In 2001, the China International Travel Service, along with the governments of Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Guangzhou and Shenzhen exclusively requested Music Celebrations International to bring American ensembles to China and perform in the top music conservatories and interact with their music students to help them build their music programs. This has now led to the annual American Celebration of Music in the People’s Republic of China. Recommended bands, choirs, and orchestras are now annually invited to perform in the most prestigious concert halls throughout China.
No other place on earth possesses such an intensity of beauty and strangeness, nor has a longer, richer historical legacy, and few other nations are likely to be as important in the 21st century. China’s culture remains exotic, despite rapid modernization and growing Western influences. It is now possible to travel to most of the interesting places in China in a style not dreamed of ten years ago, or barely possible five years ago. China travel is a mobile feast of sights and sensations, new and old.
Chinese art and history are a constant delight, and to see China’s past made visible, whether in the vaults where the First Emperor died among his terra-cotta armies or in the Forbidden City where the last emperor was born, brings the dreamy Middle Kingdom to life.
The interest by the Chinese in Western culture is such that an American orchestra, choir or concert band can captivate a large and enthusiastic audience no matter where it performs. Imagine your musical group performing near the Great Wall, an ancient city square, a cultural center auditorium, or perhaps participating in a musical cultural exchange at a Chinese school — all these things are possible!
Music Celebrations International and their official Chinese colleagues are ready to transport you to another world — the Middle Kingdom!
Testimonials
Life Changing Tour to China
The Ripon High School Band and Choir traveled to the People's Republic of China and performed in the American Celebration of Music concert series. Their tour consisted of many life-changing experiences and opportunities to immerse themselves in the local culture. Read...
Quality Performance Venues, Appreciative Audiences, and Terrific Excursions
I have enjoyed many opportunities traveling with students over the years. On several occasions, Music Celebration International (MCI) was by my side as we ventured to incredible destinations, including: Europe, China, and the Music For All National Concert Festival....
Tour Like Z. Randall Stroope!
Z. Randall Stroope has partnered with Music Celebrations International on several tours from Italy, France, China, England, and Chicago performing to great acclaim all over the world. In addition to touring with his own choirs, Dr. Stroope has served as artistic...