2027 Nashville Trip Information

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For those of you unable to attend the recent Nashville Trip Information meeting or last week’s Performing Arts Parents meeting, here’s a link to the slide show that was shared. Here’s a summary of the slide show:

The East High Music Department is planning a student trip to Nashville, Tennessee from Friday, March 26 through Tuesday, March 30, 2027. 

Trip Highlights

Students will have the opportunity to experience:

  • Music clinics with college professionals
  • Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
  • Grand Ole Opry performance
  • RCA Studio B tour
  • Tennessee State Capitol tour
  • Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Performance opportunity at the National Museum of African American Music
  • Ryman Auditorium
  • Haunted History Tour
  • Time to explore downtown Nashville and Opry Mills

Estimated Cost

  • Student cost: $1,269 per student
    • Based on quad occupancy rooms
    • Based on 80 students attending
  • Adult chaperone cost: $1,445 per chaperone
    • Based on double occupancy rooms
    • Based on 10 chaperones attending

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit: $200 due Friday, May 8
  • First payment: $356 due Friday, August 21
  • Second payment: $356 due Friday, October 23
  • Final payment: $357 due Friday, January 22

Fundraising Opportunities

Families will have several fundraising options available:

  • Fruit Sale (Fall 2026)
  • Snap Raise (Fall 2026)
  • Butter Braids (Winter 2026)
  • RaiseRight gift card program, available year-round

RaiseRight Fundraising Details

Proposed Itinerary Overview

Friday, March 26, 2027

  • Depart East High School for Nashville by motorcoach
  • Lunch and dinner en route
  • Arrive and check in at the hotel in the evening

Saturday, March 27, 2027

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Band, choir, and orchestra clinics at a college
  • Visit Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
  • Free time at Opry Mills
  • Dinner at Mission BBQ
  • Attend a Grand Ole Opry performance

Sunday, March 28, 2027

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • RCA Studio B tour
  • Lunch at Assembly Food Hall
  • Visit and perform at the National Museum of African American Music, pending acceptance
  • Explore downtown Nashville
  • Pizza party at the hotel

Monday, March 29, 2027

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
  • Tour the Tennessee State Capitol
  • Lunch at Farmers Market
  • Visit Ryman Auditorium
  • Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe
  • Haunted History Tour
  • Depart for home overnight by motorcoach

Tuesday, March 30, 2027

  • Breakfast en route
  • Arrive back at East High School in the morning

Questions?

Families with questions can contact:

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