Tennessee

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

6/24/28 – 7/9/28

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Meet Your State Coordinator

Dr. Barry Kraus

AOM-Coordinator-Kraus – Ambassadors of Music

Dr. Barry Kraus is director of bands at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where he conducts the wind ensemble and teaches courses in conducting and instrumental methods. He has held positions at Baylor University, the University of Texas, and in public and private schools in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona. He is a regular conductor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout Tennessee and has served in leadership roles for the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association and the Tennessee Music Education Association.

Dr. Kraus is proud to serve students in Tennessee through a life-changing musical ambassadorship that expands their worldviews and fosters appreciation for global cultures. He’s proud to represent the work of Tennessee music teachers abroad, working with student performers throughout the state to use musical talent as a cultural bridge.

My Favorite Ambassadors Memory

I am new to AOM. I have traveled through Europe and have seen the impact of travel upon young people. I look forward to making significant memories for students in the years to come.

My Favorite Travel Destination

While I have traveled through Europe, the United States, and Canada, one of my personal favorite travel destinations is West End on the island of Roatan, Honduras. As a scuba diver, I enjoy the local dive shops and access to the reef that surrounds the island. The locals are very friendly, and the quiet island village feel of West End is a perfect location to relax.

One Thing I Never Travel Without

First, I travel with an optimistic attitude, situational awareness, and patience for myself and others. Second, I travel with photocopies of my official documents (passport, driver’s license, credit/debit card). In the event that documents are lost or stolen, copies could save your trip.

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