National Festival of the States SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BANDS April 10-13, 2013

 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

 Concert arrangements for all performances and clinics  Official recognition, quality concert venues, and publicity  Round-trip transportation by scheduled airline carrier with local motorcoach on arrival  Hotel accommodations based on quad occupancy  Two meals per day (breakfast is not included on the day of arrival and dinner is not included on the day of departure)  MCI Tour Manager will meet you upon arrival in San Francisco and will accompany you during the duration of the concert tour  Educational excursions conducted by professional tour guides  Entrances included to sight-seeing listed on itinerary  Tips, taxes, and gratuities are paid to restaurant and hotel personnel  $2M MCI Tour Liability Insurance Coverage  Individual insurance coverage is included with MCI arranged airline transportation Summary of coverage:$10,000 – Travel Accident; $1,000 – Medical Expense; $300 – Baggage Coverage; $600 – Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay Concert Tour Inclusions MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

 Day 1Dinner included  Arrival in San Francisco, meet your Tour Manager for a three-hour sightseeing tour of San Francisco, with special stops at Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, the Cliff House, and the famed Golden Gate Bridge.  Hotel check in  Evening welcome dinner at the world famous Hard Rock Café  Following dinner, watch the street performers and enjoy the specialty shops and attractions at Pier 39  Return to the hotel for overnight Wednesday, April 10 – San Francisco, CA Overnight in San Francisco

 Day 2Breakfast & Dinner included  Breakfast at the hotel  Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and make a photo stop at Vista Point. The tour continues to Muir Woods National Monument with it’s ancient and towering redwood trees, followed by free time in charming Sausalito, Lunch on own  Jazz Band performance at Pier 39  Afternoon will be spent exploring the waterfront attractions including the Hyde Street Marine pier and Aquatic Park  Pizza & Pasta buffet dinner at Luigi’s  Peer exchange performance with local high school band Thursday, April 11 – San Francisco, CA Overnight in San Francisco

 Day 3Breakfast & Dinner included  Breakfast at the hotel  Morning clinic at University of California Berkeley  Return to San Francisco area  Lunch on own  Concert Band performance at Union Square  Free time to explore Union Square shops or visit the Ferry Building, a sensational new attraction  Evening visit to exciting Chinatown for a sumptuous Chinese Farewell dinner banquet at the Cathay House. Enjoy the shops along Grant Avenue  Return to hotel for overnight Friday, April 12 – San Francisco, CA Overnight in San Francisco

 Day 4Breakfast included  Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out  Take a short walk to Pier 35 for the ferry to Alcatraz, “The Rock,” *  Following your tour of the cell block at Alcatraz, take the ferry back to Pier 35  Lunch on own  Afternoon departure for home  * ratio of 1 adult per 7 students required at Alcatraz Saturday, April 13 – San Francisco, CA Overnight in San Francisco

Alcatraz

Twin Peaks

Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Bridge

1440 S. Priest Dr., Ste. 102 Tempe, AZ Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the Farmington High School Bands with a truly memorable musical and cultural experience of a lifetime!