The aim of this new initiative is to allow composers of all ages and from all over the world to challenge their creativity.
Since its foundation, Florence Choral has always been sensitive to young and affirmed composers. Their works give us great emotions and is a great pleasure to listen them performed by always different choirs in every of our prestigious Festivals in Florence.
Participation is open to composers of any nationality and any age.
JURY
A very highly qualified International Jury composed by:
Christopher Tin (USA), Chairman of the Jury www.christophertin.com
Saunder Choi (Philippines / USA) www.saunderchoi.com
Andrea Portera (Italy) www.scuolamusicafiesole.it
Ken Steven (Indonesia) www.kenstevenmusic.com
Francesco Traversi (Italy) www.francescotraversi.it
RULES
Category A- Mixed Choirs
from 4 parts (SATB) to 8 parts a cappella or with piano accompaniment
Category B- Children Choirs
SA or SAA a cappella or with piano accompaniment
Pieces must have an approximate duration from 2 to 7 minutes.duration from 2 to 7 minutes.
Text can be in any language, is recommended to send also an English translation of the text.
Pieces has to be in pdf format only.
Is highly recommended to send also the MP3 audio file extracted from the score, when submitting the work.
Name of composer cannot appear anywhere on the score.
AWARDS
Category A – Mixed Choirs (Youth and Adults)
1st Place
The composer will receive a prize of 1.000 euros and diploma
2nd Place
The composer will receive a prize of 600 euros and diploma.
3rd Place
The composer will receive a prize of 400 euros and diploma
Category B – Children Choirs
1st Place
The composer will receive a prize of 1.000 euros and diploma
2nd Place
The composer will receive a prize of 600 euros and diploma.
3rd Place
The composer will receive a prize of 400 euros and diploma
The Awarding Ceremony will take place during the 5th Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival, 11th – 14th July 2023 in Florence, Italy,
Our Organization will provide accommodation and board to the 3 finalists of the Competition.
Special Competition for the composition of Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival Official Anthem
In the context of this Composition Competition, is established the call for the composition of the Official Anthem of the Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival, which will be performed every year during the Final Concert of the Festival by part or all participating choirs joint together, conducted every time by a renowned Conductor.
The piece must have an approximate duration from 3 to 5 minutes on text by Leonardo Da Vinci.
From 4 parts (SATB) to 8 parts, a cappella or with piano accompaniment.
Pieces has to be in pdf format only.
Is highly recommended to send also the MP3 audio file extracted from the score, when submitting the work.
Name of composer cannot appear anywhere on the score.
The winner of this Special Competition will receive a prize of 1.000 euros.
The Awarding Ceremony will take place during the 5th Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival, 11th – 14th July 2023 in Florence, Italy,
Our Organization will provide accommodation and board to the winner of the Competition.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
All entries must be sent by 31st October 2022
All entries for the Special Competition for the composition of Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival Official Anthem must be sent by 31st December 2022
APPLICATION
Participation will be finalized by filling the web entry form (www.florencechoral.com) , submitting the composed work and paying the participation fee.
Scores and mp3 of each work has to be sent by e-mail to: chairman@florencechoral.com
Deadline 31 October 2022
Website florencechoral.com
