Oklahoma
Ambassadors of Music
The Musical Journey of a Lifetime
The Ambassadors of Music tour offers talented high school student musicians an unparalleled opportunity to explore the best of Europe, including the birthplace of classical music itself.
This fifteen-day tour takes students and directors on an adventure through five countries, with once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences throughout our journey and performances for enthusiastic local audiences in historic venues.
Trip Dates
6/6/27 – 6/21/27
Nominate a Student
Educators:
Start here if you are a current music educator nominating one of your students.
Parents & Students:
Start here if your music director has asked you or your child to visit this site to fill out the nomination form.
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Note – Completing this form does not commit you to participating in the trip. It will allow you to receive further information and attend an informational meeting.
Meet Your State Coordinator
Greg and Diane Johnson
Greg and Diane Johnson are retired music educators with a combined 75 years of teaching experience in Oklahoma and a love of traveling the world. For over 38 years, Greg inspired choral music students in grades 6-12, while Diane focused on sharing music with elementary students in grades PK-5. Combining their two paths has created once-in-a-lifetime experiences for students and their families through the Ambassadors of Music program.
On staff since 1999, Greg and Diane became the state coordinators for Oklahoma Ambassadors of Music in 2007. Under their direction, thousands of Oklahoma musicians have experienced new cultures and have performed in historic and beautiful venues across Europe.
They’ve traveled extensively throughout Europe and beyond, visiting four continents (so far!), but the Ambassadors experience holds a special place in their hearts, as they had the opportunity to share the adventure with both of their sons. While they’ve traveled our Ambassadors itinerary many times, sharing these incredible destinations with new students never gets old!
My Favorite Ambassadors Memory
Our favorite memory happened on our first trip in 1999 and repeats itself every time we go on the tour. After a long flight to London, we finally get to board a coach and start the journey. We arrive at the parking area for Windsor Castle and take a short walk through a shopping area and come out the other side and there it is… Windsor Castle.
The view of the castle is breathtaking. It is right there in front of us with stone walls, tall towers and the history of 1000 years of the British Monarchy so close we could touch it. It means we are finally here in London – our journey is just beginning and there is so much more for us to see and experience.
My Favorite Travel Destination
While we have many favorite destinations across the European continent that hold fond memories for us, our visits to Rome stand out as our favorite. The history, the locations like the Colosseum, the Vatican, St. Peter’s and the Sistine Chapel are absolutely spectacular. Combine that with the food and the people and it is hard to beat.
One Thing I Never Travel Without
Passport for obvious reasons, but I go one step further. I call it my holy trinity for traveling. I always check for three things – my passport, my wallet (for money and credit cards) and my phone (which carries all of my travel itineraries and documents). If I can keep those three items with me at all times, I can navigate any hurdle or obstacle that comes before me.
To learn more about Ambassadors of Music:
Fill out the form below and a member of our team will get in touch!
Please Note: Questions regarding dates, pricing, and trip inclusions cannot be answered through this form. Please complete the nomination form at the link on the flyer you received and you will be sent more information regarding the program.