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BAS band trip, 26 to 30 Nov 2026

Take the stage in Guangzhou

A 5 day, 4 night band learning journey to Guangzhou and Foshan. Students rehearse and play with musicians in China, perform in a joint concert, and discover the culture and technology of Southern China together as an ensemble.

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BAS musicians performing on the outdoor stage at the Esplanade, Singapore

BAS on stage at the Esplanade, Singapore.

Performance highlights

Music at the heart of the trip

Three of the five days are built around making music: two band exchanges and a full joint concert.

A BAS ensemble performing in a concert hall

Sat 28 Nov

Joint concert performance

The big moment of the trip. Students go through a proper soundcheck, then perform in a joint concert in Guangzhou, playing to a new audience far from home.

Brass players from BAS performing together

Fri 27 and Sun 29 Nov

Two band exchanges

Students meet and make music with band musicians in Guangzhou. They rehearse, listen, share ideas and learn how another band works.

Students listening closely during a music session

Thu 26 Nov

Cantonese Opera Art Museum

A visit to a museum dedicated to Cantonese opera, one of the great performing arts of Southern China, to see how music, costume and storytelling come together.

Photos show BAS performances in Singapore.

Why we are going

What students take home

Musical growth

Rehearsals, exchanges and a real concert stage help students grow as players and performers.

Culture, history and technology

Heritage streets, a traditional kiln and a robotics company visit give a wider view of Guangdong.

A closer ensemble

Travelling, performing and exploring together builds teamwork and a broader outlook.

Itinerary

Five days at a glance

  1. 26 NovThursday

    Arrive in Guangzhou

    Fly from Singapore to Guangzhou. Explore the historic Yongqing Fang quarter and the Cantonese Opera Art Museum, then check in to our hotel in Foshan.

  2. 27 NovFriday
    Band exchange

    Band exchange and robotics visit

    Morning band exchange in Guangzhou. In the afternoon, a robotics company visit with a hands on activity.

  3. 28 NovSaturday
    Concert day

    Joint concert performance

    A full day for the performance, from soundcheck to concert.

  4. 29 NovSunday
    Band exchange

    Second band exchange and Nanfeng Kiln

    Another band exchange in Guangzhou, then a cultural tour of the centuries old Nanfeng Kiln with a lion head craft activity.

  5. 30 NovMonday

    Home to Singapore

    Check out and fly back to Singapore.

The itinerary may change. Travel arrangements are handled with our travel partner, Rave Group.

Want to come along?

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