Why Accolades

Since 1982 we have successfully organized international performance and cultural tours while providing professional travel services before, during and after the travel experience.  Peace of mind and global partnerships are commitments we make to every Director/Leader.  We pride ourselves in the number of ensembles who have become our repeat clients throughout the years.
We provide music ensembles and cultural groups with:
  • Creative, professional tour planning
  • Comprehensive tour design
  • Customized tour brochure (when needed)
  • On-line registration options
  • Web-based tour management &  your tour on our website
  • Foreign visa processing
  • Exceptional customer service when communicating with travelers and answering questions
  • Tour management book
  • Low-cost Discovery Tours and training opportunities
Our Performance expertise includes:
  • On-staff music educators
  • Venue selection that matches the needs of the ensemble
  • Concert arrangements for formal or informal programs, exchanges and collaborations
  • Attention to performance space needs
  • Assistance with promotion and audience development
  • Freight forwarding resources
  • Carnet assistance (instrument and equipment passport)
  • Options for renting large instruments
  • Practical consideration when moving, storing and securing instruments and equipment
"Thank you for your professionalism, incredible performing venues, outstanding staff, and lifelong memories for my singers!"
Andrew Haase,
​Director of Choral Activities
Hudson High School

The Apples & Oranges of Competitive Bidding

Our bids are inclusive, so there are no surprises. Some companies leave out gratuities, air taxes, surcharges, entrance fees, visa fees, and more.  Use this bid comparison worksheet to insure that you are comparing apples to apples. 
Dr. David Mennicke, Concordia University, St Paul

References

Bethel University Concert Band
Arden Hills, MN

Iowa State Singers
​Ames, IA

Lenoir-Rhyne University
A Cappella Choir, Hickory, NC
The Concordia College Choir & Concert Band
Moorhead, MN

Valley High School Orchestra 
West Des Moines, IA

Concordia University Christus Chorus
St. Paul, MN
Concordia University Choir
Portland, OR

Hudson High School Choirs
Hudson, WI

ND State University Concert Choir
Fargo, ND
Dr. Russell Pesola, 
Concordia emeritus professor of music
 

Destinations

Accolades’ first performance tour was in 1982, in partnership with the Wayne State University Concert Band to China. We were the first company to enter China with a concert band. Since then we have partnered with countless university, college, high school, community and church ensembles to provide the best experience possible.

Here is a list of destinations we serve for the performance ensemble market:
Europe
  • Benelux
  • Croatia/Slovenia/Bosnia
  • Czech Republic
  • France
  • Germany/Austria/Switzerland
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Poland
  • Slovakia
  • Spain/Portugal
  • United Kingdom/Ireland
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Africa
  • East Africa (Kenya/Tanzania/Uganda)
  • Southern Africa (Namibia/S. Africa)
Middle East
  • Israel/West Bank
  • Egypt
  • Jordan

​North, Central, South America
  • Canada
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Peru
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ASIA
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
Scandinavia
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Denmark

​South Pacific
  • Australia
  • New Zealand

Baltic Region
  • Russia
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania

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