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 and in December, 2023 the SMSU Chorale traveled to Vienna, Austria and Prague, Czech Republic to perform as part of the holiday season concerts in those cities.  

In March of 2026, a group of musicians from the bands at SMSU will travel to Ireland to perform at venues in Cork and Killarny; to record at the famous Windmill Lane Recording Studio; to participate in a workshop on traditional Irish music at the MTU in Cork; and to explore numerous cultural and historical sites in Ireland.

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.