Facebook Twitter
Protestant Choir Tours to Eastern Europe
Religious pilgrimage tours and religious pilgrimages to Eastern Europe

Worship Around The World Through The Art Of Choral Music

Prior to the Reformation, singing in church was limited to clergy and professional singers. Music was restricted to Latin texts and was not available as a corporate expression of worship and faith.

“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.”

With these sentiments, Martin Luther ushered in a revolution in worship – congregational singing.

Today, Protestant choir tours continue a tradition that began in the 16th century.

We recognize the incomparable value of traveling to destinations where the world’s choral traditions began. Between our Church Tour and Concert Tour divisions, we have the knowledge and resources to work with you on a Protestant Choir Tour program that encompasses your unique travel aspirations, venue needs, and your spiritual and cultural focus.

Casterbridge welcomes your requests for specific concert venues and formats. We frequently integrate a mixture of venues to provide a culturally diverse experience for our Protestant Choir Tour groups:

– Perform in the world’s great cathedrals
– Fellowship with the local residents through a performance at a local school or church
– Interact with another choir in a joint choral performance

Prestigious Sacred Venues

A performance in the world’s great cathedrals and churches, with their magnificent acoustics and historic auras, can be a most memorable and spiritually rewarding experience for any choir.

Sample Casterbridge Venues:

Assisi: St. Francis Basilica
Bath: Abbey
London: St. Paul’s Cathedral • Westminster Cathedral
Paris: Notre Dame de Paris, American Church
Prague: St. Vitus Cathedral
Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica
Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica
Vienna: St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Wells (UK): Cathedral

Local and Intimate Sacred Venues

Music Directors often prefer to perform at smaller, more intimate churches while on their Protestant Choir Tour. Such venues offer the opportunity to perform a less restrictive sacred repertoire and to interact and fellowship with local citizens.

Sample Casterbridge Venues:

Arnstadt: Bach Church
Florence: Protestant Church in Florence
Galway: St. Nicholas Church
London: Church of St. Anne and St. Agnes
Prague: St. Thomas Church
Rome: Santa Maria in Trastevere • Sant’ Anselmo

Community Settings

Your Protestant Choir Tour performance may focus on service or charitable causes, offering the chance to bless a body of people who would not otherwise have the privilege of attending a musical performance. Including even one of these options in your program can be an extremely rewarding experience, as the warmth and gratitude shown by such audiences can make an indelible mark upon performers that is just as meaningful and memorable as a performance in a larger or more historic venue.

For virtually any worldwide destination, Casterbridge can coordinate a service concert at numerous venues, including children’s centers, hospitals, homes for the elderly, and orphanages.

Joint Performances

Rehearsals and performances with a Catholic choir abroad are always a highly attractive and rewarding proposition for both the visiting Catholic choir and their hosts. The fellowship that results from such interaction is a blessing for all involved, creating new friendships and lifelong memories.

Sample Casterbridge Options:

Leipzig: Leipzig International Choral Festival
Québec: Québec International Choral Festival
South Africa: Drakensberg Boys Choir
Vancouver: Vancouver International Choral Festival
Vienna: Vienna Boys Choir
Wales: Welsh Men’s Choir

Informal and Impromptu Concerts

We can maximize opportunities for impromptu and informal performances during a Catholic Choir Tour. Similarly, formally confirmed opportunities often prove to be highly enjoyable options for versatile choirs who wish to perform in an informal street setting among local passersby. What a way to bless and uplift countless people with the joy of music!

Register to plan a religious travel program with Casterbridge, either online or by calling 1-800-522-2398. Start planning your religious travel program today!


Protestant Choir Tours from Casterbridge Church Tours