Music Celebrations International, L.L.C. 1440 S. Priest Drive, Suite 102, Tempe, AZ 85281-6954 (480) 894.3330 (800) 395.2036 Fax (480) 894.5137 [email protected] December 8, 2009 Mr. Brad Ronne Scottsbluff High School 313 E. 27th St. Scottsbluff NE 69361 Dear Mr. Ronne, Music Celebrations International is pleased to invite the Scottsbluff High School Choral Department to participate in the second-annual Mozart International Choral Festival, June 29 – July 3, 2011, to be held in Salzburg, Austria under the co-direction of Dr. Eph Ehly and Professor Janos Czifra. Your choir will join with other select choruses in this spectacular festival culminating in a performance of Mozart’s Mass in C “Coronation,” K.317, with accompaniment by full orchestra and European soloists under the direction of Herr Czifra, and selected music to be directed by Dr. Ehly, one of America's foremost choral conductors. Music Celebrations will also work with you on a complete tour itinerary to include other exciting European destinations. Your choir could easily continue from the festival to other destinations in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, or France. Music Celebrations will plan your extension and arrange additional performances for your choir in some of Europe's most prestigious venues - from famous cathedrals to local churches, from concert halls to outdoor pavilions. I am very excited about the musical stimulation this festival will undoubtedly provide C just the kind of experience that raises the level of musicianship and dedication to the performing arts for all participants. This is the life-changing focus of Music Celebrations! Please call on us for any reason. We look forward to associating with you in this special performance opportunity. Thank you for considering participation in the Mozart International Choral Festival. We look forward to having your choir in this memorable event! Sincerely yours, John P. Wiscombe President Mr. Ronne December 8, 2009 Page Two Music Celebrations International Cost Estimate and Inclusions SCOTTSBLUFF HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL DEPARTMENT Cost estimates including airfare* from Denver, CO are: 2011 Mozart International Choral 45-49 40-44 35-39 30-34 Festival in the Salzburg Dom Participants Participants Participants Participants Festival-Only Tour (Tour #1) $2,450.00 $2,485.00 $2,512.00 $2,570.00 (4 nights / 6 days) Tour #2 – Vienna $2,876.00 $2,927.00 $2,961.00 $3,043.00 (6 nights / 8 days) Tour #3 – Vienna & Prague $3,398.00 $3,465.00 $3,497.00 $3,609.00 (8 nights / 10 days) Tour #4 – Vienna & Budapest $3,521.00 $3,583.00 $3,620.00 $3,720.00 (8 nights / 10 days) Tour #5 – Heidelberg & Paris $3,382.00 $3,446.00 $3,497.00 $3,598.00 (8 nights / 10 days) All Festival Tour Itineraries may be found on our website at www.musiccelebrations.com Prices are based on the number of total travelers per 49-passenger European deluxe motorcoach. *International NET airfares are based on an exclusive multilateral contract with key international airlines, listed as of December 8, 2009, and are subject to change, pending space availability at the time of group deposit. Airline surcharges for weekend (Fri, Sat, or Sun) and holiday travel may apply. Pricing is based on 2010 rates and are subject to change once 2011 rates are available. These prices also include the following: Airline transportation provided by scheduled air carrier. Transportation within Europe by modern deluxe motorcoach or other modal transportation as listed in the itinerary. Concert arrangements are professionally provided in superior venues with attention to technical details and effective publicity. Festival Fee of $200 per person. Accommodations in superior tourist-class (3 & 4-star) hotels chosen for location, reputation, cleanliness, and service. The price is based on double occupancy; all rooms with private facilities. Meals include daily breakfast, one lunch (in place of one dinner) and daily dinners (one dinner is on own). Excursions, conducted by licensed, professional guides as outlined in the day-by-day Tour itinerary. Entrance fees are included to all museums and attractions listed in the day-by-day Tour itinerary. Printed Tour itineraries for each individual listing hotel addresses, telephone and fax numbers. Flight bag, luggage tags, souvenir video and T-shirt provided to each participant. Pre-departure Travel Notes are available to each participant containing useful information about travel preparation, destination information, useful packing and cultural conditioning suggestions. One full-time, multi-lingual Tour Manager will be on each motorcoach throughout the entire concert tour. MCI's European office staff is easily available 24 hours daily (even on weekends) to render assistance whenever needed. Tips to hotel personnel (including meals) are included. Tips to tour manager(s), licensed guides, and bus driver(s) are not included. One free trip for each 20 participants. Free trips are responsible for tips, airline taxes and fuel surcharges. Individual insurance coverage is included in all MCI programs. Summary of coverage: $10,000 - Travel Accident $1,000 - Medical Expense (accident or illness) $300 - Baggage Coverage $600 - Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay Mr. Ronne December 8, 2009 Page Three The following entrance fees are included: Festival-Only Tour Salzburg: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Mirabell Palace and gardens, the Dom Cathedral, University Church, the Mozarthaus, Funicular ride up to the Fortress, Schloss Leopoldskron, Schloss Hellbrunn Extension Tour #2 Salzburg: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Mirabell Palace and gardens, the Dom Cathedral, University Church, the Mozarthaus, Funicular ride up to the Fortress, Schloss Leopoldskron, Schloss Hellbrunn Melk: Melk Abbey Vienna: Ringstráße, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Palace Stables, Schönbrunn Palace, Mozart “ Figaro” House or Beethoven House Extension Tour #3 Salzburg: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Mirabell Palace and gardens, the Dom Cathedral, University Church, the Mozarthaus, Funicular ride up to the Fortress, Schloss Leopoldskron, Schloss Hellbrunn Melk: Melk Abbey Vienna: Ringstráße, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Palace Stables, Schönbrunn Palace, Mozart “ Figaro” House or Beethoven House, haus der musik Prague: Charles Bridge, St. Nicholas Church, St. Agnes Convent, Jewish Quarter, Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Daliborka Tower Extension Tour #4 Salzburg: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Mirabell Palace and gardens, the Dom Cathedral, University Church, the Mozarthaus, Funicular ride up to the Fortress, Schloss Leopoldskron, Schloss Hellbrunn Melk: Melk Abbey Vienna: Ringstráße, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Palace Stables, Schönbrunn Palace Eisenstadt: Haydnsaal, Bergkirche Budapest: Parliament, Chain Bridge, Royal Castle Hill, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, National Gallery, Vajdahunyad Castle Extension Tour #5 Salzburg: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Mirabell Palace and gardens, the Dom Cathedral, University Church, the Mozarthaus, Funicular ride up to the Fortress, Schloss Leopoldskron, Schloss Hellbrunn Heidelberg: Schloss, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Old Bridge, Jesuit Church Reims: Cathedral of Notre-Dame Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Invalides Hospital, Louvre These prices do not include the following: 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 (estimate between $375 and $425 per ticket) Instrument/equipment rental & cartage, if needed Concert programs for individual choir concerts during extension tours Drinks at dinners Airline luggage fees, if applicable There may be modifications to our suggested itineraries as well as addition of other destinations in Europe. We will be happy to discuss these other considerations with you. All tour prices quoted for transportation and land arrangements herein are based on rates in effect at the date of this offer and are subject to change. Adjustments may be made if the exchange rate varies more than 5%. Please complete the enclosed Registration Form and return it with your $1500 non-refundable deposit to Music Celebrations International so that we may secure your place in the festival. We will contact you within a few days to confirm your receipt of this material and address any questions you might have. In the meantime, you are welcome to contact us toll-free at 1-800-395-2036. We look forward to working with you in this special opportunity. .