Bratislava Music Agency

V. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Festival for Children's - Youth Choirs, Orchestras, Bands

V. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

July 11th - 14th 2013

Info 2013 - printable version

July 10th - 13th 2014

Info 2014 - printable version

 Dear young musician,

It is our pleasure to extend this invitation to the International Musical Youth Festival, which will take place July 11-14, 2013, in the city of Bratislava , capital of the Slovak   Republic .

We invite musically inclined youth from around the world to contribute their talents in the following categories: children and youth orchestras, vocal ensembles, traditional music, folk music, brass and string orchestras, or a combination of both vocal and instrumental choirs. The groups may participate in a competitive or non-competitive setting.

During the duration of the festival, students will at once benefit from, and at the same time contribute to the rich cultural atmosphere of the

city. Bratislava is widely recognized as a city of music, in addition to its fame as a city of rich cultural and artistic heritage. Each choir will have ample opportunities to perform in concert halls, beautifully ornate churches, and outdoor settings in the historical center of the city, all boasting exceptional acoustics.

In addition to these musical performances, each group will be treated to recreational and sightseeing points of interest in the surrounding area. We offer guided tours of the famous Redstone   Castle , a boat tour to Devin Castle, a tour of the historical town of Trnava , and a nearby state of the art aqua park, in the town of Senec .

The goal of this summer festival is simply to bring together talented young musicians from around the world in an effort that will prove mutually beneficial to all. This unique musical and cultural experience is sure to inspire musicians as they perform and learn together in Bratislava – the city of dreams.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES:

A: CHOIRS:

A1   :  Children’s choirs up to 8 years

A2 : Children’s choirs up to 12 years

A3 : Children’s choirs up to 16 years

A4: Youth choirs up to 21 years (sopranos and altos)

A5: Youth choirs up to 21 years ( sopranos, altos, tenors, bassos)

A6: Youth choirs up to 35 years (sopranos and altos)

A7: Youth choirs up to 35 years ( sopranos, altos, tenors, bassos)

A8: Free ensembles: vocal jazz, spiritual and gospel

A9: Folksong  a cappella - for choirs

A9a: Folksong  a cappella - for folklore groups

A10:  Folksong with instrumental accompaniment - for choirs

A10a:  Folksong with instrumental accompaniment - for folklore groups

A11: Sacred Music  a cappella

A12: Music Theatre

A13:Non- competing choirs

» Special categories

A17: Children’s orchestras up to 12 years

A17: Ensembles/Orchestras with free instrumentation

B: Children’s orchestras up to 16 years

B1: Ensembles with free instrumentation

B2: Mixed ensembles: instrumental or vocal-instrumental ensembles

B3: Non- competing orchestras

C: Youth orchestras up to 21 years

C1. Symphony orchestras

C2. String Orchestras

C3. Symphonic bands, fanfares and brass band

C4. Ensembles with free instrumentation

C5: Mixed ensembles: Folk music ensembles (instrumental or vocal-  instrumental ensembles)

C5:Non- competing orchestras

D: Youth Orchestras up to 35 years

D1. Symphony Orchestra

D2. String Orchestras

D3. Symphonic bands, fanfares and brass band

D4. Ensembles with free instrumentation

D5: Mixed ensembles: Folk music ensembles (instrumental or vocal-instrumental ensembles)

D6:Non- competing orchestras

E  Dance ensembles

Dance  ensembles with live music or recorded music

F: Big band

no category difference
Works of your own choice
Repertoire up to 20 minutes net

G: Jazz ensembles

no category difference
Works of your own choice
Repertoire up to 20 minutes net

K: Percussions ensembles

no category difference
Works of your own choice
Repertoire up to 20 minutes net

The performance time limit for choirs is 15 minutes; a piano is available.

The time limit for orchestras is 20 minutes.

The time limit for dance ensembles is 20 minutes.

Repertoire can be participant’s own choice.

DIPLOMAS

According to the number of acquired points, the international jury will award

PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS

• Each choir including the conductor, accompanying persons and bus drivers shall pay its travel expenses, expenses on accommodation and food by itself.
• The registration fee of a choir: 1 contest category makes 200 EUR, each next one contest category makes 150 EUR .
• The given registration fee is not paid back in the case of cancellation of the application.
• For participation in the festival without participation in the competition 100 EUR.

Application Deadline:

Applications can be sent from 1st September 2012 to 15th April 2013. The application must be filled in electronically - here: Application Form

After receiving the application form, each accepted participating group will be contacted by email and receive an official confirmation of participation.

The application shall be enclosed with:

1. Completed electronic application form
2. Competition program (name of the composition, composer full name, length of the compositions)
3. Sound record of the choir not older than 3 years (CD, mp3, link)
4. Choirs ar conductor description
5. A picture of the choir at conductor
6. 3 copies of score for competition works
7. A copy of money order or bank transfer confirming payment for the festival fee.

Choir Performances during Festival:

• Competition

• Secular Concert

• Church concert

• Singing during mass

Orchestra Performances during Festival:

• Competition

• Individual Concert    

Bands Performances during Festival:

• Competition

• Individual Concert

Mixed Ensembles Performances:

• Competition

• Individual Concert

Festival Programme

THURSDAY JULY 11, 2013

Arrival of foreign choirs and orchestras

 7 pm Festival opening ceremony and concert

FRIDAY JULY 12, 2013

Competition in orchestra and instrumental categories

Orchestra and instrumental concerts

7 pm – choir and orchestra concert of sacred and classical  music in Franciscan Church in Bratislava

SATURDAY JULY 13, 2013

Competition in choir categories

Optional: 11 am – a Danube river cruise (1person /7EUR)

Optional: Performance of choirs during the Holy Mass in Bratislava churches

Bratislava sightseeing

Afternoon Choir and Orchestra concerts in historical center of Bratislava

4 - 7 pm Competition results announcement and gala concert

Evening dinner reception for conductors

SUNDAY JULY 14, 2013

Departure

ACCOMMODATION AND BOARD:

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

The package price includes:

•  3x night and breakfast in hotel

• guidance during the whole stay

• Bratislava sightseeing tour

• opening concert for participants

• public concert performance for participating choirs

• final ceremony with cultural programme

• information material

Package 3     Hotel **** in Bratislava city centre

3x night/breakfast in twin bed rooms in a **** hotel /additional fee of 101 EUR for a single room/

Package 2     Hotel ***

3x night/breakfast in twin bed rooms in a *** hotel (additional fee of 60 EUR for a single room)

Package 1      Hotel **

3x night/breakfast in two star hotels - 2 rooms with a shared bathroom, WC, 2-3 beds/ (additional fee for a single room)

The organizers reserve the right to arrange accommodation and catering of the participating choirs.

Important dates

• May 15, 2013 - Deadline for the first payment for room and board - 50%
• June 15, 2013 - 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

Purpose: invoice number

Organizers

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