Festival Chorale de Paris - Perform International · Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY, where he teaches Composition and Arranging, Music Technology, Music Theory and World

Paris, France :: June 24 - 30, 2019

Festival Chorale de ParisCommemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day

Building Bridges and Transforming Lives through the Power of Music

COLLABORATING CHOIRParis Choral Society

Mr. Zachary Ullery, Director

ARTISTIC DIRECTORDR. JEFFERSON JOHNSONDirector of Choral ActivitiesUniversity of Kentucky

MR. RICHARD BURCHARDAssociate Professor of Music & Composer-in-ResidenceBellarmine University, Louisville, KY

COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE

THE SETTING

THE ARTISTIC EXPERIENCEThis unique festival tour, promises to be an artistically rich, poignant and inspirational journey through areas of France steeped in historical significance. Collaborating with the Paris Choral Society and our Composer-in-Residence will allow for meaningful, educational and cultural immersion and a deepening of Franco-American friendships. Culminating with a Gala Concert in Paris this festival tour will challenge and engage the hearts and minds of every participant and create profound memories to last a lifetime. A significant highlight will be a visit to the American Cemetery and Omaha Beach in Normandy as we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and pay tribute to our fallen heroes with a choir recital and wreath laying.

LA BELLE FRANCEA land rich in musical and artistic heritage, breathtaking in its beauty and welcoming in its nature. Starting in the City of Lights, you’ll have time to ease into rehearsals and explore historic sites such as the Louvre Museum and Versailles in this iconic of European Cities. A full day excursion to Normandy will include an opportunity to explore the American D-Day sites including the Landing Beaches and the American Cemetery.

THE ORGANIZERS :: Perform International

“Building Bridges and Transforming Lives through the Power of Music”Boldly informed by the belief that music inherently speaks as an expression of the human spirit beyond borders and in all cultures, Perform International seeks to empower music directors and ensembles to realize meaningful and life-changing immersion experiences and performances around the world.• We empower music directors, music ensembles and individual musicians to share and grow in their artistic

expression and understanding of people and cultures. • We design and create rewarding performances as well as educational and cultural immersion opportunities

by building and maintaining relationships with domestic and international musicians and music education organizations.

• We partner with concert venues, publicity teams, airlines, hotels, and tour guides to plan and implement operational methods that enhance rather than distract from the artistic experience.

• We provide meaningful and life-changing performance tour experiences that are personal, thoughtful, and efficient in the processes of conceptual artistic and educational development.

FACULTY

RICHARD BURCHARD :: Composer-In-ResidenceRichard Burchard is Associate Professor of Music and Executive Composer-in-Residence at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY, where he teaches Composition and Arranging, Music Technology, Music Theory and World Music. Burchard taught for several years in study abroad programs in Salzburg, Austria and South Africa. A native of Meadville, PA, he attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and received both a BM and MM degree from the University of Louisville. Burchard’s portfolio includes over 80 commissioned works, most of them written for A Cappella Choir. His first piece was published in 2009 and since then, he has published forty additional works with the Fred Bock Music Company, Gentry Publications, Pavane Publishing, H.T. Fitzsimons Co., and National Music Publishers. Burchard also has two choral series with Gentry Publications: The Choral Music of Richard Burchard and The Richard Burchard Choral Series.Burchard’s choral works have been performed and premiered throughout the United States at a number of state, regional and national choral conferences including ACDA and NCCO. European premieres of his choral music have been in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Other works have been premiered in China and Australia.

DR. JEFFERSON JOHNSON :: Artistic DirectorJefferson Johnson is Director of Choral Activities at the University of Kentucky where he conducts the University Chorale and Men’s Chorus. He also teaches advanced choral conducting, choral methods and literature, and directs the graduate program (MM and DMA degrees) in choral music. A native of Atlanta, Johnson received the Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Georgia (magna cum laude, 1978), the Master of Music from the University of Tennessee (1981), and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Colorado (1992). While living in Atlanta, Johnson was also a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Chamber Chorus conducted by Robert Shaw.Johnson is presently Music Director of the Lexington Singers. The 180-voice community chorus annually performs major works with the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra. The Singers have toured internationally, most recently to Brazil, France, Italy, and Austria. In 2000 the chorus performed Mozart’sRequiem with the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the famous Hofburg Palace and sang the evening mass at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. In 2003 the chorus performed in St. Marks Cathedral in Venice and sang mass at St. Peters Basilica in Vatican City. In 1999 the Lexington Singers celebrated its 40th anniversary with a performance in New York City as Johnson made his Carnegie Hall debut conducting the Singers and orchestra in Faure’s Requiem. Johnson maintains an active schedule as an adjudicator and guest conductor for high-school and collegiate choirs throughout the United States.

PARIS CHORAL SOCIETY :: Collaborating ChoirThe Paris Choral Society is under the direction of Mr. Zachary Ullery, the Director of Music at the American Cathedral in Paris. The choir was created in 1994 when a group of avid non-pro-fessional singers in Paris persuaded the gifted choirmaster and former music director of the American Cathedral in Paris, Edward J. Tipton (now in Los Angeles), to lead them on an adven-ture in music and voice. The PCS, conducted since 2011 by Zachary Ullery, is now nearly one hundred strong, its concerts a fixture on the Paris cultural scene, its acclaim and popularity multiplying by the season. The mission of this volunteer chorale is to present the finest in choral music at affordable prices.

FESTIVAL TOUR ITINERARY

Monday, June 24, 2019 – DEPARTURE USAUSA to Paris, France.

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 – ARRIVAL PARISArrive in Paris and enjoy a panoramic tour en route to the hotel. Welcome dinner for all festival choirs. Overnight in Paris.

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 – PARIS Following breakfast there will be a morning rehearsal for the US choirs. Afternoon sightseeing to the Louvre. Dinner on own. Evening rehearsals with the Paris Choral Society. Overnight in Paris.

Thursday, June 27, 2019 – PARISThis morning after breakfast you will enjoy an excursion to Versailles. The afternoon will be free to explore Paris on your own. Dinner on your own. Evening dress rehearsal with orchestra and all choirs. Overnight in Paris.

Friday, June 28, 2019 – PARISBreakfast at your hotel. Full day at leisure in Paris to sightsee on your own and rest before this evenings concert. Dinner included. 75th Anniversary of D-Day Gala Concert in Paris. Overnight Paris.

Saturday, June 29, 2019 – NORMANDY EXCURSION Full day excursion to Normandy including a recital and wreath laying at the American Cemetery. Visit the Landing Beaches and Arromanches. Early dinner on own in Normandy. Late arrival back to Paris. Overnight.

Sunday, June 30, 2019 – START POST FESTIVAL TOUR PROGRAMSTransfer to the airport for return flight home or post festival excursions.

75th Anniversary of D-Day Gala Concert with theParis Choral Society - June 24-30, 2019

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POST FESTIVAL TOUR PROGRAMS

TOUR B - June 30-July 2, 2019 - Extension to LondonExtension to London, this extension takes you across the Channel tunnel, stopping in Canterbury Cathedral for a tour. Accommodation in London for 2 nights. You will enjoy a sightseeing tour of London, Changing of the Guards and the opportunity for a lunchtime recital in London.

TOUR C - June 30-July 3, 2019 - Extension to Loire ValleyExtension to the Loire Valley including a visit to Mont St. Michel, a French chateaux, and 2 nights in wine country. Tour Chartres Cathedral and perform a recital. Final night in Paris.