Perform at Universal Orlando™

You’ve conquered the Friday night field and blazed through the band festival circuit.  Competitions have already come and gone.  What’s a marching band to do next?  Perform at Universal Orlando™ Resort!

Once the madness of marching season is over, give your talented students an incredible new opportunity to shine as part of a STARS Performance at Universal Orlando™ Resort.  Couple the electrifying experience of marching in a world-class theme park with the energy and excitement of thrilling rides and entertainment.

A STARS Performance at Universal hits all the high notes!

STARS Marching Performances

Universal’s Superstar Pre-Parade opportunity is available year-round. It showcases your talented marching band during a one-mile route lined with cheering guests.

During select November through January dates, your band can also apply to perform in the Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s Pre-Parade. They’ll warm up the holiday crowds for the merriest of marches!

Minimum Ticket Requirement

Minimum of 40 tickets

(Non-Florida groups: multi-day park-to-park admission tickets required and Florida groups: park-to-park admission tickets required)

Application and Selection

• Minimum of 40 performers
• Apply at least 6 weeks prior to the proposed performance date

APPLY FOR STARS MARCHING PERFORMANCES

• URL or link to group’s performance (approx. 3 minutes in length for each group performing)
• Written script of any material that will be spoken during the performance
• Complete list of music titles that will be performed or played during the performance

Wardrobe

Performers must be in uniform or appropriate costume.  Matching polo shirts and shorts are permitted during the summer months.

(Please no jeans, t-shirts, or attire associated with other theme parks)

STARS Stage Performances

Your students will set the tone for CityWalk™ visitors with a high-energy, 30-minute performance on the Lagoon Stage!

Minimum Ticket Requirement

Minimum of 40 tickets

(Non-Florida groups: multi-day park-to-park admission tickets required and Florida groups: park-to-park admission tickets required)

Application and Selection

• Minimum of 40 performers
• Apply at least 6 weeks prior to the proposed performance date

APPLY FOR STARS STAGE PERFORMANCES

• URL or link to group’s performance (approx. 3 minutes in length for each group performing)
• Written script of any material that will be spoken during the performance
• Complete list of music titles that will be performed or played during the performance

Wardrobe

Uniforms are required for every performance and must be approved by Universal.  If it’s too hot for uniforms during the spring and summer months, matching shirts with collars and matching pants are acceptable.

(Please no jeans, t-shirts, or attire associated with other theme parks)

STARS Sound Design Workshop

This is a seriously cool opportunity for students to explore the world of sound design!  They’ll learn what it takes to be a movie musician performing original underscores, creating Foley effects, and choosing sound effects for animated movie scenes.

Sixty-to-ninety-minute workshops align with National Core Arts Standards for composition and music theory, music technology, and ensemble.

Minimum Ticket Requirement

Minimum of 40 tickets (non-Florida groups: multi-day park-to-park admission tickets required and Florida groups: park-to-park admission tickets required)

Application and Selection

• Minimum of 40 performers
• Apply at least 6 weeks prior to the proposed performance date

STARS SOUND DESIGN WORKSHOP

• Link to a video of your group’s most recent performance (up to 3 minutes)
• Sheet music provided prior to the workshop
• Option to sight-read at director’s discretion

Wardrobe

No uniforms required

Perform at Universal Orlando™

Keep the excitement of marching season going and perform at Universal Orlando™!  It doesn’t hurt that there’s a sweet bonus attached- epic fun at two amazing theme parks, Universal Studios™  and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

Plan Your Universal Performance with Kaleidoscope Adventures

Kaleidoscope Adventures has been a leader in student performance travel for 29+ years.  The KA team will handle everything from start to finish – including online registration, payments, and a built-in option for crowdfunding.

Kaleidoscope makes planning your Universal performance simple, safe, and convenient.

Start Planning Your Performance at Universal Orlando™ Resort