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Dear friends and choral lovers,

Since 1988 we have been trying to bring you the very best of choral music traditions, no-velties and opportunities. Our efforts have been an ongoing investment to foster unity, inspire change and bring a new viewpoint on the choral world. The 2016 and 2017 choral years will be packed with everything that de-lights your mind and soul.

Starting off with the brand new ON STAGE series, 2016 will lay ahead opportunities for new top destinations, genre experimentati-on and some fun away from the competiti-on schedule. Top world attractions like Paris, Prag, Barcelona and the like will shed a whole new light on the idea of choral singing. No categories, no jury, no competitive air – this time we sing for the people, for the joy of sin-ging, the joy of life.

Competitions bear, however, our quality seal and a big part of our efforts goes to further improve and extend the network for those wishing to reach us. In 2016 we are setting foot in two great American destinations, Pro-vo/Salt Lake City, Utah, and Monterey, Cali-fornia, and to a new Asian exotic spot, Chiang Mai, Thailand. We cannot wait to experience again that beautiful wave of enthusiasm and support we witnessed in Cincinnati and are eager to explore the mystic land of Thailand. I bet, you too!

But our path to success is paved also with the traditions we have strived to build and per-fect with each passing year. The bell of the

A CHORAL SEASON FULL OF PREMIERES AND TRADITIONS

World Choir Games tolls every two years to remind us of such a powerful tradition. Follo-wing Riga’s spectacular Games, choirs from all corners of the world look forward to ano-ther huge gathering of international choral excellence in 2016 in Sochi, Russia.

What better way to unite the world than through music? AND through friends we make along the way. Since the very begin-ning of INTERKULTUR activities, two choirs, the Gesangverein „Harmonie“ 1906 Watzen-born-Steinberg e.V. and the Gesangverein Sängerkranz 1876 Watzenborn-Steinberg e.V. , just a few steps from our office, have been part of our events. In June, they to-gether celebrate 250 years of choral tradi-tion in the Pohlheim Choir Festival and we are proud to share a part of this celebration with you. Join the Party and meet the INTER-KULTUR Team on their summer party bevor heading to Sochi for the magic of the World Choir Games.

An exciting choral season awaits. Let’s all make beautiful memories out of it!

Günter TitschPresident INTERKULTUR

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COMMITTED TO QUALITY AND INNOVATION

The preview of our INTERKULTUR events gi-ves you a good insight into the variety of pro-jects which will be presented to the choirs, singers and choral conductors all over the world in the upcoming months.Our choral season focuses mostly on choir competitions and festivals, which take pla-ce in traditional venues, such as Vienna, Bad Ischl, Grado, Calella, as well as in the US, now under a new concept and in four different ci-ties (Provo, Monterey, Princeton and Miami), and for the first time in Thailand. In particu-lar, we look forward to a Grand Prix event at the Berlin Philharmonic Hall and to the 3rd European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Na-tions 2017 in Riga, the city that was already a sensational host to the 8th World Choir Ga-mes.INTERKULTUR has evolved tremendously in the last years. Our invitation goes to all choirs in the world, regardless of the artistic level they have, to make use of the indivi-dually tailored program we are going to of-fer. We can proudly say that the level of the choirs has greatly improved in every aspect, making our events a top destination for the best choirs of the world. Our events are a warm welcome of their talent and a tough challenge for their competitive spirits with intense performances and busy schedules. And this is how it should go on. This year our program has become even more diverse.

Whether it is the “ON STAGE” events, the World Choir Games, workshops, singing to-gether or sing along concerts, all the possi-bilities of making music and learning from each other have gotten a high priority. We look forward to working with this year‘s “composer in residence”, the English com-poser John Rutter in Sochi.You, dear interested choirs, can decide on your own on the dimensions of your parti-cipation. Make your program according to your own interests or combine the various possibilities our events offer. Our professio-nal staff will help you to find your place in the INTERKULTUR family.We are aware that our INTERKULTUR events may not have any direct impact on political developments. Nevertheless, we are deeply convinced that the reciprocal knowledge and mutual understanding are key drivers for a peaceful merger of nations. You can-not make music against each other; you can make music only for each other. “Singing together brings nations together” has been our slogan from the very beginning and we want people to feel it in their hearts and minds. The quality of our events revolves around this central idea and it is to it that we have devoted our many years of experi-ence and enthusiasm for the choral music.

Prof. Dr. Ralf EisenbeißSenior Director INTERKULTUR Artistic Committee

Christian Ljunggren Johan Rooze Ralf Eisenbeiß Romans Vanags Fred Sjöberg 5

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WORLD CHOIR COUNCIL

Albania Suzana Turku Kashara

Argentina Alejandro Daniel Garavano

Armenia Tigran Hekekyan

Australia Ronald Smart

Belgium Jean-Pierre van Avermaet

Benin Felix Nassi

Bosnia and Mladen Matovic Herzegovina

Botswana David Slater

Brazil Helma Haller

Bulgaria Theodora Pavlovitch Emil Yanev

Canada Don James Robert Cooper

Chile Waldo Aránguiz Thompson

China Dapeng Meng Wu Lingfen

China Raymond Fu (Hongkong)

China (Macao) Dai Dingchen

Chinese Taipei Dirk DuHei

Colombia Edwin Orlando Carrillo

Commonwealth Luis A. Olivieri of Puerto Rico

Congo Kua Nzambi Toko

Costa Rica Beverlyn Mora Ramirez

Croatia Branko Stark

Cuba Maria Felicia Pérez

Czech Republic Jan Míšek

Denmark Steen Lindholm

Dominican Farida Diná Republic

Ecuador Manuel Eugenio Auz Sanchez

Estonia Aarne Saluveer

Finland Kari Turunen

France Jean Baptiste Bertrand Jacques Vanherle

Germany Volker Hempfling Jürgen Faßbender Jürgen Budday

Gibraltar Christian Santos

Great Britain Vivien Pike

Greece Maria-Emma Meligopoulou

Guatemala Fernando Archila

Hungary Katalin Kiss

Iceland Thorgerdur Ingólfsdottir

India Neil Herbert Nongkynrih

Indonesia Aida Simanjuntak Swenson Aris Sudibyo

Iran Milad Omranloo

Ireland Bernie Sherlock

Israel Aharon Harlap

President Günter Titsch (Germany)

Vice President Christian Ljunggren (Sweden)

Honorary President Prof. Paul Wehrle (Germany) †

MEMBERS OF THE WORLD CHOIR COUNCIL

INTERKULTUR BOARD

Günter Titsch

Wang Qin

Stefan Bohländer

Prof. Dr. Ralf Eisenbeiß

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Croatia Branko Stark

Cuba Maria Felicia Pérez

Czech Republic Jan Míšek

Denmark Steen Lindholm

Dominican Farida Diná Republic

Ecuador Manuel Eugenio Auz Sanchez

Estonia Aarne Saluveer

Finland Kari Turunen

France Jean Baptiste Bertrand Jacques Vanherle

Germany Volker Hempfling Jürgen Faßbender Jürgen Budday

Gibraltar Christian Santos

Great Britain Vivien Pike

Greece Maria-Emma Meligopoulou

Guatemala Fernando Archila

Hungary Katalin Kiss

Iceland Thorgerdur Ingólfsdottir

India Neil Herbert Nongkynrih

Indonesia Aida Simanjuntak Swenson Aris Sudibyo

Iran Milad Omranloo

Ireland Bernie Sherlock

Israel Aharon Harlap

Italy Giovanni Acciai Andrea Angelini

Jamaica Gregory Simms

Japan Kenji Otani

Jordan Shireen Abu-Khader

Kazakhstan Gulmira Kuttybadamova

Latvia Romans Vanags Martinš Klišans

Lithuania Vytautas Miškinis

Macedonia Letka Dimovska Polizova

Malaysia Susanna Saw

Malta John Galea Christopher Muscat

Mexico Gerardo Rábago Palafox

Namibia Ernst van Biljon

Netherlands Johan Rooze

New Zealand Karen L. Grylls

Nigeria Emeka Nwokedi

Norway Thomas Caplin

Panama Jorge Ledezma-Bradley

Peru Abel Gonzales Valenzuela

Philippines Jonathan Velasco John August Pamintuan

Poland Benedykt Błonski Kinga Litowska

Portugal Luis Cipriano

Republic of Korea Jung-Sun Park

Romania Voicu Popescu

Russia Alexander Solovyev

Serbia Aleksandar S. Vujic

Singapore Jennifer Tham

Slovakia Milan Kolena

Slovenia Karmina Šilec

South Africa Ludumo Magangane André van der Merwe

Sri Lanka Soundarie David

Sweden Fred Sjöberg

Switzerland Hansruedi Kämpfen

Thailand Khunying Malaival Boonyaratavej

Togo Felix Adessondji Olufade

Turkey Ilker Ersil

Uganda Michael Eduard Mukisa

Ukraine Anatoli Avdiyevsky

United Arab Philipp Maier Emirates

United States John Haberlen of America Henry Leck Jerry McCoy Andre de Quadros Tim Sharp

Venezuela Guntars Gedulis

Vietnam Chau Anh Dang

INTERKULTUR BOARD

Günter Titsch

Wang Qin

Stefan Bohländer

Prof. Dr. Ralf Eisenbeiß

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INTERKULTUR EVENTS 2016

March 16 – 20, 2016 · Provo/Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Sing’n’Joy Provo 2016 The American International Choral Festival

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March 17 – 20, 2016 · Nice, France

ON STAGE in NicePage 14

March 31 – April 3, 2016 · Verona, Italy

ON STAGE in VeronaPage 16

April 7 – 10, 2016 · Bilbao, Spain

ON STAGE in BilbaoPage 18

April 21 – 24, 2016 · Antalya, Turkey

ON STAGE in AntalyaPage 20

April 30 – May 4, 2016 · Bad Ischl, Austria

13th International Choir Competition & Festival Bad Ischl

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May 4 – 8, 2016 · Vienna, Austria

Sing’n’Joy Vienna 2016 – 30th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition & Festival

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May 6 – 8, 2016 · Vienna, Austria

Sing Along Concert of the Berlin Radio ChoirPage 30

May 19 – 22, 2016 · Stockholm, Sweden

ON STAGE in StockholmPage 32

May 26 – 29, 2016 · Florence, Italy

ON STAGE in FlorencePage 34

June 2 – 5, 2016 · Barcelona, Spain

ON STAGE in BarcelonaPage 36

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June 17 – 20, 2016 · Pohlheim, Germany

Chorfest Watzenborn-SteinbergPage 38

July 6 – 16, 2016 · Sochi, Russia

9th World Choir GamesPage 40

August 18 – 21, 2016 · Madrid, Spain

ON STAGE in MadridPage 48

September 8 – 11, 2016 · Brussels, Belgium

ON STAGE in BrusselsPage 50

September 15 – 18, 2016 · Lisbon, Portugal

ON STAGE in LisbonPage 52

September 22 – 25, 2016 · Paris, France

ON STAGE in ParisPage 54

September 28 – October 2, 2016 · Grado, Italy

8th International Choir Festival “Isola del Sole”Page 56

September 30 – October 3, 2016 · Leipzig, Germany

Reine Männersache – INTERKULTUR Choral AcademyPage 60

October 19 – 23, 2016 · Calella & Barcelona, Spain

Canta al Mar 2016 – 5th Festival Coral InternacionalPage 62

October 19 – 23, 2016 · Chiang Mai, Thailand

1st Lanna International Choir CompetitionSeite 66

November 10 – 13, 2016 · Prague, Czech Republic

ON STAGE in PraguePage 70

November 20 – 24, 2016 · Monterey, California, USA

Golden State Choral Trophy 2016 American International Choral Festival

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SING’N’JOY PROVO 2016

The American International Choral Festival

March 16 – 20, 2016 Provo/Salt Lake City (UT), USA

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SING’N’JOY PROVO 2016 The American International Choral Festival

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive Participation

Friendship ConcertsFestival Stage ChoirSing Along with the Tabernacle Choir

Competitive Participation

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Evaluation PerformanceIndividual Coaching

JURY

Prof. Maria Guinand (Venezuela), Jan Schumacher (Germany), Dr. Ronald Staheli (USA)

PRIZES

Certificate of ParticipationBronze DiplomaSilver DiplomaGolden DiplomaSpecial PrizeConductor Prize

Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category C

Chamber Choirs & Vocal Ensembles a cappellaC1 – Mixed VoicesC2 – Equal Voices

Category S

Sacred Choral MusicS1 – Mixed ChoirsS2 – Male ChoirsS3 – Female ChoirsS4 – Children‘s & youth Choirs of mixed & equal voices

REGISTRATION DEADLINENOVEMBER 2, 2015

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HIGHLIGHTS• A festive performance of a selection of choral symphonic pieces to be performed at the Festival Stage Choir.• One choir participating in the Sing’n’Joy Provo 2016 festival is given the chance to be active part of the “Music and the Spoken Word” broadcast, carried on over 2,000 radio and television stations in the world!• All choirs participating in the Sing’n’Joy Provo 2016 festival are given the chance to attend this live broadcast, after which, Music Director Dr. Mack Wilberg will conduct the Tabernacle Choir AND the other choirs in the audience in a Sing Along Concert.

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ON STAGE IN NICE

March 17 – 20, 2016 Nice, France

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

• Evaluation Performance• Individual Coaching• Master Classes held by international experts

HIGHLIGHTS

A panoramic tour of Nice and the Middle Ages Village and Artists Community will be offered during the event for all choirs.

REGISTRATION DEADLINENOVEMBER 9, 2015

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ON STAGE IN VERONA

March 31 – April 3, 2016 Verona, Italy

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by international choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sing in the passionate city of Romeo and Juliet and in one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. Also known as Piccola Roma (little Rome), Verona has all the ingredients to a perfect escape from reality.

REGISTRATION DEADLINENOVEMBER 16, 2015

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ON STAGE IN BILBAO

April 7 – 10, 2016 Bilbao, Spain

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by international choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover and enjoy Bilbao, a mag-nificent “cocktail” where architec-ture, tradition, sea and mountain, character and history are blended to offer the visitor endless leisure and culture opportunities.

REGISTRATION DEADLINENOVEMBER 30, 2015

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ON STAGE IN ANTALYA

April 21 – 24, 2016 Antalya, Turkey

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by international choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

ON STAGE in Antalya will be held at the same time with the Internatio-nal Antalya Children Festival, a great opportunity for children’s choirs, and not only, to attend two great choral events in the same city. The 2000 year-old city has been described as “Heaven on Earth” and seems to have taken in all of Turkey’s cultural and historic past and almost all of its present tourist attention.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEDECEMBER 14, 2015

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April 30 – May 4, 2016 Bad Ischl, Austria

13TH INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION AND

FESTIVAL BAD ISCHL

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Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category C

Chamber Choirs & Vocal Ensembles a cappellaC1 – Equal VoicesC2 – Mixed Voices

Category G

Children’s & Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices

Category S Sacred Choral Music

Category F Folklore

Category P Pop-Jazz-Gospel-Spiritual

13th International Choir Competition and Festival Bad Ischl

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive Participation

Friendship Concerts

Competitive Participation

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Evaluation PerformanceIndividual Coaching

PRIZES

Certificate of ParticipationBronze DiplomaSilver DiplomaGolden DiplomaSpecial PrizeConductor PrizeGrand Prize of the International Choir Competition Bad Ischl 2016 endowed with 2.000 EUR.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINESEPTEMBER 28, 2015

REGISTRATION DEADLINEDECEMBER 14, 2015

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Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category C

Chamber Choirs & Vocal Ensembles a cappellaC1 – Equal VoicesC2 – Mixed Voices

Category G

Children’s & Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices

Category S Sacred Choral Music

Category F Folklore

Category P Pop-Jazz-Gospel-Spiritual

LAST WINNERSCategory A1 – Mixed Choirs: Stockholms Musikgymnasium Youth Choir 2014, SwedenA2 – Male Choirs: Stockholms Musikgymnasium Male Choir 2014, SwedenA3 – Female Choirs: Stockholms Musikgymnasium Female Choir 2014, SwedenC1 – Chamber Choirs: Dpz Kraški slavcek Krasje, ItalyF – Folklore: Riga Stradins University Mixed Choir RIGA, LatviaG1 – Childrens Choirs: The Children‘s Choir of the Kirovograd Musical College „Zorynka“, UkraineG3 – Youth Choirs: Mješoviti Zbor Glazbene Škole Franje Kuhaca Osijek, CroatiaP – Pop/Jazz/Gospel/Spiritual: Coro Voxes, ItalyS – Sacred Choral Music: Collegium Cantorum Rottweil, Germany

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May 4 – 8, 2016 Vienna, Austria

SING’N’JOY VIENNA 2016

30th International Franz Schubert

Choir Competition

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SING’N’JOY VIENNA 2016 – 30th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition & Festival

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive Participation

Friendship ConcertsSing Along Concert of the Berlin Radio Choir

Competitive Participation

HIGHLIGHTS

2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the International Franz Schubert Choir Competiti-on. On this occasion, there will be a Sing Along concert in the Great Hall of the Vienna Konzerthaus, where choirs and individual singers will be singing Schubert‘s Mass No. 6 in E flat major with Simon Halsey and the Berlin Radio Choir.

PRIZES

Certificate of ParticipationBronze DiplomaSilver Diploma

Golden DiplomaSpecial PrizeConductor Prize

FRANZ SCHUBERT CHOIR PRIZE 2016 endowed with 2.000 EUR

Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category C

Chamber Choirs / Vocal Ensembles with compulsory pieceC1 – Mixed Chamber Choirs / Mixed Vocal EnsemblesC2 – Male Chamber Choirs / Male Vocal EnsemblesC3 – Female Chamber Choirs / Female Vocal Ensembles

Category S

Sacred Choral Music

Category G

Children’s and Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices

EARLY BIRD DEADLINESEPTEMBER 28, 2015

REGISTRATION DEADLINEDECEMBER 14, 2015

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LAST WINNERSCategory A1 – Mixed Choirs: Ad Libitum Trondheim, NorwayA2 – Male Choirs: Academic Male Choir Psaldo, FinlandB1 – Mixed Choirs: Regina Coeli Choir, PhilippinesC1 – Chamber Choirs / Vocal Ensembles: Gnesins‘ Ensemble of Contemporary Music “Altro coro“, Russia G1 – Childrens Choirs: Knıpas un Knauk‚ i, LatviaG2 – Youth Choirs: Corala “Ciprian Porumbescu”, RomaniaG3 – Mixed Youth Choirs: Music Office Youth Choir, China S – Sacred Choral Music: Ad Libitum Trondheim, NorwayWinner of the Franz Schubert Choir Prize 2014: Gnesins‘ Ensemble of Contemporary Music “Altro coro“, Russia

TESTIMONIALS“We would like to express our special gra-titude to you for your organizational work and outstanding efforts to make our stay in Vienna during Schubert festival 2010 unforgettable!” Robev Choir, Bulgaria

“We are very grateful to you for the excel-lent organization and implementation on 27th International Franz Schubert Choirs Competition in Vienna.” Harmony, Russia

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SING ALONG CONCERT OF THE BERLIN RADIO CHOIR

May 6 – 8, 2016 Vienna, Austria

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive Participation for individual singers

HIGHLIGHTS

The Sing Along Concert will be clo-sing off the 30th Anniversary of the Franz Schubert International Choral Competition. With the distinguished participation of the Berlin Radio Choir, one of the most outstanding and award-winning choirs conducted by the worldwide leading choral conduc-tor and educator, Mr. Simon Halsey, the concert promises to be a breathta-king experience. In March 2015, Mr. Halsey was presented by The Queen of England with Her Majesty’s Medal for Music, and was appointed Comman-der of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in June 2015.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registrations are possible for as long as organizational

arrangements allow.

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ON STAGE IN STOCKHOLM

May 19 – 22, 2016 Stockholm, Sweden

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by international choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the long Swedish choral tradition. Sweden boasts 200 years of exceptional choral music history and no wonder it has some of the best choirs in the world.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEJANUARY 11, 2016

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ON STAGE IN FLORENCE

May 26 – 29, 2016 Florence, Italy

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by international choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sing in the birthplace of Dante, Pet-rarch, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Giotto, Boccaccio, Galilei and Machiavelli, the birthplace of the Renaissance, Opera and the Neoclassical architec-ture! Prepare to be amazed! Florence is all that and a lot more!

REGISTRATION DEADLINEJANUARY 18, 2016

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ON STAGE IN BARCELONA

June 2 – 5, 2016 Barcelona, Spain

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by international choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

After the annual Canta al Mar, Barce-lona is already prepared to host and excel at choral events. The “Head and Hearth of Catalonia” and home of the well-known architect Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona is also the largest metropo-lis on the Mediterranean sea.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEJANUARY 25, 2016

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CHORFEST WATZENBORN-STEINBERG

June 17 – 20, 2016 Pohlheim, Germany

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive ParticipationConcerts with international ensemblesCompetitive ParticipationNational competition of German Choirs

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops for all ensembles

HIGHLIGHTS

The Pohlheim Choir Festival is a cele-bration of 250 years of choral traditi-on from two choirs, the Gesangverein “Harmonie” 1906 Watzenborn-Stein-berg e.V. and the Gesangverein Sän-gerkranz 1876 Watzenborn-Steinberg e.V., who have been part of INTERKUL-TUR events since the very beginning. Join the Party and meet the INTER-KULTUR Team on their summer party bevor heading to Sochi for the magic of the World Choir Games.

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July 6 – 16, 2016 Sochi, Russia

9th WORLD CHOIR GAMES

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9. WORLD CHOIR GAMES

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive Participation

Friendship ConcertsFestival Stage Choir

Competitive Participation: Open Competition (O) & Champions Competition (C)

Category A

O&C1: Young Children’s Choirs

O&C2: Children’s Choirs

O&C3: Youth Choirs of Equal Voices

O&C4: Young Male Choirs

O&C5: Mixed Boys’ Choirs

O&C6: Mixed Youth Choirs

O&C7: University and College Choirs

O&C8: Vocal Ensembles (all line-ups)

O&C9: Mixed Chamber Choirs

O&C10: Mixed Choirs

O&C11: Female Chamber Choirs

O&C12: Female Choirs

O&C13: Male Chamber Choirs

O&C14: Male Choirs

O&C15: Senior Choirs

O&C16: Musica Sacra a cappella

O&C17: Musica Sacra with accompaniment

O&C18: Music of Spirit and Faith

O&C19: Musica Contemporanea (contemporary music)

O&C20: Jazz

O&C21: Gospel

O&C22: Spiritual

O&C23: Barbershop

O&C24: Pop Ensembles

O&C25: Pop Choirs

O&C26: Scenic Pop / Show Choirs

O&C27: Folklore a cappella

O&C28: Folklore with accompaniment

O&C29: Scenic Folklore

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Category A

O&C1: Young Children’s Choirs

O&C2: Children’s Choirs

O&C3: Youth Choirs of Equal Voices

O&C4: Young Male Choirs

O&C5: Mixed Boys’ Choirs

O&C6: Mixed Youth Choirs

O&C7: University and College Choirs

O&C8: Vocal Ensembles (all line-ups)

O&C9: Mixed Chamber Choirs

O&C10: Mixed Choirs

O&C11: Female Chamber Choirs

O&C12: Female Choirs

O&C13: Male Chamber Choirs

O&C14: Male Choirs

O&C15: Senior Choirs

O&C16: Musica Sacra a cappella

O&C17: Musica Sacra with accompaniment

O&C18: Music of Spirit and Faith

O&C19: Musica Contemporanea (contemporary music)

O&C20: Jazz

O&C21: Gospel

O&C22: Spiritual

O&C23: Barbershop

O&C24: Pop Ensembles

O&C25: Pop Choirs

O&C26: Scenic Pop / Show Choirs

O&C27: Folklore a cappella

O&C28: Folklore with accompaniment

O&C29: Scenic Folklore

TESTIMONIALS“Now the WCG 2014 are over I want to thank you cordially for the perfect organization. It was a great experience for our choir to participate in the Games.” Fontys Jazz Choir, Netherlands

“We had a wonderful time. I was very impressed with the organization and outcome of the whole event. You were always there when I had questions and needed answers.” Midland Center for the Arts Center Stage Choirs, USA

“It was truly delightful to see this amazing city and witness the exciting competitions from choirs to choirs, including that thrilling moment on the awarding ceremony. [..] What an unforgettable memory for everyone!” Shanghai Little Star Chorus, China

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TESTIMONIALS“We just HAVE TO TELL YOU RIGHT NOW:………….We LOVED THE WHOLE EVENT! Your planning of the event was immaculate.” Cgals Chamber Choir, Namibia

“Yes, Riga was amazing! Quite an experience like no other. I was very impressed with the quality of the organization and the attention to detail - good German preciseness!” North-West University PUK Choir, South Africa

“Congratulations to the entire Interkultur for the huge success of the 8th World Choir Games held recently at Riga, Latvia. We are really happy to be part of this global movement of uniting the whole world through choral music and also achieving excellence in singing.” Emeka Nwokedi, Nigeria - Member of the World Choir Council

SINGSPIRATION

Singing beautifully, singing with your body, singing in diffe-rent styles, singing in different age groups

HEADLINERS

We proudly present our specially invited composers and le-gendary ensembles!

CULTURAL SHOWCASE

Learn about choral traditions and sing music from all corn-ers of the world!

MODERN TIMES

Singing jazz, singing pop, singing spiritu-als, singing gospel -famous choral directors lead us along.

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PRIZES

The Open CompetitionBronze DiplomaSilver DiplomaGolden DiplomaWinner of the World Choir Games – The Open Competition

The Champions Competition1 – 40 Points Certificate 40.01 – 60 Points Bronze Medal60.01 – 80 Points Silver Medal80.01 – 100 Points Gold MedalChampion of the World Choir Games

REGISTRATION DEADLINEDECEMBER 1, 2015

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Evaluation PerformanceIndividual Coaching

WORKSHOPS

SINGSPIRATION

Singing beautifully, singing with your body, singing in diffe-rent styles, singing in different age groups

HEADLINERS

We proudly present our specially invited composers and le-gendary ensembles!

CULTURAL SHOWCASE

Learn about choral traditions and sing music from all corn-ers of the world!

MODERN TIMES

Singing jazz, singing pop, singing spiritu-als, singing gospel -famous choral directors lead us along.

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C1 – Young Children‘s Choirs: Jelgavas 4. Vidusskolas Bernu Koris, Latvia

C2 – Children‘s Choirs: Shanghai Huangpu Youngster‘s Activity Center Spring Children‘s Choir, China

C3 – Youth Choirs of Equal Voices: Emila Melngaila Liepajas Muzikas Vidusskolas Meitenu Koris, Latvia

C4 – Young Male Choirs: Diocesan Boys‘ School Choir, China

C5 – Mixed Boys‘ Choirs: Chapel of Boys and Young Men of the Sverdlovsk State Children

Philharmonic, Russia

C6 – Mixed Youth Choirs: University of Pretoria Camerata, South Africa

C7 – Mixed Vocal Ensembles: Ars Nova Vocal Ensemble, Hungary

C8 – Mixed Chamber Choirs: Niños Cantores de la Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil y Camerata Larense, Venezuela

C9 – Mixed Choirs: Stellenbosch University Choir, South Africa

C10 – Female Vocal Ensembles: Anima Solla, Latvia

C11 – Female Chamber Choirs: Philomela, Finland

C12 – Female Choirs: Aarhus Pigekor, Denmark

C13 – Male Vocal Ensembles: Vokalensemble Hohes C, Austria

C14 – Male Chamber Choirs: The Orthodox Male Choir “Armonia”, Romania

C15 – Male Choirs: Rigas Tehniskas Universitates Viru Koris Gaudeamus, Latvia

C17 – Musica Sacra a cappella: Ateneo Chamber Singers, Philippines

C18 – Musica Sacra with accompaniment: Stellenbosch University Choir, South Africa

C19 – Music of Spirit and Faith: Guangdong Experimental High School Choir, China

C20 – Musica Contemporanea: Emila Darzina Jauktais Koris, Latvia

C21 – Jazz: Dekoor Close Harmony, Netherlands

C22 – Gospel: Mazmur Chorale, Indonesia

C23 – Spiritual: Stellenbosch University Choir, South Africa

C24 – Barbershop Quartets: KeyChord, Netherlands

C25 – Barbershop Choirs: The Old Joes‘ Choir, Sri Lanka

C26 – Popular Choral Music: Dekoor Close Harmony, Netherlands

C27 – Scenic Pop / Show Choirs: Kearsney College Choir, South Africa

C28 – Folklore: Jauniesu Koris MASKA, Latvia

C29 – Scenic Folklore: Student Choir of Nankai University, China

CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD CHOIR GAMES – RIGA 2014

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C1 – Young Children‘s Choirs: Jelgavas 4. Vidusskolas Bernu Koris, Latvia

C2 – Children‘s Choirs: Shanghai Huangpu Youngster‘s Activity Center Spring Children‘s Choir, China

C3 – Youth Choirs of Equal Voices: Emila Melngaila Liepajas Muzikas Vidusskolas Meitenu Koris, Latvia

C4 – Young Male Choirs: Diocesan Boys‘ School Choir, China

C5 – Mixed Boys‘ Choirs: Chapel of Boys and Young Men of the Sverdlovsk State Children

Philharmonic, Russia

C6 – Mixed Youth Choirs: University of Pretoria Camerata, South Africa

C7 – Mixed Vocal Ensembles: Ars Nova Vocal Ensemble, Hungary

C8 – Mixed Chamber Choirs: Niños Cantores de la Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil y Camerata Larense, Venezuela

C9 – Mixed Choirs: Stellenbosch University Choir, South Africa

C10 – Female Vocal Ensembles: Anima Solla, Latvia

C11 – Female Chamber Choirs: Philomela, Finland

C12 – Female Choirs: Aarhus Pigekor, Denmark

C13 – Male Vocal Ensembles: Vokalensemble Hohes C, Austria

C14 – Male Chamber Choirs: The Orthodox Male Choir “Armonia”, Romania

C15 – Male Choirs: Rigas Tehniskas Universitates Viru Koris Gaudeamus, Latvia

C17 – Musica Sacra a cappella: Ateneo Chamber Singers, Philippines

C18 – Musica Sacra with accompaniment: Stellenbosch University Choir, South Africa

C19 – Music of Spirit and Faith: Guangdong Experimental High School Choir, China

C20 – Musica Contemporanea: Emila Darzina Jauktais Koris, Latvia

C21 – Jazz: Dekoor Close Harmony, Netherlands

C22 – Gospel: Mazmur Chorale, Indonesia

C23 – Spiritual: Stellenbosch University Choir, South Africa

C24 – Barbershop Quartets: KeyChord, Netherlands

C25 – Barbershop Choirs: The Old Joes‘ Choir, Sri Lanka

C26 – Popular Choral Music: Dekoor Close Harmony, Netherlands

C27 – Scenic Pop / Show Choirs: Kearsney College Choir, South Africa

C28 – Folklore: Jauniesu Koris MASKA, Latvia

C29 – Scenic Folklore: Student Choir of Nankai University, China

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ON STAGE IN MADRID

August 18 – 21, 2016 Madrid, Spain

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by international choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sing in the magical city of Madrid! No city on earth is more alive than Madrid, a charming place whose sheer energy carries a simple messa-ge: this city really knows how to live. Do you?REGISTRATION DEADLINE

APRIL 11, 2016

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ON STAGE IN BRUSSELS

September 8 – 11, 2016 Brussels, Belgium

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by internati-onal choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

As the capital of the European Union, no other capital can offer the feeling of diversity and variety of a cultural melting pot as Brussels. What is more, the city is also beco-ming known as a mecca of style, art, and design.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEMAY 2, 2016

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ON STAGE IN LISBON

September 15 – 18, 2016 Lisbon, Portugal

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by internati-onal choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sing in one of Europe’s most soulful capitals, home to the world’s grea-test explorers, like Vasco De Gama, Magellan and Prince Henry the Na-vigator. Lisbon is a city for unhurried exploration and a place to get lost in and discover its many distinctive sights and characteristic images.REGISTRATION DEADLINE

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ON STAGE IN PARIS

September 22 – 25, 2016 Paris, France

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by internati-onal choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

Get on stage to sing in the world’s metropolis of creative excellence in culture, art, fashion and design and so famous for its ‘art de vivre’. Whether you call it the City of Lights, the City of Love or the Capital of Fashion, you’ll be joining other 45 million tourists who head to Paris every year, making it the world’s most popular tourist destination.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEMAY 16, 2016

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September 28 – October 2, 2016 Grado, Italy

8th International Choir Festival “ISOLA DEL SOLE”

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8th International Choir Festival “ISOLA DEL SOLE”

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive Participation

Friendship ConcertsFusion Friendship Concerts

Competitive Participation

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Evaluation Performance

HIGHLIGHTS

For the first time INTERKULTUR invites choirs and conductors to a special exchange project. As part of a Fusion Friendship Concert, participating choirs will get the oppor-tunity to perform one piece with a conductor of another participating choir (preferably of another country). This exchange will turn our motto “singing together brings nations together” literally into reality.

PRIZES

Certificate of ParticipationBronze DiplomaSilver DiplomaGolden DiplomaSpecial PrizeConductor Prize“Grand Prize – Isola del Sole 2016” endowed with 1.500 €.

Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category G

Children’s and Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices

Category S

Sacred Choir Music

Category F

Folklore

EARLY BIRD DEADLINEFEBRUARY 29, 2016

REGISTRATION DEADLINEMAY 9, 2016

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Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category G

Children’s and Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices

Category S

Sacred Choir Music

Category F

Folklore

LAST WINNERSCategory A1 – Mixed Choirs: Mješoviti Kamerni Hor “Srbadija”, Bosnia and HerzegovinaB2 – Male Choirs: Muzhskoi Razgovor, RussiaB3 – Female Choirs: Cantilena, LithuaniaC2 – Mixed Chamber Choirs, Komorni Zbor Kor, SloveniaF – Folklore: Mješoviti Kamerni Hor “Srbadija”, Bosnia and HerzegovinaG1 – Children’s Choirs: Adolf Fredriks Flickkör, SwedenG3 – Mixed Youth Choirs: MUSON School Diploma Choir, NigeriaS – Sacred Choral Music: Adolf Fredriks Flickkör, Sweden

TESTIMONIALS“Many thanks for a fantastic time in Grado! All arrange-ments were SUPER! It can’t be better. Many thanks to you and the crew at Inter-kultur!” Adolf Fredriks Flickkör, Sweden

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REINE MÄNNERSACHE – Interkultur Choral Academy

September 30 – October 3, 2016 Leipzig, Germany

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

“Reine Männersache!” is a very popu-lar collection of male choir repertoire published by Jürgen Faßbender, Jan Schumacher and Jochen Stankewitz. The INTERKULTUR Choral Academy in collaboration with Edition Peters of-fers to individual singers and smaller choirs the opportunity to work with the three conductors in a four day workshop with a closing concert in Leipzig.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Jürgen Faßbender, Jan Schumacher and Jochen Stankewitz are among the most prominent choral con-ductors in Germany. Participants of “Reine Männersache Leipzig 2016” will have an insight in “new and old” German male choir repertoire.

In cooperation with Edition Peters

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October 19 – 23, 2016 Calella & Barcelona, Spain

CANTA AL MAR 2016 5th Festival Coral

Internacional

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CANTA AL MAR 2016 5th Festival Coral Internacional

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive Participation

Friendship Concerts

Competitive Participation

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Evaluation Performance

HIGHLIGHT

All choirs will participate in the official events starting with the big parade of choirs through Calella, which will open the festival “Canta al mar” on Wednesday, October 19. This parade ends with the opening ceremony at the beautiful park “Pati de l’Ós”, which is located above the city and offers a scenic view to the coast. On Saturday, October 22, “Canta al mar - Calella sings” will take place in downtown Calella, where all choirs will sing at the same time in the streets and at the squares of Calella. The festival will be continued in a purpose built pavilion at the beach with the culinary highlight “Fiesta de la amistad – Paella y Sangría”. There the festival will end with a huge choir party.

PRIZES

Certificate of ParticipationBronze DiplomaSilver Diploma

Golden DiplomaSpecial PrizeConductor Prize

EARLY BIRD DEADLINEAPRIL 4, 2016

REGISTRATION DEADLINEMAY 23, 2016

Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category C

Chamber Choirs / Vocal Ensembles C1 – Chamber Choirs of Equal VoicesC2 – Chamber Choirs of Mixed VoicesC3 – Vocal Ensembles (Equal & Mixed Voices)

Category G

Children’s and Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Mixed Youth Choirs

Category P Pop

Category J Jazz

Category S Sacred Choral Music a Cappella

Category F Folklore

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TESTIMONIALS“I would like to thank you for organising such a FANTASTIC festival! We have had a great time and have some of the best memories of our lives in our minds forever. Everything was organized in a perfect way, so big, big, big compliments to you all! […] We will meet again in the future, because this will not be the last time we joined an INTERKULTUR festi-val!” Theaterkoor Vinger in je Oor, Netherlands

“’Canta al Mar 2014’ was, for sure, one of the best experiences of my ‘choral life’.” Coro de Câmara da AMCP, Portugal

“It is no exaggeration to say that these days with you all have been a real massage for my soul and a source of inspiration. Congratulations for the work done and your effectiveness throughout.” Oscar Boada, Juror, Spain

LAST WINNERSCategory A1 – Mixed Choirs: Lain Huuto, FinlandA2 – Male Choirs: North Sulawesi GMIM Male Choir, IndonesiaA3 – Female Choirs: VIVA, NorwayB1 – Mixed Choirs: Mercu Buana University Choir, IndonesiaB3 – Female Choirs: Mercu Buana University Female Choir, IndonesiaF – Folklore: Mercu Buana University Choir, IndonesiaG1 – Childrens Choirs: Puellae Cantantes Plocenses, PolandG2 – Youth Choirs: Girls Choir Canzone, EstoniaG3 – Mixed Youth Choirs: Coro de Câmara da Academia de Música de Castelo de Paiva, PortugalJ – Jazz: Harmony, RussiaP – Pop: PopKon Modern Vocal Music, GermanyS – Sacred Choral Music: Boca Que Usa, Brazil

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October 19 – 23, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand

1st Lanna International Choir Competition

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Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category G

Children’s Choirs and Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices

Category F

Folklore

1st Lanna International Choir Competition

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive Participation

Friendship Concerts

Competitive Participation

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Evaluation PerformanceIndividual Coaching

PRIZES

Certificate of ParticipationBronze DiplomaSilver DiplomaGolden Diploma

EARLY BIRD DEADLINEAPRIL 4, 2016

REGISTRATION DEADLINEMAY 23, 2016

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Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category G

Children’s Choirs and Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices

Category F

Folklore

HIGHLIGHTThis is INTERKULTUR’s first-ever event in Thailand. It will be held in Chiang Mai, the city also called the “Rose of the North”, which is Thailand’s second biggest and important city as well as the former capital of Lanna Thai – the “Kingdom of Million Rice Field”.

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ON STAGE IN PRAGUE

November 10 – 13, 2016 Prague, Czech Republic

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The non-competitive event is open to all choirs and repertoires. The ON STAGE series of events focus on the joy of singing and living rather than the competitive spirit of other INTERKULTUR events, making them a unique opportunity for the celebration music and life.

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Workshops focusing on choral music and singing will be held by internati-onal choral experts.

HIGHLIGHTS

The Gothic jewel of the kingdom of Bohemia, Prague has been called the most picturesque city in the world. Let’s start exploring! The ancient splendour and beauty of Prague is sure to leave an everlasting impressi-on on your imagination.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEJULY 4, 2016

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November 20 – 24, 2016 Monterey, California, USA

GOLDEN STATE CHORAL TROPHY 2016

American International Choral Festival

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Golden State Choral Trophy 2016 American International Choral Festival

EARLY BIRD DEADLINEAPRIL 4, 2016

REGISTRATION DEADLINEJUNE 6, 2016

Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category G

Children’s Choirs and Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices

Category F Folklore

Category J Jazz

Category P Pop

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Non-competitive Participation

Friendship Concerts

Competitive Participation

PEDAGOGICAL OFFERS

Evaluation PerformanceIndividual CoachingWorkshops with Morten Lauridsen and Vijay Singh

JURY

Prof. Vijay Singh (USA)Prof. Cheryl Anderson (USA)The other members of the international jury will be announced soon.

PRIZES

Certificate of ParticipationBronze DiplomaSilver DiplomaGolden DiplomaSpecial PrizeConductor PrizeGolden State Choral Trophy 2016

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Category A

Difficulty level IA1 – Mixed ChoirsA2 – Male ChoirsA3 – Female Choirs

Category B

Difficulty level IIB1 – Mixed ChoirsB2 – Male ChoirsB3 – Female Choirs

Category G

Children’s Choirs and Youth ChoirsG1 – Children’s ChoirsG2 – Youth Choirs of Equal VoicesG3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices

Category F Folklore

Category J Jazz

Category P Pop

HIGHLIGHTSA special highlight is the workshops, which will be held by two out-standing choral personalities: Morten Lauridsen and Vijay Singh. Mor-ten Lauridsen, holder of the National Medal of Arts, is one of the most frequently performed American choral composers. In this workshop he will present his music through an open and informal dialogue in which he will give background of his works and provide practical ideas for performances.

Vijay Singh is an active performer, composer, teacher, conductor, and clinician residing in Ellensburg, Washington where he is Professor of Music at Central Washington University. He will present a workshop on Vocal Jazz and Pop Group singing. Repertoire, technique, rhythm and other style elements will be dealt with in an open and practical “singing together” session.

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INTERKULTUR EVENTS 2017

ON STAGE in ... all destinations 2017 Page 78

February 1 – 5, 2017 · Berlin, Germany

Fest der Kulturen 2017 Grand Prix of Nations Berlin 2017

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February 16 – 20, 2017 · Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Sing’n’Joy Princeton 2017 The American International Choral Festival

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March 15 – 19, 2017 · Málaga, Spain

3rd Canta en Primavera Málaga 2017 Festival Coral Internacional

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June 7 – 11, 2017 · Hoi An, Vietnam

5th Vietnam International Choir Competition Page 86

June 14 – 18, 2017 · Linz, Austria

6th International Anton Bruckner Choir Competition & Festival

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July 5 – 9, 2017 · Wernigerode, Germany

10th International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival & Competition

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July 16 – 23, 2017 · Riga, Latvia

Grand Prix of Nations Riga 2017 & 3rd European Choir Games

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October 11 – 15, 2017 · Kalamata, Greece

2nd Kalamata International Choir Competition & FestivalPage 94

October 25 – 29, 2017 · Calella, Spain

Canta al Mar 2017 Festival Coral Internacional

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November 1 – 5, 2017 · Miami, Florida, USA Miami Voice 2017 The American International Choral Festival

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ON STAGE IN NICE

March 23 – 26, 2017 Nice, France

ON STAGE IN VERONA

March 30 – April 2, 2017 Verona, Italy

ON STAGE IN BILBAO

April 6 – 9, 2017 Bilbao, Spain

ON STAGE IN STOCKHOLM

May 11 – 14, 2017 Stockholm, Sweden

ON STAGE IN FLORENCE

May 25 – 28, 2017 Florence, Italy

ON STAGE IN BARCELONA

June 1 – 4, 2017 Barcelona, Spain

ON STAGE IN BRUSSELS

September 7 – 10, 2017 Brussels, Belgium

ON STAGE IN LISBON

September 14 – 17, 2017 Lisbon, Portugal

ON STAGE IN PARIS

September 21 – 24, 2017 Paris, France

ON STAGE IN PRAGUE

November 9 – 12, 2017 Prague, Czech Republic

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February 1 – 5, 2017 Berlin, Germany

FEST DER KULTUREN Grand Prix of Nations

Berlin 2017

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February 16 – 20, 2017 Princeton, New Jersey, USA

SING’N’JOY PRINCETON 2017 The American International

Choral Festival

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March 15 – 19, 2017 Málaga, Spain

3RD CANTA EN PRIMAVERA Málaga 2017

Festival Coral Internacional

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June 7 – 11, 2017 Hoi An, Vietnam

5th Vietnam International Choir Competition

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June 14 – 18, 2017 Linz, Austria

6th International Anton Bruckner

Choir Competition & Festival

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July 5 – 9, 2017 Wernigerode, Germany

10th International Johannes Brahms

Choir Festival & Competition

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July 16 – 23, 2017 Riga, Latvia

Grand Prix of Nations Riga 2017 and

3rd European Choir Games

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October 11 – 15, 2017 Kalamata, Greece

2nd Kalamata International Choir Competition & Festival

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October 25 – 29, 2017 Calella/Barcelona, Spain

CANTA AL MAR 2017 Festival Coral Internacional

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November 1 – 5, 2017 Miami, Florida, USA

MIAMI VOICE 2017 The American International

Choral Festival

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