Discover New Orleans’ living music heritage. From Jackson Square and the French Quarter to Congo Square and the Mississippi riverfront, your ensemble will study, perform, and soak in the city where jazz was born. Enjoy a private clinic, meaningful community performance, and a festive dinner cruise that caps an unforgettable learning journey. Tour Highlights Guided French Quarter tour including Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral Private choir clinic at Loyola University National WWII Museum with “Beyond All Boundaries” Outdoor performance at Founder’s Plaza or riverfront Steamboat Natchez dinner jazz cruise New Orleans Jazz Museum and French Market time Preservation Hall visit Swamp tour cultural and ecology experience Community service performance opportunity Congo Square reflection at Louis Armstrong Park Two performance opportunities Itinerary 5 Days / 4 New Orleans Day 1 NEW ORLEANS Welcome to New Orleans. Meet your Encore Tour Manager and begin with a guided French Quarter walk past Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. Settle into your hotel, then enjoy a Creole welcome dinner. (D) Day 2 NEW ORLEANS After breakfast, take part in a private choir clinic at Loyola University. Continue to the National WWII Museum for exhibits and the immersive “Beyond All Boundaries” experience. Perform outdoors at Founder’s Plaza or another museum-approved space. Evening jazz time in the Quarter. (B, D) Day 3 NEW ORLEANS Explore Louisiana’s wetlands on a guided swamp tour and learn about local culture and ecology. Share a community performance for a senior center or local partner. In the evening, board the Steamboat Natchez for a dinner jazz cruise, with a pre-cruise performance on the riverfront when available. (B, D) Day 4 NEW ORLEANS Visit the New Orleans Jazz Museum and enjoy free time at the French Market. Stop by Preservation Hall for a focused look at the city’s traditions. Celebrate with a Cajun or Creole dinner and live music. (B, D) Day 5 DEPARTURE Gather at Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park for a final reflection on the roots of American music. Transfer to the airport and depart for home. (B) Sample Customizations* GENERAL CUSTOMIZATIONS Add day(s) / remove day(s) Add / remove meals Add an additional performance Tailor repertoire to venue Add an activity or excursion ADD A MUSICAL HIGHLIGHT Workshop or clinic with Loyola University or Tulane faculty Exchange with a local school or community choir Focused jazz traditions session tied to Preservation Hall Recording or masterclass add-on when available Outreach performance with a church or senior community ADD AN ACTIVITY OR EXCURSION Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery walk Café du Monde stop and French Market time Streetcar ride along St. Charles Avenue Oak Alley or Laura Plantation day trip Additional riverfront or museum visit *All customizations subject to operational feasibility and availability Customize Your Tour Are you ready to take your ensemble to new places? Get a quote from one of our tour consultants who will help you customize a trip to meet your goals. Get A Quote