by Music Celebrations | Jul 8, 2013 | News, Parades, Washington, DC
I just wanted to let you know that my band had a BLAST during our [Washington, D.C.] trip. Our guides were fantastic. Our drivers were wonderful. I would also like to say that working with you has been great. Please pass on this praise to whomever may wish to see. I...
by Music Celebrations | Jun 17, 2013 | News, Washington, DC
MCI made the trip planning experience (a part about which I was nervous as a new orchestra director) so easy and stress-free. I think they really understand the needs of performance groups and I appreciated the emphasis on performances and musical opportunities. On my...
by Music Celebrations | Jun 11, 2013 | Festivals, News, Washington, DC
My students are not privileged. The vast majority work because of necessity, so an opportunity to earn a trip like this by working together through their University choir is, for many, a once in a lifetime experience. We always seek a production company that will...
by Music Celebrations | Jun 6, 2013 | News, Parades, Washington, DC
My personal favorite moment was at the beginning of the parade. I instructed my drum majors to add a salute to show respect to the dignitaries and generals on the reviewing stand. I was standing at a viewpoint so that I was able to see my drum majors deliver the...
by Music Celebrations | Jun 3, 2013 | Festivals, Parades, Washington, DC
Amazing rendition of “America the Beautiful,” featuring Tenor Anthony Kearns and the Memorial Day Festival Chorus, to open last week’s National Memorial Day...