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 Sussex County Youth Orchestra Tours UK & France
"Great tour! Too many highlights to list! If you asked the participants, each would answer differently. My MCI Team were all “top drawer”, and our local Tour Manager was by far the best of all our 10 tours. Everyone loved her! Besides the normal stuff like good...
The Grant High School Royal Blues Tour Central Europe
"Our trip was fabulous and I can't thank you all enough for helping to make it a reality for the kids. Everything was amazing and worked out smoothly. The MCI team was absolutely fantastic. I've never worked with a more responsive, caring, supportive, kind, and...
The Hyde Park UMC Choir Tours Britain
"I was incredibly surprised with the amount of both sightseeing and singing opportunities we had. I was incredibly impressed by the way that the Wesley sights were woven into the itinerary. I was worried that my request for both a Wesley heritage tour AND a singing...
Timpanogos Chorale Performs in DC!
"Thank you for all your hard work on our behalf in getting this tour organized. The performance was AMAZING! The patriotism and emotions felt at the venue were reflected in our performance and the success of the concert. Being able to work with Dr. Jessop and be led...
Amazing Memories!
"I just wanted to reach out and thank you for the very wonderful experience at the Music Celebrations International Memorial Day Choral Festival. The MCI Staff were just so accommodating and understanding. Thank you for working through our "glitches" and for remaining...
Nitschmann Middle School Band Marches in DC
"This is the single most memorable event of my teaching career of 22 years. I have participated in parades in Europe and all over the US, but none compared to the experience of the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. My students and I were overwhelmed...
Beechwood High School Band Marches in DC
"The overall parade experience was great! The crowd was several people deep basically the entire one-mile route. I received very positive comments from students and parents! My MCI Team was great - they communicated very well via email and phone, they were very timely...
Inspiring, Moving, Musically Challenging and Fulfilling!
"Working under three world class conductors was a phenomenal experience for me as a director as well as for each and every singer. We will never forget it. Another thing I truly appreciated was your company’s assistance in planning everything from start to finish...
The University of Arkansas Children’s Choir Tours Chicago
"The tour was amazing! You guys put together such a fabulous trip for us- I just can’t thank you enough!!! Singing in St Patrick’s was dreamy, Shedd Aquarium was a blast, all the dinner spots were perfect and a huge hit with our group, seeing Hamilton was of course...
The Shippensburg University Concert Choir Tours Ireland & Northern Ireland
"The tour exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, we were well cared for and were able to enjoy the trip to the fullest extent knowing we were in good hands with our tour guide, driver, venues, and accommodations. It couldn't have run any smoother than it...
The Alabama School of Fine Arts Tours New Orleans
"All I can say is WOW! You guys did it again! This is my 4th trip with MCI and each one has been well-orchestrated, executed, personalized and exciting! Thank you to the whole MCI team for ensuring that my music department trip to New Orleans was memorable and...
The Southeastern University Collegiate Singers & Chamber Choir Tour Ireland
"Our Irish Tour Manager was amazing, in my opinion. He gave me space. Answered difficult questions. Consulted with me about everything. He provided information that was well received by the students. I can't say enough good things about him. He was terrific. I had...
The Hickory Choral Society Tours Central Europe
"Overall, we had a terrific, and professionally managed tour. Our principal interest was to have good performance venues. That was fulfilled at each concert. I appreciate the attention to making our tour rewarding and meaningful, both personally and musically. I chose...
The Copiah-Lincoln College Band Performs in Chicago
"We had a great experience at the Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival! Dr. Mallory Thompson's clinic was an outstanding event for our students. I was able to observe her rehearsal strategies and was delighted to have someone of her caliber working with our students. Our...
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...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
