The 13th China International Chorus Festival

&
IFCM Choral Education Conference

Program

July 26 to August 1, 2016

Beijing
 13th China International Chorus Festival

I. Introduction

Founded in 1992, China International Chorus Festival (CICF) is

currently the only state-level international chorus festival in China which

approved by the state council. As the largest-scale and highest-level

international chorus festival held in China, CICF is a cultural activity

which brings choirs both at home and abroad together to sing. It is held

once every two years, and the past 12 CICFs have been proved a great

success. CICF plays an important role in improving performance level of

the participating choruses and promoting cultural exchanges between

China and other countries.

As a much-loved festival among worldwide choirs, CICF has a great

influence and enjoys unanimous praise from professionals, chorus groups

as well as people from all walks of life. According to incomplete statistics,

in the past 12 festivals, the number of participating choirs has exceeded

1000 and more than 47,000 choir members were involved.

In the tenet of “Build a harmonious world together for the

future---Peace and Friendship”, CICF invites people from different

countries and regions, of different nationalities and colors to come

together and compete on the same platform. Performers sing for peace

and friendship, express their happiness and desire for peace，spread

friendship and love throughout the world. CICF sticks to the principle of

combining art competitions with cultural exchange and performance and

try to organize an international and open art festival with authority and

fairness. The 13th China International Chorus Festival will be held from

July 26th to August 4th, 2016. We sincerely welcome choral lover from all

over the world to join us building the sky of choral music.

II. Theme

Come to Beijing, listen to the songs of the world.

III. Content

1. Opening Ceremony & Concert in the Great Hall of the People

2. IFCM Choral Education Conference

3. IFCM Executive Committee Meeting

4. Judge Panel Meeting

5. Group Competition

6. Choral Exchange Performance

7. High Level Choir Concert

8. New Choral Work Concert

9. Master Class

10. Workshop

11. Training Camp

12. Choral Club

 13. Choral Public and Charitable Events

14. Concert Tour

15. Sightseeing: the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Palace Museum

16. Square Performance

17. Grand Final & Closing Ceremony

18. Sightseeing to famous scenic spot (for self-paid choirs only)

IV. Opening Concert

After the comprehensive evaluation of the artistic committee, a batch

of highly professional and nationally characteristic choirs will be able to

perform in the Great Hall of the People, the top art palace in China, to

show their skills and charm to thousands of audience from different

continent. This performance will also be recorded by CCTV(China

Central Television).

V. Competition

1. Qualification

All participated choirs who apply for the group competition. This

is for choirs who have the wills to join in the international

competition, improve themselves and experience the charm of

choral music.

2. Categories
 No. Category Age Size
1 Children’s 6—12 25—50
2 Youth 13—18 25—50
3 Adult Mixed 19—49 25—50
4 Adult Male 19—49 18—50
5 Adult Female 19—49 18—50
6 Senior Mixed above 50 25—50
7 Senior Male above 50 18—50
8 Senior Female above 50 18—50
9 Vocal Ensemble none 4—16
10 Popular/Jazz none 4—16
11 Natural Style none 4—30
12 Folk none 4-16

(one choir can apply for 2 categories to the maximum)

3. Award & Prize

Grand Prize: 1st to 3rd prize with money award and trophy

Group Competition: Gold, Silver, Bronze and Excellent

Performance Prize

Individual Prizes: Excellent Choral Conductor

Excellent Accompanist

Outstanding Organization Award

Peace & Friendship Award

VI. Grand Final

Choirs who win the first prize of each group will be qualified to

participate in the Grand Final of CICF. Choirs who win the first to third

prize of the grand final will be awarded with both money prize and trophy

as listed:
 First prize: 50,000 RMB

Second prize: 30,000 RMB

Third prize: 10,000 RMB

VII. Choral Exchange Performance

The organizing committee will arrange every choir with

opportunity(ies) to exchange the joy of singing with choristers from all

over the world, singing for the world peace and friendship, sharing the

skills and experience of choral music.

VIII. Choral Club

For the purpose of celebrating, exchanging and learning, the

organizing committee will establish a Choral Club for Chinese and

international choirs who stay in the choral camp. Besides, choral lovers

will also be able to enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine, shop for special

designed souvenirs, improvise, exchange scores and CD with other choirs

in the club. The Choral Club will become a Fiesta for choral lovers during

the Festival.

IX. Sightseeing

Being the capital city of China, Beijing is the international modern

metropolis and one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals in China. With
more than 3000-year history, Beijing owns abundant touristic resources

who also has 6 world cultural heritages in the city. The organizing

committee will arrange choirs (self paid only) to visit the Forbidden City

(largest imperial palace in the world), Tian’anmen Square (largest city

center square), Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall.

X. Application

1. Ways of Application

A. Apply on our website: http://www.cicfbj.cn/en

B. Demand the application form through telephone, fill the form

and fax to the Organizing Committee

(Fax Number: +86-10-84038226)

C. Apply through provincial choral association (domestic choirs)

2. Registration Materials

A. Application form with all the required information filled;

B. Introduction of the choirs (no more than 200 words) and

biography of the conductor (no more than 150 words);

C. Photos of the choir (no less than 3) and the conductor (2). The

photo quality should be 300 dpi or higher;

D. Scores of each composition (7 paper scores as well as digital

scores of each piece for both competitive and demonstrative

choirs);
 E. Compositions must be performed in accordance with the

composer’s original score. Change of tone or adaptation should be

marked with the adapter’s name. Participating choirs must respect

the published score and take full responsibility for any copyright

issues.

3. Registration Fee

A. Registration fee for Chinese choirs (including Hong Kong,

Macao and Taiwan) is RMB 3000 per choir, and USD 500 per

choir for international choirs.

B. Early bird who apply before December 31st, 2015 will get 50%

off for application fee.

Note: Any application will only be accept till the organizing

committee receive the application fee no later than 7 days after we

receive the application form

4. Deadline -- March 31, 2015

XI. Reception

According to the regulation of China International Chorus Festival, to

guarantee the smooth operation of whole events, the reception service of

all participated choirs will be provided by China Cultural International

Tours Inc. which is the officially designated reception unit.

The Organizing Committee provides two different packages for

international choirs (including Chinese Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao):
Deluxe Comfort
Time July 26th – August 1st, 2016
Hotel Four Star Three Star
Reception
Three meals per day (breakfast only on August
Contents Meal
1st)
Bus Bus with air conditioner
Tour Guide Whole stay
Opening Ceremony Whole Choir
Competition Find more details in the brochure
Performance 1 exchange performance with other choirs
Exchange Exchange activities with other choirs
Activities
Choral Club Celebrate and communicate with other choirs
Closing Ceremony Choir representatives
Entering tickets of Great Wall, Temple of
Sightseeing
Heaven and Forbidden city
Price 850 USD per person 750 USD per person
Other optional items (performance observing, master class, etc)
Notes
could be found in announcements by the Organizing Committee

XIII. Contact Information

Name: Secretary Office of CICF Organizing Committee

Address: 16th Floor, Juran Plaza, Dongzhimen South Street, Dongcheng

District, Beijing, 100007

Tel: 086-10-64008712 Fax: 086-10-84038226

Website: http://www.cicfbj.cn/en Email: cicfbjf@163.com

XIV. Other

Content Changes: The arrangements of 13th CICF may changes due to

unforeseen technical, organizational, or artistic reasons. Please note

update announcement of the Organizing Committee.