THE LONDON FANFARES. London. Join the festival choir and celebrate the New Year in London. New YEAR s 2010/11 Dec 27, 2010 Jan 4, 2011

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1 in London THE LONDON FANFARES New YEAR s 2010/11 Dec 27, 2010 Jan 4, 2011 Join the festival choir and celebrate the New Year in London Conducted by: Eric Dale Knapp

2 THE LONDON FANFARES Table Of Contents Leader Repertoire Highlights Program Package Details Travel Insurance Plan Producers ERIC DALE KNAPP The London Fanfares

3 LeaDER JOIN ME IN LONDON Music of great inspiration will be presented as KIconcerts launches The London Fanfares heralding the staging of the 2012 London Olympic Games. The London Fanfares draws on the Olympic ideals of inspiring the next generation. From the great tone painting of golden light found in Whitacre s transparent Lux Aurumque to the excitement of celebration found in Rutter s Gloria our program offers delights for all! Please join me in London and experience great musical and cultural inspiration as we perform the inaugural London Fanfares. - Eric Dale Knapp

4 LeaDER ERIC DALE KNAPP Eric Dale Knapp is a dynamic conductor whose commitment and energy empower the musicians he leads to give performances that stir the souls of his audiences. Maestro Knapp s mastery of the repertoire spans the full spectrum, from fresh, authentic interpretations of traditional works to visionary performances of multimedia works of the new millennium. A versatile musical leader, equally adept with Classics and Pops, Knapp s finely honed ability to communicate through both gesture and speech place him at the forefront of the rising conductors of his generation. In 2001 Mr. Knapp s Carnegie Hall debut met with critical acclaim. International appearances have included being the first American to perform a series of organ recitals at the International Bach Festival in Warsaw, Poland; being guest conductor for the International Advent Sing in Vienna, Austria; conducting the Vratsa Philharmonie of Bulgaria in the Bulgarian premiere of Aaron Copland s Appalachian Spring Suite; and serving as guest conductor with the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonie and Kromeriz Chamber Orchestra in the Czech Republic, and the Basel Academic Orchestra in Switzerland. His successful concerts in such distinctive concert environments as Carnegie Hall, The Sydney Opera House, Shanghai s Oriental Art Center, The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Dvorak Hall and Vienna s famed Musikverein have given him a special place within the international musical community. Knapp s wealth of experience spans the breadth of the musical world, having served as Music Director and Sr. Organist at Faith Lutheran Church in Des Moines, IA and as Conductor-in-Residence at MidAmerica Productions, where he conducted the New England Symphonic Ensemble and Festival Chorus annually at Carnegie Hall. He has enjoyed success as a Music Educator at elementary, secondary and collegiate levels, and as a conductor of community and professional choral and orchestral organizations. Mr. Knapp is a graduate of Drake University where he was appointed a Drake Fellow in conducting and has studied at The Juilliard School. He has pursued professional study with such luminaries as Jorge Mester, John Alexander, Helmuth Rilling, Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Vincent LaSelva, Kirk Trevor, Tsung Yeh, Gary Fagan, and Johannes Schlaefli. Carnegie Hall has recognized Mr. Knapp as one of the rising generation of choral and orchestral leaders, inviting him to take part in their annual Professional Conductors workshops with Robert Shaw. Most recently Mr. Knapp conducted the triumphal closing concert of the Perform in Harmony with Olympic Spirit Festival celebrating the 2008 Beijing Olympics which featured 600 singers with the KI North American Festival Chorus, the Youth Chorus of the Tianjin Conservatory and the Tianjin Symphony Orchestra on July 3, London The London Fanfares 2

5 REPERTOIRE REPERTOIRE TO BE SELECTED FROM Aaron Copland FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN. Eric Whitacre LUX AURUMQUE Walton Music Corp (SATB - Soprano Solo) J W Pepper Foster; Thompson/Lavender LIGHT THE FIRE WITHIN 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics (SATB) Luck s Music Library #1238 Mark Hayes YOU ARE THE LIGHT Olympic Fanfare (SSAB) Shawnee Press - D0736 John Rutter GLORIA Allegro vivace Andante Vivace e ritmico Choral Vocal Score (SATB - SSA Solo Trio) Oxford University Press Boosey & Hawkes

6 highlights LONDON 2010/2011 Tuesday, Dec 28 Wednesday, Dec 29 Thursday, Dec 30 Friday, Dec 31 Saturday, Jan 1 Sunday, Jan 2 Monday, Jan 3 Tuesday, Jan 4 Depart USA Arrive London Orientation tour London sightseeing Optional individual concerts Visit Cambridge Optional individual concerts New Year s Eve Sightseeing Rehearsal Optional Church service Rehearsal Dress rehearsal Concert Depart for home Cambridge London London The London Fanfares 4

7 PROGRAM 2010/2011 Tuesday, December 28 Depart Gateway City Wednesday, December 29 Arrival in London Meet KIconcerts tour manager Orientation tour of London s West End, passing Buckingham Palace including the changing of the guard (if held), Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye Travel to hotel and check in Dinner Thursday, December 30 Breakfast (daily) Tour of London including Tower Bridge and visits to St Paul s, the Tower of London & the Crown Jewels Optional individual concert Dinner Friday, December 31 Travel to Cambridge which has been a celebrated university Town since 1209 Tour of Cambridge including a visit to King s College and the Chapel - one of the most important examples of late medieval architecture Take a Punt (river cruise in traditional boaters) along the river Cam Optional individual concert Dinner Enjoy New Year s Eve (option of West End Show) Saturday, January 1 Further sightseeing of London Rehearsal 5

8 PROGRAM Sunday, January 2 Optional church service Explore London Rehearsal Monday, January 3 This morning we transfer to Southwark Cathedral for a dress rehearsal in preparation for the concert The London Fanfares Festival under the direction of Eric Dale Knapp Celebration dinner after the concert Tuesday, January 4 Transfer to airport and travel back home **Itinerary subject to change. **Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire London The London Fanfares 6

9 The coverage in the policy is set out fully in the full Travel Insurance Certificate that can be seen online at or that KIconcerts can send you. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: CANCEL FOR ANY REASON BENEFIT If you cancel your Trip for any reason not otherwise covered by this policy, you will be reimbursed for the amount paid for 75% of the prepaid, forfeited, non-refundable Payments or Deposits you paid for your Trip provided: 1) your premium payment was received within 14 days of the initial deposit/payment for your Trip; and 2) you cancel your Trip two (2) days or more before your Scheduled Trip Departure Date. OTHER REASONS FOR PRE-DEPARTURE CANCELLATION If you cancel your Trip for a covered reason, you will be reimbursed for the amount of prepaid, forfeited, non-refundable Payments or Deposits that you paid for your Trip. They will pay your additional cost as a result of a change in the per person occupancy rate for prepaid travel arrangements if a Traveling Companion s Trip is canceled for a covered reason and your Trip is not canceled. POST-DEPARTURE TRIP INTERRUPTION The company will pay benefits if you have to interrupt your trip for covered reasons TRAVEL DELAY If your trip is delayed for 12 hours or more for specified reasons, the company will reimburse you up to $150 per day up to a maximum of $750 for reasonable additional expenses incurred by you for hotel accommodations, meals, telephone calls and local transportation while you are delayed. Subject to certain conditions, the company will reimburse you, less any amount paid or payable from any other valid and collectible insurance or indemnity, up to $1,500 for direct loss, theft, damage or destruction of your Baggage, passports or visas during your Trip. The company will reimburse you, less any amount paid or payable from any other valid and collectible insurance or indemnity, up to $150 per day to a maximum of $300, for the cost of reasonable additional clothing and personal articles purchased by you, if your Baggage is delayed for 24 hours or more during your Trip. MEDICAL EXPENSE/EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Accidental Death and Dismemberment $25,000 Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN KIconcerts announces expanded coverage & new lower premiums to increase your travel protection Accident & Sickness Medical Expenses $25,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation $50,000 Repatriation of Remains Included London The London Fanfares 8

10 TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN WAIVER OF THE PRE-EXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSION The Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion is waived provided you meet the following requirements: 1) the premium for the coverage is received by KIconcerts within 14 days of the initial deposit/ payment for your Trip & 2) you are not disabled from travel at the time you pay your premium. Please Note, this policy may not be purchased after you have made final payment for your Trip. ONE CALL A 24-hour worldwide service for medical emergencies, transmitting emergency messages, arranging emergency cash transfer, replacing lost travel documents including tickets and passports. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS Certain exclusions and limitations apply and are detailed in the Travel Insurance Certificate. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or an Immediate Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion is waived if your premium is received within 14 days of your initial deposit/payment for your Trip and you are not disabled from travel at the time you pay your premium), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war, mental or nervous disorders. COVERED EVENTS For all items other than the Cancel For Any Reason coverage, the insurance company specifies the covered events. These are set out in the travel insurance certificate but include Other Covered Events, as defined, include the following events or their consequences: 1) Post-Departure Trip Interruption due to cancellation of arrangements by an airline, cruise line or tour operator due to inclement weather, mechanical breakdown of the aircraft on which you are scheduled to travel, organized labor strikes that affect public transportation or a government-mandated shut down of an airport or air traffic control system for reasons other than a Terrorist Act or an act of war (maximum of $750); or 2) cancellation or interruption of your Trip due to: a documented traffic accident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined (except as a result of an epidemic or pandemic); jury duty; destruction of your Home or workplace by vandalism, burglary or natural disaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural disaster; a documented theft of passports or visas; transfer of employment of 250 miles or more. A Traveling Companion is defined as a person whose name appears with yours on the same Trip arrangements and who during the Trip will share accommodations with you. Sickness or injury must commence while the Travel Protection Plan is in effect for you. This plan does not cover a loss that results from an illness, disease, or other condition (of you, an Immediate Family Member, Traveling Companion or Business Partner), event or circumstance which occurs at a time when this plan is not in effect for you. The Travel Protection Plan is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH. Benefits are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc.* 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, (*In CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency). KIconcerts Plan 390v 9

11 PRODUCERS For over 30 years, KIconcerts (Kingsway International) has provided Choirs with affordable and unforgettable international and domestic custom tours and choral festivals. KIconcerts combines unique destinations, awe-inspiring venues, warm audiences with renowned composers, educators, conductors and choristers. 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 ERIC DALE KNAPP Artistic Advisor Eric Dale Knapp brings a diverse and unique background to KI. He has enjoyed success in Music Education at all levels, Church Music, and with professional choral and orchestral organizations. He has conducted at distinctive concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Shanghai s Oriental Art Centre, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Dvorak Hall and Vienna s Musikverein. Mr. Knapp is Artistic Director and Conductor of the New Jersey Choral Society & Orchestra which he has led to critical acclaim both in the U.S. and abroad; Artistic Director and Conductor of the Connecticut Choral Society & Orchestra; Music Director for the Mark Thallander Foundation; founder and Music Director of Orchestra de Camerata and Artistic Director of Chamber Music at the Salisbury House Iowa. He is Principal Conductor of the American Festival Symphony at Carnegie Hall and Artistic Advisor to KIconcerts for choral and orchestral programming. For 13 years he served as Music Director and Senior Organist at Faith Lutheran Church in Des Moines, IA. Mr. Knapp is based in New York City and is represented by Wade Artist Management E. Woodmen Road, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO P: F: info@kiconcerts.com

12 in London 2011: Eric Dale Knapp REGISTRATION OF INTEREST FORM Name of Conductor Name of Ensemble Address Mailing Address City/State/Zip Home phone Mobile phone Office phone Fax Website You may wish to nominate a tour contact person to assist the director in all matters relating to the tour including financial, promotional and organizational details. Tour Contact Person (if other than conductor) Address City/State/Zip Home phone Mobile phone Office phone Fax Approx. Number of Ensemble members in the tour Approx. Number of accompanying persons in the tour I will send a photo of myself to use in my brochures by (date) I will send performance information by (date) I wish KICONCERTS to print (quantity) brochures Return completed form to: 3260 E. Woodmen Road, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO P: F: info@kiconcerts.com