2018/19 PRODUCTION ROSTER BIG BAND JAZZ B R O A D WAY & B E Y O N D CARMINA BURANA C E LT I C L A N D S C A P E S H A N D E L S M E S S I A H IN THE MIX JINGLE BELL JAZZ KARAOKE CLASSICS LIVE THE PEACEMAKERS THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS pg. 4............. About Heartland Sings pg. 5.................. Additional Options PRODUCTIONS pg. 6....................... In The Mix pg. 7............... The Spirit of Christmas pg. 8.................. Celtic Landscapes pg. 9................... Jingle Bell Jazz pg. 10.............. Karaoke Classics Live pg. 11............... Broadway & Beyond pg. 12.................. Big Band Jazz pg. 13................ The Peacemakers pg. 14................ Handel s Messiah pg. 15................ Carmina Burana pg. 16.............. Contact Information 2 3
Heartland Sings is a nonprofit, vocal music production company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We serve Northeast Indiana and beyond with entertaining music productions, cultural programming, and quality educational outreach. From small ensemble concerts to large orchestral productions, we create vocal music entertainment options for a variety of audiences and budgets. BOOKING DISCOUNTS Block booking and finder s fee discounts are available for all productions. Discounted rates negotiated on an individual basis, depending on the size and number of productions. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH With any of our events, we can offer an educational component that will help to increase your underwriting from local arts supporters and foundations. This option also will grow your audience as a result of increased buzz in your community. Our curriculum-based programs, educational workshops, fine arts presentations, or masterclasses can be offered prior to the show and are great for local schools, colleges, and community organizations. 4 5
IN THE MIX Hear some of the greatest jazz standards of all time with fresh takes on the classics. Audiences can enjoy this jazz concert acappella or accompanied by our Jazz Combo. Heartland Sings high energy and originality makes for a memorable concert experience. Get in the mix! THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Experience the spirit of Christmas! This concert is a unique addition to typical holiday programming. Heartland Sings performs classic and contemporary carols in choral arrangements that remind audiences of the reason for the season. COST RANGE: $4,000-$6,500 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 6-10 LIGHTING: DESIGN RECOMMENDATION AVAILABLE COST RANGE: $4,000-$8,000 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 17-31 LIGHTING: DESIGN RECOMMENDATION AVAILABLE 6 7
CELTIC LANDSCAPES Magical harmonies and the drone of bagpipes transport you to the Emerald Isle. Enjoy solos and full ensemble pieces with traditional instruments of Celtic heritage. Familiar folk tunes and drinking songs get audiences singing along, while Irish eyes will be smiling at heartfelt favorites like Danny Boy. Take the high road and meet us for a Celtic celebration you won t forget. JINGLE BELL JAZZ It s the most wonderful time of the year! In Jingle Bell Jazz, Heartland Sings performs holiday favorites in pop and vocal jazz styles that are sure to get audiences in the holly jolly mood. Regardless of the weather outside, the music inside will be delightful! COST RANGE: $5,000-$7,500 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 8-10 LIGHTING: DESIGN REFERENCES AVAILABLE COST RANGE: $5,000-$7,500 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 8-10 LIGHTING: DESIGN REFERENCES AVAILABLE 8 9
KARAOKE CLASSICS LIVE It s karaoke night! From pop divas to classic rockers, Heartland Sings channels your favorite artists by performing their hit singles accompanied by our instrumental combo. Audience members are encouraged to sing along with us and unleash their inner rock star. BROADWAY & BEYOND Heartland Sings takes center stage! Featuring selections from favorite shows like West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, and more, the Broadway presence is brought to life onstage. Shows can be produced at the lower end of our estimated cost range, but these productions are better suited for smaller venues (300 seats or less). Broadway headliners are available for an additional negotiated fee. COST RANGE: $5,000-$7,500 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 9-10 LIGHTING: DESIGN REFERENCES AVAILABLE COST RANGE: $7,500-$15,000 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 15-27 LIGHTING: DESIGN REQUIRED, REFERENCES AVAILABLE 10 11
BIG BAND JAZZ Big Band Jazz will have audiences tapping their toes and swinging to the music. Reminisce about a time when radio shows were the king of entertainment as our star vocalists and talented instrumentalists bring the big band jazz era back to life. Enjoy classic arrangements made famous by Nat King Cole, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and Benny Goodman, including instrumental pieces, solos, duets, trios, and full ensemble. Relive the nostalgic sounds of an era! THE PEACEMAKERS Featuring quotes from Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, Anne Frank and Mother Teresa, as well as passages from the Bible and the Qur an, this modern oratorio by Karl Jenkins is performed by full chorus and orchestra to promote a poignant message of peace. COST RANGE: $10,000-$15,000 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 14-25 LIGHTING: DESIGN REQUIRED, REFERENCES AVAILABLE COST RANGE: $12,000-$15,000 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 37-45 LIGHTING: DESIGN REQUIRED, REFERENCES AVAILABLE 12 13
HANDEL S MESSIAH George Frideric Handel s timeless masterpiece Messiah is immortalized onstage with full chorus and orchestra. Critically acclaimed soloists are featured alongside Heartland Sings in this illustrious presentation. This production is a perfect addition to the holiday season, or during the spring in dedication to Christ s resurrection. CARMINA BURANA Fascinate audiences with a timeless tale of the everchanging tides of fate. The drama intensifies through multiple stories and powerful pieces as a full chorus and orchestra bring Medieval texts to life. Featured dancers can create a spellbinding experience, intertwining movement and music in this riveting production. Experience the epic about good fortune and inevitable fate. COST RANGE: $15,000-$25,000 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 20-50 LIGHTING: DESIGN REQUIRED, REFERENCES AVAILABLE COST RANGE: $20,000-$35,000 NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 22-38 LIGHTING: DESIGN REQUIRED, REFERENCES AVAILABLE 14 15
CONTACT INFORMATION PHIL SLANE DIRECTOR OF SALES PHIL@HEARTLANDSINGS.ORG 260.436.8080 HEARTLAND SINGS, INC. 1516 LEESBURG RD. FORT WAYNE, IN 46808 HEARTLANDSINGS.ORG FOLLOW HEARTLAND SINGS 16 17
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