Mississippi Chorus American Celebration of Music In Italy June 28 – July 7, 2012 Produced by Music Celebrations International

 MCI is a full-service concert and festival organizing company  John Wiscombe founded MCI in As a youth, he spent several years as a tour manager throughout Europe. He has now been in the music travel business for over 45 years.  Our Staff is composed of a unique blend of musicians and travel industry professionals  We are musicians serving musicians  MCI staff has a combined 200+ years experience in designing and operating concert tours About Music Celebrations MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

 Airline Transportation (base fare)  Transportation within Europe by modern deluxe motorcoach  Concert Arrangements  Accommodations in excellent 3 and 4 star hotels based on double occupancy, all rooms with private facilities  Meals include daily breakfast and three-course dinners  Guided Excursions guided by professional guides  Entrance fees to major attractions  Full-time, multi-lingual Tour Manager with the group the entire tour  Pre-departure travel notes  Printed tour itineraries  Tips to hotel and restaurant personnel  Flight bags, luggage tags, souvenir photo video and t-shirt  Insurance Concert Tour Inclusions MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

 $2,000,000 MCI Tour Liability Coverage  Individual Insurance Coverage Including:  $10,000 Travel Accident  $1,000 Medical Expense (accident of illness)  $300 Baggage Coverage  $600 Trip Cancelation/Interruption delay MCI Concert Tours with Integrity Insurance Coverage

 Transportation to and from the departure airport  Tips to Tour Manager(s), city guides and motorcoach driver(s)  Airline related taxes, security fees, and fuel surcharges (estimated between $450 and $550 per ticket) and weekend (Fri., Sat., Sun.) and holiday surcharges  Concert programs  Instrument or equipment rental and cartage if needed  Drinks at dinners  Airline luggage fees, if applicable  Travel Visa for non-US passport holders MCI Concert Tours with Integrity Concert Tour Exclusions

 Because successful performances are of the greatest importance to us, your group will perform in venues of the highest musical and historical quality  To ensure your success in and enjoyment of this celebration, we work with co-sponsoring cities in providing venue coordination and special acknowledgement of your group  We have experienced concert managers (living in Europe) who work with the local municipalities and musical arts associations in the promotion of the concerts MCI Concert Tours with Integrity Making Your Concerts a Success

 First and foremost, the magnificent concerts we can provide (as shown on the previous slide)  An experienced, proven, full-time, multi- lingual Tour Manager who is with the group 24/7 (for those who have travelled before you know what a difference a quality Tour Manager can make to the outcome of your tour). Our Tour Managers are the best  Guided excursions, guided by licensed, professional guides. Guides are selected based upon experience, referral, knowledge and ability to deal with people  The many entrances to sites that are included. At MCI we feel it is necessary to include these entrances to ensure the cultural and historical aspects of the Tour MCI Concert Tours with Integrity What Sets MCI Apart

Tour Itinerary

Thursday, June 28 – Flight to Rome, Italy Overnight in the Air

Friday, June 29 – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: See Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona Overnight in Rome

Saturday, June 30 – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Roman Forum and Coliseum, Mass Overnight in Rome

St. Peter’s Basilica (possible sing/participate in mass)

Sunday, July 1 – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Vatican Museum

Sunday, July 1 – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Sistine Chapel

Sunday, July 1 – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, Concert Overnight in Rome

Sant’ Eustachio (possible concert venue)

Monday, July 2 – Siena Sightseeing Highlights: Piazza del Campo, Entrance to the Duomo Overnight in Florence

Tuesday, July 3 – Florence Sightseeing Highlights: See Ponte Vecchio, Entrance to the Academy of Fine Arts

Tuesday, July 3 – Florence Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the Duomo, Concert Overnight in Florence

Santa Maria de Ricci (possible Florence venue)

Wednesday, July 4 – San Gimignano Sightseeing Highlights: City centre, visit to a winery

Wednesday, July 4 – Pisa Sightseeing Highlights: See Piazza del Duomo, Cathedral, Leaning Tower Overnight in Florence

Thursday, July 5 – Venice Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Doge’s Palace

Thursday, July 5 – Venice Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica, Mass, Concert Overnight in Venice

St. Mark’s Basilica (sing/participate in mass)

Santa Maria Formosa (possible venue)

Friday, July 6 – Verona Sightseeing Highlights: See the Arena and Juliet’s House Overnight in Milan

Saturday, July 7 – Depart for home

Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the Mississippi Chorus with a truly memorable musical and cultural experience of a lifetime!