This page lists some of the many national and international
choral festivals. Please visit the respective web sites for
detailed information.
CANADIAN
FESTIVALS
XIV International Choral Kathaumixw
Join choirs from around the world in 18
concerts, seminars, common singing, social events and
competitions, on the shores of Canada’s magnificent Pacific
Coast. Guest artists, orchestra & international jury.
Extension concert tours available July 11–18.
Powell River, British Columbia, Canada
July 6 – 10, 2010
www.kathaumixw.org
The Loto-Québec World Choral Festival
The largest gathering of choirs in America.
Laval, Québec, Canada
June 17-27, 2010
Register now: www.mondialchoral.org
Coastal Sound International Choral Festival 2011
For Children’s (SSA) & Youth(SATB) Choirs
Burnaby & Vancouver, British Columbia
July 4 – 9, 2011
Guest conductors: Rollo Dilworth & Henry Leck
www.coastalsoundfestival.com
info@coastalsoundfestival.com
Festival 500 Sharing the Voices
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Phenomenon of Singing International Symposium
VIII
July 6–13, 2011
International Choral Festival
July 3–10, 2011
http://www.festival500.com
information@festival500.com
INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVALS
The 9th World
Symposium on Choral Music
Puerto Madryn (Patagonia), Argentina
August 3 to 10, 2011
Applications are now being accepted for choirs wishing to
audition. Visit the website at www.wscm9.com to get the application
form.
Application deadline: October 1, 2009
XIX Zoltán
Kodály Children’s Choir Festival
Komló, Hungary
June 18-20, 2010
For information visit: http://www.khszinhaz.hu/kh/index.php?op=show_content&id=13
Application deadline: October 20, 2009
5th
International Leevi Madetoja Male Voice Choir Competition
2010 and Choral Weekend
Espoo, Finland
April 16-18,
2010
mieskuoroliitto@sulasol.fi • www.mieskuoro.fi
Registration deadline: October 31, 2009
Cork International Choral
Festival
Cork, Ireland
April 28 - May 2, 2010
International
Krakow Choir Festival
Krakow, Poland
June 10–13, 2010
For information please visit www.krakowchoirfestival.pl
International Singing Week
Barcelona, Spain
July 5-11, 2010
Workshops and concert opportunities for choirs.
fcec@fcec.cat • www.fcec.cat
Application deadline: February 28,
2010
Crossroads Children's Chorus Festival
Nashville, USA
July 10-16, 2010
Guest conductor: Stephen Hatfield
Unique international classical children's choral festival
held at the luxurious Gaylord Opryland Resort
www.CrossroadsChildrensChorusFestival.com
info@crossroadschildrenschorusfestival.com
11th Concorso Corale Internazionale
Riva del Garda, Italy
March 28 – April 1, 2010
Highlights are the Grand Prix Competition, held by the
category winners, and the Audience Prize. INTERKULTUR
welcomes all kinds of choirs regardless of their level of
proficiency.
http://www.interkultur.com
8th Venezia
in Musica, Choir Competition & Festival
Venice, Italy
April 28 – May 2, 2010
This event combines the benefits of an international choir
competition in Lido di Jesolo with the excellent concert
opportunities in one of the most significant music capitals
in the world. You can choose between numerous categories of
different difficulty levels and music genres. INTERKULTUR
welcomes all kinds of choirs regardless of their level of
proficiency.
http://www.interkultur.com
8th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod 2010
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
May 31–June 7, 2010
All children’s and youth choirs of the world are invited to
take part in Southeast Asia’s premiere choral competition
and symposium for youngsters. Sing in the shadow of the
Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers.
http://www.interkultur.com
6th World
Choir Games
Shaoxing, China
July 15–26, 2010
The biggest international choir competition worldwide! The
Games are committed to the Olympic idea “participation is
the highest honour”. Competitions in 20 categories, the
opening and closing ceremony, the choir parade, encounter
concerts, workshops as well as gala concerts and
spectacular shows turn this event into a unique experience!
INTERKULTUR welcomes all kinds of choirs regardless of
their level of proficiency.
www.worldchoirgames.com
1st ITB International Choir Competition 2010
Bandung, Indonesia
July 29–August 1, 2010
http://www.fpsitb.com
Pécs Cantat 2010
Pécs, South Hungary
August 15–August 22, 2010
Offers a rich variety of quality repertoire for all
choir-types. Two of the six workshops present an
international programme, while the other four give a deep
insight into the treasury of the world-famous Hungarian
choir literature with internationally known experts in the
field.
www.pecscantat.hu
Rimini International Choral Competition
Rimini, Italy
October 7–10, 2010
Competition for equal voices, mixed, chamber, children,
youth, folk and Spiritual Choirs in the beautiful and
ancient Town of Rimini. Prizes for 10.250 Euros.
Possibility of singing a Mass in The Renaissance Cathedral.
Contact: Rimini International Choral Competition, Tel. +39
347 2573878
www.riminichoral.it
info@riminichoral.it,
6th International Robert Schumann Choir Competition
Zwickau, Germany
October 20 – 24, 2010
Celebrate the 200th birthday anniversary of Robert Schumann
in his native town Zwickau with competitions, concerts and
rehearsals with international choral experts. In an
enchanting Jugendstil hall every concert turns into a
unique artistical and emotional experience. INTERKULTUR
welcomes all kinds of choirs regardless of their level of
proficiency.
http://www.interkultur.com
The American International Choral Festival – St. Louis 2010
St. Louis, USA
November 17 – 21, 2010
This new event offers a choir competition with a versatile
festival character. In addition to competition and festival
concerts we put a strong emphasis on a wide selection of
workshops for conductors and singers. INTERKULTUR welcomes
all kinds of choirs regardless of their level of
proficiency.
http://www.interkultur.com
27th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition
Vienna, Austria
November 24 – 28, 2010
In this music capital of the world the famous Konzerthaus
with the Schubert Hall, the Votive Church, the Minoriten
Church and Schubert’s Baptistery offer a unique stage for
the choirs from all over the world. Highlight is the
competition for the Franz Schubert Choir Prize. INTERKULTUR
welcomes all kinds of choirs regardless of their level of
proficiency.
http://www.interkultur.com
To have your festival included, please send the information
to: Carolyn Nielsen: alto@warpnet.ca
