MCI JOURNEYS
This blog, MCI Journeys, is our way of keeping you informed of our latest music events, concert tours, and collaborations. We also offer a wealth of useful information for first-time tour organizers and experienced tour veterans alike.
The Swain High Concert Band Returns from Orlando
"I wanted to thank you for all of the support, kindness and professionalism that you continued to show while working to put the trip together for Swain High School. We had an incredible time. I have yet to see my students as excited as they were for this trip. Thank...
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The Newsome Chorus Tours Britain
"We had a wonderful tour! Hotels, drivers, meals, and our UK Tour Managers were all GREAT. Our shared performance in Harrogate was wonderful! The audience was fantastic. Our performance in London was literally THE BEST. Send all your groups there! It was a beautiful...
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Lauralton Hall Choirs Tour Italy
"I don't really know where to begin to talk about how great our trip was. The concert venues were perfect. It was such a treat to sing concerts in churches where the acoustics were so different than what we can find here. I wish I had taken a picture of the girls'...
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Durham School of the Arts Choir Returns From Britain
"I was referred to Music Celebrations International [MCI] by a friend who knew personally the work of the organization [DSA] and knew what I preferred in travel. I am grateful the suggestion was made! The care and attention that you gave to us was exactly what I was...
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The Marinette High School Chamber Choir on Chicago’s Biggest Stage
“I am not kidding when I say that the choir that left Thursday morning was not the same choir that came home Saturday night. They were transformed in every wonderful way imaginable. They learned SO much. This festival has been a true tipping point for my kids. There...
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The Pitman Wind Ensemble’s Kennedy Center Debut
"It was a great trip! It was an honor to have clinic time with Col. Arnald Gabriel. He made the ensemble sound better on the march. Our Tour Managers were the real MVPs on this trip; I really can’t thank them enough. The Kennedy Center is amazing. It was amazing to...
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New York City Delights!
"MCI exceeded my expectations with our last tour, and has done it again with this tour. Our team's support at every step of the way helped to make our itinerary run smoothly and comfortably. We fell in love with the city of New York, and made memories that will not...
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Dreyfoos School of the Arts Orchestras’ Kennedy Center Debut!
"We had an incredible trip! The MCI team was terrific. They were a delight and always had answers for us. It seemed nothing was ever a big deal. The constant communication definitely made us more comfortable. The Team on the ground pulled off a great concert! We’ve...
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Savannah Arts Academy Orchestra Tours Washington, DC
"Thank you for being an amazing team to work with from start to finish! Our Orchestra had THE BEST TIME!!! What a difference this experience made in their connectedness as an ensemble and as human beings! Preparing for a program to be performed at the highest level...
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The Charleston Chamber Orchestra Performs in the Kennedy Center!
"As usual, MCI hit one out of the park with our trip to DC. It was a wonderful experience. Cindy and her team were top-notch. Can’t wait until our next collaboration. I cannot say enough about our experience at the Kennedy Center. Our performance in the Kennedy Center...
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The Northeastern State University Choir Tours Ireland
"MCI created the perfect tour for us. Everything was handled with care and diligence as if we were family. Northeastern State University music ensembles have not traveled internationally since 1989. This tour served to bring the importance of performance travel back...
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The Perry High School Orchestra Returns From Boston
"We had a wonderful time on our Boston tour last week! Everything was fantastic! What a wonderful experience for our students! The full experience and MCI’s support was worth every penny! Our local coaches were outstanding, our drivers fantastic, our hotel very nice,...
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The Christ Church Episcopal School Choir Tours Germany & Austria
"Thanks again for helping us have a wonderful experience!! My MCI Team was great – so helpful! I really enjoyed working with MCI. Our MCI Tour Manager in Austria was amazing! So kind and patient. We all loved her and would request her again! Our dinner reception at...
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The Mandan Marching Braves Return From Ireland
"Our MCI Team was very good! Hotels were nice, meals were very good, our coaches were excellent, and we all fell in love with our driver/guides in Ireland. The families were very happy….social media was crazy! The students loved the march up to and performance at...
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The Bakersfield Master Chorale Performs on Chicago’s Biggest Stage
"We were very pleased with the Windy City Choral Festival. It was simply outstanding. I know MCI to be an organization dedicated to delivering extraordinarily high quality performance travel experiences with artistic, educational, and financial values all at the...
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Northern Ireland and Scotland Familiarization Tour
Music Celebrations marketing, operations and performance specialists recently returned from a familiarization tour to Northern Ireland and Scotland. Eighteen colleagues participated in this educational trip to become better acquainted with concert venues, sightseeing...
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Vienna, Prague, and Budapest – Familiarization Tour Recap
Between November 8 - 15, seventeen colleagues from Music Celebrations International participated in a familiarization (fam) tour that included Budapest, Vienna and Prague. The goal of this (as with all fam trips) was to gain first-hand knowledge of concert...
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The Chicago Masters Singers Tour Britain and Scotland
"Imagine having your chorus sing in the finest and most extraordinary cathedrals of eastern England on a performance tour no one will ever forget! Our first performance was in Canterbury Cathedral on the occasion of a special service commemorating Thomas Beckett....
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St. Luke’s Choir Tours Spain & France
"Our most recent tour to Spain and southern France is by far one of the best tour experiences I’ve ever had with an ensemble. The accommodations and venues were wonderful! Additionally, there was a great balance between tourist opportunities, concert experiences, and...
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Kennedy High School Band Marches in Washington, DC
"We had a wonderful trip full of lifetime memories. Marching in the National Memorial Day Parade was a 10 out of 10! This would be something we would definitely consider doing again in the future. Everything that we did and saw in Washington, DC was great. We all have...
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