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	<title>MCI Journeys</title>
	<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com</link>
	<description>The Music Celebrations International Web Journal</description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 22:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Tacoma Youth Symphony Takes the National Stage</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/14/tacoma-youth-symphony-takes-the-national-stage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 22:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luke Wiscombe</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
	<category>Washington, D.C.</category>
	<category>Spotlights</category>
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	The Tacoma Youth Symphony recently returned from touring Washington, D.C. and performing in the annual National Festival of the States concert series.  The following is taken from their tour evaluation:
	The accommodations were ideal for a group of our size &#038;age range and all the meals were great!  The restaurants were ideal choices for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Student Touring Destinations</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/13/top-student-touring-destinations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 20:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Schwartz</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
	<category>Travel Tips</category>
		<guid>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/13/top-student-touring-destinations/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	In the May 2008 issue of SYTA&#8217;s &#8220;Student &#038; Youth Traveler&#8221; magazine we find what destinations made the top 10 in the United States, Canada &#038; Mexico, and &#8220;Across the Sea&#8221; after a survey was conducted with tour operators around the country.  Music Celebrations has been sending tour groups to the following destinations for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>107 Year Old WWI Veteran</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/09/107-year-old-wwi-veteran/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 23:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle Morgan</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
	<category>Parade: National Memorial Day</category>
		<guid>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/09/107-year-old-wwi-veteran/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	By Tim O&#8217;Neil
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
05/09/2008
	Once there were 4.7 million doughboys, the jaunty youngsters in American uniform during World War I. Now there is only Cpl. Frank Woodruff Buckles, born on a farm in Missouri more than 107 years ago.
	Buckles, of Charles Town, W.Va., is planning a return to Missouri for the Memorial Day weekend ceremonies [...]]]></description>
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		<title>National Geographic Magazine Features China</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/08/national-geographic-magazine-features-china/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 16:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luke Wiscombe</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
	<category>China</category>
		<guid>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/08/national-geographic-magazine-features-china/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	This past month&#8217;s issue of National Geographic Magazine was fully dedicated to China, the emerging industrial powerhouse.  This issue has several fascinating featured articles to help educate the world on current events in China and offers insights into its many cultures.
	Several of our clients who are considering touring to China with their music ensembles [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Muti to be Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/07/muti-to-be-chicago-symphony-orchestra-music-director/</link>
		<comments>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/07/muti-to-be-chicago-symphony-orchestra-music-director/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 22:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bergeman</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
	<category>Chicago</category>
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	CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association named maestro Riccardo Muti on Monday as the next music director of the CSO, the 10th conductor to hold the prestigious post.
	CSO Association President Deborah Card announced that Muti, 66, had signed a five-year contract to serve as music director beginning in September of the 2010-2011 season. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Central Islip choir hits harmony of high expectations</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/06/central-islip-choir-hits-harmony-of-high-expectations/</link>
		<comments>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/06/central-islip-choir-hits-harmony-of-high-expectations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 23:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luke Wiscombe</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
	<category>Europe</category>
	<category>Italy</category>
		<guid>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/06/central-islip-choir-hits-harmony-of-high-expectations/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	
	New York Teacher - May 6, 2008
— Sylvia Saunders
	In the midst of a Long Island district that struggles with poverty and a poor graduation rate, the Concert Choir at Central Islip High gives voice to the transformational power of music.
	The gifted young men and women wowed NYSUT&#8217;s annual convention last month, singing everything from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Having a Ball for a Good Cause</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/06/having-a-ball-for-a-good-cause/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 16:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle Morgan</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
	<category>Parade: National Memorial Day</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[	By Jill Harmacinski
The Eagle Tribune
	Methuen High School&#8217;s Ranger Band picked up some cash from the police yesterday.
	The patrolmen&#8217;s union donated $500 to the band, which is headed to Washington, D.C., to perform next month.
	The Ranger Band will represent Massachusetts in the National Memorial Day Parade on May 26. It is the only high school band [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gary Deeter hangs up the baton</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/02/gary-deeter-hangs-up-the-baton/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 18:44:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Schwartz</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
		<guid>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/02/gary-deeter-hangs-up-the-baton/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	By Geoff Roth
KSEE 24 News
	Gary Deeter has taught music to Fresno students for 40 years. For 12 of those years he was at Bullard High School and the rest of the time at Fresno City College.
	Collin Jackson caught up with him during the rehearsal for his final concert.  Click here view the rehearsal and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Airlines slow down flights to save on fuel</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/01/airlines-slow-down-flights-to-save-on-fuel/</link>
		<comments>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/01/airlines-slow-down-flights-to-save-on-fuel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 21:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Schwartz</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
		<guid>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/05/01/airlines-slow-down-flights-to-save-on-fuel/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	Associated Press
	NEW YORK - Drivers have long known that slowing down on the highway means getting more miles to the gallon. Now airlines are trying it, too — adding a few minutes to flights to save millions on fuel.
	Southwest Airlines started flying slower about two months ago, and projects it will save $42 million in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Williams Bay High School Music Department Returns from New York City</title>
		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/04/30/williams-bay-high-school-music-department-returns-from-new-york-city/</link>
		<comments>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/04/30/williams-bay-high-school-music-department-returns-from-new-york-city/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Schwartz</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Music</category>
	<category>New York City</category>
	<category>Spotlights</category>
		<guid>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/04/30/williams-bay-high-school-music-department-returns-from-new-york-city/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[	
	On behalf of the students of music at Williams Bay High School, we want to express our deepest appreciation for all of your hard work to help make our tour to New York City a wonderful and highly memorable experience. Your efforts have helped us immeasurably in generating enthusiasm for our small, but growing music [...]]]></description>
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