Center tour and possible workshop, then visit an arts focused museum or take the US Capitol tour. Attend a US Capitol Military Band performance or Marine Corp Barracks Parade (summer only). Late afternoon performance at Union Station, followed by city coach tour to see the illuminated sights.

Day 4

Morning’s Military Band workshop followed by free time for shopping before departing for the airport. Late afternoon flight to UK.

Day 5

Morning arrival in UK.

Extra activities and excursions

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and excursions.

Guided tour of the city
Mount Vernon
Six Flags America theme park
Sports games

Explore the government and historic areas and its many residential neighbourhoods. See the Library of Congress, the Capitol Building, the White House, the 17 free museums making up the Smithsonian Institution, and visit the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. Travel through U Street – once known as “Black Broadway”, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, and notable Georgetown, an historic and affluent section of the city.

Offers a glimpse into 18th-century plantation life through beautiful gardens and grounds, intriguing museum exhibits, and immersive programs honouring George Washington’s life and legacy.

This amazing theme park includes rides to suit all tastes, plus a fun water park.

Go and see a baseball, basketball, soccer or hockey game.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

We can accommodate groups in a variety of hotels, according to their budget, allowing easy access to all the city’s attractions.

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We have drawn up a comprehensive step-by-step Guide to planning a school music tour for first time tourers. This covers all aspects of tour planning from budgeting and fundraising, to choosing the right destination, accommodation and performing venues for your ensemble. Click here to read our Guide.

As there is sometimes a significant time difference between us and you, email may be the best way to keep in touch with us. Alternatively, our office opening hours are 0800-1730 (GMT) should you wish to talk to us. Our phone number is +44 20 8772 6446.

You should book your tour between 8-18 months in advance. This will give us time to find the best possible venues for your tour and you will have ample time for fundraising should you need to do so.