MCP provides the finest choral experiences that I have ever participated in. Their professionalism alone created an atmosphere of excellence that far exceeded my expectations. My students will talk about their Carnegie Hall experience for the rest of their lives! Wanetta Hill Boerne Champion High School MCP provided such a well-organized and high quality experience that we were able to relax, enjoy, and focus our attention on excellent music-making and enjoying the sights of NYC! Darryl Guzman Fremont Christian High School Very well organized and attentive to the choir's every need. Brigida Battistessa St. Francis High School A wonderful musical experience superbly balanced with other cultural activities/freetime. Expertly organized. James Bjorklund Merrill High School

We are a company of passionate musicians, committed educators, and experts in hospitality and travel. Our byline is more than a slogan. We promise our commitment to musicianship, hospitality and value. Please peruse the many and varied opportunities for choirs, bands, and orchestras detailed on our website. Knowing that ensembles are facing economic challenges, we invite your attention to our EXCEL Concert Choir Showcase with choral performance opportunities in New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco. Other new and exciting opportunities for individual musicians include the Manhattan Orchestral Institute and The United States Inter-Collegiate Chorale. Entering our second decade of concert production, we look forward to including you in the MCP family of performing ensembles during the 2010 season! Dr. Craig Arnold Artistic Director & Chair MASTERWORKS SERIES  •  OCTAVO SERIES DEBUT SERIES  •  CHILDREN'S CHOIR SERIES NEW YORK CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL NATIONAL BAND AND ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL MASTERWORKS SERIES The Masterworks Series invites qualified ensembles to collaborate on a major work for choir, professional orchestra and soloists under the direction of a nationally recognized conductor. February 19-23, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall Greg Fuller, conductor March 26-30, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall Anton Armstrong, conductor April 16-20, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall Simon Carrington, conductor Brad Logan, conductor April 29-May 3, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall Rick Bjella, conductor May 26-30, 2010 John F. Kennedy Center, Washington DC René Clausen, conductor June 11-15, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall John Leavitt, conductor Ann Howard Jones, conductor Bradley Ellingboe, conductor back to top OCTAVO SERIES The Octavo Series is designed for qualified high school singers to collaborate on 6 or 7 varied shorter works under the direction of a nationally recognized guest conductor. February 20-23, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall Alan Raines, conductor March 27-30, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall Craig Arnold, conductor April 17-20, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall Tim Peter, conductor April 30-May 3, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall John Ratledge, conductor Lee Nelson, conductor May 27-30, 2010 Washington DC, Kennedy Center André Thomas, conductor June 12-15, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall Craig Arnold, conductor back to top DEBUT SERIES By audition, the Debut Series presents outstanding ensembles in a solo appearance when stage time is available on the following dates. March 29, 2010 Residency: March 27-30 New York City, Carnegie Hall April 19, 2010 Residency: April 17-20 New York City, Carnegie Hall April 25, 2010 Residency: April 23-26 New York City, Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall May 2, 2010 Residency: April 30-May 3 New York City, Carnegie Hall May 29, 2010 Residency: May 27-30 Washington DC, John F. Kennedy Center June 14, 2010 Residency: June 12-15 New York City, Carnegie Hall back to top CHILDREN'S CHOIR SERIES The Children's Choir Series is designed for children's choirs who will participate in individual clinic sessions, an optional adjudicated recital, and in the festival chorus singing six varied shorter works with guest conductor. June 12-15, 2010 New York City, Carnegie Hall Elena Sharkova, conductor back to top NEW YORK CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL Go to Details >>> February 26-March 1, 2010 New York City, Jazz at Lincoln Center (Columbus Circle at Central Park) Featured Ensemble: Gold Company, Western Michigan University Steve Zegree, director Clinicians: Steve Zegree, Duane Davis, Greg Jasperse, Charles Bergeron, Tony Guzman, Trent Kynaston back to top NATIONAL BAND AND ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL New York All participating ensembles will have an adjudicated performance and clinic session. Adjudicators will select ensemble(s) to appear in a final evening concert. Go to Details >>> New York City, Carnegie Hall April 17-20, 2010 Clinicians: Steve Amundson, Conductor of the St. Olaf Orchestra St. Olaf College Northfield, MN Dr. Dan Baldwin, Director of Orchestras Luther College Decorah, IA Colonel Arnald Gabriel Conductor Emeritus, United States Air Force Band Washington, DC Dr. Sarah McKoin, Director of Bands Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX back to top