XXX111 International Choir Competition, Verona, Italy

Dates: 26 March - 30 March 2025 | Verona, Italy

The competition ceremony begins with an opening celebration of the “Days of International Choir Music in Verona” highlighted by a welcome from the hosts, the Associazione Gruppi Corali Verona, after which choirs enjoy a concert performed by local choirs put together especially for this great event. Choirs will also enjoy a Verona sightseeing tour exploring the breathtaking Roman Arena, visit Juliet’s house where the famous scene from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is reputed to have played out in 1302 and have a full-day excursion to Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world which is made up of 118 islands, over 450 bridges and more than 180 canals. The Verona Choir Competition is held in the Mozart Hall of the Teatro Nuovo, where choirs have a maximum of fifteen minutes to perform their chosen pieces, judged by a panel of seven internationally acclaimed adjudicators. After your choir performs, you can enjoy listening to some of the other participating choirs perform and get a taste of the varied choral traditions from countries from around the world. 

During the competition closing ceremony, trophies are be distributed to all placed choirs, followed by performances by choirs who have received gold medals. Following the performances, participating choir members, judges and guests are invited to attend a reception which give all choirs the opportunity to mix and meet choirs from other nations.  The closing ceremony ends with a grand procession through the city of Verona where all choirs will join together to sing Va Pensiero, Inno Alla Gioia and Amazing Grace.

Choir Contact Ireland can help you plan an unforgettable choral trip for your choir. We take care of the planning and logistical arrangements, dealing with the ground operators and organisers, allowing you to focus on the singing. Contact us today for more information and sing with your choir in Verona, Italy!

 

 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Competition Categories

*The Verona Choir Competition is for non-professional choirs only.*

A) Female choirs B) Male choirs C) Mixed choirs D) Youth & Young Adult choirs (a single category max 25 years old) are grouped into the following categories:

1- Polyphonic renaissance, romantic modern and contemporary repertoire

2- Polyphonic renaissance, romantic modern & contemporary repertoire with a compulsory piece of music

3- Popular and folk repertoire

4- Pop, jazz, gospel, swing repertoire

Verona

The musical history of the city of Verona provides the ideal background for the Days of International Choral Music. As part of this festival, your choir can discover the beauty of Verona, Perform for an international jury, meet choirs from around the world, participate in a friendship concert with an Italian Choir. The romantic city of Verona was the setting to Shakespeare's classic love story, Romeo and Juliet. Red-roofed and pastel-shaded, Verona lies in a bend of the river Adige as it winds its way south from the Alps. Apart from Rome itself, Verona is Italy's best pre-served Italian city, with a Roman bridge, Roman gates and the famous Roman amphitheatre, the Arena di Verona. Verona is a well preserved Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance city, with beautiful frescoed churches and houses. Rich with tradition, this city is a perfect choral destination.

Whats Included in the Price 

- 4 nights in a 3* hotel situated south of Lake Garda (twin room with private bathroom, buffet breakfast and evening meal)

- Participation in the competition including all charges

- Participation in the opening concert

- Half day sightseeing in Verona (excludes any entrance fees payable locally)

- Day trip to Venice including a boat ride

- Reception with an Italian Choir

- Monetary Prize in Category 2

- Closing ceremony with snacks and wine, presentation of certificates for all choirs and a cup for every placed choir

- Translation service throughout the stay 

Festival Highlights

- Opening ceremony with concert by participating local choirs

- Perform before an international panel of judges at Verona's historic Teatro Nuovo

- Receive valuable feedback from the Jury and compete for trophies and prizes

- Meet and sing with other international choirs 

- Official closing ceremony at the Teatro  Filarmonico 

- Join all participating choirs for the procession to the Arena di Verona to join together in song option to enjoy an excurision to Venice, Parma, Bergamo or Trento

Tour Manager

A CCI Tour Manager will be assigned to you for the duration of your booking, to assist in the pre-departure preparations and to assist with any issues during your stay. The tour manager does not travel with the group.

Transportation While in Verona

Choirs usually make their way around the city with the local guide via public transport. However, we can arrange coach transportation for your group as required.
 

SAMPLE ITINERARY

 

Day 1

  • Arrival
  • Check in
  • Sight-see
  • Welcome dinner
  • Meet other guest choirs
  • Attend opening ceremony
  • Dinner at 20:00pm
Day 2
  • Breakfast
  • Choir competition begins
  • Enjoy listening to the other choirs
  • Sight-see
  • Visit Juliets house
  • Dinner
Day 3
  • Go on an excursion
  • Explore the city’s major sights such as Piazza San Marco, the famous glass blowers’ shops, and the Canale Giudecca. 
  • Dinner
Day 4
  • Choir directors meeting
  • Closing ceremony
  • Awards
  • Farewell get together at reception
  • Spend some free time
  • Dinner
  • Friendship concert
Day 5
  • Check out
  • Departures

DEADLINE

Registraion Deadline: To Be Confirmed

FLIGHTS

Once you enquire with CCI you will be given your own dedicated festival planner, and this planner will also assist you with the booking of flights for your group. Choir Contact experienced travel consultants are able to advise you on the most appropriate flight options and will advise best fares at time of booking. We use the most up-to-date modern technology for searching best fares including low cost carriers, allowing us to book you the best flights at the best fares for a fully co-ordinated service. We use both low-cost internet fares and our long-standing relationships with other carries to ensure that we can secure the best travel option for your choir. We will advise you on luggage allowance and all details relating to your flight booking. Travel Insurance CCI recommend that all travellers take out travel insurance at the time of booking.

 

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