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1 University of Louisville Jazz Ensemble American Celebration of Music In China Produced By Music Celebrations International

2  MCI is a full-service concert and festival organizing company  John Wiscombe founded MCI in 1993. As a youth, I 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

3  Airline Transportation (base fare)  Transportation within China by modern deluxe motorcoach  Concert Arrangements  Accommodations in excellent 4 star hotels based on double occupancy, all rooms with private facilities  Three meals per day  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 and restaurant personnel, Tour Manager, city guides and coach drivers  Flight bags, luggage tags, souvenir photo video and t-shirt  Chinese group visas (for U.S. passport holders only)  Insurance Concert Tour Inclusions MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

4  $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 Insurance Coverage MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

5  Transportation to and from the departure airport  Airline related taxes, security fees, and fuel surcharges (estimated between $300 and $400 per ticket) and weekend (Fri., Sat., Sun.) and holiday surcharges  Concert programs  Instrument or equipment rental and cartage if needed  Airline luggage fees, if applicable  Visa for non U.S. Passport holders Concert Tour Exclusions MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

6  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 China) who work with the local municipalities and musical arts associations in the promotion of the concerts Making Your Concerts a Success MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

7  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 What Sets MCI Apart MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

8 Tour Itinerary #1

9 Tour Itinerary #2

10 The People's Republic of China is opening its doors to Western ideas, culture, and business, and it is very anxious to promote cultural exchange at many levels. Imagine the rich musical, educational and cultural experiences your musicians will enjoy as they perform and sightsee in one of the oldest civilizations on earth. Some sites you may visit while in China…

11 Beijing Sightseeing Highlights: Tian An Men Square

12 Beijing Sightseeing Highlights: Forbidden City

13 Beijing Sightseeing Highlights: Summer Palace

14 Beijing Sightseeing Highlights: Great Wall of China

15 Beijing Sightseeing Highlights: Acrobatic Show

16 Beijing Sightseeing Highlights: Temple of Heaven

17 Beijing school visit

18 Tianjin Sightseeing

19 Xi’an Sightseeing Highlights: City Walls

20 Xi’an Sightseeing Highlights: Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Performance

21 Xi’an Sightseeing Highlights: Hua Qing Hot Springs

22 Xi’an Sightseeing Highlights: Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum

23 Xi’an Sightseeing Highlights: Participate in Tai Chi Exercise, Martial Arts Performance

24 Xi’an Sightseeing Highlights: Big Wild Goose Pagoda

25 Qinhuangdao Sightseeing Highlights: Meng Jiangnu Miao Temple and Beidaihe

26 Qinhuangdao Sightseeing Highlights: Starting point of the Great Wall of China

27 Festival concerts are presented to large and enthusiastic audiences in a variety of venues in China such as children's palaces, theaters with large audience capacity, schools, universities, and some churches. The Music Conservatories in Beijing, Tianjin, Xi'an, and other cities are enthusiastic sponsors of festival concerts in their own superb concert halls. Performances are even possible at the Great Wall of China! Some performance opportunities include…

28 Great Wall of China (possible venue)

29 Beijing Central Conservatory of Music (possible venue)

30 Forbidden City Concert Hall (possible venue)

31 Tianjin University Concert Hall (possible venue)

32 Tianjin Joint Concert (possible concert)

33 Xi’an Concert (possible venue)

34 Beidaihe Theatre (possible venue)

35 Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the University of Louisville Jazz Ensemble with a truly memorable musical and cultural experience of a lifetime!


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