Application info deadline for applications Oct. 15th, 2010

Here you can download the application info for the 12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf
June 10 - 15, 2011 and the DETAILED APPLICATION FORM requested for applications!

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The International Chamber Choir Competition Markt­oberdorf is intended to bring together the world’s best choirs in order to provide them with the opportunity, not only to compare with each other but also to discuss choral literature from the individual countries, interpretation, styles, voice-training and techniques. In order to achieve both aims, the programme is so arranged that the individual choirs will have a chance to work together on a common work, under the baton of a renowned conductor, as well as participating in the competition. The main aim here is an international meeting with music as the central theme.
The International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf is supported by the Arbeits­ge­mein­schaft Deutscher Chorverbände (ADC), which incorporates the six following choral associations: Allgemeiner Cäcilienverband Arbeitskreis Musik in der Jugend Deutscher Chorverband Internationaler Arbeitskreis für Musik Verband deutscher KonzertChöre Verband evangelischer Kirchenchöre Deutschlands The competition is subsidized by: The German Federal Minister for Cultural Affairs and the Media The Bavarian Ministry for Science, Research and Culture, The Ostallgäu Regional District The Town of Marktoberdorf, and many more...
A committee made up of representatives of the ADC and other experts supervises the Competition and selects the choirs. It also selects the compulsory piece and the jury members and awards the prizes in cooperation with the head of the jury.
A Mixed choirs B Female choirs A choir should not have less than 16 and not more than 36 singers.
timetable (subject to changes) Friday, June 10, 2011 Arrival of the choirs, Opening concert Saturday, June 11, 2011 1. lap Competitions, Concerts in the region Sunday, June 12, 2011 2. lap Competitions, Concerts in the region Monday, June 13, 2011 Singing in church services, Excursions, Concerts in the region Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Announcement of the results, Prize-giving ceremony, Final concert Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Departure of the choirs
The competition consists of two Competition laps. In the 1. lap, the competition programme may only include “a cappella” works. A maximum of 3 obligate percussion instruments can be permitted by the Committee. Please send us a copy of the score. The total duration, from the beginning of the first piece until the end of the last piece - not just the singing time! - must not be less than 20 minutes and not more than 25 minutes. The performance time will not be interrupted by applause. For each category, choirs will be expected to perform one compulsory work. Category A: Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger: Rhapsodie op. 186, Nr. 5 (available ati: Carus-Verlag Stuttgart; Carus 50.186 • www.carus-verlag.com Category B: Egil Hovland: Se, dager kommer op. 87, Nr. 1 (available at: Norsk Musikforlag Oslo, N.M.O. 8896 • www.norskmusikforlag.no Within the time limit, each choir has to perform at least one work in each of the following styles: 1. Renaissance / Early Baroque 2. 19th / 20th Century (Romanticism / Impressionism) 3. 20th / 21st Century (composed after 1950) One of these styles will be covered by the compulsory work. The choir has complete freedom in its choice of additional works within the maximum performance time of 25 minutes (including the compulsory work). It is allowed to reduce the number of singers up to 50% maximum for Renaissance and Early Baroque repertoire (avoiding soloist singing). Maximum one work written by the conductor is admitted. In the 2. lap of the competition, the choir can choose freely a 10 minutes performing time programme. This may also include instrumental accompaniment and dance.
The jury consists of seven expert adjudicators. The assessment will be based on the following aspects: a) technical performance: intonation, rhythm, phrasing, accuracy with respect to the written notes, pronunciation b) artistic performance: timing, agogics, dynamic flexibility, text-interpretation, accuracy of style, choral sound The decisions of the jury are final and may not be legally challenged. The members of the jury are not allowed to reveal details of their assessments or the content of the discussions. A diploma showing the level of achievement will be given to each participating choir.
Each category will be endowed with three prizes. The Committee of the International Chamber Choir Competition reserves the right, in consultation with the jury, to share as well as to change the amounts of the prizes. 1st prize 3.500 Euro 2nd prize 2.500 Euro 3rd prize 1.500 Euro
Special Prize • Carl Orff foundation Diessen am Ammersee • 1500 Euro The jury may award a Special Prize of 1250 Euro donated by the Carl Orff Foundation, Diessen am Ammersee, for the best interpretation of a choral work which has its World Premier at the 2011 Marktoberdorf International Chamber-Choir Competition. Special prize • Walter & Charlotte Hamel foundation, Hannover • 1000 Euro The jury may award a Special Prize of 1000 Euro donated by the Walter und Charlotte Hamel foundation, Hannover (D), for the best interpretation of a romantic work for female choir. Gustave Charlier-Anna Maroye - Prize • 500 Euro The jury may award a Special Prize of 500 Euro, sponsored by M. Noël Minet, for the best interpretation of a religious choral work in the competition 2011. Pro Musica Viva Maria Strecker-Daelen-Prize • 500 Euro The jury may award a Special Prize of 500 Euro, sponsored by thr Maria Strecker-Daelen foundation as Conductor’s prize for the best interpretation of a contemporary choral work in the competition 2011.
Only choirs which have been officially admitted to the competition can participate. To apply for admission, they have to fulfil the following conditions: 1. The members of the choir must be amateurs, i.e. the majority must not earn their living by singing. 2. Choirs from music academies and conservatories are allowed to participate. 3. All participating choirs are obliged to be present in Marktoberdorf during the entire period from June 10 -June 15, 2011 and to participate in the competition events, common rehearsals and concerts. With their application, the choirs agree to the rules and conditions of the competition, to recordings and broadcasts in sound and television as well as any other sound or visual recordings (and any copies thereof) being made in connection with the competition. By accepting the rules and conditions the choir surrenders all rights resulting from such recordings to the organizers. 4. Choirs which won a first prize at the 11th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf 2009 are excluded from taking part. 5. Conductors and others interested in attending the event or the special seminar for choral conductors must apply by 01.03.2011.
The Committee of the International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf is responsible for the admission of choirs to the competition. Applications for admission require the following documents: 1. A short history of the choir and the conductor 2. A list of the choir’s repertoire and a photo (min. 300 dpi, 10x15 cm) 3. A list of important concerts performed at home and abroad 4. A list of any previous successes in competitions and festivals 5. An audio cassette or CD with A-cappella-recordings of the choir in the last 2 years - (live if possible; about 30 mins.; with a list of titles, composers and composers' dates of the pieces). The recording must contain at least one work in each of the following styles: 1. Renaissance / Early Baroque 2. 19th / 20th Century (Romanticism / Impressionism) 3. 20th / 21st Century (composed after 1950) 6. An application form (to be downloaded at www.modfestivals.org) 7. The planned competition programme incl. times 8. Proposals for one or more concert programmes of about 40 minutes each (sacred and/or secular and/or folklore, the latter in national costume if possible), with or without instruments.
All meals for the choirs as well as accommodation in rooms with several beds or in host-families in Marktoberdorf or its surrounding area are provided free of charge for the duration of the competition only (June 10 - June 15, 2011). If requested, help can be given in organising additional concerts in the period before or after the competition.
The cost of the journey to and from Marktoberdorf must be borne by the choirs themselves.
As the aim of the event is not only to compete, each choir is expected to perform in extra concerts (e.g. a sacred and a folklore-concert) with a programme of approx. 40 minutes in Marktoberdorf or the surrounding area, together with another participating choir. An excursion will provide choirs with the opportunity to enjoy the countryside, churches and castles (e.g. Neuschwanstein) of the region. All choirs are also cordially invited to participate in singing at church services on Whit-Sunday.
Deadline for applications: Last day for arrival of all requested material is October, 15th, 2010. Admission: Choirs will be admitted until December 31st, 2010.
International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutscher Chorverbände e.V. Arnauer Str. 14 D-87616 Marktoberdorf Telefon: +49 (0) 8342 8964033 Telefax: +49 (0) 8342 40 3 70 office@modfestivals.org www.modfestivals.org