UWEC Women’s Concert Chorale American Celebration of Music In Ireland Produced by Music Celebrations
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) U.S. Government airline taxes, fees, and estimated fuel surcharge up to $382 Transportation within Europe by modern deluxe motorcoach Round-trip transfer from UWEC to Chicago O’Hare Airport Concert Arrangements Accommodations in excellent 3 and 4 star hotels based on double occupancy, all rooms with private facilities Meals include daily breakfast and 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 Tips to Tour Managers, city guides, motorcoach drivers, and hotel personnel (including meals) 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
Difference between current and actual costs for the airline taxes and the estimated fuel surcharge, if applicable Concert programs Instrument or equipment rental and cartage if needed Drinks at dinners Airline luggage fees, if applicable Travel visa for non-U.S. 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
March 15 (Sa) – Flight to Dublin, Ireland Overnight in the Air
March 16 (S) – Clonmacnoise Sightseeing Highlights: Clonmacnoise Monastic site Overnight in Galway
March 17 (M) – Burren Sightseeing Highlights: Cliffs of Moher
March 17 (M) – Burren Sightseeing Highlights: Burren, Concert Overnight in Galway
St. Nicholas Church (evening concert)
March 18 (T) – Limerick Highlights: Concerts Overnight in Galway
University of Limerick (shared concert)
Mount St. Alphonsus Church (shared concert)
March 19 (W) – County Sligo Sightseeing Highlights: Queen Maeve’s Tomb
March 19 (W) – County Sligo Sightseeing Highlights: Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery Overnight in Derry
March 20 (Th) – Donegal Region Sightseeing Highlights: Glenveagh National Park Overnight in Derry
March 21 (F) – County Antrim Sightseeing Highlights: Giant’s Causeway
March 21 (F) – County Antrim Sightseeing Highlights: Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge Overnight in Belfast
March 22 (Sa) – Belfast Sightseeing Highlights: Belfast City Hall, Concert Overnight in Belfast
St. Anne’s Cathedral (afternoon concert)
March 23 (S) – Malahide Sightseeing Highlights: Malahide, Workshop Overnight in Dublin
March 24 (M) – Dublin Sightseeing Highlights: Dublin Castle
March 24 (M) – Dublin Sightseeing Highlights: Tirinity College and the Book of Kells, Concert Overnight in Dublin
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (shared concert)
March 25 (T) – Depart for home
Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the UWEC Women’s Concert Chorale with a truly memorable musical and cultural experience of a lifetime!