Perform across Europe in the summer of 2025! Join the Sound of Louisiana Ensemble on an excursion to Europe, where you'll tour incredible landscapes, explore fascinating historical sites, and be able to showcase your talents on another continent!

Tower Bridge, London

Grindelwald, Switzerland

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity! Secure your spot now and make your musical mark across Europe. Join us for an experience that transcends borders and resonates with the power of music and cultural discovery.

Mont St. Michel, France

White Cliffs of Dover, UK

Parma, Italy

You'll spend 16 days touring 4 countries: the UK, France, Switzerland and Italy. During the tour, you'll have 4 scheduled performances - one in each country. Our all-inclusive package ensures a seamless experience, featuring round-trip flights, private motor coach transportation, comfortable hotel accommodations, tickets to all activities on the itinerary, and the dedicated guidance of a professional ETA Tour Manager throughout the entire adventure (see below for a list of everything included in your trip). Immerse yourself in the magic of Europe, create lasting memories, and share your passion for performance on an international stage. 

Since our beginning in 1991, Educational Travel Adventures has taken thousands of students on tours throughout the world. We know that there is no tool more powerful than seeing your classroom come to life in the real world. That’s why we strive to provide unique learning opportunities that meet your specific educational goals, making each of our programs the educational experience of a lifetime for your students.

Dr. Kelvin Jones is proud to serve as Tour Director and Music Director for the Sound of Louisiana Ensemble. He is passionate about creating positive life-changing experiences for young musicians and families as they travel and perform throughout Europe.

Dr. Jones (he/him) is a dynamic figure in the world of music education, serving as an educator, conductor, musician, drill designer, and music arranger for high school and university programs nationwide. His arrangements, performed across the United States, notably by the Dallas Winds, showcase his exceptional talent. Formerly the director of the Grammy-nominated Golden Band from Tigerland at Louisiana State University, Dr. Jones has led bands to acclaim at state and national events, including performances at the Zulu Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans Saints games, Walt Disney World, and prestigious college football championships.

As a sought-after guest conductor and clinician, Dr. Jones has made a global impact, working with music programs in South America, Carnegie Hall in New York City, and leading the LSU marching band in Dublin, Ireland. He is a Conn Selmer Educational Clinician, an instructor at the Smith-Walbridge Drum Major Clinic, and a respected adjudicator for concert and marching competitions. Dr. Jones shares his expertise through publications in magazines and books, including the Instrumentalist and Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series.

You'll depart on your flight.

You'll meet your ETA Tour Manager and begin your trip! 

First you'll take a panoramic city tour of London, featuring Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge and more!

You'll visit the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous fortresses, and Tower Bridge. Grab lunch at the vibrant Borough Market and take a tour of the iconic Globe Theatre.

Today you'll perform at a public venue.

Then you'll visit London's World Famous Covent Garden and the British Museum. In the evening you'll see a show at the West End show in London's theatre district.

You'll check out of your hotel, board your bus and drive to France.

You'll stop to see the White Cliffs of Dover before you arrive in Honfleur, a charming coastal town in Normandy, and check into your hotel.

You'll visit the Museum of Embarkment for an in depth look at the DDay invasion. You'll visit one of the landing sites, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France

You'll perform at a public venue.

You’ll depart for the drive to the mystical Mont St. Michel, where you'll be able to explore and visit the Norman Benedictine Abbey.

You'll check out, board your bus and drive to Paris.

In Paris you'll visit the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the charming neighborhood of Montmartre, and the highest point of the city, the Sacre Coeur.

You'll visit the Palais Garnier, setting for the world famous book and musical Phantom of the Opera. You'll see the Notre Dame Cathedral and visit the Marais Neighborhood. Then you'll enjoy a narrated river cruise on the Seine. Following dinner, you'll visit the Eiffel Tower.

You'll check out of your hotel room, board the bus and drive to Switzerland.

You will embark on a guided walking tour through Lucerne and uncover the city's rich history and captivating charm.

You'll perform at a public venue.

Embark on a walking tour through the enchanting Alpine town of Interlaken. You'll get a chance to ride up the mountain in a funicular.

You'll continue your drive and reach Grindelwald, an Alpine village reminiscent of a storybook.

You'll check out of your hotel room, board the bus and drive to Florence, Italy.

During your drive, you'll stop for lunch in Parma, Italy.

You’ll take a guided walking tour of Florence and learn about this fantastic Renaissance city. Visit the Accademia Museum, home of Michelangelo's famous sculpture, David; the Duomo, the distinctive Florentine cathedral; and the Basilica di Santa Croce.

Today you'll visit Boboli Gardens, one of the largest and most elegant Italian style gardens. You'll also visit Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and Piazza della Signoria, Florence's main square.

You'll head to the airport for your return trip home.

• Round trip flights to your destination (flight prices are based on current market conditions)
• Professional Tour Manager with your group throughout the tour
• Motor coach transportation throughout your tour
• Breakfast included at the hotel daily
• 14 Dinners
• 4 Public Performance Opportunities
• Gratuities for the tour manager
• Gratuities for the bus driver
• Trip delay and medical insurance coverage up to $100,000 per person
• FREE website where travelers can register and pay online

Take a look at each country below to find out what activities and attractions awaits at each destination.

• 3 nights accommodations in Caen Area
• Visit to the White Cliffs of Dover
• Visit to the Seaside Town of Honfleur/France
• Admission to the Museum of Embarkment in Arromanches
• Visit to site of the Normandy Invasion
• Visit to the American Cemetery in Normandy
• Visit to Mont St. Michel
• Admission to Norman Benedictine Abbey
• 2 nights accommodation in Paris
• Free time on the Champs Elysees
• Admission to Arc de Triomphe
• Visit to Montmartre
• Visit to Sacre Coeur
• Admission to the Palais Garnier
• Visit to Notre Dame Cathedral (Outside Only)
• Visit to Le Marais
• Admission to Seine River Cruise
• Admission to the Eiffel Tower

• 3 nights accommodations in the London area
  
• Visit Buckingham Palace and see the Changing of the Guard
• Visit to Trafalgar Square
• Admission to the Tower of London
• Visit Tower Bridge and walk across the Thames River
• Tour of the Globe Theatre
• Admission to ride the London Eye
• Free time at Piccadilly Circus
• Visit to Covent Garden
• Visit the British Museum
• Ticket to a West End Show

• 3 nights accommodation in Florence
• Visit to Parma, Italy
• Parma Cheese Factory Tour
• Walking tour of Florence city center
• Admission to the Accademia
• Visit to the Florence Duomo
• Admission to Basilica di Santa Croce
• Visit to Boboli Gardens
• Visit to Ponte Vecchio
• Visit to Piazza della Signoria

• 3 nights accommodations in Switzerland
• Guided tour in Lucerne
• Guided Walking tour in Interlaken
• Ticket to the Harder Railway Funicular in Interlaken
• Visit to Grindewald

Educational Travel Adventures isn't your conventional tour company. At ETA, your priorities take center stage - whether it's your educational goals, your students' growth, your budget, or your schedule. We have the flexibility and expertise to transform your performance vision into reality! We take care of all the details for your trip so you can relax and enjoy the experience.

We create custom tour packages to match your goals, offering a variety of opportunities to join global music events, parades, festivals, and competitions.

Our team includes band directors, music educators and professional musicians to ensure that our programs offer educational value and career insight. 

We are active members of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) and the National Tour Association (NTA), both industry associations of professional tour companies committed to excellence.

ETA performance programs are the best programs out there. They are thoughtfully planned with enough time for education, down time, and fun. We enjoy working with their staff because they are flexible to our needs and last minute requests!

- Christina, Music Director

ETA staff was incredible. They bent over backwards to accommodate changes, meals, family requests, etc. The service was unbeatable, and they were knowledgeable of NYC itinerary needs! The online payment system and detailed itinerary were super helpful. The eight ETA bus Tour Managers were incredible.

- Garth, Band Director

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