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.
St. Francis High School Band & Chamber Choir Tour Scotland
I can honestly say there was nothing on the itinerary that I wouldn’t personally do again. Everything was necessary on the tour and made a difference in all our lives. Our local Tour Manager was always attentive to the group needs, checked in with me every morning,...
The Roberts Wesleyan University Chorale Returns From the Baltics
We had an amazing experience touring in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with Music Celebrations International [MCI]. They exceeded every expectation we had, from the planning stages to the final performances. The staff in the U.S. were immensely helpful, informative,...
The High Point University Wind Ensemble Tours Italy
We loved everything! Each day was great, we enjoyed every tour. Our Italian Tour Manager was absolutely amazing. I was so impressed with her. And the demeanor, professionalism, knowledge… everything – she was just perfect. Everyone on my MCI Team was...
The Athens Drive High School Marching Band on the National Stage
I wanted to take a moment and genuinely commend you and your company for organizing and providing our band program with a fantastic trip to the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. Without doubt, it was one of the smoothest and finest trips that our...
The Ludington High School Band Tours Chicago
"As always, thank you so much for your help - we enjoy working with MCI so much and appreciate you all! We have absolutely missed traveling with the band throughout the pandemic and it was so refreshing to get back to it. It’s amazing what these trips do for the...
The Pride of Bixby Marching Band Takes Ireland by Storm!
"I have taken many bands on many trips in my career. This was the best trip I have experienced. The MCI Team did an amazing job answering questions along the way and keeping us on track as we approached our departure day. The pacing and itinerary were fantastic. The...
The Pine Forest High School Orchestra Tours DC
"This year marks my 26th year of touring with Music Celebrations International (MCI). Throughout the years, MCI has supported my orchestras through great times and bad times. (I remember having to cancel my NYC Tour two weeks before the country shut down with COVID...
Fairmont State Band’s Kennedy Center Debut!
"Music Celebrations International provided our university wind ensemble with a once-in-a-lifetime experience via the tour our band took to Washington D.C. and our performance at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This was the band’s first trip after...
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Singers & Chorale Tour Austria
"Our singers are still talking about our incredible tour to Austria and Czechia! MCI took the time to help us envision an incredible musical and cultural experience with flexibility. We performed for great audiences in incredible venues and had rich collaborations...
The Libertyville High School Choir Tours Portugal
"I would encourage all American performing choirs to copy and do the exact tour that we did. It was so positive on every level and the perfect balance of historic sites, free time for travelers, and performance venues. It truly was a wonderful trip! We loved the...
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall Advanced Vocal Ensemble & Concert Choir Tours Italy
"In short, let me say once again how incredible our trip was. We loved it and are so grateful to have a company like MCI to help us build these experiences for our students. I would never plan an overseas performance trip for my group without the help of MCI. Their...
The Gustavus Adolphus Wind Orchestra Tours Spain & France
"MCI and John Wiscombe, president, are incredible partners. They take care of every detail and communicate and organize brilliantly. The venues the Gustavus Wind Orchestra has performed in during our recent tour France and Spain are indescribable. MCI also arranges...
The Northeastern State University Choir Tours Estonia & Latvia
"Music Celebrations International [MCI] provided a personalized, life-changing travel experience for my performers that made the process easy and affordable while still including all of the perks of international performance travel. The Baltic nations were beautiful,...
The Christ Church Episcopal School Choir Tours Central Europe
"In March 2023 my high school choir enjoyed an incredible tour to Austria and the Czech Republic with Music Celebrations International (MCI). From the absolutely stunning performance venues, each of them acoustically rich, to the delicious meals, to the memorable...
The Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony & Symphony Orchestra Tour the Baltics
"After traveling with Music Celebrations to Germany and the Czech Republic in 2018 and participating in the Sousa Band Invitational at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in 2019, we were excited to work with the MCI team again in 2023 for our combined Wind...
The Concordia University Wind Ensemble Tours Arizona
"Excellent accommodations, outstanding meal planning, and the best Tour Manager I’ve experienced on tours in 30 years! MCI has stuck with us throughout the pandemic, cancellations, and administrative delays. I am very thankful to the entire MCI staff for your...
The Pride of the Plains Marching Band Performs in the Dublin New Year’s Festival
“From beginning to end, the trip was a great success and our students will have plentiful positive memories from this experience. The Dublin New Year’s Festival performances were positive and our students really enjoyed the generous support and great environment. The...
The Westmont College Orchestra Tours Europe
All of the performances were extremely well attended (the most consistent concert attendance of any tour I have ever conducted) and the organizational details were very well implemented. The travel essentials of meals and hotels were superbly planned and of the...
The Lexington Christian Academy Chorus Tours Italy
"Thank you to Music Celebrations International for coordinating our 2022 tour of Italy. It was the best trip I’ve taken with a student group in my fifteen years of leading tours. In the face of constantly changing COVID protocols and global uncertainty, the team at...
Making Dreams Come True in Boston!
“This festival was a truly magical experience that I and my ensemble will never forget. The mystique of performing inside Boston Symphony Hall is like no other musical experience in the world. From the ensemble’s first note to our thrilling last note, it was as if we...