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Festival guide Wednesday July 15 – Wednesday July 22, 2020 13 th International festival of choirs Organiser festa musicale [email protected] www.festamusicale.com tel.: +420 606 082 266 grand prix THAILAND

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Festival guideWednesday July 15 – Wednesday July 22, 2020

13th International festival of choirs

Organiser

festa musicale

[email protected] tel.: +420 606 082 266

grand prixTHAILAND

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Festival organiserFesta Musicale z.s.Festa Olomouc s.r.o.Bangkok Opera Foundation

In Co-operation withAmbassador City Jomtien Hotel Resort

Artistic advisory boardAndrea Brown (Great Britain)Cool-jae HUH (South Korea)Ian Lim Kean Seng (Malaysia)Branko Stark (Croatia)

Organiser

festa musicale

[email protected] tel.: +420 606 082 266

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ABOUT FESTIVAL

International choir festival Grand Prix Thailand has been, since its inception in 2008, growing a stable position among other similar projects in southeast Asia. At its beginning, it was the only project of its kind in Thailand. Ever since the first season, the general partner and co-organizer of the festival has been Bangkok Opera Foundation, which in the surrounding region conducts a unique opera scene Siam Opera International, as well as symphonic orchestra Siam Philharmonics and youth orchestra Siam Sinfonietta. For its five-year anniversary, the festival was awarded with the “Silver Rose Award”, which is an award given out by Bangkok Opera Foundation together with Thailand’s minister of culture for exceptional contributions in the sphere of live art in the Kingdom of Thailand. The main part of the festival is an International choir competition Grand Prix Thailand. Except for the competition, the festival also accentuates an educational section. Integral part of the festival are also various workshops and master classes. The festival’s events are divided between two cities – the seaside resort Pattaya and the capital city of Bangkok. The festival provides an environment in which the artists and choirs can get to know each other and through this gain new inspiration and experiences.

In the last five years, the festival was attended by 58 choirs, making in total 1510 participants from 8 countries.

2015: 13 choirs, 322 participants, 4 countries2016: 12 choirs, 351 participants, 5 countries2017: 12 choirs, 445 participants, 5 countries2018: 10 choirs, 346 participants, 7 countries2019: 11 choirs, 392 participants, 4 countries

The festival was attended by choirs from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Lithuania, USA (Guam), India, China (mainly Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan) and the Czech Republic.

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ARTISTIC ADVISORY BOARDand festival ambassadors

Andrea Brown is a British Choral Conductor and Artistic Director. Andrea is the Musical Director and Founder of the professional ensemble Tippett Voices, the Esterhazy Singers, The Festival Chorus, and Associate Conductor of The Fourth Choir, North London Chorus and ENO Community Chorus. An active member of the Association of British Choral Directors, Andrea chairs jury panels of choral competitions, and holds masterclasses for choirs and conductors in the UK, Europe and South East Asia. Andrea is the Interim Head of Choral Conducting at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, leading and teaching on the MA programme.

Andrea BrownGreat Britain

Dr. HUH teaches Choral Conducting and Choral Arranging at Graduate School of Gwang-Ju University (GJU). Dr. HUH is regarded as one of the leading choral composers in Korea. He has written ten operas, four masses, more than a hundred small pieces, and numerous choral arrangements of traditional music, native art songs, and popular songs. Dr. HUH has founded Korean Choral Composers Association, and is leading the Korean A-Cappella Society. He also has served on the Board of KFCM (Korean Federation for Choral Music).

Cool-Jae HUHSouth Korea

Doyen of many Malaysian choir directors and singers, Ian is also the founder and Artistic Director of the Dithyrambic Singers and Phoenix Singers. Under his lead, the choirs have claimed numerous awards and titles in various international choir competitions. Since 2012, Ian had been engaged as the choir director for the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. He adjudicates choral and vocal competitions and is also in great demand as a choral and vocal clinician at home and abroad.

Ian Lim Kean SengMalaysia

Branko Stark, composer, choral director and voice teacher is a teacher at the Arts Academy. He is the President of the Croatian Choral Directors Association, leader of the Vocal Academy, and a member of the International Council of the World Choir Games.

Branko StarkCroatia

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FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

For your individual stay at our festival, you have two options to choose from:

• Pattaya stay: 5-day stay at festival in Pattaya• Pattaya-Bangkok stay: 7-day stay at festival in Pattaya and Bangkok (attendance and

performance at Bangkok workshops and Gala Concert)

Day Activity

Wednesday July 15 Arrival of choirs

Check-in & registration

Thursday July 16

Rehearsals

Choral masterclasses & workshops

Sightseeing & trips

Friday July 17

Rehearsals & acoustic rehearsals

Choral masterclasses & workshops

Workshop / rehearsal for Gala Concert in Bangkok

Sightseeing & trips

Opening concert

Saturday July 18

Grand Prix Thailand Competition

Awarding ceremony

Absolute Winner Competition of Grand Prix Thailand

Final meeting of choirs and jurors

Sunday July 19

Workshop / rehearsal for Gala Concert in Bangkok

Sightseeing & trips

Arrival to Bangkok, check-in

Monday July 20 Sightseeing & trips around Bangkok

Workshop / rehearsal for Gala Concert in Bangkok

Tuesday July 21

Sightseeing & trips around Bangkok

Dress rehearsal for Gala concert in Bangkok

Gala Concert at Thailand Cultural Centre, Bangkok

Wednesday July 22 Sightseeing & trips around Bangkok

Departure of choirs

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FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

International Competition of Choirs Grand Prix Thailand

One of the most significant, traditional choral competitions in Southeast Asia. In 2020, 13th Grand Prix Thailand competition introduces many new features. Grand Prix Thailand competition is open to non-professional choirs of all categories and levels. The competition is held on Saturday July 19, 2020.

Absolute Winner Competition of Grand Prix Thailand

It is the second round of International Competition of Choirs Grand Prix Thailand. This round is without age and category differentiation. Up to five best choirs of Grand Prix Thailand competition are nominated.

Opening concert

The opening concert is an opportunity for the choirs to perform on stage before the competition begins. All ensembles are invited to perform and enjoy this parade of choral art!

Awarding ceremony

Awarding ceremony for participants and the public will take place in the concert hall just before the Absolute Winner Competition of Grand Prix Thailand.

Meeting of music ensembles representatives and jurors

Informal meeting of music ensembles’ representatives, conductors and jurors of competition. An opportunity to discuss competition performances and to ask jurors directly for commentaries and advice.

Workshops & master classes

Attractive workshops for choral singers, conductors and the public led by experienced and well-known lecturers, focused on various current topics. Masterclasses are an opportunity for individual coaching under the guidance of the lecturers and judges of the competition.

Gala Concert in Bangkok

Attractive Gala Concert in Bangkok, in co-operation with the Bangkok Opera Foundation and Siam Philharmonic. All choirs are invited to study together a great vocal-orchestral piece and perform it at the Thailand Cultural Centre in Bangkok.

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International competition of choirs Grand Prix Thailand

CATEGORIES & COMPETITION RULES

Open repertoireA

A1 Children‘s choirsup to 12 years of age

A3 Youth choirs

A5 Adult choirs – equal voices(S, S, A, A / T, T, B, B)

A2 Children‘s choirsup to 16 years of age

A4 Adult choirs – mixed voices(S,A, T, B)

A6 Chamber choirs

Sacred music (children’s, youth, adult, chamber choirs)The repertoire must contain only sacred music pieces.The repertoire must contain one piece composed before 1750.

BFolklore (children’s, youth, adult, chamber choirs)

The pieces should be ethnic/traditional music or arranged from ethnic/traditional music.The repertoire must contain one piece from the choir‘s country of origin.

CPopular music (children’s, youth, adult, chamber choirs)

The repertoire must contain only spiritual, gospel, pop and jazz music pieces.DContemporary music (children’s, youth, adult, chamber choirs)

The repertoire must contain only contemporary artificial music pieces composed after 1945.E

A7 Senior choirs

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Children’s choirs – Age limit, number of singers, time limit

Age limit: All children’s choir categories are defined by an age limit. The age limit for the majority of singers is up to and including 16 years of age on the day of the competition. The organisers grant an exception for 15% of the total choir members. This must be reported to the organisers in advance.

Number of singers: The minimum number of singers is 14.

Time limit: The singing time for children's choirs is 10 minutes. The singing time excludes time taken by entering/exiting the stage, time between pieces or time incurred by applause. The total performance duration is 15 minutes. If the time limit is exceeded, the jury will terminate the competition performance.

Youth choirs – Age limit, number of singers, time limit

Age limit: All youth choir categories are defined by an age limit. The age limit for the majority of singers is up to and including 26 years of age on the day of the competition. The organisers grant an exception for 15% of the total choir members. This exceedance of the age limit must be reported to the organisers in advance.

Number of singers: The minimum number of singers is 14.

Time limit: The singing time for youth choirs is 15 minutes. The singing time excludes time taken by entering/exiting the stage, time between pieces or time incurred by applause. The total performance duration is 20 minutes. If the time limit is exceeded, the jury will terminate the competition performance.

Adult choirs – Age limit, number of singers, time limit

Age limit: There is no age limit in adult choir categories.

Number of singers: The minimum number of singers is 14.

Time limit: The singing time for adult choirs is 15 minutes. The singing time excludes time taken by entering/exiting the stage, time between pieces or time incurred by applause. The total performance duration is 20 minutes. If the time limit is exceeded, the jury will terminate the competition performance.

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Chamber choirs – Age limit, number of singers, time limit

Age limit: There is no age limit in chamber choir categories.

Number of singers: The maximum number of singers is 16.

Time limit: The singing time for chamber choirs is 15 minutes. The singing time excludes time taken by entering/exiting the stage, time between pieces or time incurred by applause. The total performance duration is 20 minutes. If the time limit is exceeded, the jury will terminate the competition performance.

Senior choirs - Age limit, number of singers, time limit

Age limit: All singers must be above 50 years of age. The organisers grant an exception for 15% of the total choir members. This exceedance of the age limit must be reported to the organisers in advance.

Number of singers: The minimum number of singers is 14.

Time limit: The singing time for senior choirs is 15 minutes. The singing time excludes time taken by entering/exiting the stage, time between pieces or time incurred by applause. The total performance duration is 20 minutes. If the time limit is exceeded, the jury will terminate the competition performance.

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GENERAL RULES

1. International Competition of Choirs Grand Prix Thailand is open to amateur choirs.

2. Participation in different categories: Choirs can compete in an unlimited number of categories.

3. Age limit: Organisers require a list of singers with their full name and date of birth submitted in advance for choirs competing in categories limited by age.

4. Instrumental accompaniment: In all competition categories at least one full composition must be performed “a cappella”.

5. Music scores and competition repertoire: A list of competition pieces containing full names of composers, titles of pieces, cycles and durations must be submitted no later than the day of the application deadline. 5 hard copies of music scores must be sent by post as well as an electronic copy via email. The programme must be performed in the order stated on the list of competition pieces and as it is printed in the festival brochure. Any changes in programme must be reported to organisers no later than July 1, 2020.

6. Competition programme: If an ensemble competes in more than one category, a different repertoire must be prepared for each category. Each composition can be performed only once, except for the Absolute Winner Competition of Grand Prix Thailand.

7. Competition compositions: Transpositions or other unauthorised adjustments to the compositions must be indicated in the submitted score and organisers must be informed about it in advance.

8. Scores: Copies of scores are not given back, they will be stored in the festival archive.

9. Sound amplification, sound engineering and piano accompaniment: Performances in all categories will be carried out without microphones or other amplification devices. An acoustic or electric piano will be available to give a starting note or accompaniment.

10. Acoustic rehearsal at the competition venue: The maximum time provided for an acoustic rehearsal of a choir at the competition venue is 10 minutes (including entering/exiting the stage). The rehearsal time is stated by the organisers. The rehearsal time is fixed and must be respected. If the time limit is exceeded, the rehearsal will be terminated by the organisers. If the given date or time of a rehearsal is not complied with, no other rehearsal time will be arranged. Given the limited capacity of the competition venues, acoustic rehearsals will usually take place one day (but not exclusively) before a competition performance of a given choir from 7:30am to 10:30pm.

11. Competition venue: Each ensemble has to register with an authorised stage manager of a competition venue. The stage manager will assign each ensemble their dressing room and each choir also a warm-up room. The minimum time for occupancy of the dressing room is 20 minutes. The maximum time will be limited by capacity and current utilisation of the dressing rooms. All participants are obliged to respect the time schedules at the competition venue and follow instructions of the organisers.

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EVALUATION RULES

1. Competition jury: Performances are judged by an international jury headed by the chairman of the jury. The decision of the jury is final.

2. Evaluation system: Each judge has a maximum of 30 points at their disposal which are awarded according to the evaluation criteria. The final score is calculated as an average of the total number of points awarded by the jury. Based on the final score, choirs and ensembles receive an award in a corresponding award level . The golden and silver awards (medal) have ten levels (I – the lowest level; X – the highest level), and the bronze award has 8 levels (III - the lowest; X the highest). The awards are not limited in number.

Honourable mention I – II (1.00 – 2.99 points)

Bronze medal III – X (3.00 – 10.99 points) Silver medal I – X (11.00 – 20.99 points) Gold medal I – X (21.00 – 30.00 points)

3. Evaluation documentation: After the announcement of results, choirmasters and conductors will have the opportunity to meet the jury who will give them feedback on their performance. The evaluation sheets of jurors with comments will be available in electronic form after the festival.

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ABSOLUTE WINNER COMPETITONof “Grand Prix Thailand”

1. Competition for Absolute Winner of “Grand Prix Thailand” is the second round of Grand Prix Thailand competition.

2. Competition for Absolute Winner of “Grand Prix Thailand” is held without an age and category differentiation. Choirs qualify based on the final evaluation of “Grand Prix Thailand” competition. Only golden medal winners can qualify.

3. Maximum number of finalists is 5. The qualified choirs must have obtained the highest number of points in all categories of children’s, youth, adult, chamber and senior choirs, in golden award levels.

4. Qualification of choirs will be announced at the “Grand Prix Thailand” competition awards ceremony.

5. Qualification: If any choir achieves the same result in more than one category, finalist’s place will be offered to the choir with the second-best result.

6. Qualification: If any of the qualified choirs decide not to participate in the Competition for Absolute Winner of “Grand Prix Thailand”, its place will be taken by the choir with the second-best result.

7. Qualification: In case of equality of points between choirs, the finalist will be chosen by the jury vote, which will take place in public at the announcement of the results of “Grand Prix Thailand“.

8. Competition compositions: There are no repertoire restrictions in the Competition for Absolute Winner. Compositions used in “Grand Prix Thailand” competition may be performed again.

9. Each nominated choir will perform one composition of their choice.

10. Competition jury: Performances are evaluated by the jury of the International Choir Competition Grand Prix Thailand and guest conductors. A list of jury members will be available at the competition venue in the programme of the Competition for Absolute Winner as well as in the results list of the competition.

11. Evaluation system: Each judge has 1 vote at their disposal, which they give to one of the performing choirs. The chairman of the jury has 2 votes at his disposal. The chairman of the jury may use the second vote only in case of a draw. The choir with the highest number of obtained votes becomes the Absolute Winner of “Grand Prix Thailand” competition.

12. Equality of votes: In case of a draw the casting vote is awarded by chairman of the jury.

13. Announcement of the results: Voting of judges is public.

14. Title and prizes: The title “Absolute winner of Grand Prix Thailand Competition” belongs to the choir with the highest number of obtained jury votes. The rewards may be either financial or non-financial for both the winner and the finalists of the competition. In case that rewards are announced, information about them will be posted on the website of the organiser of the festival. The website is available at: www.festamusicale.com.

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APPLICATION & FESTIVAL STAY

Application deadline: May 31, 2020Early-bird discount for applications until December 1, 2019

1) Festival stay

The programme of the festival consists of the competition "Grand Prix Thailand" and other complimentary activities. Festival fees are divided into:

1) registration fee for competition "Grand Prix Thailand" (for the whole ensemble)2) fee for Activity pas (for each person)

Registration fees and Activity passes are subjects to discounts (see below). Ensembles can choose between two possible ways of attending the festival:

1) Participation in the competition (registration fee) and chosen stay package (which includes Activity pass),

2) Participation in the competition (registration) and Activity pass.

A) Summary of festival stay packages

5 DAYS STAY PACKAGES

INN wing GARDEN wing TOWER wing OCEAN wing

Accommodation 1* hotels 2* hotels 3* hotels 4* hotels

Type of rooms 2 beds 2 beds 2 beds 2 beds

Price starts at 220 EUR / person 330 EUR / person 380 EUR / person 430 EUR / person

Meals breakfasts half-board half-board half-board

Trip x ✓ ✓ ✓

Activity pass ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

7 DAYS STAY PACKAGES

INN wing GARDEN wing TOWER wing OCEAN wing

Accommodation 1* hotels 2* hotels 3* hotels 4* hotels

Type of rooms 2 beds 2 beds 2 beds 2 beds

Price starts at 330 EUR / person 495 EUR / person 570 EUR / person 645 EUR / person

Meals breakfasts half-board half-board half-board

Trip x ✓ ✓ ✓

Activity pass ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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B) Summary of festival stay packages

1. Transportation (flight tickets, bus transportation)2. Extra meals (lunches, dinners)3. Trips4. Festival T-shirt

For more information about extra services and their pricing, please contact the organisers.C)

Costs & services of stay packages and related services

The participants will then be presented with a stay package which includes travel services & the Activity Pass costs (see below). Please note that due to organisational reasons the participants are required to cooperate with the authorised festival travel partner.

Ensembles may choose from a variety of stay packages. Packages usually include accommodation of a requested level, half board, personal tour guide and assistant.

Please fill out a stay package order form before the application deadline (May 31, 2020) and any changes will be taken into account only if a new stay package order form is received. The accommodation capacity is limited; we recommend you send your order in advance before the application deadline.

Please ask organisers for an individual quotation. The quotation will be made based on the stay package order form. The co-organiser can fulfil individual requests of ensembles and offer a large selection of travel and production services.

2) Activity pass

A) Activity Pass is mandatory for each participantB) All stay packages include the Activity Pass

It is possible to order the Activity Pass only without any additional service. The price of the Activity Pass is 95 EUR per each participant or accompanying person (excluding drivers) for 5 days. The payment details and conditions are the same as for stay packages.

C) Activity Pass includes:

• Entry card to all festival concerts, activities and off-programme

• Promotion materials for each participant (festival brochures, posters, programmes,

festival souvenirs, etc.)

• Entry, attendance at workshops and masterclasses with festival jurors and lecturers

• Rehearsals in rehearsal rooms

• Performance in Opening Gala concert

• Performance in festival concerts

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• Attendance in Bangkok concert event

• Participation of choir representatives in meeting with judges

• Video recordings of festival activities including concerts and competitions

• Photo documentation of festival activities including concerts and competitions

• PR services & press releases, online presentation of ensemble

• Certificate of participation

3) Registration fee

International competition of choirs “Grand Prix Thailand”

A) The registration fee per choir in the first category of competition Grand Prix Thailand

is 350 EUR.

B) The registration fee per choir in every other category of competition Grand Prix Thailand

is 250 EUR.

C) The registration fee per non - competing choir is 350 EUR.

D) The registration fee has to be paid by bank transfer upon submitting the registration form.

E) All bank transfer fees are paid by the sender.

F) The registration fee is non-refundable in case of cancellation of participation.

Registration fee includes

- Acoustic rehearsal in the competition hall

- Rehearsals in rehearsal rooms

- Participation at the results announcement ceremony

- Participation of choir representatives at meeting with judges

- Online presentation of ensemble

- Competition diploma and medal

- Copies of jurors’ evaluation sheets and competition’s results sheet

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4) Discounts

The organiser provides discounts on Stay Packages, Activity Pass and registration fee. The conditions for granting discounts are described below. Some of the discounts can be combined. Please contact the organiser for more information.

A) Early bird discount:

The organiser offers a 10 % early bird discount on stay packages. It will be applied if an application form and a stay package form is submitted, and registration fee as well as a stay package deposit is paid by DECEMBER 1, 2019.

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5) Payment details

A) Bank details for registration fee payments:

Name of Company: FESTA MUSICALE z.s.

Name of the Bank: Komercni banka

Address of the Bank: Tr. Svobody 14, 77911, Olomouc, Czech Republic

Bank Account No.: 19-1099080227

IBAN: CZ1701000000191099080227

SWIFT CODE: KOMBCZPPXXX

Payment Reference: Ensemble name

The registration fee must be paid by bank transfer upon submitting the registration form.All bank transfer fees are paid by the sender.The registration fee is non-refundable in case of cancellation of participation.

B) Bank details for stay packages payments:

Name of Company: FESTA OLOMOUC s.r.o., travel agency

Name of the Bank: Komercni banka

Address of the Bank: Tr. Svobody 14, 77911, Olomouc, Czech Republic

Bank Account No.: 115-5821490257

IBAN: CZ7101000001155821490257

SWIFT CODE: KOMBCZPPXXX

Payment Reference: Given invoice number and ensemble name

Deposit and balance payment are required before and after application deadline, respectively. The deposit payment must be completed by the given date for a successful reservation of all required services.

Deposit payment must be paid in a given date, according to the reservation of all required services.

In case of changes or cancellation of a service order, a cancellation fee may apply as per rules described in the General Terms and Conditions of Festa Olomouc Travel Agency.

Deposit and balance payment are required before and after application deadline, respectively. The deposit payment must be completed by the given date for a successful reservation of all required services.

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6) Final provisions

By submitting the application, participants express their agreement with making the video and audio recordings.

By submitting the application, participants express their permission that the video and audio recordings will be used by the organizers of the festival for documentary and promotional purposes, publication of materials in the media and on the web.

The festival programme may be changed.

The stay and festival stay packages are subject to the General Terms and Conditions of Festa Olomouc Travel Agency.

By submitting the application, participants agree with the terms of the competition and the above- mentioned conditions of participation in the festival.

7) Steps necessary for a successful application of an ensemble

1. Submitting an application form (electronic application form / PDF or printed form) by:

Application deadline – APRIL 30, 20202. Submitting required application documents (see below)

3. Registration fee payment (to be paid upon submitting an application form)

4. Submitting a stay package order form (to be submitted simultaneously with an application form)

Required documents:

A) A completed festival application with all required details

(electronic application http://bit.ly/onlineapplicationGPT2020 / PDF or

printed form http://bit.ly/applicationGPT2020)

B) A high quality, colour photo of the ensemble (width not less than 1000 pixels, 300 DPI)

C) A list of competition compositions (including full names of composers, full titles of pieces / cycles

of compositions, duration of each composition, and the order of performance).

D) 5 hard copies of music scores of all competition compositions must be sent by post and a copy

of all competition compositions must be sent electronically by email.

E) CD, DVD, MP3 or URL link to a recording of at least one piece performed by the ensemble (no

more than 3 years old).

F) A completed stay package order form (http://bit.ly/stay_package_orderGPT2020_pdf).

G) A completed festival activities form (http://bit.ly/festival_activities_GPT2020.pdf).

H) A confirmation of payment of the registration fee.

I) A confirmation of payment of the stay package deposit.

J) A list of participants with full names and dates of birth.

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APPLICATION FORM 2020Ensemble name: ................................................................ Country: ................................................................City: ................................................................Name of conductor: ................................................................

Contact person

Name of contact person: ........................................................Address of contact person: ........................................................Phone number: ........................................................E-mail: ........................................................Same contact person as conductor: YES / NO

Competition:

Choice of competition: Grand Prix ThailandCompetition categories: ........................................................

Stay details:

Number of participants: ........................................................ Day of arrival: ........................................................Day of departure: ........................................................Number of nights: ........................................................Required stay package: 4-star hotel 3-star hotel 2-star hotel budget accommodation

By submitting the application, I declare that I am familiar with and agree with:

1) General rules of the Grand Prix Thailand competition and the Absolute winner competition of Grand Prix Thailand

2) The conditions of festival activities3) General Terms and Conditions of Festa Olomouc Travel Agency4) The terms of participation and stay at the festival5) The fees for registration to the competition and the fees for the Activity pass6) Conditions of registration to the festival

Date: .................................... .. Signature: ...................................

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CONTACT

FESTA MUSICALE Z.S. & FESTA OLOMOUC S.R.O.ORGANISER & CO-ORGANISER OF THE FESTIVAL

Mutual contact:

[email protected]

tel.: +420 606 082 266

Address and bank details:

Festa Musicale z.s.

Choir festivals

28. října 460/9 779 00 Olomouc

TAX ID: 68148518

Bank: Komercni banka

Bank Account No.: 19-1099080227

IBAN: CZ1701000000191099080227

SWIFT: KOMBCZPPXXX

Address and bank details:

Festa Olomouc s.r.o.

Travel Agency

28. října 460/9 779 00 Olomouc

TAX ID: 25903071

VAT ID: CZ25903071

Bank: Komercni banka

Bank Account No.: 115-5821490257

IBAN: CZ7101000001155821490257

SWIFT: KOMBCZPPXXX