Michigan
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
6/30/27 — 7/15/27
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.
Nomination: Educators
Nominate a Student
Nomination: Students
Self-Nomination
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
Chris Janowiak
Chris Janowiak is in his sixteenth year of teaching and his second as Associate Director of Bands at West Ottawa Schools in Holland, MI.
Chris is a graduate of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Lipscomb University (TN). He is active as an adjudicator for the marching arts across the United States. In addition, he is proud to serve as the state coordinator and tour director for the Michigan Ambassadors of Music, a group of high school students that travel and perform in England, France, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. Chris and his wife, Lindsay, live in Holland, MI with their two children, Elloise and Eagan, and their French Bulldog, Yoda.
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.
