Programme / Jahresprogramm

2014

choral festivals, training courses and more 1

Contents / Sommaire / Inhalt European Choral Association – Europa Cantat (ECA-EC) Haus der Kultur, Weberstr. 59a 53113 Bonn, Germany Tel: +49 228 9125663 Fax: +49 228 9125658 Web: www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org | www.ECA-EC.org E-Mail: [email protected] | [email protected]

The European Choral Association – Europa Cantat is member of: • • • • •

Introduction / Einleitung 4 European Choral Association – Europa Cantat E | F | D 6 VOICE - Vision on Innovation for Choral Music in Europe For children’s and youth choirs / pour choeurs d’enfants et de jeunes / für Kinder- und Jugendchöre F 8 EUROPA CANTAT junior Bergen, Norway 30/7-6/8/2014 12 Youth Chamber-Choir Meeting Usedom, Germany 4-13/7/2014 F For choirs and singers / pour choeurs et choristes / für Chöre und Sänger/innen 14 International Singing Week Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain 1 19-27/7/2014 16 CHORALP International Singing Week Briançon, France 19-26/7/2014 18 International Singing Week Alpe Adria Cantat Lignano, Italy 24-31/8/2014 20 Other choral events 2014 recommended by the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat For choral conductors / pour chefs de choeur / für Chorleiter/innen 24 Int. Masterclass on Open Singing at European Festival of Youth Choirs Basel Switzerland 25 European Academy for Children’s Choir Conductors Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain 26 11th Oratorio Choir Academy Pomáz, Hungary 27 International Masterclass in Choir Conducting Vaison-la-Romaine, France 28 International Study Tours for Conductors, EC junior Bergen and Estonian Song Celebration 29 Other events for conductors in 2014 recommended by the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat

International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) www.ifcm.net European / International Music Council www.emc-imc.org / www.imc-cim.org Musica International www.musicanet.org Culture Action Europe www.cultureactioneurope.org International Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org

F choral composers / pour compositeurs / für Chor-Komponist/innen For 30 European Academy for Young Composers Aosta, Italy 3 31 European Award for Choral Composers 2014/2015

This publication is sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth, Germany

The association is funded with the support of the Culture Programme of the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

28-31/5/2014 7-13/7/2014 17-27/7/2014 27-31/7/2014 29/7-5/8/2014

20-26/7/2014

F individual young singers / pour jeunes choristes individuels / für junge Einzel-Sänger/innen For 32 World Youth Choir, summer session 2014 Croatia and Southeast Europe 3 July 2014 33 Eurochoir Saintes, France 17-26/8/2014 F For Managers / pour organisateurs / für Manager/innen 20 - 27/10/14 34 Choral Arts Management Programme (CAMP) Basse-Normandie, France at Polyfollia new: 3 28/10-2/11/2014 35 Study Tour to the Estonian Song Celebration Tallinn, Estonia 1-7/7/2014 We need your help – and offer help to young conductors and composers 36 Noël Minet Fund / Friends of choral Music in Europe - Förderverein Freunde der europäischen Chormusik

The association is supported by the City of Bonn.

38 Choral events and projects promoting tolerance and inclusion

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Beate Marx (DE) ECA-EC and organisers of the different projects European Choral Association - Europa Cantat, Youth Choirs in Movement 2010, Workshop with Sanna Valvanne” Druckerei Moser, Rheinbach (DE)

Separate PDF-files of all our events as well as application forms can also be downloaded from our website on www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Events 2014 from autumn 2013

Workshops and conferences 2013 and 2014 40 General Assembly, Pécs, Hungary, with conference on VOICE General Assembly, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, with conference on VOICE 41 Symposium on Singing in Music Education in Budapest, Hungary

8-10/11/2013 21-23/11/2014 23-27/4/2014

PREVIEW 42 Festival EUROPA CANTAT XIX Pécs, Hungary

24/7-2/8/2015

44 E Frequently Asked Questions, Conditions for Participation 45 F Questions fréquentes, conditions de participation 46 D Häufig gestellte Fragen, Anmeldebedingungen 47 Calendar of events / Calendrier d’activités / Veranstaltungskalender

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Europe Sings – Sing with us We are • the largest choral organisation in Europe • reaching out to more than 2,5 million singers of all ages in more than 50 countries • an open platform for choral organisations, choirs, singers, conductors and composers

Inspiring Events – Lots of Occasions

The European Choral Association – Europa Cantat is a network of organisations, choirs and individuals in the choral field in Europe. The General Secretariat offers information and services about the choral world in Europe. Through our membership in the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), the International and European Music Council (IMC/ EMC), Musica International, the Choral Festival Network and Culture Action Europe we are also connected to the choral world outside Europe and to other music and culture organisations. The European Choral Association - Europa Cantat is the result of a merger between Europa Cantat - European Federation of Young Choirs (EFYC), founded in 1960/1963 and the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Europäischer Chorverbände (AGEC), founded in 1955. The merger was completed in January 2011.

We offer • inspiring events – for all tastes • festivals, singing weeks, competitions, concerts • every three years the big EUROPA CANTAT festival with about 4,000 participants

International Friends – Here’s Where you Meet Them We can help with • many musical connections worldwide • information and assistance in connection with international exchange • music as a tool for integration – Hearts-in-Harmony Young singers can meet at • World Youth Choir • EuroChoir

Research and Life-Long Learning (the Complete Vocal Range)

European Choral Association – Europa Cantat, General Secretariat / secrétariat général / Generalsekretariat Weberstr. 59a, 53113 Bonn, Germany Tel: +49 228 9125663, Fax: +49 228 9125658 [email protected] www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org President: Gábor Móczár (HU) Vice-Presidents: Carlo Pavese (IT),

We organise: • training and competitions for conductors and composers • networking with research institutions • management training

Further information and application papers for Singing Weeks will be available at the indicated addresses, general information will be given by the General Secretariat. Translations of the mostt imporimp impor tant details in French and German willl be uploaded uplo oaded to our website in autumn 2013.

Jan Schumacher (DE), Anneliese Zeh (AT) Treasurer: Koenraad De Meulder (BE) Secretary General: Sonja Greiner, Bonn (DE) Office Manager: Ruthild Sondermann / Anna Marić

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Europa singt – sing mit uns Wir sind • die größte Organisation der europäischen Chorwelt • mit mehr als 2,5 Mio Sänger/innen aller Altersstufen in über 50 Ländern • eine offene Plattform für Chor- und Chorleiterverbände, Sänger/innen und Chöre, Dirigent/innen, Komponist/innen und Manager/innen

Inspirierende Veranstaltungen – jede Menge Anlässe Wir bieten • spannende Musik/inspirierende Veranstaltungen – für jeden Geschmack • Festivals, Singwochen, Wettbewerbe, Konzerte • alle drei Jahre das große EUROPA CANTAT Festival mit bis zu 4000 Teilnehmer/innen

Internationale Freunde – hier trifft man sie Wir können helfen mit • zahlreichen internationalen Verbindungen in der Musikwelt • Infos und Unterstützung für internationalen Austausch • Musik als Instrument der Integration - Hearts-in-Harmony Junge Sänger/innen treffen sich im • Weltjugendchor • EuroChor

Forschung und lebenslanges Lernen (der gesamte Vokalbereich) Wir organisieren • Schulungen und Wettbewerbe für Komponist/innen und Chorleiter/innen • Vernetzung mit Forschungsinstituten und Hochschulen • Kulturmanagement-Schulungen Weitere Informationen und Anmeldung zu den einzelnen Aktivitäten sind bei den angegeben Adressen erhältlich, allgemeine Informationen erteilt das Generalsekretariat (Adresse siehe links). Übersetzungen werden ab Herbst 2013 auf unserer Website zur Verfügung gestellt

L’Europe chante - Chantez avec nous Nous sommes • la plus grande organisation en matière de pratiques chorales en Europe qui touche plus de 2,5 millions de chanteurs de tous âges dans plus de 50 pays • une plate-forme ouverte à toutes organisations de musique vocale, chorales, choristes, chefs de chœur, chefs d’orchestre et compositeurs.

Nous créons l’événement pour toutes sortes d’occasions Nous proposons • des manifestations pour tous les goûts • des festivals, semaines chantantes, concours, concerts • tous les 3 ans, le grand festival EUROPA CANTAT avec plus de 4000 participants

Lieu de rencontre international où se forgent les amitiés Nous vous aidons • à entretenir des relations musicales dans le monde entier • à profiter d’ un service d’information et d’assistance dans le cadre d’échanges internationaux • à faire de la musique un instrument d’intégration grâce à Hearts-in-Harmony Les jeunes chanteurs peuvent se rencontrer dans les chorales • World Youth Choir • EuroChoir

Recherche et formation permanente dans tout le domaine de l’art vocal Nous organisons • des stages de formation et des concours pour chefs d’orchestre et compositeurs • des mises en contact avec des instituts de recherche • des formations de management. Information et inscription pour activités précises disponibles sous adresses indiquées ci-dessous, informations générales vous seront accordées par le sécretariat général (voir: adresse gauche). Traductions vous seront disponibles sur notre sîte internet en automne 2013

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KD>8: is a European project for the sustainable development and innovation of choral singing, a first-time major cooperation between choral operators, music educators and researchers. It is a joint effort of 14 coorganisers, spread over 11 countries. It started in June 2012 and will develop until May 2015. It has a total budget of almost 2,4 million EUR, with a subsidy from the European Union of almost 1,2 million EUR.

June 2012 May 2015

The aims of VOICE are to encourage new events and methods and the creation of innovative repertoire, promote the voice as universal instrument, improve the quality of vocal music, enable transnational mobility and circulation of (young) musicians and choral works, enhance the dialogue between cultures and generations as well as the exchange of expertise and develop new tools for the promotion of singing in music education. VOICE invests in research on the voice in partnership with universities and collect data on choral life in Europe. The 14 partners will spread the results to develop a new vision on choral singing in Europe. Activities of VOICE from 2012 to 2015 through which these aims shall be reached include a major choral festival in Italy, an urban youth choir festival in Sweden, singing as a tool for reconciliation in Cyprus, two sessions of the Eurochoir for young singers in Czech Republic and Hungary, training courses and seminars for conductors and managers in Austria, France, Italy and Sweden, a conference on Mediterranean Music in Spain, a symposium on singing and music education in Hungary, a vocal training programme for teachers and a cooperation programme with the world of education in Belgium, research programmes on the growth of young people in relation to their singing voice and on vocal health of amateur singers, done from Belgium and United Kingdom, an international collection of lullabies and databases on choral life, voice-training and conductors’ training in Europe. More information can be found on www.thevoiceproject.eu VOICE is coordinated by the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat (Germany) in cooperation with Chorverband Österreich (Austria), Expertisecentrum Stem (Belgium), Koor&Stem (Belgium), Epilogi (Cyprus), UCPS (Czech Republic), A Coeur Joie (France), Polyfollia (France), Moviment Coral Català and Mediterranean Office for Choral Singing (Spain), KÓTA and Central-Eastern European Centre (Hungary), Zsolnay Heritage Management Nonprofit Ltd – ZSÖK (Hungary), FENIARCO (Italy), Länsmusiken with the Swedish International Choral Centre Örebro (Sweden) and the University of York (UK), as well as many other associate partners.

:kZcih^ci]Z[gVbZd[KD>8:^c'%&) Events in 2014 • Symposium on Singing in Music Education Budapest, Hungary (See p. 41) 23‐27/4/2014 • International Masterclass in Choir Conducting Vaison‐la‐Romaine, France (See p. 27) 27 28/7-2/8/2014 - 31/7/ • Urban Youth Choir Festival Örebro, Sweden (See p. 20) 4-7/9/2014 • Master Class in Choir and Orchestral Conducting Örebro, Sweden (See p. 29) 18-24/10/2014 • Polyfollia Festival St Lô France (See p. 34) new:29/10-2/11/2014 21- 26/10/ (Including Choral Arts Management Programme - CAMP) new: 20 - 27/10/14 • Conference with first results of VOICE at ECA-EC General Assembly Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (See p. 40) 21-23/11/2014

But you do not have to wait for 2014 to take part in VOICE. Let’s meet during this summer and autumn 2013: • • • • • • • •

Youth Choirs in Movement in Bonn, Germany Mediterranean Voices Conference in Girona, Catalonia, Spain Master Class for conductors in Vaison‐la‐Romaine, France EuroChoir session 2013 in Pécs, Hungary Urban Youth Choir Festival in Örebro, Sweden Choral Crossroads – Singing Bridges II in Limassol, Cyprus Master Class for conductors in Örebro, Sweden Conference with first results of VOICE at ECA-EC General Assembly in Pécs, Hungary (See page 40)

10-14/7/2013 29/7-2/8/2013 23-28/7/2013 10‐17/8/2013 5-8/9/2013 27‐30/9/2013 25-31/10/2013 8-10/11/2013

You will find all the information and links on our website thevoiceproject.eu

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FOR CHILDREN‘S AND YOUTH CHOIRS

EUROPA CANTAT junior 7 Bergen, Norway | 30/7 – 6/8/2014

Organisers: Ung i Kor-Vest In cooperation with European Choral Association – Europa Cantat Aim group: Children‘s and youth choirs aged 8 - 18 and choral conductors

Welcome to Norway for a spectacular songfest in Bergen-the gateway to the fjords. The Europa Cantat junior festival is coming to Scandinavia for the first time. It will take place in the beautiful city of Bergen on the west coast of Norway. Be our guest and join us for fabulous ateliers, charming concerts and exciting events. 8 days - 800 singers aged 8 - 18.

EC junior is a festival with workshops, leisure programme (afternoon) Open Singing, atelier concerts and choirs’ own concerts. Sunday is a sightseeing day, with a variety of events for participants in the area around Bergen. Festival activities will take place in Johanneskirken, Arena USF, on an open air stage and at schools, churches and other venues. But if you have more free time, you are welcome to • go hiking in the 7 mountains of Bergen • visit Bergen’s attractions, such as Bryggen, the Aquarium, VilVite science centre, Troldhaugen (the home of Edvard Grieg). • attend leisure groups: photography, fishing, sports, graffiti, fanzine, buttons-production, dancing and more Experience Bergen and enjoy summer in this beautiful town at 60° north.

Ateliers: 1 Stage Lights (for equal voices) Step into the world of musical theatre Dir: Panda van Proosdij (NL) | Age: 12 - 18 | Level: C 2 Lions and Diamonds (for equal voices) Songs from South Africa Dir: To be confirmed | Age: 8–12| Level: C 3 Children’s Opera (for equal voices) Working towards performance of a short opera written for children Dir: Edle Stray-Pedersen (NO) | Age: 8-12| Level: C 4 Songs from the Sunny South (for equal voices) Music from Mediterranean countries Dir: Basilio Astulez (Basque Country, ES) | Age: 10–14| Level: B 5 Pop Stars (for mixed choirs) Live out your dreams and shine on stage, in choir arrangements of pop music Dir: Rogier Ijmker (NL) | Age: 12–18| Level: B 6 If the Cobbled Streets could Sing (for equal voices) Early music. Bergen is a mediaeval town – sing music from the time Bergen was young Dir: Linn Andrea Fuglseth (NO) | Age: 10–14| Level: B 7 Ship Ahoy! (For equal and mixed boys’choirs) Sailor songs from the seven seas. For vikings, pirates and mariners only! Dir: Hirvo Surva (EE) | Age: 8–18| Level: B 8 Music from the Chilly North (for equal voices) Songs from the Nordic countries Dir: Anne Karin Sundal Ask (NO) | Age: 12–18| Level:A

Important: Please read information on page 44, (French: p. 45, German: p. 46) Levels of difficulty: A = difficult, B = medium, C = easy

9 Hearts-in-Harmony (for equal voice and mixed choirs) Sign-singing for hearing and hearing-impaired singers together Dir: Julio Hurtado Llopis(ES) | Age: 8–18| Level: C Open Singing led by Sanna Valvanne (FI/USA)

Working languages: English 8

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EUROPA CANTAT junior 7 Bergen, Norway | 29/7 – 5/8/2014

International Study Tour with Kjetil Aamann (NO) and Marleen Annemanns (BE) (see also page 28) EUROPA CANTAT junior 7 provides opportunities for choral conductors and music teachers to • Visit atelier rehearsals and observe the work of atelier conductors • Prepare and discuss these visits together with the director of the Study Tour • Meet the atelier conductors for discussion rounds • Meet Norwegian composers • Meet colleagues from different countries and share their experiences

Participation fee (per person):

Please check correct fees on www.ecjunior.com

Country Group

Direct members

Indirect members

non-members

1 2 3

250 € 190 € 150 €

270 € 210 € -

300 € 230 € 170 €

The participation fee includes full participation 30 July–6 August (8 days), all lunches and dinners, but no accommodation. Accommodation: Accommodation prices from 45 € and up.

Schedule of a festival day: 09.00–12.00

workshops

12.00–13.00

lunch

13.00–16.00

optional: events for choirs (advance registration, 5 different choices for joint events and some recommendations for choirs)

16.00–17.30

Open Singing

17.30–19.00

dinner

20.00

concerts

Tourism: See information at www.visitbergen.com

Important: Please read information on page 44, (French: p. 45, German: p. 46) Levels of difficulty: A = difficult, B = medium, C = easy

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Accommodation costs per person for the complete period of the festival. We offer choirs accomodation in 3 categories (subject to availability): • School standard - on mattresses on the floor of schools in the city centre - appx. 10 persons per room, showers and toilets available 55 € • Dormitory standard - hostels and boarding schools outside city centre • more than 6 beds per room 160 € • Budget hotel standard - boarding schools outside city centre 2-6 beds per room 275 € Participants of the Study Tour can choose the accommodation in Budget hotel standard for 275 € for the complete period or book their own hotel room in Bergen. Private accommodation arranged if possible. Booking and contact through UngiKor-Vest: [email protected] Deadline for applications: 31/01/2014 Early bird reduction until 15/11/2013 – 10 € per participant Advance payment: 100 € per person. This fee is an advance payment on the total participation fee and should be paid by 31 January 2014 at the latest.

Information / Applications UngiKor-Vest Georgernes Verft 12 5011 Bergen Tel. +47 55 55 76 82 +47 472 67 293 [email protected] www.ecjunior.com

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10th International Youth Chamber Choir Meeting Usedom Trassenheide, Usedom, Germany | 4-13/7/2014

Organisers: Arbeitskreis Musik in der Jugend (AMJ) Aim group: Girls’ and mixed youth chamber choirs (age group up to 26), max. 36 persons per choir (including staff and bus drivers, max. 4 members of staff ). Since its first edition back in 1996 the International Youth Chamber Choir Meeting on the beautiful German island of Usedom (Baltic Sea) has become one of Europe’s first destinations for a youth choir festival. In 2014 we’ll celebrate a jubilee: Join us in our 10th anniversary! About 250 young people will study exciting new repertoire with renowned European choral conductors, explore the island and enjoy the sandy beaches. Choirs will perform together in concerts, with the final concert in the impressive St. Petri church in Wolgast as the highlight of the meeting.

Ateliers: ”ALL VOICES ARE EQUALLY WORTH” – for girls’ choirs Conductor: Bo Johansson (SE) An atelier for young women who love to sing together, women who dare to sing with their whole bodies and a smile on their face. We will get to know each other through exciting improvisations, searching for new tones and listening to each other trough eye contact. Traditional music, madrigals, new scores and improvisation. Level B | Working language: English

Information on accommodation: During the meeting, participants will stay at the youth hostel in Trassenheide, just 100 metres from the sandy beaches of Usedom island. Choirs are expected to bring their own bus to help get participants to all events!

Participation fee (per person): Country Group

Direct members

Indirect members

non-members

1 2 3

260 € 220 € 195 €

285 € 240 € -

310 € 265 € 235 €

The participation fee includes full board and accommodation, as well as participation in ateliers and the costs of scores. All travel expenses are to be paid by the participants.

Please include with your application form: Description of your choir and its activities, a current recording (CD, mp3 or DVD), a recent photo of the choir and your first and second choice of atelier. The selection committee will examine all applications and will notify participants by 31/1/2014

“IT WAS A LOVER AND HIS LASS” – for mixed choirs Conductor: Martina Batić (SI)

The way people sing and move is the way they feel. It is the way they love. In this atelier we will experience different versions of love poetry and love music. This time with English composers. Level B | Working language: English “USEDOM BOOGIE WONDERLAND”– for mixed choirs Conductor: Kjetil Aamann (NO)

Important: Please read information on page 44, (French: p. 45, German: p. 46)

In this atelier we will explore pop music from the 1970s and 1980s, create simple choral arrangements together and spice up the music with movements and visual effects. Level B | Working language: English

Deadline for applications: 31/12/2013

Advance payment: 50 € (per person) to be paid before 31/3/2014

Information / Applications Arbeitskreis Musik in der Jugend (AMJ) Grüner Platz 30 38302 Wolfenbüttel Germany Tel.: 49 (0) 5331 / 900 95 98 Fax: 49 (0) 5331 / 900 95 99 E-Mail: [email protected] www.amj-musik.de

Levels of difficulty: A = difficult, B = medium, C = easy

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International Singing Week

Tarragona, Catalonia/Spain | 19 – 27/7/2014

Organisers: Associació Cor Ciutat de Tarragona in cooperation with Federació Catalana d’Entitats Corals (FCEC), Mediterranean Office for Choral Singing, City Council Tarragona

Aim group: For youth and adult mixed choirs and individual singers The Singing Week in Tarragona, Catalonia, on the Mediterranean Sea has become a tradition. Under the musical direction of Josep Prats the “Associació Cor Ciutat de Tarragona” in cooperation with the Catalan choir federation FCEC and ECA-EC offers a week with workshops and concerts, gathering around 300 singers from across Europe and the World in their beautiful city. All workshops (ateliers) will take place in parallel during the mornings (from 9:00 to 10:30), offering different styles and levels to choose from. After those optional workshops, the participants will gather for common rehearsals of the St. Nicolas Cantata by Benjamin Britten which will be performed in the closing concert.

Ateliers: 1 Female Voices Dir: Elisenda Carrasco (Catalonia, Spain) Difficulty: B Minimum age: 16 Working languages: Spanish / English 2 German Romanticism Dir: Werner Pfaff (Germany) Difficulty: B Minimum age: 18 Working languages: Spanish / English 3 Polyphony from Venezuela Dir: José Geraldo Arrieche (Venezuela) Difficulty: B Minimum age: 18 Working language: Spanish (English translation) Important: Please read information on page 44, (French: p. 45, German: p. 46) Levels of difficulty: A = difficult, B = medium, C = easy

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Joint Atelier - Open Singing: St. Nicolas Cantata op. 42 by Benjamin Britten Dir: Xavier Puig (Catalonia, Spain) Difficulty: B Minimum age: 16 Working languages: Spanish / English

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Tourism: Roman Tarraco (ruins from Roman time) Museums in the town Port Aventura Park

Accommodation: Sant Jordi Residence Hall will offer you places in single and double rooms. All the rooms have heating, a telephone and Wi-Fi Internet connection. Some rooms have bathroom and some others don’t (in this case, it’s outside the room). The residence hall also has special rooms, adapted for disabled people.

Participation fee (per person): Country Group

Direct members

Indirect members

non-members

1 2 3

375 € 330 € 290 €

415 € 350 € -

450 € 400 € 350 €

Deadline for applications: 1-3/3/2014 Advance payment: 10 % to be paid before: 31/3/2014

Information / Applications Associació Cor Ciutat de Tarragona Apartat 1177 – 43080 Tarragona [email protected] Tel. +34 977 22 77 21 / +34 609 17 32 86 www.setmanacantant.org

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CHORALP International Singing Week Briançon, France | 19 – 26/7/2014

Organisers: CHORALP in cooperation with A Coeur Joie International Aim group: For choirs and individual singers, minimum age: 16 May you fully enjoy this musical singing week and keep an unforgettable memory of your stay in the midst of the Alps surrounding Briançon. Sing every morning with fascinating conductors from 9:00 to 12:00 a.m. and afternoon from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. to prepare your final concert after 6 days rehearsal in the splendid setting of the collegiate church. More singing ? The daily open choir before dinner is an appropriate time to share with tourists and local residents simple harmonisations from all over the world. In addition, attend the daily night concert of a different choir and discover our gorgeous valleys and their charming villages. Then take a rest in very comfortable apartments, and enjoy daily a nice breakfast directly in front of the mountains. How would you resist to the appeal of Briançon, highest city of Europe, at the gateway of the Provence, where the sun shines 300 days in the year !

Tourism: Highest city of Europe (1260m above see level), Briançon and its fortifications of Vauban is included in the world heritage list (UNESCO). The urban structure is very compact with narrow streets (“gargouilles”) and its famous collegiate church? Paradise for mountain lovers and nature admirers. One free afternoon in the area of the National park “Les Écrins”. www.ot-briancon.fr Information on accommodation: Hotel and holiday residence in the centre of Briançon, facing the Dauphiné mountains in single or twin bed rooms. Participation fees Complete groups : Country Group

Direct members

Indirect members

1 490 € 535 € 2 415 € 440 € 3 340 € (Fees per person including workshop, concerts, meals and accommodation + ½ day tourism)

non-members

550 € 490 € 390 €

Individual participants : Ateliers: Atelier 1: Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein for mixed choir,child soprano solo, organ and percussions, composed in 1965 on the Psalms book of the Hebrew Bible. A fantastic and fascinating hymn to the peace Conductor: Valérie Fayet (FR) Level B | Minimum age: 16 Working language : French - English

Important: Please read information on page 44, (French: p. 45, German: p. 46)

Atelier 2: Dixit Dominus ( Psalm 110) for double mixed choir, soli, trumpets, oboe and strings orchestra A brilliant piece of the 18th century, by the redhair priest A. Vivaldi and rarely performed, Conductor : Carlo Pavese (IT) Level B | Minimum age: 16 Working language: French - English - Italian

Levels of difficulty: A = difficult, B = medium, C = easy

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Country Group

Direct members

Indirect members

1 220 € 240 € 2 190 € 190 € (Fees including workshop, concerts, ½ day tourism – no meals, no accommodation)

non-members

250 € 210 €

For individual participants : Meals (Lunch & dinner) 120 € Accomodation (twin bed room) 190 € Single room 300 € Deadline for application: 31/3/2014 Advanced payment: 190 € per person to be paid before 31/3/2014 Information CHORALP – À Cœur Joie CS 99261 69264 Lyon cedex 09, France Tel :+33 (0)4 72 19 83 40 [email protected] www.choralp.fr 17

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International Singing Week Alpe Adria Cantat

Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy | 24-31/8/2014

Organisers: Feniarco – Italian Federation of Regional Choir Associations USCI Friuli Venezia Giulia, ASAC Veneto Next to the seaside and close to the beautiful Venice and the evocative Trieste, this summer singing week will host 6 ateliers and 3 discovery ateliers open to choirs, conductors, individual choir members and music lovers even with their families! Every evening there will be concerts, introduced by open singing, and all participants are invited to join this magical atmosphere and enjoy the music. At the end of the week each atelier will perform in a final concert.

Ateliers: Atelier 1: Classical is young Dir: Denis Monte (IT) Level C | Minimum Age: 6 for the children, 18 for the conductors Working languages: Italian / English Atelier 2: Rinascimento italiano Dir: Walter Testolin (IT) Level C | Minimum Age: 18 / Working languages: Italian / English

Programme: Each participant can attend only one long atelier and will rehearse every morning. There will be the chance to attend up to three discovery ateliers lasting one afternoon each: the discovery atelier proposals will be announced on March 2014. Follow us on www.feniarco.it !

Tourism: A private beach is at participants’ disposal every day. On the free day (Thursday) there will be the chance to visit a nearby town (Venice or Trieste).

Accommodation: In a holiday village facing the seashore in rooms with 2 or more beds, including use of the beach and sport facilities. Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included in the fee.

Participation fees (per person!): Country Group

Direct members

Indirect members

Non-members

Children born after 1.1.03

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430 € 355 € -

460 € 380 € 320 €

300 € 280 € 260 €

Atelier 3: African roots: singing spirituals and gospel Dir: André J. Thomas (USA)

Level C | Minimum Age: 14 / Working languages: English

Deadline for applications: 31/05/2014

Atelier 4: Discovering a Romantic repertoire: Mendelssohn and Schubert Lieder Dir: To be confirmed Level B | Minimum Age: 18 | Working language: English

Advance payment: 150 € per person to be paid before 31/05/2014

Atelier 5: Dop, ba duba dop… get into the groove! Dir: To be confirmed

Level C | Minimum Age: 14 | Working language: English Important: Please read information on page 44, (French: p. 45, German: p. 46)

Atelier 6: A taste of world sounds Dir: Silvana Noschese (IT)

Level C | Minimum Age: 14 | Working languages: English / Italian

Levels of difficulty: A = difficult, B = medium, C = easy

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Information FENIARCO – Federazione Nazionale Italiana delle Associazioni Regionali Corali Via Altan, 49 33078 S. Vito al Tagliamento (PN), Italy Tel: +39 0434 876724 Fax: +39 0434 877554 www.feniarco.it [email protected] 19

RECOMMENDED

As in previous years, the Board decided to recommend some events for choirs which are not organised by our federation but fully fit our general philosophy. The European Choral Association - Europa Cantat has no responsibility for the contents and organisation of these events. Festival di primavera 2014

Cruise for singers ‘Cantare e dolce vita’

(International spring festival for school choirs, open also to children’s and youth choirs) Montecatini Terme - Tuscany, Italy 3-5/4/14 for children aged 6-13 and 9-12/4/14 for young people aged 14-19 The beautiful Tuscany hosts a festival where children and young people study together, know each other, share happy times. Participation in the festival includes workshops on specific repertoires, internationally renowned lecturers, concerts, moments of leisure, tourism and friendship. Deadline for applications: 31st January 2014

Mediterranean Sea (Western route) with a prelude in Switzerland | 25/9-5/10/2013 The package includes the transfer Germany-Italy with a one dayrehearsal in Switzerland and an 8-day-cruise on a 4-star-cruiseer (Genoa – Civitavecchia / Rome – Palermo – Tunis- Palma de Mallorca - Valencia – Marseille – Genoa). With daily choir-singing with Jan Schumacher (DE) and Rainer Held (CH), concerts on board and on land. Working languages English, German, French

Contact: Feniarco - Via Altan 49 - San Vito al Tagliamento, Pn - 33078, Italy +39 0434 876724, [email protected], www.feniarco.it

FOR CHOIRS AND SINGERS

In addition the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat recommends the following choral events in 2014:

Organisers : Internationaler Chorleiterverband e.V., Postfach 3103, D-57244 Netphen www.icv-ica.com Information: www.reisebuero-eisele.de/cruise-for-singers Reisebüro Eisele, Burgunder Platz 12, D-67117 Limburgerhof Tel +49 6236 465319; [email protected]

9th European Festival of Youth Choirs Basel Basel, Switzerland | 28/5-1/6/2014 18 selected children’s and youth choirs from all over Europe perform in more than 40 choral events. The colourful program with classical choir music and folk songs from the choirs’ own cultural backgrounds, gospels, jazz and pop arrangements, costumes and choreographies appeal to an audience of around 23’000 spectators. The festival also offers a master class on Open Singing with Michael Gohl, a study tour for conductors, a special focus on boy’s choirs and various social events. Experience the world of highly qualified children’s and youth choirs! Choirs’ application deadline for 2016 festival is January 30, 2015.

Urban Youth Choir Festival Örebro, Sweden | 4-7/9/2014 Young people from different cultural backgronds and varying musical level of skills will get together to experience and perform Urban Youth Choir Music together. A new International festival for singers and dancers where young people meet professional artists. Arranged by SWICCO/Länsmusiken in Örebro Web: www.urbanyouthchoirfestival.se, Mail : [email protected] Contactperson: Fred Sjöberg +46 705 664677

Contact: European Festival of Youth Choirs Basel, Kathrin Renggli, Director, c/o Settelen AG, Türkheimerstr. 17, Postfach, CH-4055 Basel, phone +41 (0)61 401 21 00, [email protected], www.ejcf.ch

49th International Choral Festival Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain | 7-13/7/2014 Singing week with 3 workshops and individual concerts in Barcelona and surrounding region for the participating choirs. Final concert in Palau de la Música Catalana. Conductors: Daniel Mestre (1714: Europe and Catalonia musical connections); Basilio Astúlez (Music for women voices with coreography) and Saeko Hasegawa (Asian Music). Deadline for application 15/1/2014

This event is part of the project VOICE Vision on Innovation for Choral Music in Europe see page 6 www.thevoiceproject.eu/ [email protected]

Contact: FCEC - Federació Catalana d’Entitats Corals Via Laietana, 54, 2n. desptx 213, 08013-Barcelona (Spain) [email protected] - www.fcec.cat

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European Academy for Children’s Choir Conductors

Barcelona – Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalonia, Spain 7 – 13/7/2014

Basel, Switzerland | 28 – 31/5/2014 Organisers: European Festival of Youth Choirs Basel “Directing Open Singings is multiplied choral conducting; it is simultaneous inspiration, rehearsal and performance.” (M. Gohl) Michael Gohl, internationally renowned and experienced director of Open Singings, shares his profound knowledge of planning and leading Open Singings. Participants assist in all Open Singing Sessions of the Festival like a Sing Along “Beatles forever” and two traditional Open Singings. Beside lectures, Open Singing preparations, round tables and an exhibition of scores especially suitable for Open Singings, the students can enjoy festival concerts by 18 outstanding children’s and youth choirs as well as networking events with other choral professionals. (Further information on the festival on page 20) Director: Michael Gohl (CH) Programme: • Differences and parallels between Open Singing, choir rehearsal and concert • Criteria for selecting the repertoire • Methodical finesses that allow for the public’s quickest musical success • Dealing with different settings (i.e. size of hall, type of public, accompaniment with pianist/instruments, pilot choir etc.)

Accommodation/Meals Accommodation in double rooms (3 nights) and meals (4 days): Country Group 1: 260 € Country Group 2: 210 € Country Group 3: 160 € Supplement for accommodation in single rooms: 100 €

Participants: The active participants (max. 5 persons, selected on first day) are experienced conductors who wish to qualify for the direction of Open Singings at large public events of the international choral scene. One active participant will be chosen to assist the conductor of the Open Singing in Pécs, Hungary in 2015. Passive participants are practising and prospective conductors interested in learning about the methodical finesses of quickly rehearsing choral works. Working language is German and/or English. Participation fees for active participants: Country Group

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1 2 3

Direct members

Indirect members

non-members

250 € 200 € 150 €

275 € 220 € 165 €

300 € 240 € 180 €

Admission to all festival concerts included. Passive participants will be reimbursed EUR 50. Deadline for applications: 31/3/2014, advance payment until 30/4/2014

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FOR CONDUCTORS

FOR CONDUCTORS

Masterclass on Open Singing – Planning and Conducting at the European Festival of Youth Choirs Basel

Organisers: SECRETARIAT DE CORALS INFANTILS DE CATALUNYA (SCIC) Supported by the City of Vilafranca del Penedès The first European Academy for Children’s Choir Conducting will offer the opportunity to work, learn and share experiencies with the best international specialists on Children’s Choirs and a children’s choir in residence. Programme: Practical conducting lessons by renowned international conductors experienced in children’s choir conducting. The teaching time will include technique lesson, repertoire discovery, practical work in rehearsals, methodology of the rehearsal and the performance and singing techniques. Participants: Conductors from all over the World, especially children’s choir conductors, and anyone who wishes to improve his/her conducting skills in this field. Direction: Cristian Grases (USA/Venezuela), Anne-Marie Cabut (FR), Mireia Barrera (Cat, ES), Basilio Astúlez (Basque, ES) Accommodation: We will offer possible accommodation close to the venue - see details below Tourism: The course will take place in Vilafranca del Penedès, only 50km from Barcelona, but a wine region enviroment, so a wide range of different touristic opportunities will be offered. See http://turisme.vilafranca. cat/html/quees/index_en.html

Deadline for applications: 30/4/2014

Participation fees (per person!): Country Group

1 2 3

Direct members

Indirect members

non-members

350 € 280 € 210 €

390 € 310 € -

430 € 340 € 320 €

Passive participation possible. Discount of 50 € Early bird reduction until 15/03/2014 – 10 € per participant. The participation fee includes full participation 7 July - 12 July (6 days), but no accommodation. Accommodation available for 30 € per night and person or more, Private accommodation can also arranged as far as possible. Booking and contact through SCIC: [email protected]

Information / Applications SECRETARIAT DE CORALS INFANTILS DE CATALUNYA (SCIC) Plaça Víctor Balaguer n.5 3ra planta 08003 – Barcelona [email protected]

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International Master Class in Choir Conducting

on Orchestra Conducting for Choral Conductors and Choir Atelier for Singers

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Pomáz, Hungary | 17-27/7/2014 Organisers: The Hungarian Choral Castle of Pomáz in cooperation with: the Central Eastern European Centre of European Choral Association – Europa Cantat “The programme seemed to match my exact needs and desires. Primarily designed for choral conductors, this program provides the opportunity for people who have had some to no orchestral conducting experience to work with not only a choir but also a full orchestra.” (Alejandro Manso, former participant) Programme: For conductors: intensive individual coaching and rehearsals with piano, string quartet, string orchestra and symphonic orchestra For singers: choir atelier on oratorio repertoire with rehearsals and voice training

Repertoire: Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria and Franz Schubert: Mass in G Direction: Peter Broadbent (GB) and Máté Szabó Sipos (HU) – orchestra conducting course Csaba Kiss (HU) – choir atelier

Participation fees (per person!) Conductors: Country Group

Information / Applications Hungarian Choral Castle 2013 Pomáz, Templom tér 3. Hungary Phone: +36 26 525612 Fax: +36 26 525611 [email protected] www.choralcastle.hu

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FOR CONDUCTORS

FOR CONDUCTORS

11th Oratorio Choir Academy

Direct members

Indirect members

non-members

820 € 730 € 640 €

850 € 765 € 675 €

890 € 800 € 710 €

Organisers: À Cœur Joie - Association The international masterclass for choral conductor in Vaison-la-Romaine is a project offering young musicians the possibility to be exposed to the teaching of a world reknown professor in the situation of work with a world class clinic choir. Students will have the possibility to assist to the festival concerts. The teaching time will include technique lesson, repertoire discovery, esthetics exchanges and discussions, practical work in rehearsal, methodology of the rehearsal and the performance, singing techniques in intercultural projects. Programme: Frieder Bernius, Germany The main characteristic of Frieder Bernius’ career has been his perpetual search for new scores, the practice of questioning traditional interpretations of European music and the fact of creating an unmistakable individual sound. Since he was convinced he could only successfully achieve his aims with his own ensembles, the organisation “Musikpodium Stuttgart” was formed under which Bernius’ activities were combined. Choir in residence: Kammerchor Stuttgart Thirty of more than 80 CD recordings of the Kammerchor Stuttgart have received international record awards such as: ‘Choc du Monde de la musique’ and the ‘Edison Klassiek’ for his Schuetz and Bach recordings, the ‘Diapason d’Or de l’année’ for Mozart’s Requiem and many ‘Quarterly Awards of the German Record Critics’ for a capella recordings. Serving as cultural ambassador for the Cultural Relations of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bernius and his choir are constantly in touch with ensembles in the whole world. Participation fees:

Singers and passive participation for conductors: 130€ less Accommodation: The fee includes full board in double rooms in the Hungarian Choral Castle and in hotels. Single rooms are available for extra price. Deadline for applications: 30/04/2014

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1 2 3

Direct members

Indirect members

non-members

330 € 280 € 230 €

365 € 310 € -

395 € 340 € 275 €

Accommodation (in double rooms) and meals : 275 euros Supplement for individual room (subject to availability) : 90 euros Advance payment: 180 € at time of application, to be paid before 1/6/2014

Payment by credit card accepted Bank transfer : IBAN : FR76 1390 7000 0081 5543 2221 574 BIC : CCBP FRPP LYO Information: À Cœur Joie Association Les Passerelles Avenue Joannes Masset 24 - CS 99261 69264 Lyon cedex 09, France +33 (0)4 72 19 83 40 [email protected] This event is part of the project VOICE - Vision on Innovation for Choral Music in Europe - see page 6 www.europeanchoralassociation.org [email protected]

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International Study Tours

Conductors can therefore discover new repertoire, meet colleagues and composers and expand their knowledge of the choral life of the host country. These are not conducting courses and will normally not contain practical conducting lessons - conductors interested in a more practical approach can participate in the different activities offered. Participants of the International Study Tours can be conductors of the participating choirs or be individual participants. In 2014 Europa Cantat will offer two International Study Tours for conductors.

International Study Tour at EUROPA CANTAT junior Bergen, Norway | 30/7 – 6/8/2014 with Kjetil Aamann (NO) and Marleen Annemanns (BE) Visit Ateliers of the ECjunior Festival, learn more about choral music in Norway and exchange ideas with your colleagues. More on page 8 and from: Mail: [email protected] Website: www.ecjunior.com

10th World Symposium on Choral Music Seoul, Korea 6| -13/8/ 7-14/8/2014

8 days to listen to 26 of the world’s premiere choirs, 30 outstanding lectures on choral music, music exhibition, gala concerts, open singing – all in the exciting city of Seoul and in the National Theatre of Korea. Contact: [email protected] www.wscm10.com or www.ifcm.net

Talinn, Estonia | 2-7/7/2014 Conductors and Managers will be able to take a look backstage of the Estonian Song and Dance Celebration and choral traditions. For further details see page 35

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percussion; from the Musikalische Exequien by Schütz to “Loop things”. Contact: Deutscher Chorverband Projektbüro, Tel.: +49 (0)30 / 84 71 08 930 Fax: +49 (0)30 / 84 71 08 999 [email protected] www.chor.com

Master Class in Choir and Orchestral Conducting Örebro, Sweden | 18-24/10/2014

Choralies, International congress for choir conductors Paris - Conservatoire de Levallois, France 12-14/9/2014

International Study Tour toThe Estonian Song Celebration

FOR CONDUCTORS

FOR CONDUCTORS

In addition to its own courses for choral conductors the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat would like to recommend the following events which are organised by others but offer interesting aspects to choral conductors interested in improving their skills, widening their repertoire and working with orchestras as well as choirs. We do not have any responsibility for the contents and organisation of these events.

International Study Tours offer choral conductors the opportunity to • visit atelier rehearsals and observe the work of the atelier conductors - prepare and discuss these visits together with a conductor who is at the same time the “guide” of the group and the director of the Study Tour - meet the atelier conductors for discussion rounds - in some cases: attend presentations and lectures by different conductors on specific repertoire or styles - in some cases: meet composers of the host country - learn more about the choral life and repertoire of the host country

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Other courses for conductors recommended by us

Discover French and International top vocal groups and choirs, lectures, conferences and technical workshops as well as a large exhibition for music publishers. Open to all, conductors, teachers, choral lovers with different registration categories, from single concert ticket to full congress participation. Working languages : French and/or English Information: A Coeur Joie national office : [email protected] | +33 - (0)4 72 19 83 40

The course offered at the University of Örebro can earn students 10 credits and will include technique lesson, esthetics exchanges and discussion, rehearsal and performance methodology, working with orchestra vs choir, working in different venues and more. Student will conduct the professional Swedisch Chamber Orchestra and Orebro Chamber Choir. Director: Andrew Parrott, UK, Assistants: Prof. Katarina Andreasson, SE and Fred Sjoberg, SE www.swicco.se or www.oru.se/musik/voice [email protected] | +46 705 664677 Fred Sjöberg This event is part of the project VOICE - see p. 6

Chor.com Dortmund, Germany 12-15/9/2013

Kurt Thomas Course

From the 12th to the 15th of September 2013, the German and international choir scene will meet for the second time in Dortmund, Germany. The chor.com includes a choir festival, a trade fair for music publishers and seminars/workshops for choir directors. Conductors of all genres and levels can participate in over 150 advanced training courses, hosted by renowned musicians, lecturers and teachers from all over Europe. The workshops cover the entire spectrum of choral music and choir‐related activities – from directing male choirs to body

Are you a choral conductor or is your ambition to become a good one? There’s no better way to end the season than by attending this course in the Utrecht Conservatoire. The concept is still highly successful: intensive training at various levels under renowned teachers. With a professional chamber choir, a big choir, small choirs at various levels, string orchestra and small instrumental ensemble. Information: www.hku.nl/ktc | [email protected]

Utrecht, The Netherlands | 4-12/7/2014

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European Award for Choral Composers 2014/15 FOR COMPOSERS

FOR COMPOSERS

European Seminar for Young Composers

Aosta, Italy | 20 – 26/7/2014

Organisers: FENIARCO – Italian National Federation of Regional Choir Associations ARCOVA – Regional Choral Association of Valle d’Aosta The seminar is a professional masterclass on composing and arranging for choirs, where participants have the chance to rehearse their new works with a choir-in-residence.The seminar takes place in Aosta, an inspiring city surrounded by high mountains and nature, and ends with a performance of some selected pieces. Target group: Composers and aspiring composers interested in choral music, choral conductors with composition and elaboration experience. The directors will reserve the decision to estimate the level of the participants, based on entry form, age and curriculum vitae (20 active participants, passive participation possible). Applications: In order to apply, please send to Feniarco the application form, your curriculum vitae and a copy of the receipt of the complete payment. Workshops: 1. Workshop on composing for children’s choirs 2. Workshop on composing, elaboration and arranging 3. Workshop on arranging and composing for vocal jazz 4. Workshop on experimentation-performing Contents: Promotion of new choral compositions, the choir’s expressive possibilities, teaching the composers to find a personal style, recent techniques of choral composition, relation of composition and performance, composing for the possibilities of a medium level choir. Working language: English Information/Applications: FENIARCO Federazione Nazionale Italiana Associazioni Regionali Corali Via Altan 49 33078 S. Vito al Tagliamento (PN), Italy Tel: +39 0434 876724 Fax +39 0434 877554 www.feniarco.it [email protected] 30

Participation fees: Country Group

1 2 3

Direct members

Indirect members

non-members

150 € 110 € 75 €

175 € 130 € -

200 € 150 € 100 €

The fee refers only to the workshop attendance. Proposals for accommodation and meals will be announced on October 2013. Follow us on www.feniarco.it ! Deadline for applications: 30/4/2014

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The European Award for Choral Composers is the continuation of the “Golden Tuning Fork” Award, organised by AGEC over many years, and was first organised by the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat in 2011/2012. The aim of the award is to discover unknown or less known choral works from different European countries, already published and/or performed or written for the occasion, that are good and interesting and can be performed by a good average choir, not just by a top-level choir. In 2012 3 winning works were chosen and performed in the frame of the festival EUROPA CANTAT XVIII in Turin, Italy, 2 further works received special mentions (see www.eca-ec.org -> Events -> Composition Award for further details). The 2014/2015 Award: The next edition of the European Award for Choral Composers will be organised in 2014, with the winning compositions being performed in the Festival EUROPA CANTAT XIX in 2015. Choral compositions can only be nominated by a national or regional federation, member of ECA-EC who can submit up to 3 works in each category, composed by one or different composers within the past five years. Conditions: Compositions can be submitted to one of the following three categories: (a) choir a cappella (classical), (b) choir accompanied by up to four instrument (classical), (c) a jazz composition for choir a cappella or accompanied by up to three instruments. Every choral formation from three to eight vocal parts is possible (mixed or equal voices). The performance time of a composition is limited between minimum three and maximum nine minutes. All compositions should be able to be performed by good average choirs. The choice of the text is free, on the condition that the composer is formally authorized by the author or editor to use this text (if appropriate).

Deadline for applications is April May30th 31st2014, 2014 the winning compositions will be chosen by September 2014. A composition which has received an award in any other competition, may not be submitted. It may, however, have been performed and/or published. Compositions may not be entered for this competition more than twice. Awards: Each awarded work will be performed at least once by the good care of the national or regional federation of its origin and this before the end of the year following the year of awarding. By the good care of the ECA-EC each awarded work will be performed in the frame of the festival EUROPA CANTAT XIV in Pécs, Hungary, in July/August 2015. The composers of the winning works will be invited to the festival. In addition ECA-EC will use their best endeavours to promote the publication and the spreading of the awarded scores. The full conditions of the competition will be published on the Website of the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat, www.eca-ec. org, at the latest in September 2013.

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EuroChoir 2014

Saintes – Abbaye aux Dames 17 - 26/8/2014

FOR SINGERS

FOR SINGERS

World Youth Choir ‘Singing the World‘‘ Croatia and South-Eastern Europe | July 2014 The World Youth Choir, is a genuine educational and social experience that draws on many vocal traditions and aims at the highest artistic levels, building bridges between young singers from diverse cultures. By music education, professional artistic approach, multicultural social interaction and in different countries each year. Artistically speaking, it is a unique experience for young singers to develop their musical and vocal talents by interacting with internationally recognized conductors, performing challenging repertoires at a professional level. In a social context, singers, regardless of political or cultural differences, share one month of life together, allowing work, play conversation and debate. Such community life creates a genuine spirit of friendship, a group of unique cohesion. This is why UNESCO has awarded the World Youth Choir with the “Artist for Peace” title in 1996, recognizing its success as a platform for intercultural dialogue through music. A Project of: The Foundation World Youth Choir, the Hague, The Netherlands Patrons: International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), Jeunesses Musicales International, (JMI) and European Choral Association - Europa Cantat, (ECA-EC) Future sessions: Summer session 2014 in Croatia and the Southeast Balkans, organised by Jeunesse Musicales Croatia and the World Youth Choir foundation in the frame of the 25th Anniversary celebration. The session will be followed by a tour with concerts inSoutheast Europe (details will be confirmed at the end of 2013). Dates: 3 weeks in July 2014, exact arrival and departure dates to be confirmed. Repertoire and conductors: 2 different parts, “classical” choral repertoire with a conductor from another region of Europe or the World, and ‘’Ethno’’ inspired music of Southwest Balkans (academic and folklore) with a Croatian conductor. Names and details to be confirmed at the end of 2013.

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Auditions for 2014 session in autumn 2013 YOU can join the World Youth Choir, if you are: • Age between 17 and 26 on July 1st 2014, • Passionate and experienced choral singer, • Have basic or semi professional music education • Ready to accept diversity of world cultures • Eager to learn in a multicultural environment • Seeking for a different professional knowledge • Ready to spend one month with great people How to audition? All eligible should apply for national selection organized in 2013 (autumn) in their home country. Those selected have to pass the international audition in spring 2014. Candidates’ physical presence is not required in the final international selection. General audition requirements can be seen here: http://www.worldyouthchoir.org/ Audition2014/GeneralInfo.aspx NOTE: If you come from a country where national recruitment partners are not active, not existing and no auditions are organized, you can apply directly to the World Youth Choir management for the international selection. Contact us! Important: No session participation fee. Selected singers have to cover their own travel expenses to the session 2014 host country and back. All details will be available in autumn 2013 at www.worldyouthchoir.org

Organisers: IFAC – Institut Français d’Art Choral , Abbaye-aux-Dames Celebrate Europe through choral singing – EuroChoir is a unique choral event organised by the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat every year in a different country. Initiated by AGEC in 1982, EuroChoir offers the opportunity to 60 young singers to get together for 8 days to rehearse a challenging program with two renowned conductors, improve their vocal skills with a vocal trainer and present the results of their work in public concerts. This special choir project aims to promote European choral music among young singers and to encourage cultural exchange within Europe. The 2014 session will be the first EuroChor organised in France and will be hosted by the Abbaye aux Dames in Saintes which is an outstanding benectine abbey. The actual church has been built in the 12th century. Housing and rehearsals will take place in 17th century buildings. L’Abbaye aux Dames hosts nowadays a centre for cultural meeting and an important musical festival. Conductors: The Eurochoir 2014 will have 2 conductors, one from France and one from abroad, as well as a vocal trainer. The names will be published in autumn 2013. Repertoire: A mix of French and international choral music, details will be published later. Target group: You are between 18 and 30 years old, a good sight reader or ready to prepare the scores in advance and you can communicate well in English? Then you should apply, preferably through one of the member organisations of the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat (see details under “Applications”) Deadline for Applications: 30th April 2014

Contact: Foundation World Youth Choir c/o World Forum Churchillplein 10, 2517 JW Den Haag The Netherlands Tel + 381 22 21 00 164 General info: [email protected] Management: [email protected]

Conductors: Lone Larsen (DK/SE) and Geoffroy Jourdain (FR) Application: Singers should preferably be preselected and their applications forwarded by member organizations of ECA-EC ideally in SATB quartets. Alternatively they can apply with a recommendation from a member association. The organizations are asked to also support as far as possible the singers financially, covering their participation fee and (a subsidy to) their travel expenses. Individual singers can also apply directly to the international jury

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1 2+3

Direct members

Indirect members

non-members

220 € 170 €

240 € 185 €

260 € 200 €

Advance payment: Until May 31st 2014 after information from the organisers. (July 26th is the latest day of departure, depending on the number of additional concerts which can be organised. The exact dates will be communicated later and will not change the participation fees).

Information: INSTITUT FRANCAIS D’ART CHORAL (IFAC), 28 boulevard Jeanne d’Arc, 86000 Poitiers +33 5 49 39 00 40 [email protected],

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20 - 27/10 Basse-Normandie, France |new: 28/10-02/11/2014

Discover the Polyfollia World Showcase and Marketplace Polyfollia is the biennial showcase and springboard for polyphonic vocal music from across the globe. It’s a festival and international marketplace for choral singing in all its forms, aimed at both professionals and the general public. Polyfollia offers concerts and workshops with 14 invited international choirs, singing chains open to amateur choirs, conferences and numerous other free events. Details on the programme such as the names of the selected groups and choirs will be known after the end of October 2013. Discover Polyfollia World Showcase from inside, how we work and how we deal with this amazing challenge: building the unique international showcase and festival of choral art in the world. You already work in the choral field and you intend to develop an event? You want to discover and practice new ways and new tools to improve? Come, share and learn with colleagues from all over the world, develop your own international network and take part to this unique event in the world. Main topics discussed: • crossed artistic and technical perspective on concerts • a showcase & market day dedicated to professionals • a world artistic committee to select the best • looking after invited ensembles and amateur choirs before and during the festival • managing a large volunteer team • dealing with audience in the concert halls • working with local partners • conferences with international experts of the choral world • nternational choral structures, networks and events...

Further details, the name of the guide and the participation fees will be published in autumn 2013 on www.european choralassociation.org and www.polyfollia.org

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International Study Tour to the Estonian Song Celebration FOR MANAGERS

FOR MANAGERS

Choral Arts Management Programme

Tallinn, Estonia | 2 – 7/7/2014

Aim group: Managers, conductors, and all those interested in management aspects Take a look backstage of the Estonian Song and Dance Celebration and choral traditions - as a process, not a project. How do they organise a music event with 33 000 participants? How do they rehearse with a choir of 25,000? How is the Artistic Programme prepared? What does it cost? How does it all work? And how to they meet the challenge of keeping intangible heritage alive during next 100 years and further?

Additional subjects: • State view on culture - how does the State support cultural projects • Authors’ and performers’ rights in choral life • Presentation of choral scene in Estonia Schedule: • Arrival on July 2nd • Different offers on July 3rd (including a general presentation on choral life in Estonia) • Rehearsal and meetings with (former) organisers on July 4th • Parade and short concert on July 5th • Long concert on July 6th • Departure on July 7th Participation fee per person: Country Group

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Coordinator: Anne-Marie Cretté, music teacher and conductor / Caen University, Polyfollia artistic advisor

Participation fee includes: programm, all meals (from lunch on July 2nd until breakfast of July 7th), accommodation in guest houe in twin rooms, all transfers and concert tickets.

Polyfollia will arrange a low-budget accommodation and meals in the festival restaurant. The participants will have free access to all festival events.

Deadline for applications: 31/1/2014 Advance payment: 100 € (per person) to be paid before 31/3/2014

Information and Applications: E-mail: [email protected] Tel +372 627 44 51 Fax +372 627 44 59 www.kooriyhing.ee

This event is part of the project VOICE - Vision on Innovation for Choral Music in Europe - see page 6 www.thevoiceproject.eu/ [email protected]

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Noël Minet Fund Scholarships 2014

Förderverein FREUNDE DER EUROPÄISCHEN CHORMUSIK E.V. In 2014 the Noël Minet Fund will offer: • a maximum of 6 scholarships of 250 € to 500 € each • for talented conductors and composers under 30 with limited economic resources • applying for Masterclass on Open Singing (see page 24) Oratorio Choir Academy in Pomáz (see page 26) Masterclass in Vaison-laRomaine (see page 27) European Academy for Young Composers, Aosta (see page 30)

Application procedure

Uniting Europe in Song

Applicants must send (in English) • a letter of application explaining: • why they wish to attend this event • why they are applying for a scholarship and what efforts they have already made to raise money • what contribution they can make to the work for our association in future • a curriculum vitae • two letters of recommendation

Friends and supporters of the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat have founded the association „Friends of Choral Music in Europe“.

The decision of the committee is final and no further correspondence will be entered into. The scholarship is only given to successful applicants to the event who actually participate. The first part of the grant (equal to the participation fee) will directly be transferred to the organisers of the event; the remaining part (subsidy to travel expenses) will be paid out at the event.

Deadline for applications Please send your application for a scholarship when you send your application for the event itself.

Applications for scholarships must be sent to

We collect money to support projects of the Federation and to bring the peoples of Europe together to sing. The Association is recognized as a charity and donations are in most cases tax-deductible.

This is how YOU can help: join the “Friends of Choral Music in Europe” association for € 25* per year; (institutions or organizations pay € 100* per year) through donations, gifts by organizing fundraising activities * Feel free to give more!

European Choral Association – Europa Cantat General Secretariat Haus der Kultur, Weberstraße 59 a, 53113 Bonn, Germany Tel: +49 228 9125663, Fax: +49 228 9125658 [email protected] | www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org

www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org/Friends Förderverein „Freunde der europäischen Chormusik“ Sparkasse KoelnBonn SWIFT-BIC: COLSDE33 IBAN: DE02 3705 0198 1929 8589 32 53111 Bonn, Germany Contact: [email protected].

Donations The Noël Minet Fund depends on the generosity of donors to achieve its objects. If you wish to support this work, please transfer your donation to the following account, indicating your name and the reference „Donation Noël Minet Fund“. Bank Sparkasse KoelnBonn IBAN DE15 3705 0198 0000 0778 42 BIC COLSDE33 (Account holder: European Choral Association – Europa Cantat)

Thank you for your help!

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Choral Events and Projects Promoting Tolerance and Inclusion supported by the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat

The European Choral Association – Europa Cantat supports and promotes choral events which promote tolerance and inclusion and has given its patronage to the series of “Hearts-in-Harmony” events for the integration of disabled singers: Hearts-in-Harmony May 2006 in Paris, France Hearts-in-Harmony May 2008 in Trondheim, Norway Hearts-in-Harmony March 2010 in Budapest, Hungary Hearts-in-Harmony May 2010 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Hearts-in-Harmony May 2011 in Örebro, Sweden Hearts-in-Harmony July 2011 in Novi Sad, Serbia Hearts-in-Harmony June 2012 in Novi Sad, Serbia Hearts-in-Harmony March 2013 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Hearts-in-Harmony June 2013 in Novi Sad, Serbia Hearts-in-Harmony November 2013 in Antwerp, Belgium Hearts-in-Harmony March 2014 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Hearts-in-Harmony June 2014 in Novi Sad, Serbia More on www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Hearts-in-Harmony

Hearts-in-Harmony Festival Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium | 29-30/11/2013 Hearts-in-Harmony is an international festival with concerts, workshops and lectures about Inclusion in choirs, Singing with people with dementia and Singing with people with hearing problems. Deadline for applications: 15/11/2013 Information: www.heartsinharmony.be [email protected]

5th Inclusion and Choral Singing conference: schizophrenia and other mental illnesses Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain | 15/03/14 MCC MOCS dedicates this edition of the Choral Singing and Social Inclusion to the schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. During a weekend, experts from different countries and subjects will present their proposals, experiencie and reflection. Deadline for submission of proposals (to [email protected]): 31/12/2013 Publication of the programme and inscriptions: from 15/2/2014

Hearts-in-Harmony 2014 Novi Sad, Serbia | 12 – 16 /6/2014 The festival “Hearts-in-Harmony 2014” will take place in Novi Sad and three towns in Vojvodina & Serbia. In every town the morning session will be reserved for the Worshops while in the evening an Open-Air Concert in the main city center will conclude each festival day. Contact: [email protected] Tel:+ 381 69 1148148

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International Symposium on Singing in Music Education “How can the singing be everybody’s?” In the context of the European Music Council’s Bonn Declaration for Music Education in Europe

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Budapest, Hungary | 23-27/4/2014

Workshops and presentations in the frame of the

General Assembly of the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat Pécs, Hungary | 8 – 10/11/2013 With presentation of results of the European cooperation project VOICE. This event is part of the project VOICE – Vision on Innovation for Choral Music in Europe (see below)

Symposium on Singing in Music Education Budapest, Hungary | 23 – 27/4/2014 See deetailed description on page 41 This event is part of the project VOICE – Vision on Innovation for Choral Music in Europe (see below)

Mediterranean Forum Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain – dates to be confirmed!

Workshops and presentations in the frame of the

General Assembly of the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain | 21 – 23/11/2014 With presentation of results of the European cooperation project VOICE. This event is part of the project VOICE – Vision on Innovation for Choral Music in Europe (see below)

More on www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org and www.thevoiceproject.eu [email protected] and [email protected] Also See page 38 for conferences in the line of Hearts-in-Harmony events 40

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Organisers: Association of Hungarian Choirs, Orchestras and Folk Ensembles (KÓTA) In cooperation with: the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat Aim Group: Choral conductors, music pedagogues, conducting teachers, music teacher training institutions, researchers of music education As a follow-up of conferences on singing and music education (e.g. “The Glee of Centuries” in Vilnius 2009 and several workshops and conferences on music education organised by the European Music Council and some of its members), the Symposium shall focus on different music education approaches that involve singing, including a strong focus on how the Kodály concept can still be used despite the fact that basic conditions have changed. The Symposium will gather music pedagogues, professors of teacher training institutions, conductors, choirs, vocal ensembles and singers from Europe and all over the world who can present and demonstrate how they use various music education methods, including the Kodály concept. Based on direct invitations and open calls both for papers and good practices, around 15-20 lecturers and presenters, 8-10 choirs and/or vocal ensembles shall be selected for lectures, demonstrations and round table discussions. The Symposium’s programme will be arranged around the following main themes: 1. Formal singing-based music education at school (regular schools and music schools) 2. Non-formal music learning opportunities outside school 3. Benefits of singing in communities our society 4. Music teacher and/or choral conductor’s training? One of the event’s focus points is how singing in communities can shape individuals and develop our society nowadays. The Symposium aims for concluding its sessions with a declaration on the impact and benefits of singing in communities on our society. Venue: The Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest

This event is part of the project VOICE – Vision on Innovation for Choral Music in Europe (see www.thevoiceproject.org)

Further details: On call for papers, participation conditions, accommodation, meals, additional events and application deadline will be published during summer 2013 at http://symposium2014.kota.hu Information: [email protected]

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PÉCS for choirs and singers, composers, conductors and managers

EUROPA CANTAT is the flagship event of the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat organised every three years in a different country. In 2015 the festival will be hosted by Pécs in Hungary, which already hosted the 1988 edition. The festival offers a rich programme for all types and levels of choirs, vocal ensembles, individual singers, conductors, composers and choral managers, from Europe and other parts of the world.

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There will be about 40-50 4 to 8-day-workshops for choirs and singers, daily discovery ateliers, a programme of lectures and workshops for conductors and composers, moreover a youth event management training programme. The daily Open Singing brings together every evening participants of the festival and inhabitants of Pécs. We are planning a rich accompanying concert programme with repertoire from all corners of Europe and beyond, presenting exemplary choirs, vocal and instrumental groups, the participating choirs and music groups from the region. Participants will also have the opportunity to discover the beauties of the city and the countryside, and to have fun with each other. The main theme for the festival will be „Crossroads“, symbolising Europe as a melting pot of different kinds of cultures and nations. What makes us strong is our diversity and our great culture - our history is our special capital. What we want to see, to show and to experience at the EUROPA CANTAT XIX Pécs festival is the crossing of different religions, cultures, countries and of course music styles – without losing their originality! Further themes will be “Roots & Fruits”(dealing with traditions and innovation, linking past, present and the future) and “Open Gates” (linking the festival to the neighboring countries, to other art forms and to new ideas). The festival also wants to open “mental gates”, convincing people that choral music is fresh, young and essential for our society! The detailed programme will be presented in spring 2014. Information: www.ecpecs2015.hu [email protected]

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Frequently Asked Questions / Practical Information When do I have to arrive and when can I leave an event? We usually publish the arrival day and the departure day as first and last days of the event. How can I apply? Please contact the organisers directly for further information and application documents or check on www. EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Events 2014 How do I know what I have to pay? All our events have a participation fee based on the economic situation in the countries of origin in different country groups (see system of country groups below) and reductions offered to direct and indirect members. The participation fees are indicated on each page for the corresponding event. The fees usually include accommodation, meals and the music programme, exceptions are indicated; credit cards may be accepted (please check), but cheques will not be accepted in many countries (high banking fees). Once your application has been received, the organisers of the event will indicate the account onto which advance payments and participation fees have to be transferred, or they will publish this information on their website. What does “direct member” or “indirect member» mean? • Direct members: direct members of our association (individual or in a choir) • Indirect members: individual members or choirs who are member of a choral organisation in country group 1 or 2 which itself is a full paying member of ECA-EC. (e.g. Sulasol, Sing UK, Ung i Kor etc. see list on www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Membership)

Questions fréquentes, Informations

• Non-members: All others - Nonmembers can apply for membership – see below What are International Singing Weeks? It’s a “mini-festival” events in beautiful towns with workshops (‘ateliers’), for individual singers, vocal groups, choral groups and choirs of all kinds, presenting all types of music, styles and genres, with renowned conductors from all over the world. There are concerts in concert halls and churches with atelier results and of the participating choirs, a common atelier for all and/or Open Singing as well as time for tourism, small excursions and much more. At each singing week you will sing in ONE of the ateliers indicated and you will have rehearsals in this atelier every morning and sometimes also in the afternoons. Where do I sleep? Accommodation is usually in student homes or youth hostels, mostly in rooms with 2 or more beds. Individual rooms or hotel accommodation are often available at extra costs and double rooms cannot always be guaranteed please enquire with the organisers. How do you decide about the ateliers? The organisers of each International Singing Week will do their best to fulfil the wishes of your choice of ateliers. Please understand that they cannot always fulfil your first choice. Can I cancel my participation after applying? In case of a short term cancellation by the participant (whatever the reason) a general service charge has to be paid to the organisers if costs have already occurred. By signing the registration this condition is accepted.

Can I get a certificate of participation? Yes, all participants can ask for certificates of participation for all events. Please ask the organisers of the respective event. How can I join the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat? All our events offer reduced participation fees for members. On www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Membership you will find detailed information on the advantages of membership, our statutes and how to become a member (all documents available in English, French and German). If you wish to join our association, please contact the General Secretariat Haus der Kultur, Weberstr. 59a 53113 Bonn, Germany Fax: +49 228 9125658 E-mail: [email protected] www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org Which country group do I belong to? Here you will find the list of countries for each country group. Country groups: 1: from AT, AW, BE, CA, CH, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, HK, IE, IL, IS, IT, JP, LU, NL, NO, SE, SG, UK, US 2: from AR, CG, CN, CO, CY, CZ, EE, GR, MT, PE, PL, PT, SI, SK, TW and some overseas countries 3: from AL, AM, BA, BG, BY, GE, HR, HU, KZ, LT, LV, MD, MK, MNE, RO, RS, RU, TR, UA If you are not sure which country group you belong to, write to [email protected]

All programmes subject to changes!

What does the membership cost? (2013-1015) New membership fees valid from 01/01/2013 until the end of 2015, decided at the General Assembly in November 2012

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Quand dois-je arriver et partir ? Nous publions toujours le jour d’arrivée et le jour de départ comme premier et dernier jour de la manifestation. Comment dois-je faire pour m’inscrire ? Merci d’écrire directement aux organisateurs pour demander des informations supplémentaires et les documents d’inscription, ou bien de consulter www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Events 2014. Comment puis-je savoir ce que je dois payer ? Les activités de la European Choral Association - Europa Cantat suivent un système de frais de participation qui prend en compte la situation économique du pays d’origine des participants (voir le système de groupes de pays page 40). Nous offrons des tarifs réduits pour les membres directs et indirects. Les frais de participation par personne sont indiqués directement sur la page de chaque activité. Normalement le prix de participation comprend l‘hébergement, les repas et le programme musical (les exceptions sont indiquées). Les cartes de crédit seront parfois acceptées (vérifier avec les organisateurs), les chèques seront rarement acceptés à cause des frais bancaires. Quand les organisateurs auront reçu votre inscriptions, ils vous indiquerons le numéro de compte sur lequel vous devez verser l’acompte et les frais de participation, ou bien ils indiqueront cette information sur leur site web. Que veut dire “membre direct” ou “membre indirect”? • Membres directs: membres directs de notre association (individuels ou choeurs) • Membres indirects: membres individuels ou choeurs membres d‘une organisation chorale des groupes de pays 1 ou 2, elle-même membre de notre association. (par ex.: ACJ, FCEC, FENIARCO, etc. - voir liste sur www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Membership) • Non-membres: tous les autres (Les non-membres peuvent demander l’adhésion - voir ci-dessous)

Qu’est-ce qu’une Semaine Chantante (International Singing Week) – ? C’est un « mini-festival » dans une belle ville, et nous y offrons des ateliers pour choristes individuels, groupes vocaux, groupes de choristes et choeurs de tous genres, avec toutes sortes de musiques et styles, dirigés par des chefs renommés du monde entier. Il y a des concerts dans des salles de concert et des églises, avec les résultats des ateliers et avec les choeurs participants, un atelier commun pour tous et/ou du Chant Commun (Choeur Ouvert) ainsi que du temps libre pour faire du tourisme, des excursions etc. A chaque semaine chantante vous chanterez dans UN des ateliers indiqués et vous aurez des répétitions dans cet atelier chaque matin et quelquefois aussi l’après-midi. Pour chaque atelier vous trouverez (en anglais) l’indication du degré de difficulté de l’atelier (A = difficile / B = moyen / C = facile) et les langues dans lesquelles le chef peut travailler. En général les choeurs participants peuvent donner des concerts pendant la semaine. Où est-ce que je dors ? Le logement est habituellement dans des résidences d’étudiants ou des auberges de jeunesse, dans des chambres à deux lits ou plus. Il est possible d’être logé dans une chambre individuelle ou à l’hôtel moyennant un supplément veuillez contacter les organisateurs. Comment les organisateurs attribuent-ils les ateliers? Les organisateurs de chaque Semaine Chantante feront de leur mieux pour prendre en considération les choix d‘atelier selon l‘ordre indiqué. Nous vous remercions de bien vouloir accepter le fait qu‘il ne sera pas toujours possible de respecter votre premier choix.

Est-ce que je peux annuler mon inscription ? En cas d‘annulation de dernière minute de la part des participants (quelle qu’en soit la raison) l‘organisateur pourra demander une contribution pour les frais déjà engagés. Votre signature à l‘inscription vaut acceptation de cette condition. Est-ce que je peux avoir un certificat de participation ? Tous les participants peuvent demander aux organisateurs de l’activité un certificat de participation pour toutes nos activités. Comment puis-je adhérer à l’association? Toutes nos activités offrent des prix de participation réduits pour ses membres. Sur www.EuropeanChoral-Association.org -> Membership vous trouverez les informations nécessaires, les avantages de l’adhésion, nos statuts, et ce qu’il faut faire pour devenir membre (tous les documents sont disponibles en anglais, français et allemand). Pour les cotisations (2013-2015) et les groupes de pays voir page 44. Si vous désirez adhérer, prenez contact avec le Secrétariat Général: c/o Haus der Kultur, Weberstr. 59a 53113 Bonn, Allemagne Tel: +49 228 9125663 Fax: +49 228 9125658 [email protected] Pour les semaines chantantes vous trouverez en automne 2013 des traductions sur www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Events 2014.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen Praktische Informationen Wann sollte ich an- und abreisen? Normalerweise veröffentlichen wir den Ankunfts- und Abreisetag als ersten und letzten Tag der Veranstaltung. Wie kann ich mich anmelden? Bitte nehmen Sie direkten Kontakt mit den Organisatoren auf, um weitere Informationen und Anmeldeunterlagen zu erhalten. Oder informieren Sie sich auf der Homepage: www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Events 2014. Woher weiß ich, was ich zahlen muss? Die Teilnahmegebühren der Veranstaltungen basieren auf der wirtschaftlichen Situation der unterschiedlichen Herkunftsländer (bitte beachten Sie das Ländergruppensystem auf Seite 40) und bieten Ermäßigungen für direkte und indirekte Mitglieder. Die Gebühren sind für jede Veranstaltung auf der entsprechenden Seite angegeben. Die Gebühren beinhalten normalerweise Unterkunft und Verpflegung sowie das Musikprogramm, Ausnahmen sind aufgeführt. Kreditkarten können akzeptiert werden (bitte überprüfen Sie dies mit den Veranstaltern). Schecks jeglicher Art werden wegen hoher Bankgebühren nicht akzeptiert. Wenn die Organisatoren Ihre Anmeldung erhalten haben, schicken sie Ihnen die Konto-Nummer zu, auf die Sie die die Anzahlung und die Teilnahmegebühr überweisen müssen, oder sie veröffentlichen diese Information auf ihrer Homepage. Was heißt „direktes Mitglied“ oder „indirektes Mitglied“? • Direkte Mitglieder: Direkte Mitglieder der European Choral Association – Europa Cantat (Einzelmitglieder, Mitgliedschöre oder Sänger/innen aus Mitgliedschören) • Indirekte Mitglieder: Einzelmitglieder oder Chöre, die Mitglied einer Chororganisation der Länder gruppe 1 oder 2 sind, die selbst ein voll zahlendes Mitglied sind (z.B. AMJ, Deutsche Chorjugend, Schweizer Föderation Europa Cantat etc. - siehe Liste auf der Homepage: www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Membership)

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• Nichtmitglieder: alle anderen – Nichtmitglieder können eine Mitgliedschaft beantragen (siehe unten) Eine „Internationale Singwoche“ (International Singing Week) – was ist das? Es ist ein „Mini-Festival“ in einer schönen Stadt, bei dem Ateliers für einzelne Sänger/innen, Vokalensembles, Gruppen von Chorsänger/innen und alle Arten von Chören angeboten werden, mit allen Arten von Musik und Stilen, unter der Leitung renommierter Chorleiter/innen aus aller Welt. Es gibt Konzerte in Sälen und Kirchen, mit den Ergebnissen der Ateliers sowie mit teilnehmenden Chören, ein gemeinsames Atelier und/oder Offenes Singen für alle und genügend Freizeit für Tourismus, Ausflüge usw. Sie werden für die gesamte Veranstaltung EINEM Atelier zugeordnet. Jeden Morgen (und manchmal nachmittags) finden Atelierproben statt. Bei jedem Atelier finden Sie Angaben über den Schwierigkeitsgrad (A = schwierig, B = mittel, C = leicht) sowie die Arbeitssprachen. Wo schlafe ich? Die Unterbringung ist normalerweise in Studentenheimen oder Jugendherbergen, meistens in Zimmern mit zwei oder mehr Betten. Einzelzimmer oder Hotelunterkunft sind meist auf eigene Kosten möglich. Doppelzimmer können nicht immer garantiert werden – bitte sprechen Sie die Veranstalter an. Wie entscheiden die Organisatoren über die Teilnahme an den Ateliers? Die Organisatoren jeder Singwoche bemühen sich, Ihre Atelierwünsche zu erfüllen. Bitte haben Sie jedoch Verständnis, dass nicht immer der Erstwunsch ermöglicht werden kann.

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Kann ich meine Anmeldung stornieren? Im Fall einer kurzfristigen Absage eines Teilnehmers (unabhängig von der Begründung) wird eine Stornierungsgebühr in Rechnung gestellt, falls den Organisatoren bereits Kosten entstanden sind. Mit Unterzeichnung der Anmeldung werden diese Bedingungen akzeptiert.

Calendar Events of the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat 2013

General Assembly Pécs, Hungary, with conference on VOICE International Hearts-in-Harmony Festival Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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V Inclusion and Choral Singing conference Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain 15/3/2014 Symposium on Singing in Music Education Budapest, Hungary 23-27/4/2014 European Award for Choral Composers - Deadline for applications 30/4/2014 Int. Masterclass on Open Singing at European Festival of Youth Choirs Basel Switzerland 28-31/5/2014 Hearts-in-Harmony 2014 Novi Sad, Serbia 12-16/6/2014 World Youth Choir, summer session 2014 Croatia and Southeast Europe July 2014 Study Tour to the Estonian Song Celebration Tallinn, Estonia 1-7/7/2014 Youth Chamber-Choir Meeting Usedom, Germany 4-13/7/2014 European Academy for Children’s Choir Conductors, Barcelona Catalonia, Spain 7-13/7/2014 11th Oratorio Choir Academy Pomáz, Hungary 17-27/7/2014 CHORALP International Singing Week Briançon, France 19-26/7/2014 International Singing Week Tarragona Catalonia, Spain 19-27/7/2014 European Academy for Young Composers Aosta, Italy 20-26/7/2014 International Masterclass in Choir Conducting Vaison-la-Romaine, France 27-31/7/2014 EUROPA CANTAT junior Bergen, Norway incl. International Study Tour 30/7-6/8 2014 Eurochoir Saintes, France 17-26/8/2014 International Singing Week Alpe Adria Cantat Lignano, Italy 24-31/8/2014 new: 20 - 27/10/ Choral Arts Management Programme (CAMP) Basse-Normandie, France 28/10-2/11/2014 General Assembly Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, with conference on VOICE 21-23/11/2014

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Festival EUROPA CANTAT XIX Pécs, Hungary

Bekomme ich eine Teilnahmebestätigung? Jede/r Teilnehmende/r kann sich auf Wunsch eine Teilnahmebestätigung ausstellen lassen. Bitte wenden Sie sich dafür direkt an die Organisatoren der entsprechenden Veranstaltung. Wie kann ich Mitglied werden? Bei allen Europa Cantat Veranstaltungen zahlen Mitglieder eine reduzierte Teilnahmegebühr. Auf www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org -> Membership finden Sie detaillierte Informationen über die Vorteile einer Mitgliedschaft, unsere Satzung und wie man Mitglied werden kann. (Alle Dokumente stehen auf englisch, französisch und deutsch zur Verfügung.) Für die Mitgliedsbeiträge (2013 – 2015) und die Ländergruppen, siehe Seite 44. Falls Sie Mitglied werden möchten, setzen Sie sich bitte in Verbindung mit: Generalsekretariat c/o Haus der Kultur, Weberstr. 59a 53113 Bonn, Deutschland Fax: +49 228 9125658 [email protected] Für die Singwochen finden Sie ab Herbst 2013 deutsche Übersetzungen auf www.EuropeanChoralAssociation. org -> Events 2014

8-10/11/2013 29-30/11/2013

24/7-2/8/2015

Recommended events: 2013

Chor.com Dortmund, Germany

2014

Festival di primavera 2014 Montecatini Terme – Tuscany, Italy 9th European Festival of Youth Choirs Basel Switzerland Kurt Thomas Course Utrecht, The Netherlands 49th International Choral Festival Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain 10th World Symposium on Choral Music Seoul, Korea Urban Youth Choir Festival Örebro, Sweden Choralies, International congress for choir conductors Paris, France Cruise for singers ‘Cantare e dolce vita’, Mediterranean Sea Master Class in Choir and Orchestral Conducting Örebro, Sweden

12 – 15/9/2013 3 - 5/4/2014 and 9 -12/4/2014 28/5-1/6/2014 4-12/7/2014 7-13/7/2014 7-14/8/2014 6 -13/8/ 4-7/9/2014 12-14/9/2014 25/9-5/10/2014 18-24/10/2014

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Programmänderungen vorbehalten!

These events are not organised by our association but recommended by us, because they fully fit into our philosophy. For details please go to www.EuropeanChoralAssociation.org VOICE – Vision on Innovation for Choral Music in Europe is a multiannual European cooperation project supported by the European Union Culture Programme. It is coordinated by the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat and organised in cooperation with 13 partners. More on p. 5-6 and on www.thevoiceproject.eu

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Festival for young choirs (8-18) (8-1 F workshops F open singingg F F concerts F study tour for conducters

Informatio tion and application at www.ecjunior.com