dr. paulo gomes, artistic & music director
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Houston Masterworks Chorus
Dr. Paulo Gomes, Artistic & Music Director
The Honorable
Kirk Caldwell
Mayor of Honolulu
together with
Music Celebrations International
cordially invites the
Houston Masterworks Chorus
to be an Official Representative of
Texas
in performance at the
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
December 22, 2020
Danielle Charvoz, Executive Director
Paulo Gomes, Artistic and Music Director
David Stix, Board Chair
Pat Whitnel, Chorus President
HOUSTON MASTERWORKS CHORUS
9002 Chimney Rock, #G-352
Houston, TX 77096
Dear Ms. Charvoz, Dr. Gomes, Mr. Stix, and Mr. Whitnel,
Music Celebrations International along with the Pearl Harbor Memorial Foundation and the USS
Missouri Memorial Foundation, are pleased to extend an Official Invitation to the HOUSTON
MASTERWORKS CHORUS to perform in the 80TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL HARBOR COMMEMORATION
CONCERT SERIES, as an OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. This once-in-a-lifetime
featured concert performance of the Houston Masterworks Chorus will take place on of December 7, 2021
at PEARL HARBOR – as part of the Official National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day events.
In addition to your featured solo performance on December 7th – the National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day, the Houston Masterworks Chorus will also present a custom “Houston Masterworks
Chorus” wreath at the U.S.S. ARIZONA MEMORIAL, in an OFFICIAL WREATH LAYING CEREMONY, and
participate in an OFFICIAL FLAG FOLDING CEREMONY at the U.S.S. MISSOURI MEMORIAL in honor of
those who lost their lives during the Pearl Harbor Attack.
In addition to your featured HMC concert performance at Pearl Harbor on December 7th 2021, the
HMC wreath-laying ceremony and the HMC flag-folding ceremony – we are also showing a featured HMC
concert performance at a local Hawaiian church venue on the itinerary. For the church-venue concert
performance, we will expertly organize, arrange, and produce all technical and artistic details, as well as
carry-out full media, publicity, and promotion highlighting the Houston Masterworks Chorus.
December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy”, is forever etched in the history of the United
States, and pulled the American Military into World War II. After four years of fierce fighting, and over
400,000 American lives cut short, the Japanese signed their surrender treaty on the deck of the USS
Missouri – now stationed at Pearl Harbor, thus ending WWII.
Our professional and experienced staff will handle all of your HMC travel arrangements,
performance details and accommodations down to the last detail. Rest assured that the prices we offer
cover the cost of everything that will enable your group to have a successful and memorable Pearl Harbor
80th Anniversary experience.
I am excited about the musical and cultural stimulation this event will undoubtedly provide to your
Houston Masterworks Chorus and your non-performing travelers!
Sincerely yours,
John P. Wiscombe, President
80TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL HARBOR CONCERT SERIES MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL
Cost Estimate
These items are subject to negotiation. For instance, we can re-quote based on less centrally located hotels, eliminate some dinners, eliminate entrance fees, adjust the free trip ratio, etc.,
HOUSTON MASTERWORKS CHORUS
The following cost estimates for MCI’s suggested tour itinerary are based on the number of
paying participants in each 54 seat motorcoach, staying in DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
HMC CUSTOM 2021 TOUR (4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS IN HAWAII
+ 1 NIGHT TRAVEL)
50-52
Paying
45-49
Paying
40-44
Paying
35-39
Paying
30-34
Paying
25-29
Paying
20-24
Paying
DELUXE HOTEL Waikiki Beach
Marriott Resort & Spa
Including
roundtrip airfare: $2,999 $3,043 $3,077 $3,132 $3,199 $3,299 $3,456
Land Only:
(Self-Arranged Airfare) $2,106 $2,148 $2,182 $2,237 $2,308 $2,409 $2,561
Transportation (airfare and chartered bus) is priced as of November 10, 2020.
The costs vary, depending upon the total number of paying participants sharing certain fixed overhead costs which include
chartered motorcoach, Tour Manager, concert/performance costs, etc.
80TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL HARBOR CONCERT SERIES MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL
Cost Inclusions & Exclusions
HOUSTON MASTERWORKS CHORUS
COST INCLUSIONS
PEARL HARBOR CONCERT SERIES AND PERFORMANCE ARRANGEMENTS: All performances
and workshops, including necessary clearances or permits, and the following: Sound equipment (amplification,
playback, up to five microphones), keyboard or piano, and choral risers or steps.
EVENT/PERFORMANCE PROMOTION: Official recognition and publicity. Full national media, publicity,
and promotion will feature the Houston Masterworks Chorus.
AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION: Round-trip airline transportation by airline from HOUSTON, TX.
Includes up to $145 for U.S. Government airline taxes, fees and estimated fuel surcharge.
HAWAII MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION: Local privately chartered motorcoach is included
to all activities listed in the itinerary.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel accommodations, based on DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. This offer is based on staying at the following accommodations:
DELUXE HOTEL: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Quad Reduction Triple Reduction Single Supplement
TOUR #1 (4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS) Deluxe Hotel: -$283 -$189 $766
MEALS: Two meals per day (as noted in the Tour itinerary) including breakfast and dinner. One Deli Style
Lunch is also included at the USS Missouri and one lunch is also included at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
TOUR MANAGEMENT: One full-time MCI Tour Manager who meets the group arrival at the Honolulu
airport and remains until departure to guide all excursions, maximize use of time, and enhance the cultural value.
ENTRANCE FEES: Entrances are included to all sightseeing, activities, tours, and excursions listed.
WREATH: Two official Houston Masterworks Chorus wreaths, one to be presented at the USS Arizona
Memorial and another at Pearl Harbor on the day of your performance.
FLAG: 80th Commemorative American Flag that was flown on the USS Missouri, presented to the Houston
Masterworks Chorus.
T-SHIRTS: One souvenir Pearl Harbor 80th T-shirt for each trip participant.
GRATUITIES: Tips and taxes are paid to Tour Managers, coach drivers, restaurant staff, and hotel personnel.
LIABILITY INSURANCE: $3M MCI Tour Liability Insurance coverage.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Individual travel insurance coverage is included. Summary of coverage:
COST EXCLUSIONS
Ground transportation to and from the Houston departure airport.
Airline luggage fees, if applicable
Difference between current and actual costs for airline taxes and the estimated fuel surcharge, if applicable.
$10,000 – Travel Accident
$300 – Baggage Coverage
$1,000 – Medical Expense
$600 – Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay
HOUSTON MASTERWORKS CHORUS
Custom Tour #1 (4 Nights / 5 Days + 1 Night Travel)
Day 1 Saturday, December 4, 2021 (D)
Morning departure from Houston via airline carrier to Honolulu, Hawaii Arrive at Honolulu International Airport, where you will be greeted with a
Traditional Flower Lei. Meet your MCI Tour Managers (1 full-time MCI
tour manager per bus), who will escort you through your activities and remain with the Houston Masterworks Chorus traveling group for your
entire time in Hawaii
Depending on your flight arrival time, you may be able to enjoy some sightseeing of Oahu
Transfer to your centrally-located Waikiki hotel for check-in with free-time
to freshen up and relax
Enjoy an evening included welcome dinner Return to your hotel free-time and overnight
Day 2 Sunday, December 5 (B,L,D)
Full buffet breakfast included at the hotel Depart to visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Today you and
your ensemble will learn one of our country’s most valuable history lessons
– how men and women gave their lives on December 7, 1941 “The Day of Infamy”. Also have a guided tour and group photo-op on the main deck of
the U.S.S Battleship Missouri. This enormous ship was where General
MacArthur signed the treaty to end WWII in Tokyo Bay Houston Masterworks Chorus Official Pearl Harbor 80th Anniversary
Flag Folding Ceremony at the USS Missouri Memorial Enjoy a catered lunch included at Pearl Harbor. During lunch, you will
have a Pearl Harbor presentation by a WWII Pearl Harbor Historian
Houston Masterworks Chorus Official Pearl Harbor 80th Anniversary
Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial Afternoon visits to include the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
(Punchbowl, also known as the "Arlington National Cemetery" of the
Pacific), Washington Place – the Governor’s Mansion, the State Capitol Building, Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue
Enjoy a sunset Beach BBQ dinner with Hawaiian flare and live music
Return to the hotel for overnight
Day 3 Monday, December 6 (B,D)
Full buffet breakfast included at the hotel
Morning free time at leisure or optional HMC Eastern Shores Island Tour that starts at Diamond Head, Hawaii’s most famous landmark and heads
into the Beverly Hills of Hawaii, continuing to the Blowhole - where water
can spout hundreds of feet in the air - and then to the Pali Lookout, where wind can blow so strong you can almost fly
Lunch, on own
Afternoon HMC concert rehearsal
Attend an Authentic Hawaiian Luau where you will experience and enjoy traditional Hawaiian foods, music, and entertainment
Houston Masterworks Chorus Evening Concert Performance at the
Kawaiahaʻo Church as part of the 80th Anniversary Pearl Harbor
Concert Series The stunning Kawaiah’o Church was the National Church of the
Hawaiian Kingdom and church of the Royal Hawaiian Family. It is known as Hawaii’s Westminster Abbey and was one of the first churches
in the United States listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Return to the hotel for overnight
Day 4 Tuesday, December 7 (B,L,D)
Full buffet breakfast included at the hotel
Visit the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum which includes exhibits, artifacts, and aircraft relating directly to the attack on Pearl Harbor and World War II
Lunch included at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Houston Masterworks Chorus Concert Performance at Pearl Harbor
as part of the 80th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Concert Series Following your concert performance, present a custom HMC wreath at
Pearl Harbor in Honor of the Pearl Harbor 80th Anniversary Evening Japanese style dinner – watch as your Teppanyaki Chef prepares
Japanese style beef, chicken, seafood, or vegetarian options for you to enjoy
Return to the hotel for an evening on your own
Day 5 Wednesday, December 8 (B)
Full buffet breakfast included at the hotel, followed by check-out
Enjoy your morning free at leisure, or an HMC visit to the U.S. Army Museum of Hawai’i. Located at the U.S. Army’s Fort DeRussy, this
museum exhibits an array of military paraphernalia as it relates to Hawaii’s
history, starting with shark-tooth clubs that Kamehameha the Great used to win control of the island many centuries ago. Exhibits include displays on
the U.S. Army’s 442nd Infantry Regiment – the Japanese-American
Regiment that became the most decorated U.S. Army Regiment in WWII. The building was once the Shore Battery Randolph, which housed large
Anti-Aircraft defense guns designed to protect Pearl Harbor from an air
attack. The museum is focused on depicting Hawaiian warfare and the U.S.
military’s presence in the Pacific highlighting every major military encounter throughout the 20th Century
Lunch, on own
Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to relax on the beach Early evening transfer to the Honolulu airport for your red-eye return flight
Dinner, on own at the Honolulu airport prior to departure
Evening red-eye departure from Honolulu via scheduled airline carrier
Day 6 Thursday, December 9
Morning or early afternoon flight arrival in Houston
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