Experience the thrill of a live theme park performance when you take part in Music on the Bay at beautiful Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!
Open to music ensembles of all kinds, Music on the Bay is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your choir, jazz band, chamber orchestra, rock band, or even ukulele troop! You’ll perform on one of the park’s stages before a live audience and receive valuable feedback from esteemed clinicians.
Then – you’ll play the day away at Busch Gardens as you enjoy exhilarating rides and attractions, award-winning entertainment, and close-up encounters with your favorite animal friends.
Music on the Bay Includes
Admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Performance on a Busch Gardens Park Stage
Clinic with Esteemed Educator/Conductor
Written and/or Recorded Critique
Ensemble Plaque
A Symphony of Helpful Resources for Music Educators
While You’re Here
Tampa Bay History Center
The Tampa Bay History Center is a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum and a great spot for students. Explore three floors and 12,000 years of Florida history!
The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium is rated one of the best in the country. Students can explore a wide variety of aquatic and land animals all while learning about the aquarium’s goal of “building awareness and inspiring action for species and habitat conservation.”
Tampa Riverwalk
Check out the Tampa Riverwalk – a 2.6 mile path along the Hillsborough River that connects downtown Tampa. Shop, dine, visit attractions, or simply enjoy the stunning scenery.
Clearwater Beach
Just a quick drive from downtown is one of the most gorgeous public beaches you’ll ever visit. Clearwater Beach boasts white, sugary sand and clear emerald waters guaranteed to please even your toughest teen travelers!