04th Salzburg International Choral Celebration & Competition

 

The Salzburg International Choral Celebration & Competition takes place in Salzburg and attracts choirs from all corners of the globe who come to take part in the festivities.  The festival begins on the Thursday as choirs begin to arrive and then continues throughout the week with a variety of choral activities. The festival is organised by Meeting Music and is one of a range of Meeting Music festivals offered throughout Europe.

 

Perform before an international panel of qualified international jurors

Receive valuable feedback from the jury during the evaluation performance which takes place before the competition

Compete for a cash prize and awards.

Meet choirs from around the world at the International Choral Celebration & Competition.

The festival is a 5-night stay which begins on a Thursday with a choir parade.   Activities continue throughout the weekend such as an opening concert, judgment and an award ceremony. Each itinerary is tailored to the individual choirs’ requirements. This event takes place every year.

Choirs have the option of participating in the non-competitive festival category and singling purely for pleasure or participating in one of the Competitive categories.

In addition to the competing and singing in the festival, choirs also have the opportunity for individual coaching, friendship concerts with local Italian host choirs, and accompanied stage rehearsal for competing choirs. Each day of this choral is filled with music opportunities and sightseeing.

 

Salzburg is well known as it’s the birthplace of the fantastic Mozart, its Baroque architecture and its concerts, theatre performances and operas. Salzburg is a unique combination of scenic Alpine landscape and architectural richness has led to Salzburg’s reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Choirs may compete in the following categories:

A – with requirements

(A1 – Mixed Choirs; A2 – Male Choirs; A3 – Female

Choirs)

B – without requirements

(B1 – Mixed Choirs; B2 – Male Choirs; B3 – Female

Choirs; B4 – Senior Choirs)

G – Children and Youth Choirs

(G1 – Children Choirs; G2 – Youth Choirs of equal

voices; G3 – Youth Choirs of mixed voices)

S – Musica Sacra

(S1 – Mixed Choirs; S2 – Male Choirs; S3 – Female

Choirs)

GS – Gospel & Spiritual

 

Participate in one of the Competitive Categories

 Choirs that choose to participate to the event

without competing may take part to the following activities:

• EP - Evaluation Performance

• IC - Individual Coaching

• FC - meeting in music Friendship Concerts

The participation at these activities is open to

choirs who are taking part at the competition,

also.

EP – Evaluation Performance

for non-competing choirs

Program • three (3) pieces of the choir’s choice

• perform before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide immediate

positive artistic and pedagogical feedback

• certificates of participation are awarded, as well as evaluation ratings and recommendation letters upon request

Number of singers Unlimited

Singing time maximum 15 minutes

Accompaniment no restrictions

EP – Evaluation Performance

for competing choirs

Program • present your competition program before the competition

• perform before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide immediate

positive artistic and pedagogical feedback

• evaluation will not influence competition results

Number of singers according to category rules

Singing time according to category rules

Accompaniment according to category rules

IC – Individual Coaching

for all choirs

Program Rehearse with an internationally acclaimed choral expert for stimulating artistic and

interpretive guidance. For an effective rehearsal, choirs are asked to prepare one piece in advance.

FC – “meeting in music” – Friendship Concerts

for all choirs

Program Perform in concert together with other international choirs in Salzburg. Perform in concert together with other international choirs in and around Salzburg. Friendship Concerts

give choirs the opportunity to get acquainted with each other and to provide enjoyable

entertainment and time in a friendly atmosphere. We advise you to select your program

in this spirit. Choirs may opt to participate in Friendship Concerts ONLY.

Number of singers Unlimited

Singing time 20 minutes

Accompaniment Piano or E-Piano provided upon request.

Krönungsmesse, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

for all choirs

Program Sing together with other choirs the “Krönungsmesse” by Wolfang Amadeus Mozart in the wonderful setting of the famous Dom of Salzburg.

Number of singers Unlimited

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

 

 

5 nights in choice of hotel with breakfast included

Dinner in hotel on four evenings

Return airport transfer with pick-up at airport meeting point with sign

Participation in your chosen competition categories and activities

Scheduled stage rehearsal(s) for your choir

Complimentary copy of juror’s evaluation documents, 1 per choir

Complimentary copies of the official programme book

Preparation of your choir’s specific itinerary

Participation in one meeting in music concert with other choirs (Friendship concert)

Participation in the Opening, Award and Closing Ceremonies

Competent assistance and support on-site from our international & local team

Conductors & Jury Meeting:

Reception for two choir representatives with a small buffet

One to one discussion with the jury members - this is a valuable opportunity to have your programme reviewed and discussed!

Free place on the ground for choir director

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

required.

 

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.