The Honorable Dr. Michael Häupl Mayor of Vienna The Honorable Dr. Heinz Schaden Lord Mayor of Salzburg together with Music Celebrations International formally invite the Long Beach High School Concert Choir to represent the state of Mississippi in performance at the American Celebration of Music in Austria

Long Beach High School Concert Choir Produced by Music Celebrations American Celebration of Music in Austria & Switzerland

 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 $600  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 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 personnel (incl. 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

 Transportation to and from the departure airport  Tips to Tour Manager(s), city guides and motorcoach driver(s)  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

Day 1 – Flight to Zürich, Switzerland Overnight in the Air

Day 2 – Lucerne Sightseeing Highlights: Orientation Tour Overnight in Lucerne

Day 3 – Lucerne Sightseeing Highlights: See the Covered Wooden Bridge

Day 3 – Lucerne Sightseeing Highlights: See the Mussegge Wall Towers and the Old Town

Day 3 – Lucerne Sightseeing Highlights: See the Lion Monument, Concert Overnight in Lucerne

Church of St. Leodegar (possible venue)

Day 4 – Transfer to Salzburg Overnight in Salzburg

Day 5 – Salzburg Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the Fortress

Day 5 – Salzburg Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Mozarthaus, See Mirabell Palace, Recital Overnight in Salzburg

Dom Cathedral (possible venue)

Day 6 – Hallein Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the Salt Mines, Concert

Day 6 – Salzkammergut Sightseeing Overnight in Salzburg

St. Michael’s Church (possible venue) site of The Sound of Music wedding

Day 7 - Melk Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Melk Abbey, Recital Overnight in Vienna

Melk Abbey (possible venue)

Day 8 - Vienna Sightseeing Highlights: See the Imperial Palace and State Opera

Day 8 - Vienna Sightseeing Highlights: See the Town Hall and Strauss Monument

Day 8 - Vienna Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Schönbrunn Palace, Concert Overnight in Vienna

St. Stephen’s Cathedral (possible venue)

Day 9 - Vienna Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the House of Music

Day 9 - Vienna Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Central Cemetery Overnight in Vienna

Day 10 – Depart for home

Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the Long Beach High School Concert Choir with a truly memorable musical and cultural experience of a lifetime!