Vienna, Austria :: June 6-11, 2020

Beethoven 250th Anniversary

Building Bridges and Transforming Lives through the Power of Music

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

DR. JEFFERY REDDINGDirector of Choral ActivitiesWest Orange High SchoolWinter Garden, FLFounder/Artistic Director Garden Community Choir

THE SETTING

THE ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE The year 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven. From his early years in Bonn, Germany to his legendary achievements in Vienna, Austria, the musical center of 19th century Europe, Beethoven left an indelible mark that forever changed the landscape of classical music. Beethoven is considered the most frequently played classical composer and Vienna is the perfect place to celebrate the golden anniversary. Explore the sights and sounds of musical Europe and Beethoven’s past as you follow in the footsteps of the most influential composer of the late Classical/early Romantic era. The combined Festival Chorus will rehearse and perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony under the inspired direction of Dr. Jeffery Redding.

VIENNA, AUSTRIAVienna is well known as the city of music, where artists flourished and created some of the world’s most famous symphonies and operas. Countless musicians called Vienna their home, including Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Strauss. Ludwig van Beethoven spent his adult life in Vienna, and today the city celebrates his life with dozens of statues, monuments, and museums. Beethoven had 67 different addresses in the Austrian capital. Walking in the city is literally following the historical sites where Beethoven lived and worked. Exciting visits on tour include the Pasqualatihaus Museum, Heligenstadt Museum, Beethoven Platz where stands the monumental statue of the composer, Heiligenstadt Park, Laimgrubengasse 22 which is one of the buildings where Beethoven lived as he worked on his Ninth Symphony and Beethoven’s Grave at Central 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

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FACULTYDR. JEFFERY REDDING :: Artistic Director

Jeffery Redding, Director of Choral Activities at West Orange High School, Winter Garden, Florida, has led his choirs in performances at State, Regional, and National conventions of the American Choral Directors’ Association (ACDA). West Orange choirs have earned first place awards at Heritage Festivals of Gold in California, Chicago, New York and at the Festival of Spirituals in Washington D.C. While participating in the International Music Festival, in Verona, Italy, West Orange received the Gold Award for best choir, with Dr. Redding honored as top director.While Director of Choral Activities at West Virginia University (WVU), he led his choir on college recruitment tours - the Southern tour culminating in a performance at Florida ACDA. On the Eastern tour, the WVU choir was featured in concert at Lincoln Center, and was joined by choirs from across the country in a performance of Schubert’s Mass in G with members of the New York Philharmonic under Dr. Redding’s direction. Nationally, Dr. Redding is in demand as a guest conductor and lecturer. He has conducted the ACDA National High School Honor Choir, the Central Division ACDA Honor Choir, the North Central Division ACDA Honor Choir, the Eastern Division ACDA Honor Choir and All-State and Honor choirs in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, South Dakota, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. In 2014, he was the only American adjudicator at the International Choral Festival, Verona, Italy. He has guest conducted Disney’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot. Dr. Redding directed the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for their 2005 spring broadcast. He has been featured as guest conductor at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Kennedy Center, and Orchestra Hall on numerous occasions. He has also been honored to give the prestigious TEDx Talk.Dr. Redding was awarded the R. Wayne Hogoboom Distinguished Service Award for dedicated service, leadership, and excellence by the Florida Chapter of ACDA in November 2015. Dr. Redding is founder and Artistic Director of the Garden Community Choir in Winter Garden, Florida. Formerly with the Moses Hogan Singers, he is now a member of the professional male singing group, “Brethren.”The Jeffery Redding Passion and Purpose Choral Series is a compilation of new choral music by various composers, published by Cola Voce Music, Inc.Dr. Redding holds a Ph.D. in Choral Conducting/Music Education and an M.M.E., both from Florida State University, and a B.S. in Music Education from Florida A&M University. He is a member of ACDA, NAfME, FVA, NATS, and Chorus America. In the Florida Vocal Association (FVA) he has served as District 8 Chairperson. In the Florida ACDA, he has served as State R&S Chair for Ethnic Music/Multicultural Affairs, Co-Chair for the High School Mixed Honor Choir, and Youth/Student Activities. Currently, he is the State R&S Chair for High School Mixed Choir for Florida ACDA.

FESTIVAL TOUR ITINERARYSaturday, June 6, 2020 – DEPARTURE USADepart the U.S. for Vienna, Austria.

Sunday, June 7, 2020 - ARRIVAL VIENNA Arrive in Vienna and meet your Tour Manager at the airport. Time permitting, take a panoramic tour of the city en-route to the hotel. Welcome dinner & overnight in Vienna.

Monday, June 8, 2020 - VIENNA The day starts with a first rehearsal with Dr. Redding followed by a guided sightseeing tour of Vienna including a visit to Schonbrunn Palace. Tonight, take part in a second rehearsal of the festival choir. Dinner on own & overnight Vienna.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - VIENNA Morning sightseeing including the Beethoven Haus, Pasqualatihaus & Central Cemetery in Vienna. Afternoon free for independent sightseeing. Dinner on own. This evening there will be a third rehearsal with Dr. Redding. Overnight Vienna.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - GALA CONCERT Morning free for independent sightseeing. In the afternoon, take part in the Dress Rehearsal for tonight’s concert followed by dinner. The highlight of your journey to Vienna will be the Gala Concert of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony directed by Dr. Jeffery Redding. Overnight Vienna.

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - DEPART VIENNA Transfer to the airport for return flight home or start your custom post festival concert tour.

POST FESTIVAL TOUR PROGRAMSTOUR B - 6 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS Two-night extension to Prague. This post tour includes visits to Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral and plenty of free time to explore independently.

TOUR C - 6 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS Two-night extension to Budapest. This extension includes a stop in Eisenstadt to visit Esterhazy Palace and Haydn’s Church. In Budapest, visits are included to St. Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion.

*Individual concert performance opportunities for balanced ensembles are available during all pre & post festival extension programs

Beethoven 2020 - June 6-11, 2020

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