ANDREA O. VENERACION INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL MANILA 2023

PRESENTED BY:

Cultural Center of the Philippines with the support of the Philippine Madrigal Singers

DATE/TIME/ VENUE:

July 20 to 23, 2023

CCP @ the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Circuit Makati

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

Thursday, July 20: Opening Ceremonies

Friday, July 21: Folk Song Competition

Saturday, July 22: Equal Voices Competition |Mixed Choir Competition

Sunday, July 23 | Philippine Madrigal Singers Concert | Closing & Awarding Ceremonies

WEBSITE:

https://aovchoralfestph.com/

 DESCRIPTION:

The Festival is named after the founder of the world renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, the late National Artist for Music Andrea O. Veneracion, an esteemed choirmaster and choral clinician who was instrumental in the development of choral music all over the country. First organized in 2013, the Festival takes place every two years. The competition is open to choirs which will qualify in the following categories: Folk Song, Equal Voices, and Mixed Choir. A jury composed of five internationally renowned adjudicators – one from Europe, one from North America, one from South America, one from Africa/Australia, and one from the Philippines will evaluate the competition.

REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENT & GUIDELINES:

Category I: Folk Song

Repertoire

Each competing choir must perform:

(For NON-FILIPINO Choirs)

• One (1) folk song from the Philippines
• One (1) folk song from the choir’s home country
• One (1) folk song from any other country

(For FILIPINO Choirs)

• One (1) folk song from the Philippines
• One (1) folk song from the Asian Region
• One (1) folk song from any other country

Guidelines

1. The Folk Song Category is open to mixed choirs (SATB) and to choirs with equal voices.
2. Singers of any age are welcome to join this category.
3. The competing choir must have a minimum number of four (4) singers, while the maximum number is forty (40).
4. The total performance time, excluding entrance and exit, must be a minimum of 10 minutes and must not exceed 12 minutes.
5. Pieces may be sung a cappella or may be accompanied by pitchless traditonal instruments.
6. Choreography is allowed.
7. The use of microphones and other sound amplification is not allowed.

Category II: Equal Voices

Repertoire

Each competing choir must perform:

• One (1) Renaissance/Early Baroque Period composition a capella

(NOTE: Pieced originally written for mixed choir and arranged for equal voices are allowed.)

• One (1) Romantic Period composition (may be accompanied by the piano)
• One (1) 20th – 21st century composition a capella
• One (1) freely chosen composition a capella

Guidelines

1. The Equal Voices Category is open to T(T)B(B) singing in equal voices or: S(S)A(A).
2. Singers of any age are welcome to join this category.
3. The competing choir must have a minimum number of four (4) singers, while the maximum number is forty (40). However, the number of singers may be reduced for the Renaissance piece.
4. The total performance time, excluding entrance and exit, must be a minimum of 16 minutes and must not exceed 18 minutes.
5. Only the Romantic piece may be accompanied by the piano. Otherwise, all songs must be performed a capella or with pitchless instruments.
6. Choreography is allowed.
7. The use of microphones and other sound amplification is not allowed.

 Category III: Mixed Choir

Repertoire

Each competing choir must perform:

• One (1) Renaissance/Early Baroque Period composition a capella
• One (1) Romantic Period composition a capella
• One (1) 20th – 21st century composition a capella
• One (1) obligatory piece (to b sent to the choir upon setting of the registration fee

Guidelines

1. The Mixed Choir Category is Category is open only to mixed (SATB) choirs.
2. Singers of any age are welcome to join this category.
3. The competing choir must have a minimum number of twenty (20) singers, while the maximum number is forty (40). However, the number of singers may be reduced for the Renaissance piece.
4. The total performance time, excluding entrance and exit, must be a minimum of 16 minutes and must not exceed 18 minutes.
5. All pieces must be sung a capella or accompanies only by pitchless instruments.
6. The use of microphones and other sound amplification is not allowed.

Rules & Regulations:

• All choirs that have been in existence for at least two (2) years are allowed to join.
• All applications will be screened by the Artistic Committee.
• Only legally-printed music, published editions, or duly authorized manuscripts may be used in the competition.
• It is possible for choirs to participate in more than one category. However, no competition pieces should be repeated.
• Singing time must be strictly observed.
• Depending on the number of seconds/minutes exceeded beyond the maximum singing time, points will be deducted.
• The jury reserves the right not to award any prize if no choir meets the standards.

 AWARDS:

MIXED CHOIR

1^st Prize: PHP 200,000 | 2^nd Prize: PHP 100,000 | 3^rd Prize PHP 75,000

EQUAL VOICES

1^st Prize: PHP 150,000 | 2^nd Prize: PHP 75,000 | 3^rd Prize PHP 50,000

FOLK SONG

1^st Prize: PHP 150,000 | 2^nd Prize: PHP 75,000 | 3^rd Prize PHP 50,000

 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION:

Deadline is on June 1, 2023

• Fully accomplished application form (http://aovchoralfestph.com/apply/)
• Audio/video recording of two (2) to three (3) songs of different genres recorded within the last six (6) months prior to application
• Recent profile and photo of the choir taken with the last six (6) months prior to application
• Recent profile and photo of the conductor taken within the last six (6) months prior to application.

To be submitted after notice of the choir’s acceptance:

• Repertoire per category
• Five (5) clear copies of each of the music scores (to be returned after the competition)
• Permit for the use of original/photocopied original scores
• Registration Fee:

Non-Filipino Choirs: USD300

Filipino Choirs: PHP 10,000

Mail/email all requirements to:

The Festival Director

ANDREA O. VENERACION INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESETIVAL, MANILA

Artist Training Division, Arts Education Department

Cultural Center of the Philippines

Roxas Blvd., Pasay City 1300 Philippines

Email:   secretariat@aovchoralfestph.com

OTHER INFORMATION:

TRAVELING/MEAL EXPENSES

All travel and meal expenses must be shouldered by the choirs.

 ACCOMMODATION AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

For local transportation assistance and hotel bookings with special discounted rates, please contact our partner travel agency:

Eileen Grace Aragon

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