ABOUT

Eric Whitacre's SOARING LEAP is a dynamic, one-day workshop for singers, conductors and composers.


The day includes reading, rehearsing and performing several of Eric's works for chorus (a cappella and accompanied). Singers will be invited to explore the music, digging deep into the poetry and compositional tools.

SOARING LEAP is a challenging, inspiring, and exhilarating day, filled with laughter and passion. The day comprises of two three-hour sessions with a one hour break in the middle for lunch and refreshments.

REPERTOIRE

The following music from Eric Whitacre will be read, rehearsed and performed. Some of these works are perfect examples of compositional techniques, some are used to show the relationship between text and composition, and some are for performance techniques so the repertoire really provides a diverse and interesting workshop.

• Lux Aurumque

• Sleep

• A Boy and a Girl

• Animal Crackers

• The Seal Lullaby

• Five Hebrew Love Songs

• i walked the boulevard

• Alleluia

Music is available separately and can be purchased through your local music retailer or through JW Pepper HERE .

Questions? Contact Ayree Koh, Artist Liaison This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 212.707.8566 x320

COST

PRICING:

$199 per person - Individuals (1-9)

$169 per person - Groups of 10-19

$149 per person - Groups of 20 or more

RECENT DATES:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012

10am - 5pm

Lone Star College - TOMBALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
TOMBALL, TX (HOUSTON AREA)

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PRAISE FOR SOARING LEAP

"Today was life changing for me. You have been such an inspiration for me and meeting and working with you today will forever be in my mind. The Soaring Leap workshop is an amazing thing that really help me as a singer focus so much more on the text of pieces."
- Jessica M.

"Soaring Leap is by far the best 8 hours of my life. If anyone has a passion for music should definitely take advantage of this great opportunity!"
- Janelle K.

"I am so glad I was able to travel from Toronto to attend Soaring Leap today. Beautiful music was made and lives were changed. It was a privilege and honour to participate. Thank you Eric for your music, your generosity of passion and spirit."
- Greg A.

For More Information Contact Jillian Nulton, Artist Liaison This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 212.707.8566 x320

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I'm registered, what happens next?

Congrats - we're so glad you'll be there! You will receive updates from us along the way including details about parking, the day's schedule, what to bring, and anything else you need to know. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Jillian Nulton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 212.707.8566 x320.

How do the group rates work?

Groups of 10-19 are offered a reduced rate of $169 per person. Groups of 20 or more receive a reduced rate of $149 per person, plus a free ticket for the director. A director or group rate representative can register their group and will receive an order confirmation via email. Because we need information from each individual attending the workshop, we'll send you a unique code that each member of your group will need to use to register online. This unique code will not require any additional payment information, just a simple form to fill out so we can get to know everyone that's attending the workshop and can provide them with their own ticket and badge.

I have a group of 10 or more, but I'm not registering as a director or member of a choir. Can I still register at the group rate?

Yes. For groups of 10 or more, please designate one person as a representative for your group to purchase tickets. This person will receive an order confirmation and will be the main contact to receive an email giving your group a unique code in order for each member of your group to register. This unique code will not require any additional payment information, just a simple form to fill out so we can get to know everyone that's attending the workshop and can provide them with their own ticket and badge.

I have a group of 20 or more, but my director can't attend the workshop. Can my assistant director or other representative attend in his/her place?

Yes. Please reach out to Jillian Nulton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 212.707.8566 x320 to let us know the person who would like to attend so we can get them a ticket and badge.

I registered for 15 singers, but now I have 25 that want to attend. Can I get the new reduced rate? How does that work?

Yes, you can always add on to your order later, if there is space available. And yes, we'll grant you the new reduced rate if your group gets bigger. Please reach out to Jillian Nulton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 212.707.8566 x320 and we'll be happy to make any edits or additions you have.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept all forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express as well as checking account and PayPal accounts.

You may pay Offline by check payable to: "DCINY" and mailed to 250 W. 57th Street Suite 1610, New York, NY 10107 Attn: Soaring Leap. Please include your name and phone number (clearly printed on the check) and send within 3 days from receipt of order confirmation; otherwise, we will have to cancel your order.

If you are paying through an organization you may request send an invoice from to: Jillian Nulton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 212.707.8566 x320.

I'm paying out of my choir account. What are my options for payment?

We're happy to work with you on this. Contact Jillian Nulton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 212.707.8566 x320 for more details.

Can I purchase tickets on the day of the event?

If space still remains, we will make a limited number available on the day.

Are tickets refundable?

Tickets are non-refundable, but you may substitute another person up to 3 days before the event.


Are food and refreshments included in the cost?

Food and refreshments are not included. During the meal break, each participant is responsible for their own meal.

What music do I need before attending Soaring Leap and where can I get it?

The following music from Eric Whitacre will be read, rehearsed and performed at the workshop.

• Lux Aurumque
• Sleep
• A Boy and a Girl
• Animal Crackers
• The Seal Lullaby
• Five Hebrew Love Songs
• i walked the boulevard
• Alleluia

Music is purchased separately from your local music retailer or through JW Pepper; available HERE. Music will not be available the day of the event, so please come with all eight titles in hand.


What do I need to bring with me on the day of the workshop?

Please bring all music to be covered in the workshop (listed above.) You'll also need to print out and bring your order confirmation or ticket with you along with one form of photo ID. Please make sure that your name is on your ticket. Don't forget to bring a pencil, water and lots of energy to the workshop!

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please do, but also know that you will receive updates from us as we near the date of the workshop including an opportunity to reprint your ticket.

How can I find out more about performing with Eric Whitacre and DCINY?

There are lots of opportunities to perform with Eric Whitacre and DCINY. For more information, please visit:

www.ericwhitacre.com

www.dciny.org/sing-with-eric-whitacre/

I can't make this workshop. When will you be in my area?

Details about future events will be announced on www.dciny.org/soaringleap. For all the latest Soaring Leap news, be sure to follow:

Twitter:

@EricWhitacre

@DCINY

#soaringleap

Facebook:

Eric Whitacre

DCINY on Facebook

I have more questions. Who can I contact?

All additional questions can be sent to Ayree Koh at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 212.707.8566 x320

ERIC
WHITACRE

Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular and performed composers of our time, a distinguished conductor, broadcaster and public speaker. His first album as both composer and conductor on Decca/Universal, Light & Gold, won a Grammy in 2012, reaped unanimous five star reviews and became the no. 1 classical album in the US and UK charts within a week of release. His second album, Water Night, released in April 2012, debuted at no. 1 in the iTunes and Billboard classical charts. It features seven world premiere recordings and includes performances from his professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers, the London Symphony Orchestra, Julian Lloyd Webber and Hila Plitmann. His compositions also feature on multiple other recordings made in Europe, North America and Australasia.

Eric's ground-breaking Virtual Choir, Lux Aurumque, received over a million views on YouTube in just 2 months (now 3 million), featuring 185 singers from 12 different countries. Virtual Choir 2.0, Sleep, was released in April 2011 and involved over 2,000 voices from 58 countries. Virtual Choir 3, Water Night, received 3,746 videos from 73 counties and was launched at Lincoln Center, New York and revealed online in April 2012.

He has written for the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Chanticleer, Julian Lloyd Webber and the Philharmonia Orchestra, Berlin Rundfunkchor and The King's Singers among others. His musical, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, won both the ASCAP Harold Arlen award and the Richard Rodgers Award, and earned 10 nominations at the Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Awards. A versatile musician, he has also worked with legendary film composer, Hans Zimmer, co-writing the Mermaid Theme for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. In 2011, Eric was one of the judges and conducted the winning entries of the Abbey Road 80th Anniversary Anthem Competition, recording the London Symphony Orchestra and his professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers, in Abbey Road Studio 1.

His latest initiative, Soaring Leap, is a series of dynamic workshops for singers, instrumentalists, conductors and composers to read, rehearse and perform his works, digging deep into the poetry and exploring compositional tools. Guest speakers, other composers and musicians make regular appearances at Soaring Leap events.
An exceptional orator, he was honoured to address the U.N. Leaders programme and give a TEDTalk in March 2011 which earned the first full standing ovation of the conference. He has addressed audiences at Duke & Harvard, The Economist, Seoul Digital Forum and JCDA Conference in Tokyo.

Many of Eric Whitacres works have entered the standard choral and symphonic repertories and have become the subject of scholarly works and doctoral dissertations. Whitacre has received composition awards from the Barlow International Composition Competition, the ACDA and the American Composers Forum. In 2001, he became the youngest recipient ever awarded the coveted Raymond C. Brock commission by the ACDA, despite coming to classical music relatively late in life when he joined his college choir in Las Vegas. The first piece he ever performed - Mozart's Requiem - changed his life. Inspired to compose, his first piece Go, Lovely Rose, was completed at the age of 21. He went on to the Juilliard School (New York), earned his Master of Music degree studying with Pulitzer Prize and Oscar-winning composer, John Corigliano.

Eric Whitacre is currently Composer in Residence at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University, UK.