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Cuba
Celebration Orchestra
March 27 - April 5, 2025

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Holguin, Cuba

From Our Mission Partners:

These are very challenging times for the people in Cuba. Thousands are leaving Cuba due to the lack of basic needs such as medicine, food, and transportation, on top of financial realities as a new money system has been established.

Our people need hope, and we know that Jesus is the only answer. We, His church, know that God is not leaving Cuba and continue to ask, “Cuba for Christ”. 

Musicians have been a vital part of sharing the Gospel, disciplining new Believers, and planting new churches. However, the task is too big for us to do it alone. Since 2003, GMP has been our partner in fulfilling God’s vision for our country. We need your help to continue the unfinished task of seeing Cuba worshiping Christ.

The Celebration Orchestra has been invited to perform in several locations in Cuba. This is a multiracial society with a population of mainly Spanish and African origins. The largest organized religion is the Roman Catholic Church, but evangelical protestant denominations continue to grow rapidly. Afro-Cuban religions, a blend of native African religions and Roman Catholicism, are widely practiced.

 

Elio, our mission partner in Cuba.

 

Project Objective:

Perform in public settings and teach fellow musicians to be a witness of the Christian faith and support our work in Cuba.

Project Highlights:

  • Eastern Cuba Baptist Convention

  • Master Classes

  • Joint Concerts

Cost:

The cost for this Music Mission Project is $3,550 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. The Cuba Religious Visa is an additional $75.

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 – 4
Oboe – 1
Clarinets – 4
Alto Sax – 2
Tenor Sax – 1
Baritone Sax – 1
Bass Clarinet – 1
Bassoon – 1
Trumpets – 2
French Horns – 2
Trombones – 4
Tuba – 1
Percussion – 2
Synth Keyboard – 1
Electric Bass – 1
Guitar – 1
Violin – 7
Viola – 4
Cello – 3
String Bass - 1

FULL:
Drums
Piano

Is your section full? Drop us a note to see about joining us!

 

What Others Are Saying

  • In spite of my reservations about going to Cuba, I prayerfully joined a GMP trip in 2008, and my life has never been the same! I have since taken more than a dozen trips to be with amazing people that are shining the love of Jesus in a difficult land.

    If you want to be a part of what the Lord is doing, and use your gifts in music to share the gospel, then COME TO CUBA!

    - HELEN W

  • Several years ago I took a big leap of faith to go on mission with GMP to Cuba. My first trip was exciting, emotional, and eye-opening.

    Though there was a language barrier, music was the key that brought us together to make connections and lasting friendships. Seeing people with very little resources do so much for us was humbling.

    - DOROTHY M

  • Cuba and it’s sweet people have been such a blessing in my life. Their sweet spirit and growing love for Christ impact me deeply with every visit.

    The Cuban people opened their hearts to hear the Gospel, and the passion of their worship was evident. We serve a living God who loves us fiercely.

    - JEFF M

  • I have been on many projects to Cuba, and they have been especially rewarding for me and my wife. We have seen first hand how Christians who live in a place where there is not much of anything still live an abundant life in Christ.

    Cuba is the one trip I would take every year if I could!

    - TIM M

Join a community that answered the call to missions!

You've got two options:

1) Do nothing and continue life on the hamster wheel or 2) Finally do something about it. We can't help with option 1 - but option 2? We got you! Say yes to making a change with music and taking the Gospel all around the world.

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Have a Question?

 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • In fact, we DO need you! God has a special plan for your life that includes using you to minister to others.

  • 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!

  • Of course! In fact, we encourage it! We can always use an extra set of hands and a smiling face :)

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Click the Donate button for the project you're going on and it will show a drop down list of the participants.

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