I want to thank you for arranging a wonderful trip for the Xavier High School students last month. I was so pleased with every aspect of the trip. Thank you and your capable staff for the thoughtful planning and professional guidance you gave us during our stay in New York City. Paul Speiser Xavier High School Thank you so much for the wonderful experience you arranged for all of us in New York City. What a fabulous experience! You were outstanding hosts and are incredible people. Mike Shallabarger, principal Greenville High School On behalf of our entire group, please let me thank you for an absolutely great trip to New York City! The most outstanding characteristic of the tour was the personal attention that you gave to our group. There was not a single detail overlooked or any aspect of the tour that I would have changed. The arrangements were simply great. It was an experience my students and I will never forget! Allen Redford Highland Community College Our Mattawan High School Master Singers trip to New York City was a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. Thank you for developing a meaningful opportunity for our students. Our adult contingent was also provided a great opportunity to share in the experiences that you arranged for the students. Beyond those experiences, however, I wish to commend you for the service that you rendered. It was obvious that you work well with students and are able to provide a high standard in a personable way. I had such a great time with the students and the tour in general, that I intend to return when another group comes to New York. If you ever need a reference for another school that would be considering a trip such as ours, please feel free to refer them to me. James Weeldreyer, superintendent Mattawan Consolidated Schools

PH: 212-946-4937 MCP Travel Services is our company division that specializes in providing additional services for MCP festivals and custom designed domestic tours for choirs, bands, orchestras and theater groups. Our staff consists of educators, musicians, business professionals and hospitality experts. With an eye for travel details and passion for program content, we collaborate with group leaders to establish an effective itinerary that matches your budget, location, and calendar needs. Custom Designed Tours and Options: A destination that fits your interests and schedule A tour experience that meets your budget Clinics and workshops with professional musicians Performances and school exchanges All transportation and sightseeing activities Possible team building exercises and panel discussions with area experts Meals and lodging A Tour Manager to accompany the ensemble for the duration of your trip Additional Services for MCP Festivals: Accommodations for extra nights Sightseeing activities surrounding the festival Additional performance opportunities Additional theatre or concert tickets Individual clinic with MCP Conductor Meals Ensemble guide for duration of your trip Below are three sample itineraries from actual past choir trips, two to New York City and one to Los Angeles. Allow us to assist in planning your next distinctive experience. New York City, 2007: Day One 10:30 am Depart Grand Rapids on Continental Airlines flight #2150 12:20 pm Welcome! Arrive at the Newark Airport, where an MCP Travel Services representative will meet you at baggage claim. 1:00 pm Transfer to the Park Central Hotel, store luggage with bellmen. 2:00 -2:45 pm Transfer to The Cathedral of St. John the Divine. 3:00-3:30 pm Informal performance at St. John the Divine. 4:00 pm Transfer to Little Italy/Chinatown and for shopping on your own before dinner. 5:30 pm Dinner at Sal Anthony's S.P.Q.R in Little Italy - 212-925-3120. Evening Following dinner, check-in to room at the Park Central Hotel; followed by visit to the Top of the Rock Observation Tower at Rockefeller Center. Free time to follow. Free time Options: Enjoy Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, or 5th Avenue Shopping. Day Two 7:00 pm Breakfast at Carnegie Deli. 8:30 am After breakfast, walk to Radio City Music Hall for a tour of the famous site. 9:00 & 9:15 am Tour Radio City Music Hall (30@9am & 11@9:15am). Mid-Morning Transfer to World Trade Center Site, visit Ground Zero, St. Paul's Chapel, and Trinity Wall Street 12:00-12:30 pm Performance opportunity in the famous St. Paul's Chapel at the WTC site, which served as rest and refuge for recovery workers following September 11; George Washington attended this church when New York was the capitol; his pew remains. 12:45 pm Transfer to LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts. Attend a class at LaGuardia and have a performance exchange. 1:20 -3:00 pm Exchange with LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts. 6:00 pm Dinner at Angelo's Pizza 8:00-11:00 pm Attend Broadway performance of Wicked. Following the show, return to hotel for overnight. Day Three 8:00 am Breakfast at Carnegie Deli. 9:00 am-12:00 pm Choral Clinic, Solo Masterclass , and Broadway Q&A Session @ Shelter Studios 12:30 pm Return to Hotel to change clothes for Broadway Show 2:00-5:00 pm Attend: The Lion King 6:30 pm Farewell Dinner: Ellen's Stardust Diner Evening Following dinner transfer to hotel for Free Time Free time Options: Enjoy Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, or 5th Avenue Shopping. Return to hotel rooms for overnight. Day Four 8:00 am Breakfast at Carnegie Deli. Morning Check out of hotel. 9:30 am Meet in lobby, transfer to St. Francis for participation in worship service. 11:00 am-12:00 pm Church Service participation @ St. Francis Church. 12:30 pm Return to Hotel. 1:00 pm Depart for airport for 3 pm departure. back to top New York City, 2006: Saturday 10:30 am Flight Departure 6:45 pm Arrival at Newark Airport; meet greeter "Paula" with sign at baggage claim; transport to: Hilton New Hotel, 6th Ave. between 53rd and 54th streets; Check-in to hotel rooms. 9:30-12:30 pm Dinner and dance: HARD ROCK CAFE Sunday Breakfast With coupons at: CARNEGIE DELI, 7th Avenue and 55th Street 9:45 am Meet in lobby, subway to St. Francis Church near Madison Square Garden; Perform as part of worship at 11:00 am mass Lunch CUCINA & COMPANY in Macy's Department Store 2:00 pm Broadway Theater: AVENUE Q Dinner CHINA REGENCY Monday Breakfast On your own 8:30 am Group of 17, NBC Studio Tour 8:45 am Group of 16, NBC Studio Tour 10:00 am Subway to Ferry at Battery Park Ferry out to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (getting off the ferry at either at your discretion) Lunch On your own at either the Ferry, or, off the boat at Statue or Ellis 4:00 pm Perform at historic St. Paul's Chapel across from Ground Zero; St. Paul's Chapel was George Washington's church; his pew is still on display; St. Paul's was used to care for fire fighters during the 9/11 days; momentos of that event are now on display there 7:45 pm Dinner: PLANET HOLLYWOOD in Times Square Evening Observation deck at the Empire State Building Tuesday Breakfast On your own 10:00-11:30 am Clinic with frequent All-State conductor, Paul Oakley "Redezvous Trianon" room located at the Hilton Hotel in the northeast corner of the third floor. The third floor can be accessed by elevator from sleeping rooms or escalator located at the north end of the main lobby. 11:45 am Load bus 12:15 am Alumni reception, The Williams Club, 24 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016. Phone: 212-697-5300 1:45 pm Load bus for return 2:00 pm Tour of Carnegie Hall 5:00 pm Farewell dinner, Broadway Room at Rosie O'Grady's; 800 Seventh Avenue at 52nd Street; enter front/7th Ave. door and proceed immediately down the stairs and left 7:00 pm Broadway Theater: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Wednesday Breakfast On your own 9:00 am Check out of hotel and bring bags to west lobby 9:30 am Load bus and proceed to Metropolitan Museum of Art Lunch At the museum 2:30 pm Reload bus at the museum and proceed to airport 5:10 pm Depart Newark Airport back to top Los Angeles, 2007: Day One 8:00 am American Flight #4401 departs from CMI, Willard Airport; transfer at O'Hare to American Flight #1487. 12:05 pm Welcome! Arrive at LAX, Los Angeles International Airport, and transfer to your hotel, the Hilton Universal City. MCP Travel Services rep will meet you at baggage claim. 1:00-5:00 pm Upon arrival, board coach with your professional tour guide for a LA City & Movie Stars' Homes tour. Sites include: Hollywood Hills / Sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mann's Chinese Theatre, Sunset Strip / West Hollywood, Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive, Movie Stars' Homes in Brentwood & Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice Beach. **We will stop for an independent lunch during the tour** 5:00 pm Following tour, check into the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. 6:00 pm Dinner provided at City Walk's Buca di Beppo. 7:30 pm Following dinner, enjoy some time at the Universal City Walk; a shopping, dining and entertainment complex next to Universal Studios, home to more than a dozen restaurants, over two dozen retail shops and an 18-screen movie theater. 9:30 pm Return to hotel for overnight. Day Two 8:00 am Breakfast at Hotel 9:00 am Vocal clinic @ Hotel 10:00 am Spend the day at: Universal Studios Hollywood. 3:00 pm Depart Universal Studios for taping of the Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Following the taping, return to hotel. 5:30 pm Return to Universal City for dinner on your own and enjoy some time at the Universal City Walk; a shopping, dining and entertainment complex next to Universal Studios, home to more than a dozen restaurants, over two dozen retail shops and an 18-screen movie theater. 9:00 pm Return to hotel and enjoy the indoor swimming pool. Day Three 7:30 am Breakfast at Hotel 8:30 am Transfer, via subway to Long Beach Poly High School, A 2004 Grammy Signature "Gold" School located in Long Beach, CA. 9:30 -11:00 am Exchange performance with the LBPHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble. 12:00 pm Following exchange performance, transfer to the Santa Monica Pier and Amusement Park for a ride on the Pacific Wheel, meal vouchers for lunch. You will also have an opportunity to perform on the pier, visit the 3rd Street Promenade, and go to the beach. Enjoy the sunset on the Santa Monica Pier. 6:30 pm Transfer to Dodgers Stadium for baseball game. 7:50 pm Attend - LA Dodgers vs. LA Angels. Dinner is on your own. Following the game, return to hotel. Day Four 8:00 am Breakfast at Hotel 10:00 am Transfer to Downtown Hollywood to further explore Mann's Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 12:30 pm Transfer to the University of Southern California campus. 1:30 pm Clinic and Q&A with the USC Sirens, an all female acappella group. Afternoon Further explore the USC Campus and enjoy the sun. Evening 7:00 pm Farewell Dinner will be provided at City Walk's Hard Rock Cafe. Following dinner your evening is free. Day Five 9:00 am Breakfast at Hotel Morning Enjoy some free time to shop for last minute gifts and souvenirs. 11:00 am Check out of your hotel and prepare for your return trip home. 12:00 pm Load coach for transfer to the Los Angeles International Airport. 2:30 pm Depart LAX on American Flight # 1624; transfer at O'Hare to American Flight #4036. Call us. A special tour opportunity for your students awaits. back to top