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12th World Choir Festival on Musical  & Competition 

     COMPETITION  RESULTS

1.   GOLD MEDAL  & 1st PRIZE  with  92,75 points         
     “Ars Nova” Choir, Republic of Moldavia
     The Prize is accompanied by a cash reward of  1000 €


2.  GOLD MEDAL  & 2nd PRIZE  with  91,75 points    
     “Jeanne Rabin’s Ensemble” , Israel 
     The Prize is accompanied by a cash reward of  600 €

3.  SILVER MEDAL  & 3rd PRIZE  with  87,75 points     
     “BelCantes” Choir of Agios Andreas Eglykadas of Patras, Greece
     The Prize is accompanied by a cash reward of  400 €


4.  SILVER MEDAL  with  80,75 points  
     Komorni Zbor “Rubino” Chamber Choir, Croatia  


5.  BRONZE  MEDAL  with 73,50 points
     Mixed Choir of the Požarevac Cultural Center, Serbia



   SPECIAL  AWARDS 

1. BEST CHOIR DIRECTION
    Ana Cuscenco, "Ars Nova" Choir, Republic of Moldavia

2. BEST MUSICAL INTERPRETATION 
    Elena Droukopoulou, "BelCantes" Choir of Agios Andreas Eglykadas of Patras
, Greece

3. OUTSTANDING INTERPRETATION AND BEST ARRANGEMENT OF THE SONG  "Puttin' On The Ritz"
    Jeanne Rabin, "Jeanne Rabin's Ensemble", Israel

 
​     AUDIENCE AWARDS 
  • "Ars Nova" Choir, Republic of Moldavia
  • Children's and Youth Choir of the Municipality of Dionysos, Greece 
  • ITL  Segakoor Mixed Choir, Εstonia​



                              13th  WORLD  CHOIR   FESTIVAL  ON  MUSICAL  &  COMPETITION
                                                                                                10 - 12 of May, 2024
                                                                                         THESSALONIKI, GREECE
                                                                            Organization : "KORAIS" Choir

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                                                               The Festival is under the auspices of the Municipality of Thessaloniki


“KORAIS”  Choir invites you to participate in a Festival of Joy, which will take place in the city of Thessaloniki, from 10th to 12h  May, 2024.
This city of North Greece with the mild Mediterranean climate, the hospitality of its citizens and the long interesting history of 2.300 years - shown on its rich ancient monuments-, the city which is located at the crossroads of people and civilizations, can gladly promise you a pleasant and unforgettable stay full of new experiences.
We are inviting you to a unique Festival, which thousands of spectators so far, surround it with unlimited love thus creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and joy and making this World Choir Festival on Musical an excellent event that gives to all the participants special and unforgettable emotions.
The World Choir Festival on Musical is dedicated to Peace, Friendship, Collaboration, Fellowship and Solidarity between people.

 
 
                                                                                           
                                                                                     R  E  G  U  L  A  T  I  O  N


                                                
IDENTITY  OF  THE  FESTIVAL

.     From 2023 the Festival also became a Competition. It has a Competitive and Non Competitive part.
.     Only amateur choirs take part in the Festival.    
.     
All kinds of choirs take part in the Festival: mixed, children’s, youth choirs, similar voices and vocal ensembles.   
.  The main Festival performances will take place at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Ceremony Hall 1.100  seats - situated at
       the center
of the city.

.     The Official Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday  11th of May 2024  in the morning, at the Municipal Garden
       Theatre 
with the participation of all the choirs that will take part in the Festival.


                                                           COMPETITION 

.    
All kinds of choirs take part in the Festival: mixed, children’s, youth choirs, similar voices and vocal ensembles.
.    The duration of appearance of the choirs will be 15’. Exceeding the specified time for the competing choirs will be taken into
      account by the Jury.

.    The repertoire of the competing choirs is chosen by the choirs themselves from original compositions-legal copies.                              The repertoire to be performed by the choirs should include at least a Musical song.
.    The competing choirs have the ability to use only a piano.
.  The choirs that wish to compete will pay an additional 15 Euros  for each person including the Director of the choir.
.  The choirs that will participate in the Competition are obliged to send the scores to 5 copies to the address of the Festival. 
.  A choir that has participated in the Competition can also have the opportunity to participate in the Musical Evening with the
     appropriate  repertoire.



                                                          AWARDS       

The choirs that will participate in the competing part will be judged by an international Jury which will consist of 3 choir directors with a world experience and prestige. The members of the Jury will evaluate  the competing choirs by the technical and artistic performance of their program.

The choirs will be grated based on the following elements :
.  Structure & Degree of program difficulty 
.  Sound Quality 
.  Quality of Interpretation 
.  Tonal Accuracy & Stability 

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The competing choirs, after the judgment of the Jury, will be awarded :

.  From 90 to 100 points : Award I and Gold Medal
.  From 80 to 89,99 points: Award ΙΙ & Silver Medal
. From 70 to 79,99 points:  Award III & Bronze Medal
. From 70 points and below: Diploma of Participation

SPECIAL  AWARDS
.  Best Musical interpretation
.  Best choir direction
.  Best Greek choir

At the discretion of the Jury stands the awarding of another prize with sufficient reasoned criteria.

CASH  REWARDS
The choirs that will collect the 3 highest scores will be awarded with the following cash prizes : 
.   1st  choir: € 1000
.   2nd choir: €  600
.   3rd  choir: € 400  

 AUDIENCE  AWARDS
Audience awards will be presented after the universal vote of the audience after each concert.  
 

                                                                           NON COMPETITIVE PARTICIPATION

.  The choirs that do not wish to compete, can participate either in the Musical Evening or in the Free Program of the Festival.
.   During the performance, each choir must perform five (5) songs. Three of them  must be Musicals while the other two  of free
     choice. Of course the free choice songs should be consistent with the 
character of  the  Musical Evening. T
hey could
     originate from
 
pop music, jazz  or from cinema soundtracks. 
.  The choirs that wish to participate in the Free Program or the ones that do not have Musical songs in their repertoire, can
     appear 
in the certain concert performing works of their own free choice. 
. 
 Dancing performances-choreographies that accompany the choirs are welcome. 
.   The Festival provides the opportunity to dance schools or dancers' groups to participate with choreographies
     inspired by theatrical or cinema Musicals. 

.  Τhe choirs are offered a piano by the Organizing Committee. The choirs  can  also accompany their program by other musical
     instruments, for the transportation or rental of which they are themselves responsible, while informing  the Organizing
     Committee. 

.   
The choirs are required to provide the Organizing Committee with a copy of the music works (scores) to the performed.   
.   Certificates of participation will be awarded to the choirs.
 
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                                                                                  TERMS  OF  PARTICIPATION 

.   The choirs will have to arrive in Thessaloniki on Friday 10th May 2024, at noon.
.   All choirs will depart on Monday 13th May, after breakfast.    

.   The presentation of the choirs and their programs is implemented exclusively by the Festival presenter.
      The presentation of choir or the reading of any text by the choirs themselves is not allowed.    

.    The Organizing Committee of the Festival reserves the exclusive right for radio or television broadcasting  and for the
      recording, filming or photographing of the Festival without any compensation to the
participants (choirs- choir conductors-
      choir members). The choirs participating will obtain the
audiovisual material (DVD-Photos) free of charge from the Organizing
      Committee. 
 
.    The repertoire of the choirs that will be sent and accepted, is not  allowed  to be replaced without the consensus of the
      Organizing Committee.  

.  The choirs have also to inform the Organizing Committee  in case of soloist participation at their program.
.   The day and the order of appearance of each choir will be determined by the Organizing Committee and
the choirs  will be
      timely informed for this.
.   
Choirs wishing to perform at an additional Concert are kindly requested to declare their wish, when completing their 
​      Registration form.

.   The participation fee for the choirs that do not wish to be hosted through the financial packages of the Festival is 280 Euros.
.  The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify the concerts’ program for the needs of the festival.
 

                                                                                      PROVIDED SERVICES 

.    The choirs can select the category of the  hotel they want to be accommodated. The accommodation of the
        choirs will be in double or triple rooms (if requested), in hotels of  3*, 4* and  5* in the city of Thessaloniki.
       or the surrounding  area.
       
It is possible to provide a more economical or upgraded accommodation service, upon request to the Organizing Committee.
.   For every group of  25 people one person free of charge will be provided.
.   
All the taxes are included in the participation fee, apart from the accomodation tax which is paid off by the customer when he
      is checking out. It ranges from
1 to 4 euros per day, per room according to the category of the hotel.

.   Individual Festival visitors can be hosted at the same prices.
.   Breakfast, lunch or dinner is offered every day (half-board, according to the accomodation package).  
      The dinner on Sunday 12th May 2024, which will include full meal, drink and live music, will be given during  the
traditional
       great
Greek feast, that will take place at the closing of the Festival, with all the participating choirs.
       
The choirs, that have not asked for accommodation but wish to take part in the Greek feast that follows the end of the Festival,          can participate in it paying 18 E per person.
.    The choirs from abroad will be escorted by an English speaking person.
.    
The choirs are offered a guided tour with the sightseeing of Thessaloniki in their free time.
.  Α Golden Olive tree branch - symbol of the Greek civilization Peace and Friendliness  - will be given to all choirs participating          in the Festival.
.    Print festival material to all choirs will be provided.
.    All choirs  will receive a Diploma of Participation.


                                          
COST  OF  PARTICIPATION
                                                                        ( 3 nights with Half Board )

                   Standard category                                      Comfort category                                       Superior category                                                                                        
                    170 € / person                                       190 € / person                                         210 € / person

            The additional charge for                        The additional charge for                       The additional charge for
         a single room is 25 €/night  
 
                    a single room is 30 €/night                    a single room is 35 €/night
                                                                                               

The  cost  of  participation  includes  all  services  mentioned above.



FESTIVAL  SCHEDULE

10th May 2024, Friday.
Choirs arrival and welcoming in Thessaloniki, at
noon


19.30, Meeting of all choirs
20.00. OFFICIAL FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY 

Municipal Garden Theatre
Concert with the participation of all the choirs

11th May 2024, Saturday.
Touring of  the choirs and sightseeing, visiting  the ancient monuments and all worth seeing of the city.
Preparation of choirs 

19.30-22.30. COMPETITION. Choirs concert
Ceremony Hall of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki


12th May 2024, Sunday.
11.00-13.30.  FREE PROGRAM. 
Choirs concert
Ceremony Hall of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

19.30-22.30. MUSICALS  EVENING.  Choirs concert
Ceremony Hall of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki


Αnnouncement of the results of the Competition. Αwards of Competition prizes 
End of the Festival
​Gala - traditional Greek
party and entertainment with all the choirs taking part at the Festival

13th May 2024, Monday.
Choirs departure from Thessaloniki



                                                               
ADDITIONAL  SERVICES 

.   Tourism program can be available in agreement with the organizers.
.   At your leisure you can visit resorts in neighboring prefectures of Thessaloniki, like the beautiful crystal clear  beaches of 
     Chalkidiki and  Pieria, the city of  Edessa with its waterfalls. We are proposing to you an excursion to the mountain of gods -
     the  mountain Olympus -, the monasteries at Meteora  and also the unique 
archeological sites of   Vergina, Dion, Pella ,Amfipoli
     or
you can enjoy a cruise on the Thermaik Gulf.
To see the sightseeing, please click  Here  
.   The choirs can arrive earlier or extend their stay in Thessaloniki. The cost per day per person varies depending on the choice of
      the hotel class as follows.

.   The choirs, who apart from the English speaking escort of the Festival would like to have an official guide  for their tour in the
      city
they have to ask it from the Organizing Committee and it is going to be on their own cost.
.   Entrance tickets to museums or leisure activities are not included in the participation  price.
.   
The choirs that arrive in Thessaloniki by plane and need a coach for all their transportation related to the Festival, will be
     charged with an extra 35€ /person, in addition to the participation price. This service is optional.

.   The choirs that arrive at the Festival on their own coaches, they continue moving around on them during the whole Festival,
     unless they have agreed otherwise with the organizers of the Festival.



                                                            PARTICIPATION

If you are interested in participating in the  13th World Choir Festival on Musical & Competition,  you are kindly requested to complete the   Registration  Form. 
In addition, please send us:

1.  Brief  history of the choir (no more than 200 words).
2.  Recent photo of the choir.
3.  Titles/composers-lyrics of the music works to be performed.
4.  
The scores of the pieces that will be performed at the Festival, should be sent to the postal address of the Festival
      (not by e-mail) no later than April 15, 2024
. 
5.  Links of Youtube  with at least two songs sung by the choir (they can be sent by e-mail).

The Artistic Committee of the Festival will select the choirs that will participate and they will be informed the soonest possible.

As long as you are selected you will have to submit a deposit of  250€  at the bank account of our Association.
In case of cancellation of the participation, the deposit cannot be refunded.
The rest of the amount of your participation should be paid at full until the 15th  of  April  2024.


Eurobank Bank of Greece  : 0026 . 0257 . 29 . 0201226204
IBAN : GR9702602570000290201226204
SWIFT : ERBKGRAA
Holder’s name  : Cultural - Spiritual Association "KORAIS"


Entries  will  be  accepted  until  the  20th of  March  2024.

For the best preparation of the choirs their Registration forms will be answered directly.


We will be delighted to welcome you to the beautiful and historical city of Thessaloniki.
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Come join us in a unique Festival of Joy!



                                                                            On behalf of the Board of the Organizing Committee
                                            

                                                                                 Stratos  Tsichlas                                                                      
                                                                           President of the Organizing  Committee 
                                         

       
                                                                
Contact :
Choir " ΚΟRAIS "
53, Alkminis street
Postcode  542 49, THESSALONIKI, G R E E C E
E-mail  :  choirkorais94@gmail.com 

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11th World Choir Festival on Musical dedicated to the Environment
Digital Festival


 8th and 9th of May, 2021

To watch the Festival, click on the links below:

Saturday 8th of May, at 20.00  (Athens time)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzbgFuddpe8​
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Sunday 9th of May, at 20.00 (Athens time)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0a5qGnRJtU
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World Choir Festival on Musical dedicated to Peace
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th, November  2020 at 19.00 (Athens time)
To watch the Festival click on the links below:

Saturday 28 November 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy3TlGJRMBA

Sunday 29 November 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liaLkhlRvDw
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HISTORY

The World Choir  Festival  on Musicals  is an innovating idea of the president and the members of the Board of  "KORAIS"  Choir in their quest to strengthen the vocal color of the choir for better performance  and  scenic expression.And since it is the combination of words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole, Musical  has met huge recognition and acceptance all over the world through famous films and musical performances in the European and American theaters.

World Choir Festival on Musicals objectives:
.   To make Musical a unique genre with lasting value and visibility.
.   To include musical works in the repertoire of choirs all over the world in order to be integrated and
      presented in the programs of national and international festivals.

.   To bring together choirs worldwide being able in this way to share great moments and emotions through
     original stage performances of musical works.

.   To promote choral meetings in Europe and internationally.
.   To establish the World Choir Festival on Musicals as a distinguished art institution  internationally, dedicated to Peace,
     Friendship, Collaboration, Brotherhood and Solidarity of people.

.  To highlight the important role of the choir as a live promoter of the musical works, as an art form of the
     world’s cultural heritage.


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1st  World  Choir  Festival in reference to Musical.
The 1st World Choir Festival in reference to Musical was held with great success at the Ceremony Hall of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, on  April  9th and 10th, 2011.
Children, male and mixed choirs from 5 countries took part.
The choirs from Italy, Bulgaria, Turkey, Cyprus  and Greece  sang well known and popular songs from film musicals and world theatre scenes.The 1st World Choir Festival in reference to Musical was the world first with this theme and had the immediate and warm reception of the audience that came to attend the two days events. Special moment for the festival the Greek origin soloist Nikos Aggelis from Italy who was greatly admired by all.
Within the two days festival the people had the opportunity to enjoy traditional folk dancing groups from Greece and Georgia.

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2nd   World  Choir  Festival  on  Musicals.
The 2nd World Choir Festival on Musicals was held by "KORAIS" Choir, in Thessaloniki, on the  28th and  29th of April, 2012.
The year 2012 is a very important year for the recent history of Thessaloniki because the city celebrates 100 years from its liberation.
The Festival was integrated as part of the events of the Municipality of  Thessaloniki for the centenary of its liberation.

Objectives  of  the  Festival  Organizing  Committee :
.   To arouse the interest of more and more organizations -local, European and international -  associations
     and simple citizens as well to attend the three days festival.
.  To motivate the greatest human potential for the right preparation and perfect organization of the festival
     and to achieve the best desired result.
.   To succeed in bringing together choirs from many countries and different continents thus creating an
     atmosphere of mutual understanding  and enhancing the cultural cooperation among the people.


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