OFAC-Compliant Educational Travel for Jazz Ensembles
Curated by Buen Sabor Tours
An Educational Music Immersion — Fully OFAC Compliant
Buen Sabor Tours offers Jazz Immersion Trips to Cuba designed specifically for high school and university jazz bands traveling under the U.S. Treasury Department’s Support for the Cuban People general license.
These programs are built as structured educational exchanges, not tourism. Every day includes planned activities that support cultural engagement, music education, and direct interaction with the Cuban people.
All trips are documented, scheduled, and compliant.
Program Structure & Compliance
Each Jazz Immersion Trip is organized around a pre-approved, OFAC-compliant itinerary, which includes:
- Daily educational and cultural activities
- Direct interaction with Cuban musicians and artists
- Music-focused workshops and learning opportunities
- Cultural institutions, performances, and discussions
- Clear documentation suitable for school approval and recordkeeping
The full itinerary, daily schedule, and compliance language are outlined in the official program brochure provided upon inquiry.
Who These Trips Are Designed For
- High school jazz bands
- University jazz ensembles
- Music departments and conservatories
- Directors seeking international travel with clear academic purpose
Programs are paced appropriately for student groups and designed to meet institutional expectations for educational travel.
Musical & Cultural Focus
While the full details are outlined in the program brochure, the Jazz Immersion experience emphasizes:
- Afro-Cuban rhythm and its role in jazz
- Cultural context behind the music
- Exposure to live Cuban jazz performance
- Guided musical discussion and reflection
- Understanding how music functions within Cuban society
One or more evenings may include curated attendance at venues such as Fábrica de Arte Cubano, scheduled in alignment with venue availability and educational goals.
What’s Included
Each Jazz Immersion Trip includes:
- Airport transfers and private group transportation
- Student-appropriate accommodations
- All scheduled educational and cultural activities
- Live performance attendance
- Group meals aligned with the itinerary
- On-the-ground hosting and coordination
- Full Support for the Cuban People compliance
Flights and Cuban visas are not included.
Pricing & Customization
Pricing varies by group size, length of stay, and program scope.
Typical Jazz Immersion Trips fall within:
$2,750–$3,500 per participant
Final pricing and details are outlined in the official program brochure.
Official Program Brochure
To maintain clarity and compliance, all detailed itineraries, schedules, and OFAC language are contained in the official Jazz Immersion Program Brochure.
📄 The brochure includes:
- Day-by-day itinerary
- Educational objectives
- Compliance language
- Inclusions and exclusions
- Planning and approval notes for schools
Request the Jazz Immersion Brochure
To receive the full OFAC-compliant program brochure and begin planning, please share:
- School or university name
- Ensemble size
- Preferred travel window
- Director contact information
We’ll provide the official materials and walk you through next steps.
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