MAGICAL STRINGS OF YOUTH American Celebration of Music in Germany Sunday, July 6 – Tuesday, July 15, 2014 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)  Airline taxes, fees, and estimated fuel surcharge up to $686  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  Two meals per day including breakfast and dinner  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 Tour Manager, city guides, motorcoach drivers, and 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  Lunches  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  Instrument truck/trailer  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

July 6 (S) – Flight to Frankfurt, Germany Overnight in the Air

July 7 (M) – Eisenach Sightseeing Highlights: Visit Wartburg Castle

July 7 (M) – Eisenach Sightseeing Highlights: Visit the Bach House Overnight in Erfurt

July 8 (T) – Weimar Sightseeing Highlights: Visit the Liszt House, Concert (part of the Domstiegenfestival ) Overnight in Erfurt

Augustinerkirche (possible venue)

July 9 (W) – Halle Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Handelhaus (Mini-concert at the Handelhaus) Overnight in Leipzig

July 10 (Th) – Leipzig Sightseeing Highlights: Visit to St. Thomas Church (Mini-concert in the church)

July 10 (Th) – Leipzig Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to St. Nicholas Church

July 10 (Th) – Leipzig Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to St. Nicholas Church

July 10 (Th) – Leipzig Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Mendelssohn Home

July 10 (Th) – Leipzig Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the Musical Instrument Museum, Concert Overnight in Leipzig

Gewandhaus Mendelssohn Hall (possible venue)

July 11 (F) – Dresden Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Frauenkirche

July 11 (F) – Dresden Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Semperoper Overnight in Leipzig

July 12 (Sa) – Anhalt-Köthen Sightseeing Highlights: Visit to the Bach House (Mini-concert in the Bach House) Overnight in Berlin

July 13 (S) – Potsdam Sightseeing Highlights: Visit to Sanssouci Palace

July 13 (S) – Potsdam Sightseeing Highlights: Visit to the New Palace, Concert Overnight in Berlin

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskircke (possible venue)

July 14 (M) – Berlin Sightseeing Highlights: See Unter den Linden and Brandenburg Gate

July 14 (M) – Berlin Sightseeing Highlights: See Kurfürstendamm and Holocaust Memorial

July 14 (M) – Berlin Sightseeing Highlights: See the Reichstag

July 14 (M) – Berlin Sightseeing Highlights: Spree River Cruise, Concert Overnight in Berlin

Berlin Dom (possible venue)

July 15 (T) – Depart for home

Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the Magical Strings of Youth with a truly memorable musical and cultural experience of a lifetime!