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The 13th International Choir Festival “Tallinn 2013”
April 18 – 21, 2013

The Choral Festival includes both the choral contest and a series of concerts in the churches and concert halls of Tallinn. 

Artistic Director of the Festival is Mikk Üleoja 

The festival is organised by Estonian Choral Association.

Rules
1. The contest is open to amateur choirs in all choral categories (mixed, chamber, female, male, children's and youth choirs).

2. The contest is held in the following categories:
Mixed choirs (at least 30 singers)
Chamber choirs (16 - 32 singers)
Female choirs (at least 16 singers)
Male choirs (at least 16 singers)
Children’s choirs (at least 16 singers, born after 18.04.1997)
Youth choirs (at least 16 singers, born after 18.04.1993)
Early music (until Baroque Period included, at least 12 singers)
Contemporary music (composed after 1960; at least 12 singers)

3. Each choir may participate in several categories, with the approval of the Festival Artistic Commission.

4. Performing time in each category is 9-12 minutes.

5. Competition program in the categories of mixed, chamber, female and male choirs:
- Compulsory piece
- A song by a composer of the choir’s native country, composed after 1980
- Music of the choir’s own choice
One song in the program allowed with accompaniment. Percussion instruments (without tuned pitch) may be used also in other pieces. At least one song a cappella.

6. Competition program in the categories of youth and children’s choirs:
- A song by a composer of the choir’s native country, composed after 1980
- Music of the choir’s own choice
One song in the program allowed with accompaniment. Percussion instruments (without tuned pitch) may be used also in other pieces.At least one song a cappella.
To enter the competition, choir singers need to be equipped with an identity card (with a photo) issued by a competent authority. This document must be shown before appearing on stage.

7. Competition program in the category of early music:
- Compulsory piece
- Early music (until Baroque Period included) of the choir’s own choice
- One piece in the program may be secular piece

8. Competition program in the category of contemporary music:
- Compulsory piece
- Music of the choir’s own choice composed after 1960
If applying for the contemporary music category, please send the scores of the chosen works (one copy) with your registration form!

9. Piano and organ will be available on the stage. If your choir will use any other instruments for accompaniment, please inform the organisers about that in the registration form.

10. The Festival has the right to use radio and TV recordings at their own discretion excluding any fees to the participants.

11. All rounds are open for audience.

12. If needed, the organisers have the right to merge categories or not open one if it lacks sufficient number of choirs.

13. Grand Prix
13.1 Choir performs a program of their own discretion excluding pieces performed in the 1st round.

13.2 The performance time is 12 - 15 minutes.

13.3 The contestants (no more than 6 choirs) will be chosen by the jury from amongst the choirs who have received at least 90 points of the total of 100 in the style category round.

13.4 All groups who are participating are expected to have prepared for the Grand Prix. The refusal to participate will result in disqualification.

14. Jury and assessment
14.1. The choirs will be assessed by a 5-member international jury.

14.2 In the 1st Round, the jury will assess interpretation, technical acuity and the difficulty of the program (max 100 points).

14.3 Jurors will give written comments for each choir, which participants will get during 1 month after the competition, with their points.

14.4 The jury has the right to award the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prize in each category, with the respective scores of 90, 80 and 70 points of the total of 100. The jury has the right to award special prizes and/or redistribute the prizes at their own discretion.

14.5 In case a choir exceeds the time limit for more than 30 seconds, each extra minute will equal to 1 minus point in the total score. The same rule applies in case of shorter performance time.
14.6 The winner of the Grand Prix round will be chosen by simple majority.

14.7 The decision of the jury is final and will not be submitted to further discussion.

15. Participation conditions
15.1 All singers have to be amateurs, i.e. they cannot have singing as a professional job. The choristers must be the permanent members of the group.

15.2 Each choir will submit the following documents by 1 October 2012 at the latest:
• short annotation (1900-2006 characters) of the choir and the CV of the conductor(s) in English
• photos of the choir and the conductor(s)
• a completed registration form
• a recent (recorded not earlier than 01.01.2011) audio recording of a concert (minimum length 15 minutes)
• a copy of the participation fee payment receipt
• the scores of the chosen works (one copy) if registering for the contemporary music category.
Please send annotation and photos by e-mail!

15.3 Each choir will cover their travel and accommodation expenses.
15.4 Each choir will transfer the registration fee of 200 € for first category and 150 € for each following participation category onto the account of Estonian Choral Association. Returnable if the choir should not be chosen to participate. The bank fees will be covered by the payee.
15.5 The final date of registration is 1 October 2012 (date of postage). The artistic board will announce the final list of participant choirs by 12 November 2012 at the latest.
15.6 By March 18, 2013, each choir is requires to submit the scores of the works which will be performed in the competition (5 copies, not to be returned).
The sets of scores should be filed in the order they are going to be performed. The Estonian Choral Association will not be held responsible for the authenticity of the scores.
15.7 The choirs have also opportunity to give a concert (program about 15 minutes) with sacred or secular program.
15.8 To enter the competition, singers of children’s and youth choirs need to be equipped with an identity card (with a photo) issued by a competent authority. This document must be shown before appearing on stage. 

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Prizes in children’s and youth choirs’ categories

I koht / 1st Prize 1000 €
II koht / 2nd Prize 700 €
III koht / 3rd Prize 500 € 

Prizes in other categories
I koht / 1st Prize 1300 €
II koht / 2nd Prize 1000 €
III koht / 3rd Prize 600 €

Grand Prix: 3000 €

Compulsory pieces:

Mixed choirs: Rudolf Tobias Vivit! (Eres Edition)
Chamber choirs: Arvo Pärt Alleluia-Tropus (Universal Edition), a cappella
Female choirs: Veljo Tormis Virmalised (Northern Lights) from cycle Winter Patterns (Fennica Gehrman). This work may be performed in Estonian or in English.
Male choirs: Andres Lemba Gloria (available in Estonian Choral Association)
Children choirs: no compulsory piece
Youth choirs: no compulsory piece
Early music: Ave Maria (download here!)
Contemporary music: commissioned piece by Galina Grigorjeva, available from June 2012  













Will be announced by 01.02.2012 at the latest: www.kooriyhing.ee

Contact:
Eesti Kooriühing / Estonian Choral Association
Roosikrantsi 13
10119 Tallinn
Eesti / Estonia

Tel. (372) 627 44 51
Mob (372) 51 44 301
Fax: (372) 627 44 59

e-mail: kooriyhing@kul.ee
http://www.kooriyhing.ee

Bank information
Bank Name: SEB Pank
Code: 401
Account name: Estonian Choral Association
Account No: 10 0220 0252 0006
IBAN: EE3910 10 0220 0252 0006
SWIFT: EEUHEE2X

The contest will be held in Estonia Concert Hall
(Estonia Blvd 4, Tallinn).




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