Destination: America! A Coast-to-Coast Musical

Destination: America! A Coast-to-Coast Musical for Grades 4-8

Pack your bags and hit the road for a musical journey across the United States! Destination: America! takes students and audiences on an entertaining coast-to-coast adventure celebrating the rich musical traditions that have helped shape America's culture and history.

From the bright lights of Broadway in New York City to the country music capital of Nashville, from the Motown sounds of Detroit to the rock legends honored in Cleveland, students explore the diverse musical styles that make America unique. Along the way, they discover how music connects communities, tells stories, and reflects the spirit of the nation.

Featuring six engaging songs and short connecting narrations, Destination: America! blends music education, social studies, and performance into an exciting and educational showcase that is perfect for school concerts, assemblies, and classroom presentations.

Whether your students love Broadway, Country, Rock and Roll, Motown, or popular music, they'll find something to enjoy on this unforgettable musical road trip.

Why Teachers Love Destination: America!

• Perfect for grades 4-8
• Approximately 20-minute running time
• Explores major American music styles and traditions
• Excellent cross-curricular music and social studies resource
• Six entertaining songs with connecting narration
• Includes choreography and reproducible materials
• Easy to stage in classrooms, concerts, and assemblies
• Supports music appreciation and cultural learning

Musical Destinations Featured

• Nashville and Country Music
• Broadway in New York City
• Motown in Detroit
• Memphis Music History
• Seattle's Music Scene
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Grand Ole Opry
• Country Music Hall of Fame

A Music Appreciation Program Students Love

Destination: America! introduces students to important musical genres and cultural landmarks while showing how music has influenced communities throughout the country. The result is a performance that is both entertaining and educational.

Educational Benefits

• Supports music appreciation curriculum
• Connects music and American history
• Introduces important musical genres
• Encourages cultural understanding
• Develops singing and performance skills
• Builds confidence through public performance
• Creates meaningful cross-curricular learning opportunities

Perfect for Concerts and Assemblies

The flexible format allows directors to present the show as a classroom performance, concert feature, assembly program, or music appreciation showcase. The short running time makes it easy to fit into a variety of school events.

Additional Educational Resources Included

Students can further explore American music history through reproducible articles covering the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, Motown, Broadway, the Experience Music Project, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Kit Includes

• Teacher Edition
• Piano/Vocal Arrangements
• Choreography
• Reproducible Dialogue
• Reproducible Song Sheets
• Student Music History Articles
• ShowTrax CD
• Performance Resources

Destination: America! Frequently Asked Questions

What grades is Destination: America! designed for?

The musical is recommended for students in grades 4-8.

How long is the performance?

The complete showcase runs approximately 20 minutes.

What musical styles are featured?

The production explores Broadway, Country, Motown, Rock and Roll, and other important American music traditions.

Is Destination: America! a good music appreciation resource?

Yes. The show was specifically designed to help students learn about America's musical heritage while actively participating in a performance.

Does the musical connect to social studies curriculum?

Absolutely. Students learn about important cities, cultural landmarks, historical developments, and regional musical traditions throughout the United States.

Can the show be performed with minimal staging?

Yes. The flexible format works well in concert settings, classrooms, assemblies, and traditional stage productions.

What educational resources are included?

The kit contains reproducible articles about Motown, Broadway, the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Seattle's music scene, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

What materials are included in the kit?

The kit includes the Teacher Edition, choreography, reproducible dialogue and songsheets, student articles, and ShowTrax CD.