Don’t miss out on a FREE trip to Europe!
Planning your 2025 tour to Europe? You may qualify for a FREE Director Preview Tour in the summer of 2024. This is open to the seasoned traveler and to those that want to start the tradition of touring abroad.
Continue below to learn more about these exclusive opportunities made available only through Music Celebrations International.
2024 Director Preview Tours
Preview Tour Destinations
Join us next summer in Ireland, Italy, Austria, or the Baltics!
In 2024, Music Celebrations International is bringing back Director Preview Tours to Ireland, Italy, Austria (including the Czech Republic), and the Baltics. Not only will you get to experience one of these destinations first-hand prior to your group’s tour, but you will have the opportunity to attend the finale performance of one of MCI’s festivals taking place during your preview tour. This is a great way to gain experience and knowledge about the destination, visit venues where you will perform, and have fun!
IRELAND
June 21-27, 2024
Join us in Ireland and experience the simple, heart-warming serenade of Ireland! This breathtaking Preview Tour will explore parts of the Emerald Isle that will make you want to come back for more. Come to the land of St. Patrick to see Neolithic sites, kiss the Blarney Stone, listen for banshees, and look for leprechauns!
ITALY
June 23-29, 2024
You are invited to join us as we experience the breathtaking sites of Rome, Vatican City, and Florence! Join us in a spectacular Preview Tour of Italy for music directors. This is an incredible opportunity to become familiar with the highlights of an Italian concert tour in advance of your group’s participation.
AUSTRIA/CZECH REPUBLIC
June 28 – July 4, 2024
Have you ever wanted to visit where much of Western Civilization’s musical heritage began? This is your chance! Join us as we take an extraordinary voyage to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, and Prague, a familiar locale to Dvořák, Mahler, and Smetana. This is an incredible opportunity to become familiar with the highlights of an Austrian and/or Czech concert tour in advance of your group’s participation.
The Baltics
July 9-15, 2024
Though the cultures and languages of the Baltic States are different, these three nations share common artistic origins in music and dance that are still vibrant parts of their culture today. This is an incredible opportunity to become familiar with the highlights of a Baltics concert tour in advance of your group’s participation. Participants will be exposed to the region’s vast musical history and many performance opportunities, all amidst the celebrated artistic culture of the Baltic States.
“I was a part of the preview tour to Ireland in 2015. Not only was it one of the most memorable experiences I have had in my life, but it was vital in planning my ensemble’s tour. I met some amazing people and every detail was well planned. I highly recommend!”
Ann Marie Jones
Traverse City West
Senior High Orchestra
“The preview tour was amazing! There’s no way I’d ever plan a trip without one. It helps so much to fire up students, share first-hand experience, and so on. MCI does a fabulous job through and through!”
Holly Attar
Northern Kentucky University
Music Department
“Director Friends…This is the company to travel with…and this preview tour is the BEST experience. The personal attention from the company is really invaluable. The network of friends that you make is immeasurable. The group I traveled with a couple of years ago STILL keep in touch. DO IT. You’ll thank me later”
Key-Won Choi
West Potomac High School Choir