V. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Festival for Children's - Youth Choirs, Orchestras, Bands
July 11th - 14th 2013 Bratislava, SlovakiaFestivals
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V. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 11th - 14th 2013 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Contact
BRATISLAVA MUSIC AGENCY
Záhumenská 3
841 06 Bratislava 4
Slovakia
e-mail: info@choral-music.sk
tel. : 00421 908 693 395 (English)
tel.: 00421 905 657 131 (Russian)
fax: 00421 2 65957054
V. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 11th - 14th 2013
July 10th - 13th 2014
Dear young musician,
It is our pleasure to extend this invitation to the International Musical Youth Festival, which will take place
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.
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
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
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
| Category | A14:Renaissance and baroque music ( at least 16 singers) - no category difference Works of your own choice Repertoire up to 12 minutes net |
| Category | A15: Contemporary music - no category difference A work by a composer born after 1950. Works of your own choice Repertoire up to 12 minutes net |
| Category | A16: Orthodox Church Music no category difference Works of your own choice A cappella repertoire up 15 minutes net |
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
| Diploma for participation | up to 14,99 points |
| Bronze certificate | 15 - 19.9 points |
| Silver certificate | 20 - 24.9 points |
| Gold certificate | 25 - 29.9 points |
| Grand Prix |
27 - 30 points |
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:
- Completed electronic application form
- Competition program (name of the composition, composer full name, length of the compositions)
- Sound record of the choir not older than 3 years (CD, mp3, link)
- Choirs ar conductor description
- A picture of the choir at conductor
- 3 copies of score for competition works
- 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.
Package: |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Hotel Category: |
Hotel **** (in centre) |
Hotel *** |
Hotel ** |
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Price per person: |
220 EUR |
199 EUR |
145 EUR |
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
Choir Apollo, Bratislava
Choral music agency
Art Director of the festival
Contact:
Záhumenská 3
84106 Bratislava
Slovakia
| Phone: |
00421 908 693 395 |
| E-mail: | info@choral-music.sk |
| www.choral-music.sk |

