1. The Honorable Bertrand Delanoë Mayor of Paris The Honorable Phillippe Duron Mayor of Caen together with the Department of Defense Office of Commemorations and Music Celebrations International formally invite the Westlake High School Band to represent the state of Georgia in performance at the American Celebration of Music in France Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of D-Day: The Battle of Normandy and the Liberation of France

2. Westlake High School Band Produced by Music Celebrations American Celebration of Music in France Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of D-Day: The Battle of Normandy and the Liberation of France

3.  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 designing and operating concert tours About Music Celebrations MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

4.  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 dinner  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 and hotel personnel (including meals)  Flight bags, luggage tags, souvenir photo video and t-shirt  Insurance Concert Tour Inclusions MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

5.  $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

6.  Transportation to and from the departure airport  Tips to 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

7.  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

8.  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

9. Tour Itinerary

10. Day 1 – Flight to Paris, France Overnight in the Air

11. Day 2 – Transfer to Caen Overnight in Caen

12. Day 3 – Caen Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the Peace Memorial

13. Day 3 – Coleville Sightseeing Highlights: American Cemetery wreath laying ceremony, Recital, Concert Overnight in Caen

14. “You will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely....The free men of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory. Good luck, and let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking." ~General Dwight D. Eisenhower giving the D-Day order on June 6, 1944

15. T he historic region of Normandy (French: Normandie) is located in northern France along the English Channel between Picardy on the east and Brittany on the west. On June 6, 1944, a date known ever since as D-Day, a mighty armada crossed a narrow strip of sea from England to Normandy, France, and cracked the Nazi grip on Western Europe. Normandy (Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery) provides the opportunity to pay musical tribute to thousands of Americans who never returned to America following World War II, having given their all for the present freedom of Europe and our country.

16. American Cemetery (possible venue)

17. St. Aubin-sur-Mer Church (possible venue)

18. Day 4 – Rouen Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Rouen Cathedral Overnight in Paris

19. Day 5 – Paris Sightseeing Highlights: See Notre-Dame Cathedral

20. Day 5 – Paris Sightseeing Highlights: See Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe

21. Day 5 – Paris Sightseeing Highlights: See Luxembourg Palace and Place de la Concorde

22. Day 5 – Paris Sightseeing Highlights: See Latin Quarter, Invalides Hospital, Concert Overnight in Paris

23. Eglise de la Madeleine (possible venue)

25. Day 6 – Paris Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the Louvre

26. Day 6 – Paris at Leisure Overnight in Paris

27. Day 7 – Versailles Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Versailles Palace Overnight in Paris

28. Day 8 – Depart for home

29. Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the Westlake High School Band with a truly memorable musical and cultural experience of a lifetime!