Dates: 17 September - 21 September 2025 | Toruń, Poland

In September 2025, Toruń will play host to the 11th International Copernicus Choir Competition & Festival. The festival takes place in  Toruń which attracts choirs from all corners of the globe who come to take part in the festivities. The festival begins on the Wednesday 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.

The festival is a 4-night stay which begins with a reception which is attended by the Jury members and Choir conductors.  In the evening, the festival opening concert takes place. Activities continue throughout the weekend and 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 evaluation performances, individual coaching and vocal training. Each day of this choral is filled with music opportunities and sightseeing.

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 Toruń, Poland

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Choirs can choose to perform in the non-competitive section or opt for competitive participation

Choirs | Mixed Choirs, Female Choirs, Male Choirs, Senior Choirs, Childrens Choirs, Youth Choirs of Equal & Mixed Voices, Musica Sacra, Folklore, Gospel, Jazz, Pop and Modern

Evaluation Performances | Individual Coaching | Voice Training | Frienship Concerts | Opening Concert Participation

Competition Categories

Category A - With Requirements

A1 – Mixed Choirs

A2 – Male Choirs

A3 - Female Choirs

Category B - Without Requirements

 B1- Mixed Choirs

B2 - Male Choirs

B3 - Female Choirs

B4 - Senior Choirs

Category G - Childrens & Youth Choirs

G1 - Childrens Choirs

G2 - Youth Choirs of Equal Voices

G3 - Youth Choirs of Mixed Choirs

Category S - Musica Sacra

Category F - Folklore

Category M - Gospel, Jazz, Pop, Modern

Evaluation Performances | For Festival Choirs(Non-competing choirs)

Three (3) pieces of the choir’s own choice, perform before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide prompt 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: allowed

Evaluation Performances | For Festival Choirs(Competing choirs)

Present your competition programmme before the competition, perform before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide prompt 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

Individual Coaching | For all Choirs

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. Number of singers: unlimited, approx: 45 minutes

Voice Training | For all Choirs

The workshop held by Krzysztof Szydzisz is an excellent opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and skills of a world rank expert in choral singing; particularly in the range that is of your choir’s greatest interest and demand (be it vocal technique, sound or interpretation) and will allow for your further development and greater joy of singing.

Frienship Concerts | For all Choirs

Perform in concerts together with other international choirs. 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 programme in this spirit. Choirs may opt to participate in Friendship Concerts ONLY.

Number of singers: unlimited, singing time: maximum 20 minutes, accompaniment: allowed (piano or e-piano can be provided upon request)

Whats Included in the Price

- 4 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

- 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  11th International Copernicus Choir Competition & Festival.

- 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