Prague Winter Sonata Prize 2010
Praha, December 14 - 18.2010Dear Friends,
The Endowment Fund International Youth Forum ( EF IYF ) are inviting you to take part in the
III. International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music “The Prague Winter Sonata 2010”
The Czech capital Prague opens its gates and invite choirs to its charming center decorated for Christmas. We are inviting music choirs and orchestras from all over the world; your songs and performances will contribute to a truly heartwarming atmosphere of Christmas.
The festival will be held by the International Youth Forum ENDOWMENT FUND, under the patronage of City Hall of Prague.
Choirs are eligible to join the festival either as non-competitive choirs participating in all the performances of the festival, or as competitive choirs.
The Festival is open to Mixed, Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Choirs and Chamber Vocal Ensembles, Orchestras and music bands in following categories:
CATEGORY A „Superior“
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Children choirs up to 16 years
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CATEGORY B „Superior“
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Boys´ choirs
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CATEGORY C „Superior“
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Mixed youth choirs up to 25 years
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CATEGORY D„Superior“
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Women’s choirs
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CATEGORY E „Superior“
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Men’s choirs
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CATEGORY F „Superior“
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Mixed choirs
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CATEGORY G „Superior“
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Chamber choirs
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CATEGORY A 1
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Children’s choirs up to 12 years
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CATEGORY B 1
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Children’s choirs up to 16 years
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CATEGORY C 1
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Boys´ choirs (sopranos, altos, tenors, bassos)
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CATEGORY D 1
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Youth choirs up to 19 years
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CATEGORY E 1
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Mixed youth choirs up to 25 years
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CATEGORY F 1
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Cleric and church music a capella
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CATEGORY G 1
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Folk music
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CATEGORY H 1
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Spiritual, gospel, jazz
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| Orchestras and music bands |
CATEGORY A 2
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Orchestras and music bands up to 16 years
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CATEGORY B 2
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Orchestras and music bands up to 21years
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CATEGORY C 2
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Adult orchestras and music bands
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The time limit on performances is 15 minutes. The program can consist of advent or spiritual music either a cappella or with instrumental accompaniment (a piano will be available).
• In the Festival take part the Choirs and music bands from all over the World, which desires to perform its cultural work.
• The age of participants is not restricted.
• The Festival organizers look forward to hosting professional and amateur choirs and choral ensembles.
APPLICATIONThe festival can be entered by sending the application form
by submitting website application form
or by e-mail ten.zc-aharp@lavitsef
or by fax +420-267911783.
• All the changes in the contest program after 20th. of October 2010 is not permitted.
Jury
An international jury comprising of distinguished professionals will judge the competition on the following criteria:
A/ choice of the works and program dramaturgy
B/ technical level of the interpretation
C/ artistic impression
Maximum of 100 points, the medals will be awarded as follows:
60,00 - 74,99 points: bronze
75,00 - 89,99 points: silver
90,00 - 99,00 points: gold
100,00 - Grand PrixPrizes
Each choir will receive a diploma with the certification of the results. Upon proposal of the jury, other prizes of the festival will be awarded; for the best performances from the point of view dramaturgy, voice culture, or conducting. The jury decisions are final, no appeals may be made.
Special prizes
GRAND-PRIX CERTIFIKAT FOR THE 3 YEARS FREE PARTICIPATION IN THE ONE OF THE FESTIVALS BY ENDOWMENT FUND INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FORUM!!!
The 1st. Laureates, will get the free tour to the EUROPE FESTIVAL TOUR
The winners will be invited to the summer festival in the South Bohemia !!!
The final date for application is 15.10.2010
