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MUSIC FESTIVALS

2025 Busch Gardens

Give your middle school band, high school band or other music group performance a boost with a student trip experience at Busch Gardens Williamsburg! This unique program seamlessly blends a positive, non-competitive music education opportunity with the thrills and excitement of a world-class theme park. It's the perfect way to motivate your students and create lasting memories. The day begins with performances at a nearby, professional-grade venue, where your band will receive valuable feedback from experienced adjudicators. These experts will provide both written and digitally recorded comments, offering constructive criticism and highlighting your students' musical strengths. Following the performance, your group will participate in an educational clinic led by one of the adjudicators and receive a Director/Award plaque with a rating (Gold, Silver, or Bronze). Outstanding soloist trophies may also be awarded.

The real adventure begins immediately after the performance and awards presentation! Your band will head to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, where they'll enjoy "Scores of Fun" exploring the park's thrilling rides, captivating shows, and immersive themed lands. From roller coasters that twist and turn to family-friendly attractions, Busch Gardens offers something for every student. This combination of musical achievement and theme park excitement makes for an unforgettable group performance trip.

A typical itinerary starts with an early morning departure for the performance venue. After warming up and taking the stage, your band will participate in the clinic and awards ceremony. The afternoon is then dedicated to exploring the wonders of Busch Gardens, conveniently located nearby. The evening concludes with boarding buses for the return trip home, with students filled with pride and renewed inspiration for their musical endeavors.

"PAC for a Day" offers a realistic and reasonable cost, making it an accessible and enriching experience for all student music groups. Should your group wish to extend their music travel experience for more than one day, our staff of travel and music professionals can handle all the details, ensuring a seamless and memorable student trip. Give your middle school or high school band the gift of music, fun, and lasting memories with "PAC for a Day" at Busch Gardens Williamsburg!

Request Information Program Application
May 2
May 9

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • Participation in PAC for a Day Music Festival
  • Admission to the theme park
  • Award plaque with rating
  • Written Adjudicators’ comments
  • Recorded Adjudicators’ comments
  • Access to our NEW Music Adjudicator App
  • 1 FREE Director or Chaperone for every 20 students!

Busch Gardens Sample Itinerary

Morning

                        Depart for your festival performances at:
                                           Old Dominion University
                                           5115 Hampton Blvd.
                                           Norfolk, VA 23529
                        Warm-up
                        Performance(s)
                        Clinic and Awards Presentation
                        **Please refer to your performance schedule for your scheduled performance times.

Afternoon

                        Following your festival performance(s), depart for:
                                           Busch Gardens
                                           1 Busch Gardens Blvd
                                           Williamsburg, VA 23185
                        Enjoy a day of fun and excitement in the park!

Evening

                        Board busses and depart for home.
FESTIVAL ONLY PRICING:
Students $58.00
Adults $42.00