XXXX INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PUERI CANTORES ROME, ITALY December 27th, 2015 - January 1st, 2016 We are pleased that the American Federation Pueri Cantores (AFPC) has again chosen Music Celebrations to be the official travel provider for this momentous event

ABOUT MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL MCI is a full-service concert and festival organizing company John Wiscombe founded MCI in 1993. 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 operating concert tours CONCERT TOURS WITH INTEGRITY

CONCERT TOURS WITH INTEGRITY WHAT SETS MCI APART First and foremost, the magnificent concert experiences we provide 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 CONCERT TOURS WITH INTEGRITY

Your Choir Is Cordially Invited To Be Part Of This Extraordinary Event Get ready for the 40th International Congress of Pueri Cantores in Rome, Italy! This gathering of young singers will take place in 2015. It assuredly will attract scores of fine choirs from many nations and unveil treasures of inestimable value to all. No one will walk away without experiencing the grandeur, spiritual and historical significance of the Catholic Church throughout the world, as thousands of young singers join together to proclaim the peace of God. Undoubtedly, the highlight of this Congress will be singing as part of the Papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica (subject to confirmation)

CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES Arrive in Rome and take a panoramic tour of Rome’s highlights, stopping at such sites as Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Check into your hotel or religious housing and enjoy an evening Congress Welcome Dinner! Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps

Piazza Navona Roman Collosseum Overview of Rome

CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES Take a half-day guided tour of Religious Rome. Visit Vatican City, as well as the Vatican Museum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel . Take part in the Congress Opening Ceremonies in Rome’s Sala Nervi. Sistine Chapel Sala Nervi

Vatican Museum Vatican City

POSSIBLE CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES Take part in Morning Mass - to take place in several churches in Rome. Evening participation in the Congress Star Concerts - optional performances for individual choirs - also to take place in parish churches around Rome. Morning Mass in Rome Star Concert

POSSIBLE CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES Morning rehearsal for the closing Mass in Sala Nervi – with a possible audience with the Holy Father! Afternoon Prayer for Peace service in St. Peter’s Basilica Rehearsal for the Gala Concert Evening Gala Concert in Santa Maria Maggiore St. Peter’s Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore

POSSIBLE CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES Take a half-day guided tour of Imperial Rome, including entrance to the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Also view the Pantheon, Baths of Caracalla and Palatine Hill Evening Christmas Concert in Sala Nervi Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve Dinner in a local restaurant Roman Forum Christmas Concert in Sala Nervi

Roman Colosseum Pantheon

NEW YEAR’S MASS FOR THE POPE Sing in a special morning mass for the Pope in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican Afternoon tour of important Catholic Basilicas, including the Basilica di San Giovanni (St. John the Lateran) - the Cathedral of Rome, the mother of all churches in Rome and in the world. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner

ROME, ITALY We look forward to seeing you in the Eternal City - Rome! www.puericantores.com www.musiccelebrations.com