Bratislava Music Agency

 

V. International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA, December 2 – 5, 2010

International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music

 

2nd - 5th December 2010 Info Advent 2010

1st - 4th December 2011 Info Advent 2011

6th - 9th December 2012 Info Advent 2012

 

 Dear lover of choral music,

We would like to invite you to participate in the V. International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music to be held in Bratislava on December 2nd – 5th. The Slovak capital, Bratislava, opens its gates and invites choirs to its charming centre decorated for Christmas. We are inviting choirs from all over the world; your songs and performances will contribute to a truly heartwarming atmosphere for Christmas.

The festival will be managed by the Bratislava Music Agency, under the patronage of the City of Bratislava.

Choirs are eligible to join the festival either as non-competitive choirs participating in all the performances of the festival, or as competitive choirs.

Deadline for sending in applications for the festival is October 1st, 2010

 

» Categories for Competitive Choirs:

A1/ Children’s choirs up to 12 years

A2/ Children´s choirs up to 16 years

B/ Youth Choirs (up to 21years)

C/ Adult Choirs (min. 25 singers)

D/Chamber Adult choirs (12 - 24 singers)

E/ Vocal ensembles (4 - 11 singers)

The time limit on performances is 15 minutes. The program can consist of advent or spiritual music either a cappella or with instrumental accompaniment (a piano will be available).

 

» Diplomas

An international jury comprising distinguished professionals
will judge the competition on the following criteria:

A/ choise of works and proframme arrangement
B/ technique and interpretation
C/ artistic impression

Maximum of 30 points, the medals will be awarded as follows:

Bronze certificate	60,00 - 74,99 points
Silver certificate	75,00 - 89,99 points
Gold certificate	90,00 - 99,99 points
Grand Prix	100,00 points

 

 

» Prizes:

Each choir will receive a diploma with the certification of the results. Upon proposal of the jury, other prizes of the festival will be awarded; for the best performances from the point of view dramaturgy, voice culture, or conducting. The jury decisions are final, no appeals may be made.

 

» Accommodation and Catering:

Each choir including the conductor, accompanying people and bus drivers shall pay its own travel expenses, expenses on accommodation and food.

 

Package 1 » 135EUR per 1 person

♦  3x nights/ breakfast, 4-bed rooms, common bathrooms, Hostel. (additional fee of 35EUR for a single room)

♦  guidance during whole stay

♦  Bratislava sightseeing tour

♦  opening concert for participants

♦  participation in the competition

♦  public concert performance for participating choirs

♦  final ceremony with cultural program

♦  information material

The accommodation facilities may lie within 20km, own bus is necessary

Package 2 » 145EUR per 1 person

♦  3x nights/ breakfast in two star hotels, (2 rooms with a shared bathroom, WC, 2-3 beds/

♦  guidance during whole stay

♦  Bratislava sightseeing tour

♦  opening concert for participants

♦  participation in the competition

♦  public concert performance for participating choirs

♦  final ceremony with cultural program

♦  information material

Package 3 »199 EUR per 1 person

♦  3x accommodation with breakfast,

♦   *** hotel/ (additional fee of 60EUR for a single room)

♦  guidance during whole stay

♦  Bratislava sightseeing tour

♦  opening concert for participants

♦  participation in the competition

♦  public concert performance for participating choirs

♦  final ceremony with cultural program

♦  information material

Package 4 »266 EUR /per 1 person

♦  600 metres far from center

♦  3x accommodation with breakfast,

♦  *** hotel/ (additional fee of 101EUR for a single room)

♦  guidance during whole stay

♦  Bratislava sightseeing tour

♦  opening concert for participants

♦  participation in the competition

♦  public concert performance for participating choirs

♦  final ceremony with cultural program

♦  information material

 

» Registration Fee

 

Registration deadline: October 1, 2010.

Registration fee per competition category is EUR 200/choir to be paid before October 1, 2010. In case of cancellation of an application, the fee is not refundable.

For participation in the festival without participation in the competition 100 EUR.

The application for the festival shall be sent via email and mail by October 1, 2010.

 

» When registering, the following documentation shall be produced:

• Completed application form
• Typed competition program including compositor’s name, title and duration of the piece.
• A cassette or CD recording of the choir
• A short biography of the choir
• A photo of the choir
• Three copies of the scores of the works to be entered for the festival.

 

» Important dates

1. October 15th, 2010 - Deadline for the first payment for room and board - 50%
2. November 21st, 2010 - Deadline for the final payment for room and board.

 

» Bank transfer

Holder of account: Bratislava Music Agency
Záhumenská 3, 84106, Bratislava IV, Slovak rep.
Bank: Slovenská sporitelna, a.s., Bratislava- Suche Myto 6,
Account Nr.: 0631809658/0900
IBAN: SK8309000000000631809658
Swift code: GIBASKBX

 

» Festival Framework Program

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 2010
7 pm Opening concent for the participating choirs

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3rd 2010
9 am - 6 pm Competition in the individual categories
4 pm Hlavné námestie (Main square) - Performance by the choirs on the Christmas market stage
7 pm Advent concert of the participating choirs, Jesuit Church

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 2010
2 pm Hlavné námestie (Main square) - Performance by the choirs on the Christmas market stage
6 pm Gala concert given by the choirs selected by the jury, announcement of results, awarding of prizes and diplomas
7 pm Social evening for participants

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 2010
In the morning: performance of choirs during the Holy Mass in Bratislava
churches

Organizers

Contact:

Phone:	00421 905 111 827
E-mail:	info@choral-music.sk
	www.choral-music.sk