No. Participation is open to singers from anywhere in the world. While many participants will be affiliated with the Brentwood Community Chorus, all interested and capable singers are welcome.

A chorus and piano rehearsal will take place in Stockholm prior to the start of the tour. All singers are expected to arrive with their music fully prepared.

No. While we encourage participation in the chorus, non-singing guests are absolutely welcome. If you’d prefer to travel as a supporter and enjoy the experience alongside a vibrant, international community of musicians and music lovers, you are invited to join us.

This is more than a tour—it is a shared artistic and cultural experience bringing together singers from across the globe to perform major works with orchestra in some of Northern Europe’s most inspiring cities.

Participants will choristers, guest singers, and musicians from across the United States and beyond.

Final ensemble size will depend on registration, but the goal is to maintain a balanced and cohesive musical ensemble.

No. While many participants will depart from San Francisco (SFO), you may choose a land-only package and arrange your own flights.

You are welcome to:

• Arrive directly in Stockholm

• Depart from Vilnius (or another destination)

• Customize your travel independently

No. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own music.

• Some scores will be available for individual purchase

• Others will be coordinated through group orders

• Both printed and digital formats will be available

A detailed order form and instructions will be provided in soon.

At this time, participation is open without formal audition. However, singers should be musically confident and comfortable preparing repertoire independently.

Yes. Many participants choose to extend their travel in Europe. You are free to arrange additional travel before or after the tour dates. YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THE LAND ONLY PACKAGE.

Where available, practice resources will be shared to support individual preparation.

For Brentwood, rehearsals will be scheduled starting in January 2027. For all, choral/orchestral rehearsal will take place in Stockholm, with additional rehearsals scheduled in Riga and Vilnius.

The schedule is designed to balance:

• High-quality musical preparation

• Meaningful performance experiences

• Time for travel and cultural exploration

Performances are planned in Stockholm, Riga, and Vilnius, with venues and collaborations to be announced.

Yes. This tour includes the opportunity to perform with professional string orchestra.

➢ AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION: Round-trip transportation by scheduled airline carrier from San Francisco, CA.

• Air fares are subject to change pending space availability at the time of group booking.

• Includes up to $550 for U.S. Government airline taxes, fees, and estimated fuel surcharge.

➢ COACH TRANSPORTATION: Local modern deluxe motorcoach transportation within Europe upon arrival and available for the entire tour.

➢ CONCERT ARRANGEMENTS: All performances and workshops are professionally delivered in top venues, with attention to technical details and effective publicity. All venues mentioned in this quote are used as reference only and are subject to confirmation.

➢ ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel accommodations in superior tourist-class (4-star) hotels chosen for location, reputation, cleanliness, and service. The price is based on double occupancy, all rooms with private facilities. This offer is based on staying at the following accommodations, or similar: Single Supplement - $836

• Riga: Avalon

• Tallinn: Tallink City Hotel

• Vilnius: Artis Centrum

• Stockholm: Radisson Blu Royal

➢ MEALS: As noted in the Tour itinerary including breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Please note that breakfast is not included on day of arrival and dinner is not included on day of departure.

➢ ENTRANCE FEES: The following Entrance fees are included:

• Vasa Ship museum

• Royale Palace

• Rocca al Mare open air museum

• Turaida castle

• Rundale Palace

• Vilnius University courtyards

• Ferry tickets (Stockholm to Helsinki)

➢ TOUR MANAGEMENT: One full-time, multi-lingual Tour Manager will be on each motorcoach through the entire tour. MCI’s European office staff is easily available 24 hours daily to render assistance whenever needed.

➢ EXCURSIONS: Conducted by licensed, professional guides as outlined in the day-by-day Tour itinerary.

➢ GRATUITIES: Tips to hotel personnel (including meals) are included. Tips to tour manager(s), licensed guides, and motorcoach driver(s) are also included.

➢ INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTING: MCI will handle the accounting and payment processing for everyone on tour.

➢ EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:

• 1 Flight bag

• 2 Luggage tags

➢ TRAVEL NOTES: Pre-departure Travel Notes are available to each participant containing useful information about travel preparation, destination information, useful packing, and cultural conditioning suggestions.

➢ LIABILITY INSURANCE: $5M MCI Tour Liability Insurance coverage.

➢ Travel Visa for non-U.S. passport holders.

➢ Travel Insurance.

➢ Transportation to and from the departure airport.

➢ Drinks at dinners.

➢ Meals on own, where noted in the tour itineraries

➢ Airline luggage fees, if applicable.

➢ Difference between current and actual costs for the airline taxes and the estimated fuel surcharge, if applicable.

➢ European Travel Information & Authorization System (ETIAS) application and fee for all U.S. Passport holders.

The cost of the trip is dependent on the final number of travelers:

LAND AND AIR PACKAGE:*

• 60-69: $5,572 per person

• 70-79: $5,283 per person

• 80-89: $5,065 per person

• 90-94: $4,899 per person

LAND ONLY PACKAGE:* + #

• 60-69: $4,189 per person

• 70-79: $3,917 per person

• 80-89: $3,611 per person

• 90-94: $3,555 per person

*Single supplement is an additional $836.

+You are responsible for your own roundtrip travel to Europe.

#Non Bay Area travelers should choose the land only package and purchase your airfare independently.

Yes. Payment plans are available.

• $300 deposit: due May 15, 2026

• 25% per person of total tour costs: due September 16, 2026

• 25% per person of total tour costs: due November 15, 2026

• Final Payment (remaining balance) due: February 1, 2027

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Online Payment (American Express, Visa, MasterCard or Discover):

Check: Cashier’s Check, Money Order, Personal Check or Bank issued “Bill Pay”

Please make all checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders payable to Music Celebrations International. Please notate Brentwood Community Chorus (27067BAL) on your payment. Checks should be mailed attention to:

Music Celebrations International 1440 South Priest Drive Suite 102 Tempe, AZ 85281

*Travel protection (insurance) can be purchased up until 3 days prior to departure. Travel protection that includes

Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage and the pre-existing conditions waiver needs to be purchased within

21 days of MCI’s receipt of the first per person payment.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect your investment.

*Travel protection (insurance) can be purchased up until 3 days prior to departure. Travel protection that includes

Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage and the pre-existing conditions waiver needs to be purchased within

21 days of MCI’s receipt of the first per person payment.

Cancellation and refund policies will be clearly outlined prior to registration.

Yes, and it must be valid for at least 6-months after travel ends.

US citizens do not need a visa, however, beginning the end of 2026, they will need European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) approval.

Non-US citizens will need a visa.