2018 Belt & Road World Choir Festival - Hong Kong

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1 Belt & Road World Choir Festival - Hong Kong July 2018 Artistic Director: Prof. Leon Shiu-wai TONG Hong Kong Cultural Centre Tsuen Wan Town Hall Sha Tin Town Hall Building upon the enormous success and reputation that the Association has established by its biennial flagship festival (WYCCF), the WYCCAA is pleased to present a new festival next year, the 2018 Belt & Road World Choir Festival. It is open for choirs of all ages and levels and the competition offers 8 categories for different voices and genres. THEME As the title suggests, the new choir festival echoes the Belt & Road initiative which advocates for deeper and tighter cultural exchanges and connections across the Eurasian continent. The festival is therefore envisaged to be an all-encompassing platform to explore the history and cultural heritage of such related countries through the choral arts, and to search for artistic and choral perfection from all over the world through which we hope to share and celebrate peace, love, and cultural diversity.

2 2 (Choir from XinJiang, China, took in 2006 WYCCF) EVENTS There will be plenty of educational activities within the festival, including l A series of interactive masterclasses & concerts in which participating choirs would workshop and perform together with one of the Resident Choirs or one of the established local choirs. l Belt & Road Variety Showcase (a mixture of choirs from related countries to perform in a cultural celebration). l Friendly Concerts where participating choirs perform for and learn from each other. l Cultural Excursions l International Starry Concerts (Photos took in past WYCCF) RESIDENT CHOIRS ( Vesna & NZSSC & Oxford Maqam) The festival has invited two definitive and world-leading choirs, the Ponomaryov Vesna Children's Choir ( Vesna, winner of the Grand Prize of the Béla Bartók 27th International Choir Competition) and the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir (NZSSC, winner of the Choir of the World title at the predecessor of WYCCF) and Oxford Maqam to attend as the festival s Resident Choirs to give a series of spectacular performances, masterclasses & workshops throughout. 1.Ponomaryov Vesna Children s Choir

3 3 the Ponomaryov Vesna Children's Choir Vesna is a choir distinguished by the originality of its creative approach, a refined taste, impeccable singing technique, inimitable on-stage expression and in-depth interpretation. It is known for being an artistic benchmark for the modern choir art as performed by children - a community that for five decades has been giving its listeners a gift of happiness and joy through its spring-like ( Vesna ) art. Video: the Ponomaryov Vesna Children's Choir 2.The New Zealand Secondary Students Choir WYCCAA reserves the right to vary or terminate the packages and programmes at any time.

4 4 NZSSC comprises of 60 New Zealand's finest young choral voices. It promises to inspire their members by performing a wide variety of music including many works from New Zealand composers and strongly believes in empowering youth through the celebration of choral music. Video: the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir 3.Oxford Maqam SongLines Magazine Revolutionary Spiritual Powerfully Atmospheric Ever since it formed in 2008, Oxford Maqam ensemble has contributed to the broadening of understanding of Egyptian musical culture, both in terms of traditional artistry and historical timespan. This pioneering group comprises both an Arab takht (chamber ensemble) and a Big Band, presenting concerts, talks and workshops. Belt & Road World Choir Competition Category Regulations Category A Children s Choir A1 (SA voices) A2 (SA voices) Time Limit 8 minutes 10 minutes 2 competition pieces One piece from a Belt & Road related country or cultural region; one piece of free choice. Age 12 or under 16 or under

5 5 Gender No limitations Category B Youth Choir B1 (SA voices) B2 (TB voices) B3 (SATB mixed voices) Time Limit 10 minutes 2 competition pieces One piece from a Belt & Road related country or cultural region; one piece of free choice. Age 29 or under Gender No limitations Category C C1 Adult Choir and C2 Elderly Choir C1 (Adult Choir) C2 (Elderly Choir) Time Limit 8 minutes 2 Competition pieces One piece from a Belt & Road related country or cultural region; one piece of free choice. Age 60 or under 60 or above Gender & Voices No limitations Category F Belt & Road Folklore Show Choir Time Limit Number of Team Members o o F ( Belt & Road Folklore Show Choir) 8 minutes 2 Competition pieces 2 folk songs selected from any Belt & Road related countries or cultural regions. Songs to be performed using a combination of singing, drama, staging, choreography etc. Age, Gender & Voices No limitations For Categories A, B and C the lower limit for the number of singers is 25 persons excluding the conductor, accompanists and dancers who are not singing. There is no upper limit for the number of singers for those categories. For Category F, the lower limit for the number of performers is 8, including the conductor, accompanists and dancers who will perform on the stage, there is no upper limit for this category. A detailed description of the Competition Rules & Regulations can also be found at: (Photos took in past WYCCF) HONORABLE PRICES

6 6 World Youth and Children Choral Artists Association HKD 40,000 Belt & Road World Choir Trophy Jury s Prize HKD 20,000 Best Performance of a Commissioned Piece based on the HKD 20,000 Festival Theme Best Interpretation HKD 10,000 Best Folk Song Performance HKD 10,000 Best Performance of a Contemporary Arrangement of a HKD 10,000 Folk Song Outstanding Conductor Award HKD 5,000 Category Champions (A, B, C and F) HKD 3,000 Best Choir Soloist Best A Capella Performance Best Instrumental Accompanist Best Piano Accompanist Best Stage Effects Best Traditional Costume Best Costume Musica Connection Audience Award I Musica Connection Audience Award II REGISTRATION Application Form Registration Time: now 1 May 2018 For Choirs from Overseas: Package Content (non-hk choirs) Package O1 Package O2 Package O3 Package O4 Accommodation, 4 nights Hotel, 3 beds University dorm, 2 beds for 3pax for 2 pax (only for aged 12 or above) Local Catering & Transportation Competition

7 7 1-2 Starry Concert(s) Choir Masterclass & Concert Friendly Concert Cultural Excursions Certificates & Brochures 2 brochures Souvenirs & Competition Videos 30USDper head Other Choir Resources Available for purchase Registration Fee: Early bird till 10 Jan Registration Fee Early Bird Normal Price Deadline of Package Before 10 Jan 28 Feb - 1 May Package O1 USD 690head USD 730head Package O2 USD 540head USD 570head Package O3 USD 300head USD 310head Package O4 (participant in competition only) Enrol in one more choral competition category, additional charge (No choir can enrol in more than two competition categories) Total Entrance Fee USD 1500team (total registration fee) USD 1200 USD *The upper limit for the number of accompanying staff or family members (non-performers) is the either 5 or 10% of the total number of the team, whichever is greater. For Choirs from Hong Kong: 申請時間 Application Period 15 th Oct st May 年 10 月 15 日 年 5 月 1 日 套餐 L1 報名費用 Package L1 Registration Fee 套餐 L1 包含 Package L1 Content: 每人 200 港幣或團隊總額 8000 港幣 HKD 200 per head or HKD 8,000 per choir, whichever is lesser 1. 僅提供參加一個比賽組別 (A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2 或 F 組 ) Each team can only apply for one category 2. 觀看所有比賽 Access to any of the competitions 3. 每位成員一份證書 One certificate for each participant 4. 每位成員一本合唱節刊物 One Souvenir Brochure for each participant 其他選擇性購買項目 Other items: 年合唱節紀念 T 恤 (150 港幣 件 )2018 Festival T-shirt (HKD 150 each) 年比賽 DVD(100 港幣 張 )2018 Competition Videos (HKD 100 each) 人數 Choir Group (Hong Kong) 套餐 L1 Package L1 * 報名參加比賽的表演者總人數 ( 不需包括指揮, 伴奏或隨團老師 ) No. of Participating performers (excluding conductor, pianist and accompanying staff) 報名費總額 Total Entrance Fee 1-40 人 1-40 singers HKD 200 * 人 =

8 8 40 人或以上 40 or above HKD 8,000 per choir WYCCAA World Youth and Children Choral Artists' Association We connect to the World s Choral Lovers and Professionals About Us WYCCAA is an international non-governmental organization based in Hong Kong and our aspiration is to connect the world through music and cultural exchange primarily through our flagship, educational choir festivals. Being one of the most influential and critically acclaimed in the Asia Pacific region, since 1997, the festival has attracted over 400 choirs from worldwide to gather in Hong Kong to enjoy a week of top-tier choir competitions, workshops, masterclasses, cultural excursions and concerts performances. Visions and Objectives To build and serve as a global platform which facilitates musical and cultural exchanges through choral arts among conductors, singers, composers, teachers and choral experts. To foster the full development of youth and children through choral singing. To pursue and advocate for perfection in the choral singing spirit through which we celebrate love, peace and cultural diversity. To cultivate close relationships and partnerships with the world s greatest choirs, choral experts, festivals and associations. Vice Presidents

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