2024 Choir of the World

2024 Choir of the World

Application form for choirs selected to compete in A1 - A5
Each year many of the finest amateur choirs in the world compete for the prestigious Choir of the World Pavarotti Trophy and £3000. The winners of competition A1 to A5 will compete against each other on the final night of competitions, therefore it is important that all choirs stay until Sunday (7th July). For the Saturday evening Choir of the World Final each choir should prepare a contrasting programme of up to 10 minutes of music. The Jayne Davies Conductor’s Prize of £200 and an International Medal will be awarded to the most inspirational conductor of the Choir of the World finalists.

Please complete the form below if you have been accepted to compete in any of the following competitions : Mixed Choirs, Chamber Choirs, Female Voice Choirs, Male Voice Choirs and Open Choirs. You will need to complete one form for each of qualifying competitions. For example, if you compete in Mixed Choirs and Chamber Choirs, you will need to submit two separate forms as your repertoires are likely to be different.

To complete this form you will need with you:
- details of the competition you are entering;
- information about your musical director / conductor;
- a copy of each of the pieces which you plan to perform in the Choir of the World (your repertoire);
- if you are not the musical director, authority to act on their behalf.
What is the name of your choir or group ?*
Which country will you be representing on stage ?*
What is the name of your musical director or conductor ?
Which email address should we send the confirmation to ?
example@example.com
This is the repertoire if you win which competition ? Remember to submit a form for each competition you have been accepted into.*

A1. Mixed ChoirsA2. Chamber ChoirsA3. Female Voice ChoirsA4. Male Voice ChoirsA5. Open Choirs

About your choir
Our audiences are very interested in the choirs which perform at Llangollen, so we are going to ask you some questions about your choir and its musical director (which may be you). We need this information because we will prepare notes for the stage presenter and for the television company in advance. The presenters will use this information to tell the audiences about your choir as you go onto the stage.

If you have already completed this section for a different category, please state that in the boxes below - you do not need to complete it more than once.
Please tell us THREE really interesting (or funny) things about your choir or group.
We will add this information to your biography which you supplied when you entered.
How should we introduce your musical director ?
MDs are very interesting people, with fascinating training and experiences, hopes and ambitions. Tell us about yours!

What are you going to perform ?
We are going to ask you about your repertoire for the Choir of the World Competition. You need to prepare a contrasting programme of up to 10 minutes of music. We advise you to vary this from your compeition programme in the previous round, although you may choose to repeat some of the pieces. At least one unaccompanied work must be included (original or arrangement).

You do not need to put the pieces in performance order as we will confirm that with you on the day of the competition.
How many pieces do you plan to sing in the Choir of the World competition ?*
Repertoire Piece 1
R1: Title
R1: Composer(s)
R1: Arranger(s)
R1: Lyricist(s) / Author(s)
R1: Publisher
R1: Year of Publication
R1: Performance time (mm:ss)
R1: Short summary of what this piece is about
Repertoire Piece 2
R2: Title
R2: Composer(s)
R2: Arranger(s)
R2: Lyricist(s) / Author(s)
R2: Publisher
R2: Year of Publication
R2: Performance time (mm:ss)
R2: Short summary of what this piece is about
Repertoire Piece 3
R3: Title
R3: Composer(s)
R3: Arranger(s)
R3: Lyricist(s) / Author(s)
R3: Publisher
R3: Year of Publication
R3: Performance time (mm:ss)
R3: Short summary of what this piece is about
Repertoire Piece 4
R4: Title
R4: Composer(s)
R4: Arranger(s)
R4: Lyricist(s) / Author(s)
R4: Publisher
R4: Year of Publication
R4: Performance time (mm:ss)
R4: Short summary of what this piece is about
Repertoire Piece 5
R5: Title
R5: Composer(s)
R5: Arranger(s)
R5: Lyricist(s) / Author(s)
R5: Publisher
R5: Year of Publication
R5: Performance time (mm:ss)
R5: Short summary of what this piece is about
Repertoire Piece 6
R6: Title
R6: Composer(s)
R6: Arranger(s)
R6: Lyricist(s) / Author(s)
R6: Publisher
R6: Year of Publication
R6: Performance time (mm:ss)
R6: Short summary of what this piece is about
Repertoire Piece 7
R7: Title
R7: Composer(s)
R7: Arranger(s)
R7: Lyricist(s) / Author(s)
R7: Publisher
R7: Year of Publication
R7: Performance time (mm:ss)
R7: Short summary of what this piece is about

Declaration and submission

We, at the International Eisteddfod, want you to enjoy your experience as much as we enjoy your visit. We want you to have memories that will last forever and make you want to return year after year. Choir of the World is a magnificent, international competition with a live television audience. To ensure that we are able to make your experience with us as enjoyable as possible, whilst also meeting the requirements of this broadcast, the International Eisteddfod would like to clarify certain requirements with all competitors. To be considered for entry into the Choir of the World Pavarotti Trophy competition, you need to agree to the following conditions:-
Condition 1 – Provision of final performance repertoire*

As Musical Director of the choir, I agree to provide the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Music Office with the full details of all pieces my choir will perform, by 3 March 2024. These details need to be provided on this form, either electronically or on a printed version.
Condition 2 – Provision of musical scores & stage plans*

I acknowledge that I must ensure that the Music Office receives four original scores for each piece we will perform and completed stage plans. For copyright reasons, photocopies or electronic file copies of music cannot be accepted (unless you are the copyright holder). I understand that if these are not received by the Music Office by 3 March 2024 the choir will not be eligible for competing in the Choir of the World competition. I understand that any music scores received after 3 March will incur a late administration fee. I understand that the International Eisteddfod cannot accept proof of posting as proof of delivery
Signed (Musical Director or authorised representative)

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2024 Choir of the World

About your choir

What are you going to perform ?

Declaration and submission