Guatemala
Celebration Orchestra
June 4 - 13, 2026
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Guatemala, a country situated in Central America with pleasant weather year-round, is recognized for its picturesque landscapes and traditional towns. Since 1882, numerous Christian denominations have established churches across the country, with an emphasis on gospel outreach and biblical instruction. While many local ministries and social programs—particularly those involving music—continue to experience substantial needs, music teams remain valuable contributors across all age groups.
Symphonic music powerfully connects with people by appealing to their emotions and can also express key elements of Christian faith. These performances can take place in churches, schools, or public venues.
This project will be led by Patrick Worsham.
Heber Morales, Guatemala Mission Partner
Project Objectives:
Encouraging the body of Christ
Reaching out to those who have not yet accepted Him as Lord and Savior
Project Highlights:
Collaborate with a new ministry in Chimaltenango, about 40 miles from Guatemala City
Evangelical concerts at
The first Protestant church in the country, the downtown Presbyterian church founded in1882
Union Church, which serves the English-speaking international and interdenominational community
“Jesus El Buen Pastor,” a non-denominational congregation known for its hospitality
Partner with the SOFAMA Ministry—a multi-orphanage music program—and the Orquesta & Coro FILARMONICO
Work with music schools in the area including the Performing Arts Studio and Youth Orchestra, Villa Nueva Municipal Music School, the Antigua Guatemala Municipal Orchestra
Cost:
The cost for this Music Mission Project is $2,895 and includes air and ground transportation, accommodations, breakfast, insurance, Project Development, entrance fees and a GMP Travel Leader. The cost can be divided into multiple payments. Project price may increase within 90 days of the project date due to rising airfare costs. Registering early ensures you secure the current project price.
Charitable Donation:
Global Missions Project is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian Ministry dedicated to developing ministry opportunities for every church musician. All expenses are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Open Spots
Flutes – 1
Clarinets – 1
Oboe - 1
Alto Sax – 1
Tenor Sax – 1
Baritone Sax – 1
Bass Clarinet – 1
Trumpets – 1
French Horns – 2
Trombones – 3
Tuba - 1
Violin – 4
Viola – 3
Cello – 3
String Bass – 1
Percussion - 2
Guitar - 1
FULL:
Bassoon
Electric Bass
Drums
Piano
2nd Keyboard
What Others Are Saying
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Have a Question?
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We get it. You love playing your instrument or singing in the choir and want to do more with your gift. But how? That's where we come in.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to use their God-given talent to serve the Lord. We take teams of choirs, orchestras, and jazz bands around the world to share the good news of Jesus.
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Music is connecting. No matter the language of a song, it's the music that binds people together.[Our projects consist of evangelistic concerts with the gospel interwoven between songs.
In many countries we have the opportunity to play music in conjunction with local musicians. We also serve by teaching music and sharing our testimonies with others.
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In fact, we DO need you! God has a special plan for your life that includes using you to minister to others.
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Nope. You sure don't! That's why we exist - to form teams comprised of individuals that have a heart for missions and want to serve the Lord through music.
Find a project and hop on board!
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Of course! In fact, we encourage it! We can always use an extra set of hands and a smiling face :)
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Typically, as long as you have at least 4 years of playing experience, you're good! However, we may ask about prior playing experience to help us assign music parts.
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Typically the music is sent out one month before the project. Once we land in the country we're going to, we'll have one rehearsal, then we're off and running!
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For instruments that aren't airplane friendly (tuba, upright bass, etc), we can usually rent them in the country we're going to. Let us know which project you're interested in and we'll help work it out!
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Almost the whole kit and caboodle! The project cost includes air transportation, transportation within the country, accommodations, one meal per day, sightseeing excursions, and insurance on yourself and your instrument.
The project cost does not include an entry visa (if applicable), a US passport, domestic travel to the airport, and two meals per day.
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You can, but you don't have to! On average, each project is broken into 4 or 5 payments with an average of 2-3 months between payments.
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Stepping out in faith is an important part of going! There are many ways to raise support - sending a support letter to friends and family, asking your church for support, forgoing that $5 drink from Starbucks, having a garage sale, and most importantly through prayer! God doesn't just call you to go, He also provides for you.
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They are! We are a 501c3 which makes your donations tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. You can deduct your project cost in addition to any other expenses accrued during travel.
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We always include excursions to learn about the culture of the country. However, our goal is missions, so that will be the main focus of the project!
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