International Choral Conference 2007 
Facts and Objectives
Dates: |
July 9th – 15th 2007 |
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Venue: |
Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Participants: |
Choirs from overseas high schools and SPCC. The target number of participants is 400 singers. Other local schools may also participate in this conference |
Main Activity: |
Workshops under the direction of world-renowned conductors in ateliers on a programme that will be presented at the Grand Concert on July 12th at Hong Kong Cultural Centre |
Joint Organizers
St. Paul’s Co-educational College, Hong Kong (SPCC)Department of Music, Faculty of Arts, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Objectives
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To share choral practices and skills between outstanding choirs from SPCC and overseas schools (and possibly other local schools) |
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2. |
To learn new choral repertoire and improve vocal skills |
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To increase the participants’ knowledge in musical interpretation and styles |
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To perform in concert venues with high international standards |
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To establish lasting friendship among participating choristers |
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To expose participants to the culture, arts and music of different countries |
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To be acquainted with Chinese music and exposed to rare Chinese musical instruments, particularly those available at CUHK |
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To learn more about campus life at CUHK |
Group Size
- The minimum size of each participating choir is 16 choristers, excluding the conductor, accompanist(s) and accompanying teachers or staff
- The maximum number of each choir is 45 people, including the conductor, accompanist(s) and accompanying teachers or staff
Repertoire for Choir-to-choir (CTC) Exchange Concert
- Jointly presented by all participating choirs on the last day (July 14th)
- Each choir will select and prepare its own repertoire prior to its arrival in Hong Kong
- Prepared repertoire: Choirs are to select their own pieces including:
- 1 piece from the participating choir’s home country / cultural region (to be sung at the Grand Concert on July 12th)
- 1 piece NOT from the participating choir’s home country / cultural region
- 1 a cappella piece
- Time limit: A maximum of 10 minutes of performance time at the CTC Concert