Welcome!

CYSO 2027 Korea Concert Tour
SOUTH KOREA  
Cities of Seoul, Daegu, Gyeongju, and Busan
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   Tour dates are June 24 - July 6, 2027
  13-day tour
(Concert tour dates may shift slightly based on flight availability)

A FIVE-CONCERT TOUR – Weaving a blend of history and culture with the beauty of South Korea landscapes and ancient landmarks

Thank you for your interest in the CYSO 2027 Korea Tour.  We are currently accepting applications!​

Application Process

Please review ALL the information before completing an application.  The tour application materials include the following:

Eligibility & Timeline

Members of Youth Symphony typically have first priority. Consideration will be given to some members of Junior Symphony and Camerata Orchestra depending on the individual’s skills and maturity.

Application Deadlines
Applications for the CYSO 2027 International Tour to Korea are now open!
Initial Application Deadline:
June 1, 2026 
Applicants will receive early consideration for placement in the orchestra.
Subsequent Application Deadline:
November 1, 2026 
Applicants will be considered for acceptance and placement in the orchestra based on available positions.
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Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity!
Some orchestra sections may fill early, so there is no guarantee that all sections will remain open into fall 2026. 
Apply NOW, don't wait!

Cost

$4,980 per participant.  Payment plan available. All payments should be made via our online payment system Venmo, however, if this is not an option for your family for any reason, check payment can be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Venmo accepts most major credit cards and debit cards as well as payments from a person’s checking or savings account.    
Click here to submit your payment.
Please put the participant's name on the memo line.
Financial aid available.  Click here for more information and to apply.

Tour Overview

Tour Dates and Rehearsals

The tour dates are June 24 - July 6, 2027.  Tour rehearsals will start immediately after the CYSO Spring Concert in early May 2027. Rehearsals will be Monday evenings, with one or two Saturday rehearsals.
There will be a farewell concert leading up to our "go" date.  This typically takes place on the Saturday before our departure date.

Tour itinerary

The tour orchestra will fly from Seattle to Seoul, Korea. The tour will include visits to cities of Seoul, Daegu, Gyeongju, and Busan in South Korea. The plan is to fly out of Busan at the end of the tour.
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We will have guided tours in Seoul, Korea.  Paid entrances to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Demilitarized Zone, Korean Folk Village, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Seoul Tower, Daereungwon Tomb and Cheonmachong Tomb are included as well as a ride in the Songdo Cable Car.   

Five concerts are planned. The tour company is working on securing contracts for each venue. These will be announced when confirmed. For past tours, we have had some parents travel independently along some or most of the same route taken by the orchestra during our tour.
​Family members - if you know you will be present for one or more of the Korea concerts, contact Dennis or Cam-Tu at [email protected], as we can usually arrange to reserve tickets for you. Many of our previous tour concerts have sold out.

Fees & Other Information

The focus of the tour will be the five concerts scheduled.  There will be a pre-concert rehearsal at each concert venue.  We balance the focused work of performing with guided local historical tours as well as some flexible time for exploring local points of interest.

What is included in the tour cost?
• Roundtrip airfare
• Hotels (typically two people to a room, separate beds)
• Breakfast and dinners
• Guided local tours, including entry fees to local tombs, palace, and other historical sites associated with the guided tours
• Tour bus
• Courier (more under “ACFEA” below)

What is not included in the tour cost?
• Lunches, snacks
• Cost of passport (visa is typically not required for stay 90 days or less, there may be exceptions for those who are not U.S. citizens)
​• Starting January 1, 2027, you will need a K-ETA before traveling to South Korea - estimated cost ~$7-8 USD, plus possible online payment fee​.
K-ETA application: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/guide/viewetaapplication.do
• Travel insurance (highly recommended but not required)
• Instrument insurance
• Fees for oversize/overweight luggage (large instruments will be addressed below under
“Instruments”)