Tour dates (Festival Vienna):

2024: July 13 – 16

2025: July 12 – 15

2026: July 18 – 21

The Summa Cum Laude International Band Festival invites marching bands, concert bands, wind and brass bands from around the world to join performers and participants in a showcase of musical magnificence. Performances are held in the most astounding surroundings and historical locations.
The bands can gain the unique experience of marching in the enchanting atmosphere of the imperial capital of music – Vienna.

We offer marching bands and wind bands the chance to participate not only in one but in two unrivaled European Festivals. On this tour you can combine performing in the Summa Cum Laude International Band Festival in Vienna offering historical sceneries and the most famous stages for music and in the traditional Mid EUROPE in Austria’s central region Styria with its mighty glaciers at the same time. We also offer tailor-made solutions to combine the festival with a European tour.

We organize concerts, marching experiences, workshops and lectures at your convenience. Simply contact us and together we will create a one-of-a-kind experience for your band.

Summa Cum Laude International Band Festival

The Summa Cum Laude International Band Festival in Vienna offers Marching and Wind Bands a unique opportunity to perform in the world's capital of Music. Vienna offers multiple options for marching bands within its historical city. During the Festival parades will take place in this jewel of European architecture, surrounded by historical highlights and landmarks. This Festival provides bands with some great opportunities to showcase their musicianship. Participating Wind and Marching Bands will also perform in the Gala Concert in the world-famous Wiener Konzerthaus.

Arrival at Munich Int. Airport
• English-speaking tour manager experienced in concert tour management
• Deluxe air-conditioned private coach

Guided city tour with English-speaking local guide (time permitting)
• See the Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral), the City Hall with its Glockenspiel on Marienplatz, the Residenz Palace and the Opera House.

Transfer to Schladming
• Morning transfer from Munich to Schladming, en-route enjoy the alpine panorama

Festival Dinner

Mid Europe Schladming 2023
• MID EUROPE - one of the most important international festivals for wind bands with indoor and outdoor concerts

Take part in workshops, clinics and conductor masterclasses of the Mid Europe Schladming Festival for Bands. In the evening, perform during the "Late Night of Music" concert series.

• Excursion to the Dachstein Mountain which towers above the Schladming area, visit of the Glacier

Evening Performance as part of the "Schladming Tattoo"  

Transfer from Schladming to Vienna
• En-route enjoy the scenic Wachau Valley
• Opening Ceremony of the Summa Cum Laude International Band Festival

• Explore the Inner-city Vienna and Ring Road including Schönbrunn Palace Highlight Tour and visit to Zentralfriedhof

Outdoor parade and performance in Vienna for Marching Bands, Wind and Concert Bands have the option of a concert in one of the many beautiful towns surrounding Vienna

• At the Konzerthaus
• Group Picture
• Each Ensemble or part of ensemble will be able to perform one piece for all other participating ensembles

Departure at Vienna Int. Airport

• Transfer to Vienna Airport for the return flight