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Travel Tips & Tour Stories
Destination guides, director tips, and stories from ensembles around the world.
European Tour Accommodations: 9 Things to Know Before Your Group Travels
When planning for your performance group's European tour, knowing what to expect from European tour accommodations is crucial. While both American and European hotels aim to provide comfort and convenience, there are distinct differences that can impact your group's experience. H...
September 25, 2019
8 REASONS TO TRAVEL DOMESTICALLY
Don’t get us wrong, traveling internationally is truly life-changing! There are so many amazing countries to visit, and it is so important to go outside of your comfort zone and see the rest of the world. However, you don’t always have to head halfway around the globe to have a...
September 10, 2019
Voices in Harmony returns from a concert tour of Copenhagen & Norway!
"We had a great tour leader in Norway. She was clear, friendly, caring & hardworking!! We all enjoyed her very much. My singers have loved all the tour guides. They also have come to trust that whoever comes with us is a 'good match'. One reas...
September 3, 2019
IN-FLIGHT ITEMS WE LOVE
Our tour managers spend quite a bit of time at 35,000 feet. We are always on the lookout for ways to maximize comfort during long-haul journeys, many of them overnight. Try packing these in-flight essentials in your carry-on bag, and you’ll arrive at your destination refreshed...
August 21, 2019
St. Augustine Children's Choir on the Festival of Peace in Rome, Italy
"I've been meaning to send a personal thanks to you all for the great experience, for me and the kids. Honestly, the first couple of weeks after I got back, I was having withdrawals from not seeing emails from you all. This Italian experience will be unforgettable for the chil...
August 13, 2019
The Cuesta Concord Chorus returns from a Tour of the UK & Normandy!
"Everyone at MCI went out of their way to help with this special tour." "I liked that I could actually enjoy the tour because everything was so well organized and taken care of. MCI made it so that I could really experience the specialness of the tour itself." "You all go...
August 8, 2019