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 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...
High Country Cloggers have a magical time in Ireland
“Thank you to Music Celebrations and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for this incredible experience our girls will never forget. Our tour to Ireland was magical, amazing, and wonderful. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime and memories we will cherish forever. From...
Fort Hays Singers Perform in Hawaii
“What a tremendous debt of gratitude we owe you! Our trip to Hawaii was a memory of a lifetime….for all of us. We will work with MCI anytime/anywhere!” Dr. Terry Crull Fort Hays State University Singers
Career Highlights at Boston Symphony Hall
“This was certainly one of the highlights of my 46 years as a director. My students were absolutely awed by the experience and we were all grateful for the courteous, friendly staff and the professional planning and presenting of the event at Symphony Hall. Top...
The Kelly Walsh High School Choir Tours Nashville
"Thank you so very much to make our Nashville trip happen! We had a wonderful trip! I highly recommend traveling with Music Celebrations International. Their team creates tours with the highest level music experiences! Having traveled with them to Ireland, Austria,...
Westlake Wind Symphony’s Boston Symphony Hall Debut!
“We had an amazing time in Boston. The private clinic and performance in Boston Symphony Hall were spectacular and exceeded expectations. The Festival Clinician, Mr. Charles Peltz, was one of the most professional, loving, and knowledgeable clinicians that I have ever...
The Bozeman High School Symphony Orchestra Returns From Austria and Italy
"THIS WAS TRULY A MAGNIFICENT TOUR. MCI IS TOPS. IT WAS NOT THE EASIEST YEAR TO CONVINCE PARENTS THAT WE WOULD BE ‘OK’ TO GO. THERE WAS MORE HAND-HOLDING AND REASSURANCE NEEDED THAN EVER BEFORE. I REGULARLY PROFESSED MY CONFIDENCE IN MCI’S PROFESSIONALISM AND ABILITY...
The St. Mary’s School Chorale Tours Nashville
“I have taken students to New York, Vienna, Prague, Florence, and more, but there was something about this Nashville trip that lit the fire of music in my students like no other. It was equally accessible and educational and FUN! Everything about Nashville emanates...
Kay Michael Lee Studio Returns from Orlando Tour
The Kay Michael Lee Dance Studio recently returned from a tour to Orlando, Florida. Highlights from the tour included a workshop, performance, and free time at Universal Studios. When you partner with Music Celebrations, you can expect superior customer service,...
Waseca Senior High School Kicks Off Group Travel Again!
The Waseca Senior High School Marching Jays & Choir kicked off our first performance tour of the season traveling to Branson, MO. Highlights from the tour included performances for enthusiastic audiences at The Clay Porter Theatre and The Dick Clark American...
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Concert Choir Tours Italy
When traveling with MCI, I know I am in wonderful hands! Every single detail is meticulously planned and coordinated. Singing in St. Peter’s Basilica and INSIDE the Sistine Chapel will remain with all of us our entire lives! MCI hires the very best tour managers to...
Eastern New Mexico Greyhound Sound Tours Ireland
“The suggested itinerary activities were spot on. The pacing was perfect. Accommodations were excellent. I would recommend our Irish Tour Manager for all your future tours. She was knowledgeable, kind, hospital, humorous, and flexible. The entire tour was a highlight,...
The West Monroe Rebel Choir Tours Europe
"I have been fortunate to tour with Music Celebrations with my choirs on numerous occasions. The experiences and performance opportunities have been second to none. Their hands on approach allows them to provide a hand crafted...
The UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 Tours With MCI
"I have had the pleasure of using MCI for a number of music performance trips with my jazz ensemble, and would not even think of using any other company. The folks at MCI have been amazingly professional at all times. You cannot go wrong with this company, first class...
The Baltimore Symphonic Band Tours Europe
“Music Celebrations hit it out of the park. Best tour I’ve ever taken! Wonderful accommodations, good food, several concert highlights, and a top notch local Tour Manager. She was the best I have ever had on tour. Everybody loved her! My MCI Team was terrific – timely...