Emily Henriksen

Corona del Mar High School Madrigal Singers have a long history of traveling to foreign destinations to perform for and connect with local people: they’ve toured to Spain, France, and Central Europe in recent years. In 2024, they decided to venture even farther from home on a tour of South Africa.    Over nine days, […]

It’s no secret: Groups who travel together are stronger.   Sharing experiences builds a deeper sense of unity, camaraderie and support – key for any ensemble! This can begin before you even pack your suitcases, as preparing for a tour means working towards a big, exciting goal. The Portland Symphonic Girlchoir has a long, rich

For many groups, going on tour is a chance for their members to get out of their comfort zone and visit a place they might not be able to otherwise – which might even mean getting on a plane for the first time.   Traveling with a group can make more challenging places easier, with

Even if you have wonderful performance spaces at home, being able to create music in different places is a uniquely powerful experience. It helps connect with the music, and the greater world around you, in a new deeper way. Whether you’re performing in a world-famous hall, or at a competitive festival, or in a small

Sometimes, the question about where to visit is clear the minute we start talking about what repertoire groups like to perform. Some pieces were written for specific places, after all, or with a certain setting in mind — which means inspiration might come from your own music library.   For church choirs like Holy Comforter

One of the best parts of touring is meeting fellow musicians from all over the world. Even if you don’t speak the same language, the connection you can forge through making music together builds a sense of community and shared purpose. From South Africa to Mexico, from New Zealand to Bulgaria, there are groups the