Bob Jones High School Choir June 20 th – 27 th,2012 Produced by Music Celebrations FESTIVAL CORALE INTERNAZIONALE DI ROMA

 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)  Transportation within Europe by modern deluxe motorcoach  Festival and 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  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  Flight bags, luggage tags, souvenir video and festival 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 Insurance Coverage MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

 Transportation to and from the departure airport  Tips to Tour Manager(s), city guides and motorcoach driver(s)  Airline related taxes, security fees, and fuel surcharges (estimated between $375 and $450 per ticket) and weekend (Fri., Sat., Sun.) and holiday surcharges  Concert programs (outside the festival)  Instrument or equipment rental and cartage if needed  Drinks at dinners  Airline luggage fees, if applicable 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 Europe) 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

Music Celebrations International is pleased to invite the Bob Jones High School Choir to participate in the fourth-annual Rome International Choral Festival, to take place in June , Join Artistic Director Dr. Z. Randall Stroope, Director of Choral Activities at Oklahoma State University, in Rome, Italy for this spectacular choral event. The festival will feature participation in a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican as well as a finale massed choir concert in Rome’s famous Santa Maria Sopra Minerva.

Festival Tour Itinerary

Wednesday, June 20 th – Flight to Rome, Italy Overnight in the Air

Thursday, June 21 st – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: See Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona Overnight in Rome

Friday June 22 nd – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: Rehearsal, Entrance to Roman Forum and Coliseum Overnight in Rome

Saturday, June 23 rd – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: Rehearsal, Entrance to Vatican Museum

Saturday, June 23 rd – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Sistine Chapel

Saturday, June 23 rd – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, Mass Overnight in Rome

Festival Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Sunday, June 24 th – Rome Sightseeing Highlights: Rehearsal, Entrance to Ostia Antica, Dress Rehearsal, Finale Concert Overnight in Rome

Finale Concert in S. Maria Sopra Minerva

Monday, June 25 th – Pompeii Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Pompeii Ruins, Concert Overnight in Naples/Sorrento area

Church of Pietrasanta (possible venue)

Tuesday, June 26 th – Amalfi Coast Sightseeing Highlights: Amalfi Coast Overnight in Rome

Wednesday, June 27 th – Depart for home

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