Testimonials

Shannon Mack

Crescenta Valley High School

Italy 2013: I've been remiss in not emailing to tell you what a wonderful time we had during our tour of Italy in March. Every single aspect of the tour was exceptionally well planned, organized, and executed. All of our tour guides, especially our lead tour guide Michela, were wonderful! Our bus driver, Nelson, also did a phenomenal job! There were no problems of any kind throughout the tour and I give full credit for this to your organization's knowledge, experience, organization, flexibility, and thoughtfulness. The hotels were beautiful, the restaurants excellent, the venues flawless. Thank you so much for making this year's Spring Break the most rewarding my students and I have ever had!

Alfred R. de Jaager

West Liberty University Concert Choir

Spain 2013: This was my second tour with KI. I can’t imagine embarking on another concert tour with any other company. They are willing to help work through any issues, as they proved on my first tour when, due to a cloud of volcanic ash, our departure had to be delayed. They spent hours making sure that we were all able to arrive the next day, and then added a day at the end to make up for the lost day. Dealing with the home office folks by phone is always a pleasant experience. You know that they care about you and your issues.

Cassie Gillis

Bremerton High School Choir

Costa Rica 2013: In 2013, my choir toured Costa Rica and performed under the talented and amazing direction of Dr. Josh Habermann. What an experience for the students through music and culture. Costa Rica has so much to offer both musically and historically. KI made sure that we experienced this country to its fullest. I want to thank all of you at KI for working with us over the last 4 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experiences in traveling and performing with my students. You truly are the “Cadillac” of tour companies.

Thaddeus Price

Millford Mill Concert Chorale

France, England 2013: The Staff of KIconcerts was friendly, professional and quite accommodating. We totally enjoyed our overall travel experience and we look forward to booking another trip with KIconcerts again very soon! Our students had such a wonderful time they didn’t want to come home!

Dr Ian Loeppky

University of North Alabama Chamber Choir

Ireland 2013: Having gone on three tours with you guys, I'm convinced that KI's chief selling point on these tours is your care and consideration in selecting excellent guides. His thorough grasp of the rich history of his island combined with his engaging personality made for an educational experience that was as informative as it was enjoyable. The food! We were fed so well. The scenery was incredible. It was particularly the day we took the “Ring of Kerry” tour (surrounding the town of Dingle) that we were captivated with the natural beauty of the mountains, hills, and ocean. The excursions provided were excellent. One that stood out was a two-hour session of dance instruction (ending with some “Riverdance” choreography) which our students thoroughly enjoyed. The historical sites we visited, such as Kylemore Abbey, Blarney Castle, Phoenix Park, Trinity College, the streets of Dublin, and the ruins of a 4000-year-old fort were magnificent and awe-inspiring. The music we made will never be forgotten. Our joint concert with the Galway Gospel Choir (to a packed house), our impromptu concerts in beautiful cathedrals en route, and our final concert at St. Patrick’s in Dublin were life-changing. It was such a rewarding experience to provide an acoustic for our students that was worthy of their repertoire and their talents, and we were blessed with appreciative audiences at every turn. All scheduled venues were great. The cathedral in Dingle was fantastic, and would make a GREAT concert venue. The pacing and balance was great. Hotels were great. Thanks again for a fabulous trip. My plan is to go with you again in either 2015 or 2016.

Michael Dye

Niceville High School Chorus

Austria, Germany, France 2013: KIConcerts provided for a great tour of Austria, Germany and France. As a director, I have to start by describing what I learned about KIConcerts at the very start of the travel arrangements we worked together on, over a year before departure. I got support from numerous members of the KIConcert staff who got to know me and my group’s tour. I was impressed with the communication from and professionalism of the staff. They did what I needed them to do which left me able to do my job at school. They sent information well ahead of schedule, did follow-ups and necessary prompts, confirmed receipt of every e-mail, immediately, answered questions and produced literature that made planning and travel easier. I never worried about waiting for my questions or concerns to be addressed by a member of the KIConcert staff. Air travel arrangements went smoothly. I did not have to worry about what would happen in the airport with seventy-four travelers. Travel data was in my hands weeks before departure. For directors who have traveled a lot, you know how important organization is to your tour. For those who are looking to travel, you need a company like KIConcerts that will take care of the details, someone who you can trust to take care of the business of touring for you while you prepare your groups to perform. The tour managers/guides assigned to my group while on tour were professional, friendly and accommodating. They stayed out in front of problems and kept the stress off of me during the tour. Within the parameters of the tour, they allowed me to make decisions regarding how, when and where things would happen in a way that best suited my group. They communicated well in advance about what needed to be done on my part, then had everything ready for concerts, hotel stays and meals. This may be exactly what you would expect. However, many times this is not what you get from a tour company. The hotels were business hotels, modern, clean and safe. The motor coaches were modern and comfortable; the drivers were courteous and professional operators. Take a look at KIConcerts. They know the travel business and how to put together a successful tour for a music ensemble.

Margaret Lafferty

Nazareth Academy High School PA

Italy 2013: Many thanks to KIconcerts for a wonderful trip. Our tour guide was most accommodating. The local guides in Florence, Assisi and Rome were very knowledgeable and made the information interesting for students and adults. Our 3 concerts were in beautiful venues with appreciative audiences. The sudden change of Popes added excitement and brought local news coverage to our school prior to our take off.

Teresa Yoder

Walsingham Academy

London 2012/Ireland : Thank you so much for the incredible trip to Ireland and England during the 2012 Olympics. What your staff planned for us with excellent venues, an outstanding tour manager, and fantastic guides provided my students a lifetime of memories. I really appreciated also how your staff was able to work/balance through some of the “surprises” in the challenges of the Olympic Games – and for that I personally thank you.

Kevin Meidl

Badger State Girl Choir

Spain 2012/2013: The entire staff at KI can be congratulated for creating such a successful experience for our young singers. We were completely in your hands…and those hands never let us down. How nice to feel like everything about your tour has been so carefully prepared. KI Concerts is without question an organization that puts its travelers first. The quality of the concert experiences still, for my money, sets KI head and shoulders above other companies in the business. Well done!!! I know my demands for a low-budget tour that doesn’t look or feel low-budget are hard to achieve. I want you folks to know that you have hit a grand slam again…I appreciate you efforts on behalf of the Badger State Girl Choir!

Kirk Wassmer

Didsbury High School, Canada

Glenn Price Festival London 2012: I've been meaning to drop you a note for a bit, just to let you know how much we all thoroughly enjoyed our tour with your company!

Tim Savoy

Groton-Dunstable Regional High School

London 2012: Overall this trip was amazing. The students, parents, and faculty were all very happy with our trip.

Jay Watkins, Director

University of Florida Gator Band

London 2012: The next time we take a group on international travel it will be with KI Concerts!! Impossible to put into words ALL of the details that they worked through for our tour to be a successful and unforgettable trip for all involved!!

Jared Johnson

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Italy 2012: We had a tour that in many ways surpassed our highest expectations, and I would do it again tomorrow if given the opportunity.

Gail Hart

Hart High School Show Choir

London 2012: Our experience with KI concerts was very positive. Our tour guide, Elizabeth, watched over us like a mother hen, and made sure we had the best possible experience. In an independent survey with my students, 100% of them said the experience surpassed their expectations. Because of this, I will be taking a group to Europe again with KI concerts, and wish I had done it sooner.

Marti Koch

North Port High School Chorus

Rollo Dilworth Festival - London 2012: It was wonderful to have all the arrangements made for us in such a fun and efficient manner. We thoroughly enjoyed our musical venues and were amazed at all the things we were able to see and do. Thanks, KI, for all the big and little things you did for us as we prepared for and traveled to London. It was a life changing experience for my students.

Martha Brown

Voices in the Laurel Children's Choirs

Henry Leck Festival – Spain 2012: KI provided the best overseas festival experiences for our choir over all other companies we have traveled with. KI caters to choirs of every size.

James Reddan

Linn-Benton Community College

England 2012: KI Concerts did a fabulous job for our tour to London to celebrate the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympics. The tour provided opportunities to perform masterpieces not possible at our home school with world class conductors, orchestra, and venues. My students will be talking about this for years to come! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!! We will definitely work with KI again!! FYI - This is the first time I have ever made an endorsement of any tour! Excellent Job!

Jonathan Krake

Chorus Abilene

Italy 2012: Thank you very much for helping us have a phenomenal time in Italy. Our performance venues were of the highest caliber and our experience in Italy was amazing.

: Oliver, Thank you for this email. I have struggled long over the situation with your company, and was embarrassed to have to cancel the way we did. I deeply appreciate your generosity of spirit in sending back 100% of the money we paid. You'll be glad to know that part of this payment actually purchased 2 new instruments for our very poor band program. The rest of the money is sitting well protected for our use, as our budget was cut in half for this year! 2013 is too soon for us, but I would be VERY interested in taking our overseas performance trip with you in 2014 or 2015. I have learned the valuable lesson of who to work with and trust for such a risky adventure.

Dr. Sean Burton

Briar Cliff University

Italy 2012: I was thoroughly impressed with all aspects of our tour managed through KI Concerts, as was every member of my group! The tour manager, bus driver and local guides were completely professional and I was most appreciative for the exquisite venues and excellent promotion. We sang in beautiful spaces for full, enthusiastic audiences. Sharing with others is both the greatest opportunity and responsibility for any touring choir and the itinerary facilitated by KI ensured success. My heartiest thanks for an outstanding experience – we will do business again soon!

Angela Broeker, Director of Choral Activities

University of St. Thomas

Ireland 2012: Deepest thanks are woefully inadequate to express our group's gratitude for this tour experience. This is my 9th overseas trip with a choral organization, and I can say without hesitation that it was by far the best! Everything -- concert venues, audience attendance, collaborations with Irish choirs, hotel accommodations, meals, daily schedules -- everything was top notch, top rate, top quality. I know I speak for all 74 passengers when I say that this trip changed lives and built memories that will indeed last a lifetime. KI is simply the best tour company for performing ensembles. A special thank you for securing Siobhan and Michael as our tour guides. Best ever. We look forward to working with Kingsway in 2015 and beyond. May our paths cross again soon!

Dr. Patrick Liebergen

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Scotland/Wales/London 2012: Please know that I will have only rave reviews for you and your staff when my choral colleagues ask my about my travels with KIconcerts. Another absolutely terrific tour!!

Dr. Tom Merrill

Xavier University, Edgecliff Vocal Ensemble

Spain 2012: While it is fresh in my mind, I wanted to thank you all for arranging a FABULOUS tour. Everything went off without a hitch. All accommodations, meals, performance venues, etc. were outstanding. We had such a fabulous time, we are considering re-booking the same tour in 2014 with a new set of students.

Pat Antinone

Grapevine High School Choir

Italy 2012: The itinerary, hotels, concerts and meals were all outstanding. You made us feel like professionals at all times. You listened to and honored every request – no matter how small and provided excellent guidance in all our decision making. I would trust you to take my students any where at any time…you are simply the best. After two tours with KI Concerts, I would consider no other company for my international travel needs. You have taken my students to two continents and back again safely, scheduled concerts for us in the very best venues, always with a packed, enthusiastic audience. You treat my kids as if they were your very own. You do so much more than make travel arrangements and build itineraries. You facilitate experiences. Our tour had a flow and direction that made each part connect to the other, so that by the time we boarded the plane to return home, we had not simply seen Italy, we had experienced it. I have had countless students and parents express their thanks to me and wishes that I pass their gratitude along to you. Many have spoken of the tour as a life-changing experience. Truly, March 7-15 2012 the world was our classroom. When do we leave for the next one??? Prague, Salzburg and Vienna in 2015 anyone?????

Terese Gemme

Southern Connecticut State University Choir

England 2011-12: I wouldn't consider travelling with anyone but Kingsway. Their attention to detail and accommodation of special requests is extraordinary. KI's creation and coordination of events bringing several choirs together to sing choral masterpieces in historic settings under the leadership of renowned conductors provides an invaluable service for the musical development of choral groups. These trips, with their combination of musical inspiration, cultural exploration, personal discovery, and community-building experiences have been life-changing events for our students. As an educator, I can't think of any more worthwhile endeavor. This was an outstanding experience. It was wonderful to have Oliver, Michael, Kathy and other KI representatives with us - all great people! Simon Carrington was a real inspiration. He was tough, but exemplified the characteristics of an outstanding educator, challenging each and every singer, regardless of their ability, to give more than they thought they could, and moreover, to want to give more.

Paul Foster Jr., Director

TAMIU Chorale & Laredo Philharmonic Chorale

England 2011-12: I would highly recommend KIconcerts to any musical group travelling abroad for a memorable experience and a quality tour.  Click here to watch a video of the London festival.

Kevin Meidl

Appleton West High School

Sicily 2011-12: I would recommend KI Concerts to any potential traveler or colleague without hesitation. The quality and care that your company puts into EVERY detail is evident from the moment planning begins and doesn't conclude until well after the group safely returns home. I can't imagine a better combination of concert venues…acoustics…and huge audiences. I have never experienced with any other travel company the consistently high quality in every aspect of performance. To walk into the central square of a town and to see your posters everywhere…every church door and window…flyers being handed out to passers by…I can't begin to tell you how impressive and important that is to a conductor and choir. A tour can be wonderful to any destination but without the musical successes of a well-planned concert, workshop or exchange…it is all for nothing. KI Concerts absolutely knows how to do the job right and it is not an accident that our choir has returned from Sicily talking first and foremost about the musical experiences we had. Thank you and congratulations!! Thank you to Kathy, Michael, Oliver, Susan, Claudia and all the other staffers who professionally saw this tour come to its successful conclusion. We couldn't have done it without the efforts of each of you! Onward to our next adventure…

Susan Jensen, Tour Coordinator

Fresno Community Chorus

Italy 2011: I am grateful for the opportunity to have collaborated with your dedicated team here in the states and in Italy. The trip was wonderful and the music-making was priceless.

Cheryl Sims

Lake Highland Preparatory School, Florida

South Africa 2011: We are still reeling from the wonderful trip to South Africa!! We had the best time!! Thanks so much to you and your incredible team!!!

Kevin Meidl

The Badger State Girl Choir

Italy 2011: I am willing to recommend KI concerts to any school or group interested in a first-rate international tour. Our Italian adventure was wonderful beyond words and a life-enhancing experience for all of our travelers. Thank you!

Jeremy Brown

The Calgary Wind Symphony

Italy Ticheli Festival 2011: The band very much enjoyed the 2011 tour. Thanks.

Participant

Dilworth 2012 London Festival : This was the trip and song of a lifetime...if you can do one...please do. Thanks so much for all the fun and laughter. I still have the music floating through my head . . . A superb trip!

Karen Moore

Spirit of America

South Africa 2011: I would enthusiastically recommend KI to any group planning a tour. Not only did the staff work tirelessly to ensure that our tour to South Africa reached our vision and expectations, but they also tended to the many (many!) details with utmost attention and care.

W. Edward McCall

Council Rock High School North

China 2008: In 2008, I traveled with my choir, parents, friends and staff to Shanghai and Beijing in the republic of China. We departed from the east coast of the United States. In total, we had 307 travelers on a ten day excursion. There were three different flight groups, eight buses, and a ton of luggage! From my very first encounter with KI, before we even signed a contract, I was impressed by their professionalism, thoroughness, and commitment to the customer. We had many expectations that went beyond the "packaged" tour. In every way, KI, bent over backwards to ensure that our needs were met. The arrangements for flights, hotels, meals, and sightseeing ran without any difficulties. KI puts an emphasis on the performance so that each tour is not an extended vacation for the students. That being said, there was enough balance so that everyone enjoyed their time. KI's staff are helpful, responsive and accurate. You cannot ask for more than that when dealing with a travel company. Even though I am at a new school I am using KI to prepare our 75th anniversary tour to Florence and Rome Italy in 2013.

Ann Smith

Director of Choirs-Liberty Christian School

Ireland 2011: My touring experience has been to Great Britain, Austria and France, Canada, and New York and Washington D.C. twice, none with KI Concerts. In 2009, our choir was given the go ahead to travel to Ireland. Since we are from a Christian school who takes yearly mission trips to Islands and South American countries, Ireland was a destination that our Mission group wanted to also experience. So we created the first of its kind; a Choir/Mission trip. KI had to work with me the Choir Director, and the Missions Director at our school. That had to have been difficult for them as the two of us had a common goal but different ways to reach it. We through all kinds of hardballs and softballs at KI and they always responded with professionalism and grace. I always felt and saw that they would go above and beyond to serve this group. We had over 200 people, 5 planes, 5 coaches and multiple destinations per day. They kept our schedule, they enhanced our schedule and they inspired all of us with their 24/7 attitude of “whatever it takes.” My next 20 trips will be with KI. If I can dream it, they can deliver it! Their group of high quality tour guides are passionate about giving each group what they want and need. Communication is a two way street, and when the client and the company are dedicated to this communication, the tour that is provided for the students will never be forgotten. And isn’t that why we tour? To enrich the lives of our students.

Mary Theresa Reed

Evanston Township H.S. Concert Choir

Greece 2011: KI Concerts does an excellent job! I will use this company again and again. They are professional, knowledgeable, efficient, accommodating and personable. It can be a daunting task to consider taking young people out of the country. KI makes it easy and manageable. More importantly, with KI Concerts, I am confident that my students will have a positive cultural, musical and fun experience. With KI Concerts, I have confidence that the memories will be lifelong treasures!

Mark Johnson

Minnesota Boychoir

Italy 2011: KIconcerts does not provide cardboard tour itineraries to every customer. With experience and integrity on their side, they listen and create a tailor-made tour to fit the needs of your music ensemble.

Charlie Cassady

Council Rock South High School Orchestra

France, Monaco 2011: The rehearsal and performance venues on this tour were no less than outstanding.

Bill Liberatore

Henry M. Gunn High School Choir

Italy 2011: The adjustment after an event like the tour is always such a struggle. Jet lag, exhaustion, etc. It is so nice to be able to look back and have no regrets whatsoever about the entire thing. Everyone was very, very happy with the tour and as always I enjoyed working with all of you so much. Thanks for making such great choices for us all along the way. It was a fantastic trip, and of course I am very relieved that we did not musically embarrass ourselves all over Italy.

Sarah Harrison

Cherry Creek High School Meistersingers

Finland, Estonia, Latvia 2011: KIconcerts provided a quality performance tour. We had excellent venues, performances, accommodations and meals with a well-paced itinerary. We will use KI for our next international trip!

Kevin Meidl

The Appleton Boychoir

South Africa 2011: Thank you for arranging a magnificent concert tour! The preparations with regards to musical workshops, performances, venues, etc. was absolutely first rate on the part of KI Concerts. The three days of workshops, concerts and exchanges were perfectly arranged. We enjoyed large audiences, appropriate venues, and diverse musical experiences. As a professional conductor I couldn't wish for anything more! I felt like we were in great hands at all times! This tour was amazing and I would rate it as an A+. I would do it all over again!! These sorts of things don't happen by accident. Only a highly trained and dedicated staff makes such a tour happen. Our best interests and desires were always put at the forefront of Susan's thinking and the rest of the team. I appreciate this more than you know. We are all in your debt and look forward to the next tour with KI Concerts. On behalf of the Appleton Boychoir organization….THANK YOU!!!!!

Ian Loeppky

University of North Alabama Chamber Choir

Costa Rica 2011: Our Costa Rica tour struck the perfect balance between great singing venues and amazing natural beauties. Singing a concert is one thing: singing one after having spent one's morning swimming next to a waterfall and one's afternoon on the hanging bridges in a rainforest is quite another. An unparalleled and unforgettable educational experience for our students! We intend to do this tour again in a few years. This was the best, most educational, and most memorable choir tour I have been on as either chorister or director.

Cassie Gillis

Bremerton High School

Ireland, Scotland 2011: I so appreciated the exchange with other choirs. It was such a rich experience. We really enjoyed all the local cuisine. We tried all the local dishes…and were glad we had that opportunity. All Hotels were an interesting adventure… we enjoyed all the differences.

Elaine Quilichini

Calgary Girls Choir

Italy 2010: The Calgary Girls Choir 2010 concert tour to Italy was a one of the best tours we have ever taken. Our choir has traveled extensively in the past and we all felt that the venues, audiences, guides, arrangements and cultural aspects of the tour were outstanding. The concert venues were stunning and singing Sunday Mass at the Vatican was an experience none of us will ever forget. Thank you so much to KI and Oliver Scofield for their care and attention to detail. Managing 57 singers, their chaperons, and our staff was no easy task but in the end everyone was thrilled with the experience and would happily do it again! Gracie!

Dana Rothlisberger

Towson University Band

China 2010: KI came highly recommended and exceeded expectations. The office staff was supportive and helpful in all of the administrative details. With the ensemble on its first overseas tour, KI personnel took care of our needs and prepared us very well. The people of KI made all the difference. Oliver is masterful at putting people at ease and at being the head of a production team that crafted a marvelous experience for us. The tour was beautifully produced. Scott, our tour guide, was the single most important person for us while we were in-country. He, and the local team, made it seem effortless for us.

Geoff Lynch, Director

Marching Koalas

China 2010: The Marching Koalas had a tour packed full of exciting concert opportunities as well as a blend of cultural experiences that have left all of its members with lifetime memories of the visit to China and World Expo.

Dr. Peter J. Durow

Stetson University Choral Union

China 2010: Thanks for a great tour!

Dr. Kenny Sheppard

Southwestern University

China 2010: The trip was spectacular, and your staff was fabulous. Kathy, Eric and Scott (and company) were extremely organized, helpful and warm. I can't imagine a better trip. The musical venues were outstanding, especially the concert hall at the Forbidden City and the Oriental Arts Centre. The guides were very well informed and they cared for us very well. Performing in China was a profound experience in every way.

Dr. Erin Colwitz

University of Alabama Huntsville

Italy 2010: KI Concerts and their people are both extremely experienced and well-connected in the field of international ensemble touring. They are tremendously good at what they do. I will be using them again very soon, and would recommend their services to all of my collegiate choral colleagues.

Judy Garza

Irving Chorale, Irving, Texas

Switzerland 2010: How many superlatives can I use to describe our trip to Switzerland? It was the most fabulous that I have experienced with the Irving Chorale and I have made them all since 1994. The care and personal attention to detail that your whole team gave us was exceptional. We were so pleased that Oliver was at the airport in Zurich to greet us personally. Everything went exactly as planned with no detail left to chance and we were so excited about your promotinal pieces. The marvelous venus of the Jesuitenkirke in Lucerne and the Catherdral St. Piere in Geneva were beyond expectation. Our hotels were superb as were the meals. You truly did plan a trip for our small group (ranging from 44 to 79 years of age) that met our every wish. A thousand thanks for this truly unforgettable, truly customized tour. I would encourage all music groups to get on board with KI for the best experience possible. We will be calling you for our next overseas tour!!

Dr. Kevin Meidl

Appleton West High School - Kantorei

England 2009/10: What a wonderful tour KI Concerts arranged. From the beginning of the planning until after our return home it was absolutely first-rate. The value of what we received musically and culturally was far beyond what we experience on most tours with most companies. Perhaps the most significant part of the itinerary was our independent concert in Bristol Cathedal. Along with two other ensembles we performed a solo slot on the concert. It turned out to be one of the more memorable concerts in my career. This was due to the exceptional acoustics and beauty of the sanctuary...AND the absolutely full, standing room only, audience that was so enthusiastic. We came away from that performance and the Messiah performance in London with a real high. Celebrating New Years in London was also a great deal of fun and different...fireworks over the Thames is an experience most people could only dream about. We did that and so much more with KI Concerts. I would recommend the England Festival tour during the holiday season and KI Concerts to any conductor looking for a wonderful musical and cultural experience.

Matt Heist, Instrumental Music

Broadneck High School

Italy 2010: KI is a wonderful organization and I can't wait until we can organize another international trip!

Alfred R. de Jaager

West Liberty University

Poland, Czech Republic, Austria 2010: Faced with flight cancellations caused by clouds of volcanic ash, KI worked a miracle by getting us all to our destination only one day late, and then arranging an additional day at the end of the tour to give us the same amount of ground time. There is no doubt that I will book our next tour with KI.

Frederick Strassburger

St. Peter Claver Adult Choir

Italy 2010: I was very impressed with the whole planning process of our trip. The staff was extremely helpful and was always quick to respond to all questions. For the price of the trip we all thought everything was first class. I will definitely use Kingsway in the future for all of my choir's travels. Patricia was a wonderful tour guide and made the trip so memorable for us. We all had tears in our eyes when it was time to say goodbye to one another.

Dr. Ethan Sperry

Miami University

China 2010: The audiences in China are the most enthusiastic I've ever encountered - they even wanted pictures & autographs from the students after the shows?!?!?! KI planned a truly spectacular trip for us - they're 2 for 2 with me now.

Gary Gerber

Ouachita Baptist University

Classic Italy tour 2010: Our recent tour to Italy was by far one of the highlights of my career and a highlight of my choir's. I don't know that there is anything called a "perfect choir tour" especially in a foreign country, but KI Concert came as close as possible. Everything on the tour was simply perfect. From the hotels, to the meals, to sight-seeing, and the concerts; every detail was taken care of and every effort was made for my group to enjoy their brief time in each city of the tour.

Carolyn Dufort

Los Gatos High School

Italy 2010: I give KI Concerts my highest recommendation for your tour. We recently returned from a tour of Northern Italy with our High School Music program and 40 adult participants (122 persons total). I, too, have worked with 2 other tour companies and KI Concerts outperformed those companies five-fold. KI Concerts was recommended to us by a neighboring high school music director as his preferred tour company. During the planning process, I was very impressed with KI Concerts' shared enthusiasm for our adventure, their sensitivity to our trip objectives, and their solid relations with colleagues in the regions we would be touring. I was appreciative that the staff would answer my email inquiries within a few hours--and often I would receive an instant response. Oliver and his staff are courteous, detail-oriented people and they anticipated all of our needs during the trip. KI Concerts strives for excellence in every aspect of their custom tours. KI Concerts coordinated 3 performances for us in Padua, Lucca, and Rome. Our venues were beautiful, historic, and memorable and our audiences were enthusiastic and appreciative.

Julia Fahey

Partners in Praise

Greece 2009: This was truly one of the best tours ever. The girls can't stop talking about it.

Cassie Gillis

Bremerton High School Choirs

Italy 2009: Last spring, we went with KIconcerts to Italy and honestly, it was the best experience we have had. To perform in some of the huge churches and cathedrals ...there is nothing to compare that experience within the USA. We were forever changed.

Patrick Antinone

GHS Mustang Choirs

China 2008: I have the picture of us performing in Shanghai in my office - that was the biggest performance in my program's history - I still can't believe the response that we got.

Starfire Singers, CA

Denmark 2009: Travel and music are not so different from one another. They have a beginning and an ending. They are about finding a flow in the turn of a road or in a line of notes. They are about discovering beauty in sound and sight and touch. They are about touching the part of the human spirit that yearns for something greater. Travel and music are not so different from one another, and Kingsway International has found a way of bringing them together into a perfect blend of harmony.

John Goldsmith

Heinz Chapel Choir, University of Pittsburgh

China 2009: Can't thank you enough for the wonderful concert venues you arranged for us in China! The response of the Chinese people was most gratifying and rewarding for all of us. Our tour escorts Scott Jiang and Angela Wang were fabulous . . . can't imagine having nicer, more knowledgeable guides anywhere. My group loved them. The hotel accommodations, too, were great!

Dr. Ian Loeppky

University of North Alabama Choir

Italy 2009: We were treated like royalty – it was a fantastic experience that we will never forget!

Mary Pietro

Director of Liturgical Music, St. Mary Parish, Buffalo Grove, IL

Italy 2009: KI allowed us flexibility to make our performance tour a true once in a lifetime experience. Other tour companies force you into a 'cookie cutter' type tour. During our entire trip we felt that our happiness was Kingsway's top priority. I would definitely recommend KI as a company anyone would be happy to do business with.

Georgia Regional Girls Choir

Spain 2009: In ten years of touring, this is the first time we used Kingsway, and the best tour we have been on. Everything ran smoothly, and the tour guide, bus driver and bus exceeded our expectations. We were able to see so much of Spain, and the audiences at our performances were great.

Bill Liberatore

Henry M. Gunn High School Choir

Prague, Vienna 2009: I could not be happier with our tour. I just loved it. I love the Kingsway staff, and it was a pleasure to work through all the business ends of things with them. I was very happy with accommodations and food. The itinerary and performance schedule was just what I wanted, and I think the variety of musical experiences and the amazing venues were exceptional. Good size audiences too! I wouldn't change a bit of that. Again, I loved, loved, loved the tour and I cannot wait to do it again!

Sue Pitman

University of Wisconsin-Stout Alumni Program

Italy and Austria 2009: I was most pleased with KI staff in all our dealings. They were professional in all our exchanges; very timely in responding, demonstrated great patience in answering the same question a number of times, had great follow through and did it all with great kindness. Your staff comes highly recommended.

Greeley Chorale

Greece 2009: The Greeley Chorale has traveled with Kingsway now 3 times and our Concert Tours to China, Italy, and Greece have been very wonderful and rewarding. The KI team was complete and thoughtful throughout our travels. They were especially helpful in emergency events.

South High Band Boosters Inc.

Italy 2009: KI provided a lifetime experience that many of our students will never forget!

Dr. Steve Zielke

Oregon State University Choir

Hawaii 2009: Terrific planning and excellent organization. KI worked with our specific interests and cared for our every possible need.

Mary Jane Keathley and the choir

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Charleston, SC

Australia and New Zealand 2009: Kingsway was absolutely wonderful in every respect! The opportunity to sing in the Opera House is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed. Do everything you can to get there, KI will take care of the rest.

David Hobson

Centenary College Choir

Australia and New Zealand 2009: World Voices Australia proved to be an exceptional experience – both musically and culturally – for our group. From top notch tour guides to the once-in-a-lifetime experience of singing in the Sydney Opera House, I would highly recommend this Kingsway International program to future Choirs.

Simon Carrington

Yale University

Seoul and China 2009: KI's organisation of the Bach B Minor Mass tour to Korea and China by Yale Schola Cantorum and Collegium Players was a resounding success and beautifully executed in every way. We were all tremendously impressed by the attention to detail in the concert venues, the expertise and charm of the guides, the quality of the hotels and meals, and the calm resourcefulness and sensitivity displayed by every member of the Kingsway team.

Caerphilly Male Voice Choir

Wales 2009: A 'big thank-you' to you and your team for allowing us to sing with the visiting choir on their Welsh Tour. I know they thought they were privileged to sing with us in such surroundings, but we truly were overwhelmed by their professionalism and quality of singing.

St Lukes Church Cardiff

Wales 2009: Dear Robin, hope the Caerphilly concert was as good as ours last evening. I'm sure it was. The Cardiff concert exceeded our expectations with both choirs being enjoyed by the audience. Thanks once again for a great concert. Please give our thanks to the choir and their brilliant conductors.

Dr. Karen Kennedy

Director of Choirs, Towson University

Scotland & England 2009: KI did an extraordinary job planning and administrating our tour. The office staff handling our booking made us feel as if we were their number 1 priority. Once in Scotland, we were educated and entertained wonderfully by our guides, and the itinerary was perfectly tailored to our needs and desires. We look forward to our next KIconcerts tour!