1. National Festival of the States New York City Oregon State University Choral Program Provided by Music Celebrations International

2.  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

3.  Concert Arrangements of all performances  Professional Symphony Orchestral rental cost and arrangement for your finale concert  Official Recognition, quality concert venues and publicity  Round-trip transportation by scheduled airline with local coach upon arrival (includes up to $75 for airline taxes and fuel surcharges)  Airport transfer and chartered motorcoach as needed in the itinerary  Hotel Accommodations at the 4-star Milford Plaza hotel in Manhattan based on quad occupancy  One Celebration Banquet following finale concert (includes dinner, social time, and entertainment)  Tips, taxes, and gratuities are paid to guides, local drivers, and hotel, restaurant, and music personnel  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.  Meals, except Celebration Banquet  Full-time, professionally-licensed Tour Manager outside of airport arrival and departure  Transportation to and from the departure airport  Difference between current and actual costs for airline taxes and the estimated fuel surcharge, if applicable  Concert programs  Airline luggage fees, if applicable Concert Tour Exclusions MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

6. The National Festival of the States Concert Series is promoted throughout New York City’s most prestigious Choral Venues. Our performance Department will assist you every step of the way! We are dedicated to securing and promoting your concerts to ensure you have a musical experience that will leave a lasting impression

7. Confirmed Concert Venue Church of St. Paul the Apostle On January 4, 1876 the cornerstone for the Church of St. Paul the Apostle was laid, and so began the construction of the Mother Church of the Paulist Fathers.

8. Confirmed Concert Venue Church of St. Paul the Apostle Inspired by the 4th & 5th century early Christian basilicas in Ravenna, Italy, the church is 284 feet long, 121 feet wide, and 114 feet to the highest point of the towers, which are 38 feet square. The grand exterior of the church reflects 13th century Old Gothic.

9. Confirmed Concert Venue Church of St. Paul the Apostle To decorate and beautify the interior of St. Paul's, the eminent American artists John LaFarge, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Lumen Winter, Stanford White, and later, William Laurel Harris were called upon. Their combined majestic artwork can be seen throughout the church in its beautiful stained glass windows, murals, and sculptures.

10. Confirmed Concert Venue Church of St. Paul the Apostle

11. Confirmed Concert Venue Alice Tully Hall Alice Tully Hall is one of the most popular and frequently used performance halls on the Lincoln Center campus. The hall is home to The Chamber Music Society and is used regularly by The Juilliard School.

12. Confirmed Concert Venue Alice Tully Hall The glass-enclosed grand foyer, soaring to three stories, provides wraparound views of Broadway and West 65th Street. The renovation, completed in 2009, ensures that Alice Tully Hall will continue to be one of the most prestigious and sought-after performance spaces in New York.

13. Confirmed Concert Venue Alice Tully Hall Beloved by artists and audiences alike for its excellent acoustics, comfort, and intimate scale, Alice Tully Hall is both beautiful and technically advanced.

14. Confirmed Concert Venue Alice Tully Hall The hall has an audience seating capacity of 1,086

15. Confirmed Concert Venue Alice Tully Hall An ideal concert venue for chamber music and orchestras, and soloists, the hall features upgraded stage equipment, and state-of-the-art production capabilities, making it perfect for music performances.

16. Confirmed 4-Star Manhattan Hotel in the heart of the Theater District Milford Plaza Hotel

17. Milford Plaza Hotel Lobby

18. Along with magnificent performance opportunities, New York City offers many educational and exciting sites that you may wish to add to your tour:

19. CENTRAL PARKLINCOLN CENTER

20. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

21. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING NIGHT VIEW

22. TIMES SQUAREUNITED NATIONS BUILDING

23. GRAND CENTRAL STATIONRADIO CITY MUSIC HALL

24. ROCKEFELLER CENTERST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

25. NBC STUDIOS

26. ELLIS ISLANDSTATUE OF LIBERTY

27. TRINITY CHURCHWALL STREET

28. SOUTH STREET SEAPORTGROUND ZERO

29. CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE APPOLLO THEATRE

30. MADISON SQUARE GARDENBROADWAY SHOW

31. CHINATOWNGREENWICH VILLAGE

32. Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the Oregon State University Choral Department with a truly memorable, musical, and cultural experience of a lifetime!