Wausau Symphonic Band
June 13- June 24, 2004

My most exciting moment was performing on the Great Wall, it’s an experience that few people can say they had.
Patty Roets (Performer)

I fell in love with the Chinese people, and its beautiful country!
Margaret Higginbotham (Performer)

This trip is a once in a lifetime experience that I hope to take again. I can’t wait to share this experience with anyone who will listen! Thank You! Xie Xie!!
Sheri Vandehey (Performer)

I feel that our guides took great care of us, and cautioned us when necessary. I found that it was amazing at how safe it was almost everywhere.
Jennifer Aarrestad (Performer)

This trip to China was organized, professional, educational, and fun! I would love to travel with this tour again.
Tracy A. Eklund (Performer)

The tour guides were excellent, and they were always looking out for us whether we were shopping or visiting historical sights. This experience is one I’ll never forget, and thank you for this extraordinary opportunity!
Jeremy Roets (Performer)

The guides were above and beyond what I ever would have expected. They were patient, well educated in Chinese history, hard working and funny. I will never forget them; they made this trip an unbelievable experience.
Tracy A. Eklund (Performer)

The tour guides were so helpful – always watching over us.
Debbie and Rosie Lemke (performer)

Annie, Lily and Steve were 5-star guides, their English, factual knowledge, and sense of responsibility made the trip an unforgettable experience.
Ludy Kafka (performer)

I felt much safer in China than I would in large US cities
Barb Maguire (performer)

Our tour guides were wonderful, gracious, patient, knowledgeable, positive, enthusiastic, and extremely protective! My feelings of safety lie mainly on the fact that they took such wonderful care of us! I am proud to have met and shared 11 days of my life with them!
Sheri Vandehey(Performer)

My proudest moment was when I heard both the Chinese and American national anthem played by our Band, and all the audience remained standing during the whole anthem. I was also proud of the band when they played to the audience on the Great Wall of China.
Donnalee Hiorns (Family)

Our concert in Waxi was great, and we got a great response from the audience. I also enjoyed the summer palace at Beijing, It was very peaceful.
Crayau A Porw (Performer)

Listening to Sherry Vandehey and Annie (tour guide) sing Louie Armstrong’s “It’s a Wonderful World” together on the bus brought tears to my eyes. Saying good bye to Annie was very sad.
Mary J. Schwenk (Family and Friends)

We enjoyed the whole trip to China. Everyday was well planned, including the concerts, sightseeing, etc. We are glad we had the opportunity to come to China.
Debbie & Rosie Lemke (performer)

I feel I was treated excellent! The guides were absolutely wonderful! Everyone was very interested in meeting and talking with us. Everyone was gracious and welcoming.
Sheri Vandehey (Performer)

Your guides and drivers were all friendly and informative. They made us feel part of a large family.
Barb Maguire (performer)

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! This trip was far more than I ever expected. It was fabulous and I will cherish the memories forever!
Jennifer Aarrestad (Performer)