by Music Celebrations | Jun 19, 2024 | Band, Blog, Washington, DC
Being in Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day will provide poignant memories for anyone who visits. It is a special time and place to honor America’s fallen heroes, to visit memorials and monuments dedicated to those who served, to visit America’s national treasures,... 
by Music Celebrations | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Travel Tips, Washington, DC
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to participate in our Memorial Day Choral Festival and Parade in Washington, D.C.? This year was our smoothest yet, thanks to our amazing new staff additions! We wanted to share a glimpse of the experience with you and our... 
by Music Celebrations | Jun 7, 2024 | Blog, Washington, DC
With singers taking their places for their choral workshop just two days prior to our Memorial Day Choral Festival, a heartwarming story came our way. Our staff overheard Edie, a member of the First Lutheran Church choir, recounting that she would be achieving a... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog, Orchestra, Washington, DC
“This was the best organized and most personally meaningful travel experience I’ve had with students on any trip in my 23-year career. Every detail was attended to, and the entire team at MCI excelled. I have been on 19 school trips to Washington, D.C. since... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 13, 2024 | Blog, Orchestra, Washington, DC
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is world-renowned and one of America’s most prestigious concert halls. The Capital Orchestra Festival, which features four auditioned ensembles on the concert program, has attracted large local audiences for over 10... 
by Music Celebrations | Oct 24, 2023 | Blog, Choir, Washington, DC
Overall, this was a wonderful trip! My students had such a fantastic time. Our guide made sure the tour had a great pace so that everyone felt like we were seeing a lot without it being frantic. A major highlight was our choral workshop with Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand at... 