Homewood Flossmoor High School Orchestra Performance Tour to Brazil March 23 – March 31, 2012 Provided by Music Celebrations International

 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)  Estimated airline related taxes and fuel surcharges of $402 per person (any airline related fees over the estimated $402 per person are the group’s responsibility)  Transfers to and from Chicago O’hare Airport  Transportation within Europe by modern deluxe motorcoach  Concert Arrangements  1,000 printed concert programs  Accommodations in excellent 3 and 4 star hotels based on double occupancy, all rooms with private facilities  Two meals daily  Guided Excursions 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(s), city guides, and coach driver(s)  Brazilian Visa for US Citizens  Services of a press-liaison office in Brazil  Verbal translation at the concerts, if needed  Legal dealings with the musicians union  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 Insurance Coverage MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

 Airline luggage fees  Airline related taxes and fuel surcharges over the estimated $402 per person  Instrument or equipment rental and cartage if needed  Drinks at dinners Concert Tour Exclusions MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

 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 Brazil) 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

 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

Tour Itinerary

Friday, March 23 – Flight to São Paulo, Brazil Overnight in the Air

Saturday, March 24 – São Paulo Sightseeing Highlights: See the Cathedral, entrance to Soccer Museum Overnight in São Paulo

Sunday, March 25 – São Paulo Sightseeing Highlights: See City Hall and Pacaembu Soccer Stadium, Concert Overnight in São Paulo

Catedral Evangélica (possible venue)

Monday, March 26 – São Paulo Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Museum of Modern Art

Monday, March 26 – São Paulo Sightseeing Highlights: See Ibirapuera Park Overnight in São Paulo

Tuesday, March 27 – Vassouras Sightseeing Highlights: See the city park Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

Wednesday, March 28 – Rio Sightseeing Highlights: Visit to Samba City

Wednesday, March 28 – Rio Sightseeing Highlights: Alternatively visit the Botanical Gardens, Workshop, Church Service Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

Federal University's Music School Auditorium (possible venue)

Candelária Church (possible venue)

Friday, March 30 – Rio Sightseeing Highlights: Visit Sugarloaf Mountain, Concert Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

Teatro Dom Pedro (possible venue)

Thursday, March 29 – Rio Sightseeing Highlights: Visit Christ the Redeemer Stature, Concert Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

Teatro Carlos Gomes (possible venue)

Saturday, March 31 – Rio Sightseeing Highlights: Rio historic tour, shopping

Saturday, March 31 – Depart for home

Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the Homewood Flossmoor High School Orchestra with a truly memorable musical and cultural experience of a lifetime!