1. XXXX INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PUERI CANTORES
ROME, ITALY
December 27th, January 1st, 2016
We are pleased that the American Federation Pueri Cantores (AFPC) has again chosen Music Celebrations to be the official travel provider for this momentous event

2. ABOUT 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 operating concert tours
CONCERT TOURS WITH INTEGRITY

3. CONCERT TOURS WITH INTEGRITY
WHAT SETS MCI APART
First and foremost, the magnificent concert experiences we provide
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
CONCERT TOURS WITH INTEGRITY

4. Your Choir Is Cordially Invited To Be Part Of This Extraordinary Event
Get ready for the 40th International Congress of Pueri Cantores in Rome, Italy! This gathering of young singers will take place in It assuredly will attract scores of fine choirs from many nations and unveil treasures of inestimable value to all. No one will walk away without experiencing the grandeur, spiritual and historical significance of the Catholic Church throughout the world, as thousands of young singers join together to proclaim the peace of God. Undoubtedly, the highlight of this Congress will be singing as part of the Papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica (subject to confirmation)

5. CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES
Arrive in Rome and take a panoramic tour of Rome’s highlights, stopping at such sites as Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps.
Check into your hotel or religious housing and enjoy an evening Congress Welcome Dinner!
Trevi Fountain
Spanish Steps

6. Piazza Navona
Roman Collosseum
Overview of Rome

7. CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES
Take a half-day guided tour of Religious Rome. Visit Vatican City, as well as the Vatican Museum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel .
Take part in the Congress Opening Ceremonies in Rome’s Sala Nervi.
Sistine Chapel
Sala Nervi

8. Vatican Museum
Vatican City

9. POSSIBLE CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES
Take part in Morning Mass - to take place in several churches in Rome.
Evening participation in the Congress Star Concerts - optional performances for individual choirs - also to take place in parish churches around Rome.
Morning Mass in Rome
Star Concert

10. POSSIBLE CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES
Morning rehearsal for the closing Mass in Sala Nervi – with a possible audience with the Holy Father!
Afternoon Prayer for Peace service in St. Peter’s Basilica
Rehearsal for the Gala Concert
Evening Gala Concert in Santa Maria Maggiore
St. Peter’s Basilica
Santa Maria Maggiore

11. POSSIBLE CONGRESS TOUR ACTIVITIES
Take a half-day guided tour of Imperial Rome, including entrance to the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Also view the Pantheon, Baths of Caracalla and Palatine Hill
Evening Christmas Concert in Sala Nervi
Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve Dinner in a local restaurant
Roman Forum
Christmas Concert in Sala Nervi

12. Roman Colosseum
Pantheon

13. NEW YEAR’S MASS FOR THE POPE
Sing in a special morning mass for the Pope in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
Afternoon tour of important Catholic Basilicas, including the Basilica di San Giovanni (St. John the Lateran) - the Cathedral of Rome, the mother of all churches in Rome and in the world.
Enjoy a Farewell Dinner

15. ROME, ITALY We look forward to seeing you in the Eternal City - Rome!