High School Choir: Registration for Boston/New York City 2026 is officially OPEN! Join 300 of your closets friends as we do ministry in two of our nation’s most notable cities! Jump on board, this July 23-31, as we travel to the northeast to serve, worship and share the Gospel! This mission trip is all-inclusive—flights, food, and accommodations are all included in the trip cost of $1895.  Sign up today and don’t delay!

Note that the Senior Class of 2025-2026 will depart a day early (July 22) as we will honor our Seniors with a special Senior Day in Boston.

FAQ’s:

• Q: What are the accommodations like?

  A: We will have a hotel for our stay in each city! We will eat breakfast, worship, and sleep at the hotel. Students are “tuck-and-taped” each night.

  Q: How will my student be traveling?

  A: We’ll fly, of course! Upon arrival, we will travel by Subway and by train.

  Q: Does my student have to audition for a specialty part?

  A: No! Though this is a choir mission trip, your student can choose not to audition for dance or solo parts and simply sing in the choir and serve at ministry sites.

  Q: What does registration look like?

  A: Student registration is from October 11 – November 1. A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.

  Please, if you have any questions, send us an email at studentworship@prestonwood.org! We are honored that you would entrust your student to us and are glad to address any questions or concerns that you may have. Now, let’s go share the Gospel!

 APPLICATION

The deadline for submitting your application for the 2026 Student Choir Mission Trip is Saturday, Nov 1, 2025.

You must be a member of The Prestonwood Student Choir in order to apply. Once you complete your application process, it will be thoroughly reviewed and you will be notified with further instruction when you are accepted.

KEY DATES

Trip: July 23 – 31, 2026

Homecoming Concert: August 2, 7pm

Family Group Reveal: May 17

Vocal Audition: April 19

Dance Audition: April 26

Forms Due: March 1

Parent Meeting: June 28

Mandatory Rehearsals: July 19&20

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

• Sunday Rehearsals: 4 absences allowed in Spring Semester
• Family Group Meetings: Only 1 absence allowed
• Mandatory Parent Meeting: June 28. At least 1 parent must be present at the meeting.

TRIP COST & FUNDRAISING INFORMATION

Our church believes in Missions, Students, and Worship and because of this we are able to offer this years trip at an incredible price!  Prestonwood automatically subsidizes all members trips keeping the cost of this mission trip to the participant at $1,895. This cost is all-inclusive (air and ground transportation, lodging, all meals, trip T-shirts, etc.) with the exception of the following:

• Required shorts / pants and tennis shoes
• Optional spending money

Financial Benchmark 

• Deposit $300: Due upon acceptance, by November 1, 2025
• Payment 1 $595: Due by Feb 1, 2026
• Payment 2 $500: Due by Mar 1, 2026(DROP DAY)
• Payment 3 $500: Due by April 1, 2026

Prestonwood makes a significant financial investment for each participant by covering a portion of the cost for church members.  Due to this, we are unable to provide any additional financial assistance for students.

*** All payments and donations are tax-deductible but are nonrefundable/not transferable. ***

SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT CRITERIA

Because all Student Worship Ministry “short-term” mission trips are a direct extension of the Prestonwood mission and purpose, mission trip participants are to express a lifestyle of spiritual commitment in the following areas:

• Have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Have been scripturally baptized by immersion after salvation experience.
• Have active member of a local church (i.e.: Bible fellowship, music ministry, etc.)
• Maintain consistent Worship Attendance.

MISSION TRIP APPLICATIONS ACCEPTANCE PRIORITIES

Mission Trip application priority is given to PBC members.

Non-church members are permitted to participate in Prestonwood Music Mission trips only if they meet the Spiritual Commitment Criteria (see above).