WASHINGTON, DC

The National Festival of the States concert series in Washington, DC offers musicians the performance tour experience of a lifetime.

From its celebrated symbols of patriotism to its undiscovered neighborhoods, the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital inspire millions of visitors every year. Packed with famous sights, free attractions, and an endless calendar of special events, Washington, DC offers year-round inspiring experiences.

Every year, featured ensembles from across North America travel to Washington, DC to perform in distinguished venues, hand-selected based on each participating group’s size, musical selections, and physical and technical requirements. Great effort is made to match performance ensembles to appropriate venues with maximum audience potential. Music Celebrations has an established history of facilitating performances in world-class venues such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington National Cathedral, the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, the National World War II Memorial, and many more.

There is no better backdrop for a patriotic and life-altering experience than to perform in Washington, DC for American Military Veterans, to sing in a historic cathedral, to conduct a concert on a major concert stage, or to perform at one of the great historical monuments on the National Mall. This is an amazing opportunity to enjoy the musical offerings of this vibrant American city.

Testimonials

Niceville High School Wind Symphony IN dc

Niceville High School Wind Symphony IN dc

"Our trip to the Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival was a wonderful experience. Everyone at Music Celebrations International was a joy to work with and clearly cared about the success of our students. They hired the ideal clinician – Col. Jason Fettig – to rehearse our...

Mount St. Mary Academy in the National Memorial Day Parade

Mount St. Mary Academy in the National Memorial Day Parade

Overall, we had a great trip!  We were able to fit a lot into the short amount of time we had.  I have participated in many parades both as a performer and group director, and I have to say this was a very well-organized parade.  This is the first time our spot was...

Bedford High School Bands joins the Memorial Day Parade

Bedford High School Bands joins the Memorial Day Parade

The Freedom 250 National Memorial Day Parade of May 25, 2026, in Washington D.C. was an unforgettable, patriotic, transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experience for the students of our U.S. Marine Corps JROTC, Color Guard, Cheerleader Squad, and Marching Band "Our trip...

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