"From the very beginning it was clear that Accolades Tours for the Arts stood out among the rest. Their desire for accuracy in every detail was outstanding from the start.  It was clear that the staff is all experienced in providing each client a wonderful, unique, and life-changing tour.  

Accolades is willing to jump hurdles; I wholeheartedly recommend Accolades Tours for the Arts."
 
Elizabeth Bennett
Director of Orchestras, 
Buffalo Grove High School

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​"Accolades hit it out of the park with all aspects of this trip. From the initial bid to the final goodbyes, everything was done at the highest level. Great communication and accommodations when we made requests for changes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Phil Peters,
Orchestra Director, Valley High School

"It was a MARVELOUS tour -- great itinerary, welcoming audiences, super venues to perform in, wonderful places to visit, a nice balance of scheduled and free time, a wealth of varied experiences, and a really cohesive group of people."

Dr. David Mennicke,
Concordia University, St Paul

"Thank you for your professionalism, incredible performing venues, outstanding staff, and above all -- providing lifelong memories for our singers!"  

Andrew Haase,
Director of Choral Activities
Hudson High School

"I am immensely pleased and satisfied; Accolades did an outstanding job; so well-planned but with needed flexibility. Our students left South Korea with a love of the country, the people, and amazing memories."

Lori Wiest,
Conductor of the Spokane Symphony Chorale and
Director of Choral Activities at Washington State University

"At each step of the planning your cheerfulness and ability to handle any event made it a pleasure for everyone involved ... even our president was impressed with your company"

Dr. Russell Pesola, 
Concordia Emeritus Professor of Music

"The unquestionable integrity, expertise, personal consideration, flexibility, and willingness to go to any lengths to provide the best are some of the reasons the U of M bands have asked Accolades/GTD to arrange tours to China, Scandinavia, and Russia."

Dr. Frank Bencriscutto
Past Director University of Minnesota Band and a Dear Friend

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