by Music Celebrations | Aug 9, 2024 | Blog, Italy, Orchestra
A concert and music festival experience in Italy is a return to the roots of Western Civilization. Italy presents a glorious feast of all the senses – sound, sight, smell, taste and touch. Regardless of one’s musical tastes – classical, church, ballad, opera, chant,... 
by Music Celebrations | Jul 26, 2024 | Blog, Italy |
Embarking on an international concert tour is always an exhilarating experience. For the 93 members and guests of the Sacramento Choral Society, their recent journey through Northern Italy was nothing short of spectacular. The tour, meticulously coordinated by the... 
by Music Celebrations | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Italy, Travel Tips
Prepare to Walk Those gorgeous, cobblestone streets you see in pictures? They’re real, and they’re everywhere. Traveling with a group often entails a significant amount of walking (we estimate 5-7 miles per day), as it’s one of the best ways to... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 10, 2024 | Band, Blog, Italy
Thank you so much for the amazing tour and all of the help/guidance before and during the tour! I think when the students reflect, they will realize how amazing this tour truly was. The performance venues were beautiful, and the excursions were all... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog, Italy, Orchestra
“Life-changing” is the expression our students are using to describe this trip. The energy of full houses and enthusiastic crowds in every venue, the enriching cultural learning experiences unique to each city, the jaw-dropping beauty everywhere we looked –... 
by Music Celebrations | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Choir, Italy
“The St. Luke’s UMC Chancel Choir’s recent trip to Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia was one of the top tours we’ve taken with MCI. Venice was historic and wonderful, and performing in Vivaldi’s church was indeed a great experience! However, the country of Slovenia... 