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
Rhapsody!
Children’s Music Festival
Vienna, Salzburg & Prague
Guest Conductor Janet Galván
July 15 – July 26, 2010: 12 days/10 nights
Watch our festival movie at http://www.classicalmovements.com/rhap.htm.
Link to Festival: http://www.classicalmovements.com/rhap.htm
Melodia! South American Music Festival
Rio de Janeiro & Buenos Aires
Guest Conductor Doreen Rao
July 21 – August 2, 2010: 13 days/10 nights
Link to Festival: http://www.classicalmovements.com/s_am.htm
Watch our festival movie at http://www.classicalmovements.com/s_am.htm.
Ihlombe! South African Choral Festival
2010: July 28 – August 9, 2010: 13 days/10 nights
Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg & Game Park
Link to Festival: http://www.classicalmovements.com/s_af.htm
Watch our festival movie at http://www.classicalmovements.com/s_af.htm.
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
Cantus Salisburgensis
Summer Festival – Kaleidoskope of Nations
Salzburg, Austria
July 8–21, 2010
www.cultours-europe.com
Registration deadline: April 30, 2010
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
1st NINA Griegfestival - for young voices
September 14–October 17, 2010
Bergen, Norway
The festival includes Choir competitions for children's and
youth choirs, workshops, concerts and events. 1st NINA Solo
competition for young singers is also a part of the NINA
Griegfestival. Visit www.griegfestival.no.
Deadline for application: June 1,
2010
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,
4th Mozart
Festival
Salzburg, Austria
October 7–10, 2010
Individual singers and choirs are welcome.
www.cultours-europe.com
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
3rd International Istanbul Choir Days Festival
Istanbul, Turkey
November 3–8, 2010
www.istanbulchoirdays.com
info@istanbulchoirdays.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
6th
International Warsaw Choir Festival "VARSOVIA CANTAT"
Warsaw, Poland
November 12–14, 2010
The festival will take place at the prestigious Chopin
University of Music where choirs will compete in 4
categories for statuettes of Golden, Silver and Brozne
Lyre.
For more information visit www.varsoviacantat.pl
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
IX
International Sacred Music Festival SILVER BELLS
Daugavpils (Latvia)
January 14—16, 2011
Children's, Male, Female, Mixed Choirs, Vocal Ensembles and
soloists.
http://www.silverbells.narod.ru
2011 Windy
City Youth Choral Festival
Artistic Director Lynne Gackle
June 23 – 26, 2011
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.musiccelebrations.com/festivals/2011/windy_city_choral_festival.html
2011 Rome International Choral Festival
Artistic Director Z. Randall Stroope
June 23 - 27, 2011
Rome, Italy
http://www.musiccelebrations.com/festivals/2011/rome_choral_festival.html
2011 Mozart International Choral Festival
Artistic Directors Eph Ehly and Janos Czifra
June 29 - July 3, 2011
Salzburg, Austria
http://www.musiccelebrations.com/festivals/2011/mozart_choral_festival.html
2011 Somerset International Children's Choral Festival
Artistic Directors Elena Sharkova and Darren
Dailey
July 11 - 15, 2011
Wells & Sherborne, England
http://www.musiccelebrations.com/festivals/2011/somerset_youth_choral_festival.html
Rhapsody! Children’s Music Festival
Vienna, Salzburg & Prague
2011 Guest Conductor Joan Gregoryk
July 14 – 25, 2011: 12 days/10 nights
Choirs will enjoy a workshop, musical exchanges and
sightseeing tours.
Contact: Zhongjie Shi, Classical Movements, Inc., Tel:
+1(703) 683-6040, Fax: +1 (703) 683-6045, Email: ZS@ClassicalMovements.com
Website: www.ClassicalMovements.com
Melodia!
South American Music Festival
Rio de Janeiro & Buenos Aires
2011 Guest Conductor Francisco Nuñez
July 20 – August 1, 2011: 13 days/10 nights
Outstanding artistic experiences are combined with
once-in-a-lifetime cultural and outreach opportunities.
Contact: Alessandra D Ovidio, Classical Movements, Inc.,
Tel: +1 (703) 683-6040, Fax: +1 (703) 683-6045, Email:
Alessandra@ClassicalMovements.com,
Website: www.ClassicalMovements.com
Ihlombe!
South African Choral Festival
Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg & Game Park
July 27 – August 8, 2011: 13 days/10 nights
Your adult or youth choir will have the opportunity to
perform with many excellent South African Choirs, as well
as participate in workshops with famous Choral Conductors.
You will experience African rhythms, dancing, and their
unique and diverse singing. Don't miss this wonderful
opportunity for your choir.
Contact: Jayci Thomas, Classical Movements, Inc., Tel: +1
(703) 683-6040, Email: jayci@ClassicalMovements.com
Website: www.ClassicalMovements.com
Serenade! Washington, DC Choral Festival
Washington, DC
June 23-26, 2011: 4 days/3 nights
Choirs will experience individual shared choir concerts in
cathedrals, churches, schools, halls and National
Monuments. You will also get to take part in a number of
choral workshops with leading choral conductors.
Contact: Yarina, Classical Movements, Inc., Tel: +1 (703)
683-6040,
Email: Yarina@classicalmovements.com
Website: www.ClassicalMovements.com
To have your festival included, please send the information
to: Carolyn Nielsen: alto@warpnet.ca
