HENRY LECK FESTIVAL ICELAND 2018

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1 HENRY LECK HENRY LECK FESTIVAL ICELAND 2018 REYKJAVIK EUROPEAN EXTENSION OPTIONS Individual Concerts Combined Festival Concerts EARLY JULY 2018 TOUR PROSPECTUS

2 Your World of Music

3 Dear friends When Iceland was first suggested to me I thought: really??. And then I found out what an incredible place this is! A perfect place to hold a choir festival for young voices!! Safe Beautiful Fun and culturally interesting! Iceland bridges North America and Europe literally straddling the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Nestled 5.5 hours from the East Coast, Iceland is a peaceful country infused with Northern European traditions and blessed with more natural beauty than the eye can take in. We ll take our voices to Reykjavik and sing as a combined festival choir with fine local accompanying musicians. Those that wish it can sing in individual choir performances. We will see some of the world s most magnificent waterfalls, view shooting geysers and other unique geo thermal activity as well as soak up the natural springs boasting abundant thermal water. We will also marvel as the sun sets late at night in this, the world s most northerly capital city. Above all we will enjoy the calmness and sense of security that comes from being in a small island country! For those that wish it, there is an extension to Akureyri, Iceland s second city further North or custom tour extensions to a number of European cities many of which are less than just 3 hours flight from Reykjavik. Iceland really is a gateway between cultures. I truly would like for this to be one of the most incredible festivals I have ever conducted! I promise there won t be too much repertoire to learn, but we will make phenomenal music together. I hope you will seriously consider this tour/festival opportunity. I would love to see you join us. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Henry Leck Artistic Director & Conductor KIconcerts Distinguished Music Advisor Henry Leck Festival in Iceland 2018 Page 3

4 LEADER HENRY LECK Founder and Artistic Director - Indianapolis Children s Choir Professor Emeritus - Choral Music - Butler University An internationally recognized choral director, Henry Leck is a professor emeritus in choral music at Butler University, where he served on the faculty for 27 years. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Children s Choir. This organization is one of the largest and most respected children s choir programs in the world. The touring choirs of the Indianapolis Children s Choir have performed regularly for national ACDA, MENC, OAKE and AOSA Conferences. Additionally, the ICC tours internationally every year and has sung throughout the world. Mr. Leck recently arranged and conducted the national anthem for Kelly Clarkson and the Indianapolis Children s Choir at the Super Bowl XLVI. Mr. Leck has conducted Mixed, Men s, Women s, Junior High and Children s All-State choirs and festival choirs in nearly every state. He is a frequent conductor of regional and national honor choirs, including the ACDA Southern, Southwest, North Central, Central, Western and Northwest Honors Choirs. In the spring of 2003, he conducted the ACDA National Junior High/Middle School Honor Choir in New York City and in 2011, the ACDA National Children s Honor Choir in Chicago. On three occasions he has conducted National Honor Choirs for OAKE. Mr. Leck has received many honors including the Sagamore of the Wabash and the State of Indiana Distinguished Hoosier Award. He and the choir received the Indiana Governor s Arts Award which is the highest honor one can receive in the arts in Indiana. Recently Mr. Leck was named a recipient of the Lowell Mason Fellows Award which is the highest award given, by the National Association for Music education. He is a Paul Harris fellow and recently received the Indiana Living Legend award from the Indiana Historical Society. Mr. Leck is widely known as a specialist in choral techniques, the child s voice, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Laban and the boy s changing voice. He has produced four teaching videos titled Vocal Techniques for the Young Singer, The Boy s Expanding Voice: Take the High Road, Creating Artistry through Movement, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Creating Artistry with the Male Maturing Voice. He was a lead author for the choral textbook series published by McGraw Hill/Glencoe titled Experiencing Choral Music and is the lead author of a new series of textbooks entitled Voices in Concert. He is also the editor of two nationally known choral series published by Hal Leonard Corporation and Colla Voce, Inc. Each year he has taught an international conductor s workshop entitled Creating Artistry at Butler University. He has recently written a textbook titled, Creating Artistry through Choral Excellence. Mr. Leck received his training from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, the University of Colorado and Indiana University. Page 4

5 PROGRAM SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Depart for Iceland REYKJAVIK FESTIVAL SUNDAY, JULY 1 Arrive Keflavik International Airport Meet KIconcerts Tour Manager Breakfast daily Enjoy sights of the Reykjanes peninsula MONDAY, JULY 2 Tour Þingvellir National Park, the birthplace of the longest running democracy in the world where early settlers gathered to set laws, settle disputes and elect leaders Straddle two continents simultaneously at the Mid-Atlantic Rift, the meeting place of the North American and Eurasian Tectonic plates Soak in the rejuvenating waters of the Blue Lagoon geothermal pool set in dramatic lava fields perfect after an overnight flight Check into hotel Dinner daily Overnight Reykjavik See the Gullfoss Waterfall, comparable to the Niagara Falls in its intensity View an erupting geyser Rehearsal Welcome Dinner Overnight Reykjavik Henry Leck Festival in Iceland 2018 Page 5

6 PROGRAM TUESDAY, JULY 3 Rehearsal Walking tour of Reykjavik, Iceland s capital city and the world s most northern capital city. Enjoy this green, clean, safe, cosmopolitan and cultured European style city WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Dress rehearsal Free time to explore Reykjavik Optional individual concert Overnight Reykjavik Gala concert Overnight Reykjavik THURSDAY, JULY 5 Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Scotland, Central Europe or England other options might include Italy, Spain or Finland ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire Page 6

7 SCOTLAND EXTENSION OPTION PROGRAM THURSDAY, JULY 5 Arrive in Glasgow Transfer to Edinburgh FRIDAY, JULY 6 Explore the Royal Mile in Edinburgh s charming Old Town Visit Edinburgh s largest cathedral, St Giles Cathedral dating back 900 years SATURDAY, JULY 7 Tour Edinburgh Castle seeing the Crown Jewels, the Royal Apartments and the National War Memorial of Scotland Check in Overnight Edinburgh Overnight Edinburgh Optional individual concert Overnight Edinburgh SUNDAY, JULY 8 Transfer to the airport for your return flight home ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire Henry Leck Festival in Iceland 2018 Page 7

8 PROGRAM CENTRAL EUROPE EXTENSION OPTION THURSDAY, JULY 5 Arrive in Munich Transfer to Salzburg FRIDAY, JULY 6 Enjoy a guided walking tour of Salzburg including a visit to Mozart s Birthplace. Here you can see the violin he played when he was five. You will also see the Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mirabell Gardens and Salzburger Dom SATURDAY, JULY 7 Travel to Vienna boarding a boat to experience the glorious Danube river and riverside landscapes Check in Overnight Salzburg Optional individual concert Overnight Salzburg Arrive in Vienna Check in Overnight Vienna Page 8

9 PROGRAM SUNDAY, JULY 8 Enjoy a guided tour of the city including Ring Avenue, the Hofburg Palace, the Opera House, St Stephen s Cathedral, Mozart s Figaro House, City Hall and the Central Cemetery (housing honorary tombs of famous composers like Beethoven, Gluck, Schubert, Johann Strauss father and son and Brahms) Optional individual concert Overnight Vienna MONDAY, JULY 9 Visit Schönbrunn Palace, the fabulous baroque summer residence of the Hapsburg Emperors Travel to Munich Introduction to Munich Check in Overnight Munich TUESDAY, JULY 10 Transfer to the airport for your return flight home ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire Henry Leck Festival in Iceland 2018 Page 9

10 PROGRAM ENGLAND EXTENSION OPTION THURSDAY, JULY 5 Arrive in London FRIDAY, JULY 6 Orientation tour of central London passing Buckingham Palace with the changing of the guard (if held), Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, the BA London Eye and Trafalgar Square SATURDAY, JULY 7 Tour the city of London traveling past the Bank of England, Tower Bridge and St. Paul s Cathedral Check in Overnight London Pass by Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, the BA London Eye and Trafalgar Square Big Ben and the houses of parliament etc Optional individual concert Overnight London Tour the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels Attend West End Show (tbd) Overnight London Page 10

11 PROGRAM SUNDAY, JULY 8 Visit historic Stonehenge one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world Return to London Ride the London Eye Sail the Thames River Overnight London MONDAY, JULY 9 Transfer to the airport for your return flight home ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire Henry Leck Festival in Iceland 2018 Page 11

12 PRODUCERS For over 35 years, KIconcerts (Kingsway International) has provided choirs and instrumental ensembles with affordable and unforgettable international and domestic custom tours and festivals. KIconcerts combines unique destinations, awe-inspiring venues, warm audiences with renowned composers, educators, conductors and musicians. Together with our talented local concert tour organizers we facilitate a deep sharing of culture the essence of performance travel. Performance travel has always presented challenges requiring a myriad of details to combine in order for life changing magical musical moments to occur. This has never been truer than today. KI looks to partner with you in managing these challenges in new and creative ways. Our recent clients have shared their views on our tours have a look at Centennial Blvd, Suite 202 Colorado Springs, CO P: F: info@kiconcerts.com KIconcerts.com