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23-27 October 2019 1 SYLLABUS 2019
SYLLABUS
2019
SPONSORS & FUNDERS
‘Oak Tree of Derry’ Trophy
PA RT N E R S
2 SYLLABUS 2019
Introduction
Welcome to the seventh edition England, Estonia, Finland, (Hungary), Neil Ferris (England)
of the City of Derry International Germany, Hungary, Iceland, and Róisín Blunnie (Ireland).
Choir Festival, which will take Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Many choirs have already
place from Wednesday 23 to Norway, Poland, Scotland,
expressed an interest in coming to
Sunday 27 October 2019. Slovenia, Sweden and Wales.
Derry to share in this wonderful
Choirs range from local and
First held in 2013, the City celebration of the best that choral
school groups to vocal ensembles,
of Derry International Choir music has to offer and below you
adult, community and gospel
Festival is now established as a will find the details of the many
choirs. Internationally acclaimed
major event in the musical life ways in which you can participate,
professional groups featuring in
of Northern Ireland and as the both competitively and non-
our guest concerts have included
only international choir festival competitively.
The Sixteen, The King’s Singers,
of its kind in the UK. Conceived
Tenebrae, The Real Group, Please note the changes to the
as a joyous celebration of all
VOCES8, SLIXS, the Swingle requirements for the International
that choral singing has to offer,
Singers and the Marian Consort. Competition and national
its activities include concerts
The inclusion of such outstanding competitions, the extensive list
by world-renowned vocal
artists is a benchmark of the of Special Awards and the new
groups, competitions for choirs,
event’s high artistic quality. award categories in the school
workshops and educational events
competitions.
for singers and conductors, and The impressive panel of
community concerts and choral adjudicators for 2019 includes Keep an eye on our website for
trails in landmark locations across some of the most experienced and further updates and exciting
Derry and the surrounding area. finest directors currently working announcements over the coming
with ensembles throughout the months. We look forward to
The festival welcomes more
choral world. The Chair, Josep seeing you in Derry soon!
than 60 choirs each year and
Vila i Casañas (Spain), will be
recent festivals have welcomed Dónal Doherty
joined by Hermia Schlichtmann
groups from Belarus, Colombia, Artistic Director
(Germany), Borbála Szirányi
the Czech Republic, Denmark,
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2019
Timetable
(Provisional)
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
23 24 25 26 27 what an amazing
OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER
- International
Symposium
- Primary School
Competitions
- Post-Primary
School
- National
Equal Voice,
- Sacred Trail
- National Sacred
experience, very
professionally organised
and Workshop Competitions Mixed Voice
- Conducting Music, Vocal
and Workshop and Popular,
Masterclass - Evening Concert Ensemble and
Jazz & Gospel
- Choral Trail Youth Choir
- Opening Competitions
and a magnificent
Competitions
Gala Concert - Evening Concert
- Choral Trail
(evening) - Choral Trail
- Community
- Community
Concert
musical showcase
Concert
- Big Sing
- Closing Gala
Workshop
Concert and
- International Award Ceremony
Competition (evening)
(evening)
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Welcome to a Visiting
‘Legenderry’ Derry
Festival
Located in the stunning north- strolling along the historic 17th Listed as one of the Lonely
west of Ireland, the charming century walls, enjoy magnificent Planet’s ‘Top 10 Cities in the
city of Derry~Londonderry is historic buildings and cathedrals, World to Visit’, Derry has also
renowned as one of the finest visit one of the many museums been named the ‘Friendliest
walled cities in Europe, full of to uncover our fascinating story Destination in Northern Ireland’
fascinating history and culture. and journey to peace, or extend so you will be guaranteed the
Our vibrant city offers a unique your stay and enjoy the stunning warmest of welcomes!
combination of rich heritage and Halloween celebrations in Derry,
a buzzing social scene. voted ‘Best Halloween Destination
in the World’ by USA Today.
Take a trip back in time and
(www.derryhalloween.com)
discover over 400 years of history
Guildhall, Derry
Derry Girls mural
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Sights to See
In and Around
Derry
Derry is the perfect base to explore Popular tourist activities in the
some of Ireland and Northern city and nearby:
Ireland’s most beautiful scenic
• Derry’s historic walls
locations. It is less than an hour
from the Giant’s Causeway (a • Game of Thrones filming
UNESCO World Heritage Site) locations, Co. Antrim
and Bushmills Whiskey Distillery,
the oldest licensed distillery in • Peace Bridge, Derry
the world, and just 90 mins from • Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge,
Belfast and its award-winning Co. Antrim
Titanic Belfast Museum, Crumlin
Road Gaol and countless other • Tower Museum, Derry
attractions. To the south of the
• Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim
city lie the Sperrin Mountains in
a stunning area of outstanding • Museum of Free Derry
natural beauty, and to the west
• Ulster American Folk Park,
you can marvel at the magnificent
Co. Tyrone
natural beauty of County
Fanad Head Donegal, home to fabulous • Derry Girls filming locations
attractions such as Glenveagh
National Park, not to mention • Bushmills Distillery,
some of the best links golf courses Co. Antrim
in Europe and the gateway to the • Grianán of Aileách,
spectacular ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ Co. Donegal
touring route.
• Star Wars: The Last Jedi filming
location, Co. Donegal
The Dark Hedges
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Travelling
to Derry
The City of Derry is situated in the north-west of Northern Ireland and
is its second largest city. There are four airports with regular transport
beautiful
links to the city:
• City of Derry Airport (www.cityofderryairport.com)
- approx. 8 miles (13 km)
• Belfast International Airport (www.belfastairport.com)
music in a
- approx. 60 miles (95 km)
• George Best Belfast City Airport (www.belfastcityairport.com)
- approx. 70 miles (110 km)
beautiful
• Dublin Airport (Republic of Ireland) (www.dublinairport.com)
- approx. 140 miles (220 km)
There are several bus services to the city from both the north and south
of Ireland:
city
• Airporter (www.airporter.co.uk)
• Translink (www.translink.co.uk)
• Bus Eireann (www.buseireann.ie)
There is also a regular train service to Derry from Belfast
• Translink (www.translink.co.uk)
For more details on transport, accommodation and tourist
attractions in Derry, have a look at the ‘Visiting Derry’ page on our
website (www.derrychoirfest.com/visiting) or contact Derry’s tourist
information centre (www.visitderry.com)
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International
Competition
Open to any youth or adult choir The contrasting programme N.B. Selected choirs will be
of international standing with a should comprise between 3 and 5 required to participate in the
minimum of 20 and a maximum pieces, and the performance time Closing Gala Concert and Award
of 60 members. All singers must (excluding applause) should be Ceremony on Sunday evening
be aged 15 or over. between 13 and 15 minutes in (27 October), and in non-
total. Time penalties will apply to competitive activities throughout
REPERTOIRE
choirs whose performance does the festival period.
The programme must be entirely a not adhere to these limits.
cappella, represent an historically
PRIZES:
balanced range of styles and APPLICATION FORM
include at least: 1st Prize: ‘Oak Tree of Derry’
RULES AND REGULATIONS
trophy and £2,000
• a work composed before 1750
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
2nd Prize: £1,500
• a work by a composer from www.derrychoirfest.com/take-part/
the choir’s native country 3rd Prize: £1,000
• a work chosen from SELECTION PROCESS
the catalogues of the
Upon receipt of all entry
Contemporary Music Centre,
materials, choirs will be selected
Dublin (www.cmc.ie/derry)
on the basis of their application.
or a work written by a
In particular, attention will be
composer represented by the
paid to the proposed repertoire
Contemporary Music Centre
and to the quality of the
(www.cmc.ie/music)
performance on the recording
submitted.
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National
Competitions
(UK & Ireland)
FEMALE VOICE MIXED VOICE VOCAL ENSEMBLE POPULAR, JAZZ AND GOSPEL MUSIC
Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces, only one Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces, only one Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces, only one Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces in a relevant
of which may be accompanied of which may be accompanied of which may be accompanied style, both of which may be
accompanied
Time Limit: 5 - 8 minutes in total Time Limit: 5 - 8 minutes in total Time Limit: 5 - 8 minutes in total
Time Limit: 5 - 8 minutes in total
Age Limit: The majority of singers must Age Limit: The majority of singers must Age Limit: The majority of singers must be
be aged 15 or over be aged 15 or over aged 15 or over. Age Limit: The majority of singers must be
aged 15 or over
No. of Members: Minimum of 8 singers per choir No. of Members: Minimum of 8 singers per choir No. of Members: Minimum of 3 and maximum
of 12 singers per ensemble No. of Members: Minimum of 8 singers per choir
1st Prize: Trophy and £200 1st Prize: Trophy and £200
1st Prize: Trophy and £200 1st Prize: Trophy and £200
2nd Prize: £100 2nd Prize: £100
2nd Prize: £100 2nd Prize: £100
MALE VOICE YOUTH CHOIR
APPLICATION FORM
SACRED MUSIC
RULES & REGULATIONS
Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces, only one Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces, only one
of which may be accompanied of which may be accompanied Repertoire: Two contrasting sacred works, only CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
one of which may be accompanied www.derrychoirfest.com/take-part/
Time Limit: 5 - 8 minutes in total Time Limit: 5 - 8 minutes in total
Time Limit: 5 - 8 minutes in total
Age Limit: The majority of singers must be Age Limit: All singers must be aged 20 or
aged 15 or over under Age Limit: Open to adult and youth choirs
No. of Members: Minimum of 8 singers per choir No. of Members: Minimum of 8 singers per choir No. of Members: Minimum of 8 singers per choir
1st Prize: Trophy and £200 1st Prize: Trophy and £200 1st Prize: Trophy and £200
2nd Prize: £100 2nd Prize: £100 2nd Prize: £100
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School
Competitions
(UK & Ireland)
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIRS (UNISON) APPLICATION FORM
Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces, in unison
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Time Limit: Not exceeding 8 minutes in total
1st Prize: Trophy and £150 CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
www.derrychoirfest.com/take-part/
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIRS (PART SONG)
Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces, in two or more parts
Time Limit: Not exceeding 8 minutes in total
1st Prize: Trophy and £150
POST-PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIRS (UNISON/TWO-PART)
Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces, in unison or two parts
Time Limit: Not exceeding 8 minutes in total
1st Prize: Trophy and £150
POST-PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIRS (THREE/FOUR-PART)
Repertoire: Two contrasting part songs, in three or four parts
Time Limit: Not exceeding 8 minutes in total
1st Prize: Trophy and £150
In addition to 1st Prize in each of the school categories, Certificates of
Excellence will be awarded to choirs as follows:
90% or above: Gold Award Certificate.
85% - 89%: Silver Award Certificate.
80% - 84%: Bronze Award Certificate
BIG SING
All school choirs are invited to take part in a Big Sing workshop that will
take place during the competition session. Details will be provided in
advance of the festival.
18 SYLLABUS 2019 19 SYLLABUS 2019Special
Awards
The festival is delighted to present • City Hotel award for
a number of special awards in the the conductor of the
school, national and international most interesting and
categories of the festival as follows: varied programme in the
International Competition
• Bernadette Kelly Memorial
award for most promising • Contemporary Music
school choir Centre award for the best
performance of a piece by
• Bishops Daly and Mehaffey
a composer from Ireland
award, presented by the Inner
(all choral works written by
City Trust, for an outstanding
composers represented by the
performance in the school
Contemporary Music Centre
competitions
are eligible for consideration,
• Sing Ireland conducting www.cmc.ie)
scholarship for the most
• Visit Derry award for an
promising conductor in the
outstanding competitive or
national competitions or a
non-competitive performance
participant in the conducting
by a visiting national or
masterclass
international choir
• Bishop’s Gate Hotel award for
• Derry City and Strabane
an outstanding performance
District Council award for
of a work composed before
outstanding contribution to
1750 in the International
the festival
Competition
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Competitive
Participation
The festival welcomes non-
competitive participation and
can offer the following range
of activities to visiting non-
competitive choirs:
• Informal public performances
at various locations throughout
the city as part of the Choral
Trail
• A church service in one of the
city’s churches as part of the
Sacred Trail
• A performance in one of the
city’s community venues as part
of our Community Concert
series, delivered with our local
community partner, Allegri
• Participation in choral
workshops led by visiting guest
artists and adjudicators
APPLICATION FORM
RULES & REGULATIONS
22 SYLLABUS 2019 23 SYLLABUS 2019Application
Procedure
wonderful
DEADLINES APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS COMPETITION FEES
Completed application forms • Completed entry form School: £50/€60
and all supporting materials with proposed competition National: £80/€95
atmosphere -
must be received by the dates programme International: £150/€180
specified below. Acceptance of
• Entry fee Competing school and national
late applications will be at the
choirs may avail of the official
discretion of the City of Derry • 5 sets of original sheet music
the festival is
festival accompanist and should
International Choir Festival. of competition pieces
request this on their application
International Competition: • Choir biography form. Accompanist fee: £50/€60
Friday 26 April 2019 (150-250 words) per competition
going from
School, national and non- • Recent high-resolution colour Choirs that are not selected for
competitive applications: photograph of the choir in participation in the International
Friday 17 May 2019 JPEG format Competition will receive a full
strength to
International Competition only refund of their entry fee.
• Recent recording of the choir Click here to pay by PayPal
International Competition only www.derrychoirfest.com/payment
strength To pay by electronic transfer or cheque
Account Name
Account Address
City of Derry
International Choir Festival
Magazine Studios, 7-8 Magazine Street,
Derry, BT48 6HJ
To pay by electronic transfer or cheque
Account Name
Account Address
Bank Name
City of Derry
International Choir Festival
7 Queen Street, Derry, BT48 7EF
Bank of Ireland
Bank Name Danske Bank Account Number 2925 9366
Account Number 9015 6841 National Sort Code 90-49-15
National Sort Code 95-06-79 IBAN IE70 BOFI 9049 1529 2593 66
IBAN GB59 DABA 9506 7990 1568 41 BIC BOFIIE2D
BIC DABAGB2B
25 SYLLABUS 2019 N.B. Please ensure that the choir name and contact details are noted on all bank transfers.Competition Repertoire The order of performance cannot
be changed once submitted.
Application
Form
There are two ways to apply: The closing dates for receipt of applications are: (I) Title
1) Fill in our online application form International Competition: Composer/Arranger
www.derrychoirfest.com/applications Friday 26 April 2019 Composer’s Dates Duration
OR National Competitions:
Friday 17 May 2019
2) Complete the application form below and email (II) Title
it to: info@derrychoirfest.com School Competitions:
Composer/Arranger
Friday 17 May 2019
or post it to: City of Derry International Choir Composer’s Dates Duration
Festival, Magazine Studios, 7-8 Magazine Street,
Derry, BT48 6HJ, N. Ireland.
(III) Title
Composer/Arranger
Composer’s Dates Duration
PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS.
A SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM AND FEE ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH COMPETITION.
(IV) Title
Name of Choir Composer/Arranger
Conductor: Mr/Mrs/Ms Tel Composer’s Dates Duration
Contact Person: Mr/Mrs/Ms Tel
Address
Email Website (V) Title
No of singers in choir (Male) (Female) (Total) Composer/Arranger
We wish to enter the competition Composer’s Dates Duration
Official Accompanist required at a fee of £50 per competition Yes No
26 SYLLABUS 2019 27 SYLLABUS 2019Non-
Competitive
Activities
The festival welcomes and encourages non-competitive participation CHECKLIST
throughout the festival weekend.
• Entry form
Please indicate which of the following you would like to take part in:
• Entry fee
• 5 x sets of original sheet music for proposed competition pieces
Non-Competitive Event Date Participation
• Choir biography (150-250 words)
Big Sing Workshop Thursday 24 October (primary schools only) Yes No • Recent colour photograph of the choir in JPEG format (International Competition only)
Friday 25 October (post-primary schools only) Yes No
• Recent recording of the choir (International Competition only)
Saturday 26 October (open to all) Yes No
Signature
Choral Trail Friday 25 October Yes No
(20 minutes light repertoire) Saturday 26 October Yes No Position held Date
Sunday 27 October Yes No
N.B. This form should be signed by a mandated, authorised member of the choir, e.g. choir conductor, choir
Community Concert Saturday 26 October Yes No secretary or chair of the governing body/committee.
(20 minutes light repertoire) Sunday 27 October Yes No We use the personal information you provide to contact you regarding your participation in this festival and future
festivals. We do not disclose these personal details to any other organisation or business. You will be contacted by direct
email from our festival staff and can ask to be removed from the contact list at any stage.
Sacred Trail Sunday 27 October Yes No
(4/5 pieces for church service)
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Competitive
Application Form
There are two ways to apply: or post it to: City of Derry International Choir We wish to participate in the following:
Festival, Magazine Studios, 7-8 Magazine Street,
1) Fill in our online application form here.
Derry, BT48 6HJ, N. Ireland. Non-Competitive Event Date Participation
www.derrychoirfest.com/applications
OR The closing date for receipt of non-competitive
applications is: Friday 17 May 2019 Big Sing Workshop Thursday 24 October (primary schools only) Yes No
2) Complete the application form below and email Friday 25 October (post-primary schools only) Yes No
it to: info@derrychoirfest.com
Saturday 26 October (open to all) Yes No
Choral Trail Friday 25 October Yes No
PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS. (20 minutes light repertoire) Saturday 26 October Yes No
THIS FORM IS FOR CHOIRS TAKING PART IN NON-COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES ONLY. Sunday 27 October Yes No
Name of Choir
Conductor: Mr/Mrs/Ms Tel Community Concert Saturday 26 October Yes No
(20 minutes light repertoire) Sunday 27 October Yes No
Contact Person: Mr/Mrs/Ms
Tel Address Sacred Trail Sunday 27 October Yes No
(4/5 pieces for church service)
Email
We use the personal information you provide to contact you regarding your participation in this festival and future
Website festivals. We do not disclose these personal details to any other organisation or business. You will be contacted by direct
Number of singers in choir (Male) (Female) (Total) email from our festival staff and can ask to be removed from the contact list at any stage.
30 SYLLABUS 2019 31 SYLLABUS 2019Repertoire Rules and
Regulations
Please submit some examples of the type of repertoire that your choir usually performs ELIGIBILITY BROADCASTING, RECORDING AND 5. For visiting choirs from outside the island
1. School competitions are open to schools PHOTOGRAPHIC RIGHTS of Ireland, the festival will provide all local
SACRED MUSIC from the UK and Ireland. 1. Performances throughout the festival may transport, from the City of Derry Airport
2. School choirs may enter more than one be photographed, recorded for subsequent or the local train/bus station to their
reproduction and/or broadcast on radio or accommodation and back, and throughout
Title Composer/Arranger competition in their respective categories
television. the weekend as required by the festival.
(each entry must be made on a separate form
Title Composer/Arranger and requires a separate fee). 2. All broadcasting and photographic rights to GENERAL
3. National competitions are open to choirs the performances will belong to the festival 1. The decisions of the adjudication panel
Title Composer/Arranger from the UK and Ireland. and may be used for promotional use as it will be final in all competitions and no
4. National choirs may enter more than one sees fit. correspondence will be entered into
Title Composer/Arranger 3. Choirs will not receive payment for regarding any aspect of its work.
national competition (each entry must be
Title Composer/Arranger made on a separate form and requires a recordings or photographs used and the 2. The Artistic Panel reserves the right to limit
separate fee). festival will be entitled to reproduce any the number of entries for any competition.
5. The majority of singers in all national choirs such recordings or photographs for sale or 3. The Artistic Panel reserves the right to cancel
must be over 15 years of age, apart from the promotional use. a competition if sufficient entries are not
NON SACRED MUSIC Youth and Sacred categories. 4. All choirs with members under the age of 18 received.
6. The International Competition is open to years must ensure that the necessary consent 4. The Artistic Panel reserves the right to refuse
Title Composer/Arranger any youth or adult choir of international is obtained from the young people and their entry into any competition.
standing. parents/guardians prior to taking part in the 5. Entry fees (less any bank charges) will be
Title Composer/Arranger festival. refunded if a choir is not selected.
7. Choirs accepted for participation in the
5. If any choir does not wish to be broadcast,
Title Composer/Arranger International Competition are excluded
recorded or photographed, it must inform
6. If a selected choir withdraws from the
from entering any of the national categories. competition, it will not be entitled to a fee
Title Composer/Arranger the Festival Board of this in advance of the refund.
REPERTOIRE festival.
1. No choir may sing the same repertoire in 7. The timetable for competitions is to be used
Title Composer/Arranger two different competitions.
TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS as a guideline only and may change at the
1. All travel costs to and from the festival are Festival Board’s discretion.
2. Piano or one other principal accompanying the responsibility of each participating choir.
instrument is permitted in all school and 8. Illegal reproduction of music will not be
CHECKLIST national competitions. Choirs may also 2. All accommodation and meal costs at condoned by the festival. In the event of
use up to a maximum of two additional the festival are the responsibility of each any illegal reproduction, the Festival Board
Entry form Entry fee Choir biography (maximum 150 words) participating choir. accepts no responsibility for any action taken
instruments if indicated on the score.
3. Changes to the submitted programme are 3. Participating choirs are responsible for by publishers.
not permitted. organising, booking and paying for all travel, 9. The Festival Board accepts no legal
Signature accommodation and meals. responsibility whatsoever in respect of any
4. Choirs will be penalised for a programme
that does not adhere to the stated time limits 4. For competing choirs travelling from outside matter pertaining to a choir’s participation in
Position held Date the UK and Ireland, the festival will provide the festival and any associated activities.
for each competition.
a per diem subsidy for each choir member 10. The decisions of the Festival Board are final.
5. Adjudicators will award marks for the in the amount of £15. The subsidy will
technical ability and artistic quality 11. All details are subject to change. Any updates
N.B. This form should be signed by a mandated, authorised member of each choir, and for the variety and
be provided for up to a maximum of four will be made on the festival website and will
participatory days, for a maximum of 40
of the choir, e.g. choir conductor, choir secretary or chair of the communication of their programme. people (including conductor). Per diems are
supersede the information in this syllabus.
governing body/committee. calculated on the number of participatory 12. Participation in the festival implies
32 SYLLABUS 2019 days that a choir takes part in the festival. acceptance of all rules and regulations.www.derrychoirfest.com Future 2020 2021 2022 Festival October October October Dates 21-25 20-24 26-30
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