Classical Movements Takes a New Look at Domestic Destinations

Classical Movements has experienced the dramatic impact of the covid-19 pandemic from our unique position at the intersection of arts and travel industries – and have witnessed the disruption on the activities of choruses and orchestras not just to their rehearsal and performance schedules, but to the concert tours that are a regular and valuable part of many ensembles’ activities.

There is of course anxiety about when even basic choral and orchestral activities will be able to resume, but we remain hopeful that with care and creativity on the part of all of us in the performing arts, ensembles will begin to rehearse and perform again sooner, rather than later.

Two weeks ago we announced a series of measures we are taking to address the ongoing crisis, including encouraging our clients to consider domestic tours. We know that once performing and traveling are again safe, musicians will be especially eager to tour again after so long at home. We have now announced 8 new domestic tour itineraries, to recommend meaningful and worthwhile opportunities for touring experiences within our own borders.

This builds on our 28 years of experience working on unforgettable tours within the United States, as well as abroad – and in recognition of the fact that there remains great uncertainty about what the future of international travel will look like in the near future and the financial limitations with which many of our clients will have to contend.

Taking advantage of our deep knowledge and network of contacts throughout the United States, we have produced the following 8 itineraries to some of the most breathtaking and rewarding destinations around the country, but will also continue to work with choirs and orchestras to craft meaningful tours based on cultural and historical themes, as well as to other domestic destinations not included on these itineraries, from Chicago, Minneapolis and other cultural centers of the Midwest to Maine and Vermont to Puerto Rico, Guam and American Samoa – among so many others:

Sun, Surf, and Song: Concert Tours to California

A “dream” destination with renowned perfect weather, world-famous sightseeing, and a rich international music and culture scene

Arctic Airs: Concert Tours to Alaska

Known far and wide for stunning and stark landscapes, the state’s cultural and musical offerings span a wide range, as well as opportunities to learn about the region’s earliest peoples

Footsteps of the Founding Fathers: Concert Tours to the East Coast

The powerhouse cities of Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York and Boston, with some of the finest and best-known churches and concert venues in the country, as well as options to visit essential highlights of our nation’s history

Pitch-Perfect Paradise: Concert Tours to Hawai’i

Providing access not only to famed beaches and resorts, but the chance to delve into the ancient culture of the native islanders and the best of modern Hawai’ian classical music

Bayou Ballads: Concert Tours to New Orleans

An exploration of the complex and fascinating personality of New Orleans; experience not only jazz, but Cajun culture and the history and geography of this totally unique city.

Concerts in Cascadia: Concert Tours to Oregon and Washington

The peaceful forests and rocky coastlines of the Pacific Northwest play host not only to exciting cities, but also a varied landscape of classical music, in one of the fastest-growing areas in the country

Hymns, Honky-Tonk and History: Concert Tour to Tennessee

A chance to experience the heart and soul of American music, following in the footsteps of rock ‘n’ roll and blues greats in Memphis, country legends in Nashville, and bluegrass in the mighty Appalachians

Wonders of the West: Concert Tours to Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico

With unparalleled vistas and world-famous landmarks like the Grand Canyon, the Mormon Tabernacle, the festivals of Santa Fe and the art of New Mexico and Arizona, the region plays host to a unique blend of cultures and traditions

Classical Movements’ history of domestic touring

Although Classical Movements proudly emphasizes our extensive work and intimate familiarity with international destinations – especially those that are often overlooked or only recently opened, including historic tours to Cuba and South Africa – the United States is strong among the 145 countries in which we work and has been for more than 28 years.

Classical Movements regularly takes our clients on domestic tours, including the National Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, Atlanta Symphony and Boston POPS, amongst many others. The company has also arranged the U.S. tours of many international orchestras and choirs, including the Vienna Philharmonic, Dresden Staatskapelle, London Philharmonic, Gondwana Voices, Windsbacher Knabenchor, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Escolania de Montserrat and three Cuban choirs including Coro Entrevoces.

Classical Movements has brought choirs to the nation’s capital from abroad and from across the country for our Serenade! Washington, D.C. Choral Festival, an annual celebration of cross-cultural exchange and vocal traditions from around the world.

Classical Movements is the leader in the industry in facilitating cultural exchange and musical collaboration, and remains committed to this vision whether planning an international or domestic tour. We strive to make unique tour experiences for every ensemble, whether it’s rafting in Colorado, a crawfish boil in New Orleans or a private workshop with a composer in Philadelphia.

While the future remains uncertain, Classical Movements is proud to plan for our continued work with our prestigious, talented clients, to help them bring their music to audiences far and wide and to experience the rich and diverse cultural and natural offerings here at home.

About Classical Movements

Classical Movements is an industry-leading international concert tour and project management company for orchestras and choruses. For more than 28 years, we have established a network across 145 countries on 6 continents and focus particularly on bringing world-class orchestras and choruses not only to the world’s great concert halls, but also to destinations often overlooked by touring ensembles, including the first tours to Russia, China, Cuba, South Africa, Vietnam and Croatia in the early 1990’s. Classical Movements organizes more than 60 tours every year, producing some 200 concerts every season.  Classical Movements was centrally involved in the Minnesota Orchestra’s historic tours to Cuba in 2015 and South Africa in 2018 and have taken on a number of other challenging, significant projects including bringing the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra to Washington, D.C. in 2003, the YouTube Symphony Orchestra in 2009 and 2011 and organizing the inaugural Cuban American Youth Orchestra in 2019.

Winner of Americans for the Arts’ BCA10: Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts Award and named one of Musical America’s 2017 Movers & Shapers, since its founding in 1992, as a truly global company Classical Movements remains committed to facilitating cultural diplomacy across the world through the medium of music.

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Adam Jackson
Artistic Planning and Executive Assistant to the President
1 (703) 683-6040, ext. 201
Adam@classicalmovements.com