YOUNG2009PRAGUE

International Festival of Young Choirs and Orchestras

26th – 29th March 2009 (Thursday-Sunday)

Introduction

The young2009prague festival will be already the seventh in the line of youngprague festivals. The event was established in 2003 and within few years became a most popular venue for young people aged 8-26 who have an active interest in music and choir singing. Organizers expect to welcome over one thousand young people from all over the world in 2009. Many of ensembles return and participate repeatedly. Friendly, cultural ambience of Prague as a venue is unique. Participants will have a chance to show their talent and skill, and at the same time they will enjoy the beauty of the most attractive city in Central Europe and meet new friends.

• youngprague festival dedicated website
• Photos from youngprague festivals
  

Festival concept

The festival shall consist of two parts: Category A - public presentations; category B - competition. Participants shall be young orchestras and choirs in both categories.

A) Public presentations

Participants - choirs, orchestras and other music ensembles (even non-traditional) - shall have one or two performances and will learn and rehearse and perform one joint composition with all the other participants.

B) Competition part

The orchestra competition shall have four categories

a) symphonic&string orchestras
b) brass music orchestras
c) jazz orchestras
d) folklore music

In all the orchestra categories one composition from a Czech composer shall be compulsory. Detailed information shall be posted on receipt of the preliminary registration form.

The choir competition shall have four categories

a) mixed choirs
b) boys/young man choirs
c) girls choirs
d) children choirs

In all the choir categories one composition from a Czech composer shall be compulsory. Detailed information shall be posted on receipt of the preliminary registration form.

Date

The dates of young2007prague are
26th – 29th March 2009 (Thursday-Sunday)

Festival organiser

The festival is organised by IfB Bohemia Prague in co-operation with Music Travel Agency Prague. Both companies are experienced organizers of international musical and cultural festivals, events and travel (more information on www.ifbbohemia.cz, www.agencyMTA-Stadler.com)

Festival programme overview

Thursday, 26th March 2009
Arrivals
Dinner in festival hotels
Reception of group leaders by the city of Prague representative
Get-together party

Friday, 27th March 2009
Festival opening and Matinee concert
Choirs&orchestras competition (non-competing ensembles city tour and/or watch the competition)
Informal individual meetings with Czech schools/ensembles
Dinner in festival hotels
Night river cruise

Saturday, 28th March 2009
Festive parade through city centre
Open-air performances in city centre and/or churches
Dinner in festival hotels
AWARDS and Disco Party

Sunday, 29th March 2009
Individual departures after breakfast

Prices

The following price chart offers package price in different accommodation categories

Package price includes:

- participation fee in YOUNG2009PRAGUE programme
- three overnights in a hotel of your choice
- three breakfasts
- three dinners in a hotel
- guided city tour of Prague
- night river cruise
- services of a local guide for all festival programme activities in English or German language
- one free place for every 20 paying participants

Accommodation is in three-bedded rooms in 4*hotels and 3*hotels.
Usual solution in 2* hotels is that two twin-bedded rooms or twin and tripple rooms share private facilities.

The prices are valid provided that there are at least 60% of young people/students up to 26 years of age in a group.

The price does not include:

transportation. (Please note that organisers would be happy to arrange transportation to/from festival functions as per your requirements.)

Next step

Please fill in and dispatch following preliminary booking form to make us aware of your interest. We would like to have the completed form from you as soon as possible, latest 30th September 2008. On receipt of the completed form we will send you a detailed information pack that will give you more detailed information to make a decision about your participation.

We very much look forward to see you in Prague late March 2009 !!!