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World Youth ChoirThe most original

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR nowadays

Artist for Peace by UNESCO in 1996.

‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’

Or in English ‘’Faster, Higher, Stronger’’ is the motto of the Olympic games; one of the first and oldest events of the modern age promoting international, multicultural tolerance, cooperation and understanding through inspiration, determination, excellence, equality, friendship, respect and courage. Seven aims and values of every single event organized, of every individual participating.

Following these values, building a peaceful and better world is the aim of the World Youth Choir itself, encouraging young singers from all over the world to come together peacefully, unite in song and celebrate their shared passion not just for singing but for culture and friendship.

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Building up and running the World Youth Choir around seven aforementioned international values is a proven recipe for a true success. Grouped, they represent PRIDE as the final result for every single step forward, NEW project/event organized, young person involved and educated. If one is missing, the result is not guaranteed!

P R I D E

P personal excellenceR respect & friendshipI inspirationD determination & courageE equality

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Who are we?

Life time experience for young singers to: change the way they see the world, the host country, develop social talents, multicultural awarness and tolerance. ‘A united world

on stage!’

''INTERNATIONAL CHORAL ACADEMY'' & INTERACTIVE PLATFORM FOR EDUCATION AND EXCANGE with local groups and individuals

YOUTH MUSICAL SHOWCASE of the highest quality

PROJECT FOR PEACE

Original choral concept nowadays. The most interesting musical and intercultural experience offered to young singers aged 18 to 30 from all over

the world.

A genuine educational and social experience drawing on many vocal traditions. Building bridges between young singers from diverse cultures.

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What have we done? Sweden 1989 – Cyprus 2012

Where have we been?1989 – SwedenBelgium - 19901991 – HungarySpain – 19921993 – NorwayUruguay – 19941995 - CanadaEstonia - 19961997 - JapanTaiwan - 19981999 – Slovenia

Spain - 20002001 - Venezuela

USA - 2002 2003 – Switzerland South Korea - 2004

2005 - IsraelItaly - 2006

2007 - South Africa P.R.O. China – 2008 (HKTCA)

2009-Belgium K&SSweden 2009-20th Anniversary (SWICCO)

Canary Islands-2010 (MCC)Oslo, Norway – 2011

Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremonies2012 – Cyprus (CSOF)

Created in 1989 by Jeunesses Musicales International

Patronized by Jeunesses Musicales International;

European Choral Association - Europa Cantat International Federation for Choral Music

Managed by the Foundation World Youth Choir

35+ sessions | 1000 singers in total | 65+ countries46 conductors | from 20+ countries on 5 continents

100+ recruiters | 75+ countries on 5 continents 250+ audition applications per year | 45+ countries

20+ CD's and documentary DVD's published20+ hours of world's best choral music selection recorded

Milestones 1990. – 2nd WSCM in Stockholm, Sweden 1992. – Olympic Gala, Barcelona 1996. – Awarded UNESCO ‘’Artist for Peace’’ 2002. – 6th WSCM, Mineapolis, USA Awarded the ‘’Robert Edler’’ prize 2004. – ‘’Normandy Landings ‘’ WWII, 60th anniversary 2008. – Olympic Equestrian games, Hong Kong 2011. – Nobel Peace Prize award ceremonies

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Where and when? 2008 – Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China2009 – Belgium and the Great 20th Anniversary, Sweden 2010 – Canary Islands and Iberian Peninsula 2011 – Norway, Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies 2012 – Cyprus More than 45 countries represented

Last 5 in

facts!

Conductors: Dr. Hak Won Yoon, South Korea ; Dr. Stephen Zegree, USA; Ana Maria Raga, Venezuela; Johan Duijck, Belgium; Nobuaki Tanaka, Japan; Maria Guinand, Venezuela; Sidumo Jacobs, South Africa; Fred Sjoberg, Sweden; Ragnar Rasmussen, Norway;, Josep Vila I Casanas Spain; Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden; Ayis Ioannides, Cyprus

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An experience of a life time...

GREETINGS FROM OSLO!FROM DECEMBER 5TH TO DECEMBER 12TH, 2011, THE WORLD YOUTH CHOIR, CONSISTING OF 60 SINGERS FROM 37 COUNTRIES, CONDUCTED BY GRETE PEDERSEN, NORWAY, PERFORMED IN OSLO UNIVERSITY’S CEREMONIAL HALL ACCOMPANIED BY FAMOUS FIDDLE PLAYER, GJERMUND LARSEN, NORWAY, AS WELL AS AT THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE AWARD CEREMONY IN OSLO CITY HALL, WHERE THE THREE 2011 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNERS, ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF, LEYMAH GBOWEE AND TAWAKKUL KARMAN RECEIVED THE AWARD FOR THEIR NON-VIOLENT STRUGGLE FOR THE SAFETY OF WOMEN AND FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS TO FULL PARTICIPATION IN PEACE-BUILDING WORK.

THE WORLD YOUTH CHOIR WAS HONORED TO PARTICIPATE AT THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE CONCERT ON DECEMBER 11TH – THE ANNUAL MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE YEAR’S NOBEL PEACE PRIZE LAUREATE. FEATURING AN INTERNATIONAL SELECTION OF MUSICAL ARTISTS AND CELEBRITY HOSTS, THE CONCERT HONORED THE SPIRIT AND MESSAGE OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. IT WAS A MUSICAL CELEBRATION LIKE NO OTHER.

THE WORLD YOUTH CHOIR PERFORMANCES WERE BROADCASTED TO 300000 HOMES ALL OVER THE GLOBE.

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World Youth Choir in Oslo 2011 ‘’After a tremendous winter session with the World Youth Choir in Belgium 2004, I was bursting with joy of being able to receive the Choir in my own home town, Oslo, in 2011. They came, indeed, with lots of musical resources, stamina, musical surplus, temperament, forbearance and lots of good humor. Unforgettable days! Thanks a lot!'' ... Says Grete Pedersen, the conductor of World Youth Choir performances in Oslo.

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What we do?

EXPANDING HORIZONS for young, talented musicians (capacity building, new approaches, innovation),

SUPPORTING personal endeavors of each participant (career development and networking), BUILDING NEW social and communal CAPABILITIES chorally,

PROMOTING organizational capacities, cultural and historical achievements of the host country.

EVENT PACKAGES on offer to future singers and hosts are:Summer projects of 3 weeks maximum, 40 to 80 singers age 18-30, extensive international

selection. Winter projects of 2 weeks maximum, 40 to 60 internationally selected singers, age 18-30/32. Special projects during the year - cooperation with internationally recognized institutions of a

high profile and/or projects within the global events of the highest artistic, cultural, educational, social and political importance. Up to 80 internationally selected singers and

alumni age 18-30/35. INCLUDING: A preparatory session of medium length (''international choral academy camp''),

a concert tour and a cappella and/or vocal-instrumental repertoire of various styles, time periods, and genres.

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Want to be our partner?

We do not rehearse or perform 365 days a year, neither are we a choir in residence! Even so, the World Youth Choir is a “traveling international choral academy” unique for its:

- Impact on local society. Interaction through open rehearsals, master classes, visits to

schools, concerts. - Impact on singers living the host country.

Learning of country's historical, social and cultural achievements.

- Promoting the musical heritage of the host nation.

- Cooperating with other national choral ensembles or national youth or senior symphony

orchestras.

WHAT DO WE OFFER? INTERNATIONAL EXCANGE

EDUCATION and INTERACTIONPROMOTION and SUPPORT

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How to? Who can host the World Youth Choir? Cultural associations, foundations, universities, music federations, festivals, governmental institutions - ministries are eligible, as well as state or private institutions supporting and promoting youth, education, national heritage, science, and/or intercultural exchange within annual programs.

General steps: Select the most suitable event package (aforementioned) and make your plan!

Send us the plan (‘’letter of intent’’ with basic ideas about the potential partnership) not later than March 31st, 36 to 30 months before the proposed session dates and we will

develop a production concept just for you!Further actions to be followed by negotiations leading to a final agreement (contract)

with determined obligations between contracting partners: WORLD YOUTH CHOIR

- International recruitment of singers- Complete and direct, informative and

organizational communication with selected singers and session hosts.

- The work of the international jury (renewing membership every year by

selecting new singers). - Artistic vision - building up new repertoires

every season (rehearsing in the host country).

- Selecting (subcontracting) renowned conductor(s).

- General public relations.

EVENT ORGANIZER/HOST

- Securing local and international partnerships.

- Securing local and international funding sources.

(Production fee, subsidies, sponsorships, donations)

- Organizing international rehearsal camp. (Choral Academy) -

accommodation, food, facilities - Organizing a concert tour and other

social and educational activities.- General PR and marketing

- Audio/video visibility and recordings

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Educational advantages? An ''international choral academy'' is a rehearsal camp during which the World Youth Choir prepares the selected repertoire and is artistically and socially build as a compact ensemble. Camp can be open for public, partly. An INTERACTIVE PLATFORM for educational exchange with local individuals and groups can be developed and master classes, workshops or seminars organized. Designed to give the opportunity to participants to observe the work of conductors and coaches/mentors on skills used to build an international youth ensemble in a short period of time and to help them meet challenges beyond their university training. ''Podium time'' can be organized with non-musical responsibilities, providing other career-building information. Other educational and social concepts can be developed to promote ethic and aesthetic postulates of the World Youth Choir. The organizer can gain financial benefit out of all activities. If so, all incomes belong to the local organizer.

Add a ‘’spice’’ or two?

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Financial advantages? The host is free to negotiate any sponsorship to raise money for the organization of the entire World Youth Choir session, including also indirect support. All incomes from concert selling, all remaining funds supplied from governmental, other national and local grants, subventions, private sponsorships, donations and any other incomes belong to the local organizer.

Add a ‘’spice’’ or two?

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Like the recipe?Have all necessary

ingredients?

‘’Then start cooking! Make a wonderful, yummy

World Youth Choir session in your country!’’

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You can frame our picture, but you cannot frame our VOICES!

DIVERSITY, EXCITEMENT, EMOTIONS, TOP QUALITY!

IN our SOUND! ON YOUR stage? WE NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT Bring the World Youth Choir to your

country! Because the true World Youth Choir can only be experienced LIVE!

Contact us @ [email protected]

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World Youth Choir Churchillplein 10

2517 JW Den Haag The Netherlands

[email protected]

© Vladimir Opacic The Foundation World Youth

Choir

Thank you for listening and good bye!