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Greetings,

We proudly and happily invite choral groups from all over Indonesia and the world to come to the beautiful island of Bali to participate in the 5th Bali International Choir Festival.

The 4th Bali International Choir Festival has been held with great success in recent years. In addition to the achievement of the participating choral ensembles, there are many other experiences to enjoy during the festival. Now, with the tagline “More Fun and More Friends” in Bali, we’re sure there will be more pleasure, delight and friendship with the upcoming festival.

The preparation for performing at the Bali International Choir Festival has been a great joy for singers, conductors, and choral organizers. Furthermore, the opportunity to perform in the Bali International Choir Festival is a considerable achievement, and ensembles compete against many Gold medal achievers in the Championship round.

The increasing number of participants from Indonesia and foreign countries, will expand the friendship and partnership between musicians from Indonesia and around the world. Besides that, the reputable choral experts invited as the jury and clinicians have brought the fame of this choir festival to a whole new level.

In this Bali International Choir Festival 2016, we will hold a new program called BALI CANTAT for the first time ever. In this program, any participants registered as individual or as a group will have experiences of learning, rehearsing, and participating in a concert lead by a world-renowned conductor.

So, please register your choir immediately, and look forward to the joy of singing at the stage of Bali International Choir Festival. Take this opportunity to carve your choral history with many precious memories in your life and in the life of your choral ensemble.

See you at the next Festival in Bali!

Tommyanto KandisaputraPresident of Bandung Choral SocietyPresident of BICF

Organizer

President Director Tommyanto Kandisaputra ( Indonesia )

Artistic Director Prof. Dr. André de Quadros ( USA )

General Manager Ramli Nainggolan

Project Advisor Josaphat Kombaitan

Finance and Secretariat Dian Wulansari

Choir ServiceEvana BarendsPetrick Luandy Salhuteru

Marketing CommunicationChristianIndra Kurniawan Salama

Tourism Imelda BatubaraErmelinda Gammadhani

Designer Yustina Vellensia

Choral Education and Evaluation Activities

• Bali Cantat

• Choir Clinics & Workshops

• Evaluation Performances

• Friendship Concerts

• Choir Competition

• Choir Championship

• Grand Prix Championship

• Meet the Juries

• Gala Concerts

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For the last four years, historic choral events have taken place in Bali. In 2015, the Bali International Choir Festival welcomed more than one hundred choirs, thousands of singers, conductors, and internationally acclaimed clinicians and jurors.

Building on the success of the 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 festivals, we are organizing the fifth festival to take place at the end of July 2016. Bali is a real paradise, and for the fourth time, this world-class choral event will be held on the island. Yet again, the Bandung Choral Society has committed itself to organize a successful event.

In 2016, BICF will launch a new ambitious event of international significance: BALI CANTAT. Participating choirs, conductors and singers will have the opportunity to participate in ateliers, workshops, clinics, and concert performances. Participants may gain an understanding of Indonesian music and dance, collaborate with local and international choirs, and have clinics with distinguished European, Asian, and American clinicians. For international choirs, making music on this magical island with excellent local choirs and enjoying the heart-warming spirituality of Balinese culture is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I hope to be able to welcome you to this event.

If you have been to an Indonesian choral festival before, you will know how wonderfully well it is organized and how expert and comprehensive the presentations are. Through workshops, clinics, and the competition you will be challenged to rise to a new level of excellence and humanity. Thus, BICF provides opportunities that exceed the simple acquisition of skills, engaging the imagination and the creative spirit.

I know that you will have an unforgettable experience, and on behalf of BICF and the international choral community, I welcome you to Bali.

Profesor Dr. André de QuadrosBoston UniversityArtistic Director, #5thBICF2016Member, World Choir Council

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Dr. KITTIPORN TANTRARUNGROJThailand

Conductor, accumulated his experience in choral music through singing in different choral groups. When he was a student study in Philippines, he was member and student assistant conductor of the world famous “Adventist University of the Philippines Ambassador Choral Art Society”. He has conducted numerous choirs, from church to school, university chorus, community and concert choirs. He has help established several famous choirs in Thailand. At present, he is the conductor of “The Bangkok Voices”, a multi-award winning choir which is consider to be the best choral group in Thailand. He also served as an adviser to several ensembles around the country. His choral arrangements, over hundreds of them, are frequently sing by various choirs in Thailand. At present, he is working in Bangkok as a full-time surgeon. He also serves as Vice-President of the “Thailand Choral Association”; member of Choir Olympic Council and Council Member of the International Federation of Choral Music Asia-Pacific Choral Council”.

JENNIFER THAMSingapore

A professional choir director, Jennifer is best known for her work with the Singapore Youth Choir (now the SYC Ensemble Singers), which she has directed since 1986. She was Artistic Director of the Asia South Pacific Symposium on Choral Music (Singapore, 2001) and on the Artistic Committee for the 7th World Symposium on Choral Music (Kyoto, 2005). Jennifer has chaired and spoken on panels at conferences in Singapore, Sweden, Estonia and Denmark, and was principal lecturer at the 2008 Lithuanian Conductors Summer Academy. She has been on competition juries in Austria, China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and the USA. Represents Singapore on the World Choir Council. In 2012, she was conferred the Cultural Medallion, the nation’s highest arts accolade, by the President, Republic of Singapore, for her contribution in shaping Singapore’s cultural landscape.

DR. EUI-JOONG YOONSouth Korea

Eui-Joong Yoon started learning piano and violin at an early age, studied at Yewon School and Seoul Arts High School and graduated from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music for his masters and doctorate degrees in choral conducting. With his great sense of musicality and exquisite conducting, he is famous for making a refined choir and one of the leading choral conductors in Korea. Since 1998, Under Eui-Joong Yoon’s conducting, Seoul Ladies Singers currently the most active women’s choir in Korea. Currently, He is the Dean of Hansei University’s as leader in the university choir scene in Korea. Since 2005, Eui-Joong Yoon has been serving as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Changwon City Choir, the largest city choir in Korea, has performed many successful concerts, On top of his duties at Hansei University, the Changwon City Choir, Seoul Ladies Singers, and Yeouido Full Gospel Church, he is also the music director and conductor of the Pro Musica Philharmonic Orchestra and Asian Youth Choir for One, a board member of Korea Choral Directors Association, and a board member of Korea Church Music Association.

Prof. JEAN-BAPTISTE BERTRANDFrance

Conductor and professor of choral art (Ministry of Culture and Ministery of National Education) at the National Conservatory of St Etienne for 7 years. He deepened his research into the choir to the master Eric Ericson (Stockholm Conservatory, National Radio Choir Swedish). Appointed artistic and pedagogic director of “Maîtrise of the Loire“. He became artistic director of the international choir Academy “In Terra Pax” in 2010 (Poland). As a trainer, He was invited to teach choral conducting for many cultural institutions. He has directed or produced numerous works for chorus Directory and / or orchestra (Opera de St-Etienne, Lyon Opera, Lyon Chamber Orchestra, Youth Orchestra of Normandy, CNR Orchestra of St Etienne, Caen and Villeurbanne, orchestra Musica). In 2014, he founded and became Président of “Documenting 21c”, He was invited by the Yale University (USA) to present a documentary about a multicultural choral collaboration in Indonesia. Jean Baptiste Bertrand is member of the “World Choir Council” since 2010.

JOY T. NILO Phillippines

Joy T. Nilo Is the President of Kompositor (Group of Filipino Composers), Secretary of the Philippine Choral Directors Association (PCDA) and sole Filipino representative to the Asian Composers Forum (ACF). He is a leading Filipino composer who specializes in a cappella choral music. His choral works are prominently sung in various international choral competitions. Also a sought-after orchestrator, his works range from traditional to modern, ethnic to electronic, and serious to popular. His music can also be heard in films and soap operas. He is also a pianist, singer, music conductor, and educator. He studied at the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music where he majored in Choral Conducting with area of concentration on Composition. He regularly travels to the various islands of the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia to give lectures in Composition, Choral Music, and Musical Arranging.

SUSSANA SAWMalaysia

Susanna Saw is a graduate of the Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music, Australia. She was the choir teacher for The Australian Boys Choir Institute 1996-1998, and obtained her Australian Kodaly Certificate in Music Education in 2001. Since her return to Malaysia, she has founded The Young Kuala Lumpur Singers and The Kuala Lumpur Children’s Choir. She is currently a lecturer and choir director at the Faculty of Music at University of Malaya and the Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA). She conducts the MIA Ladies Chorus, which has won many Gold Medals from various international competitions.These achievements include becoming Champion of the Female Chamber Category at the 6th World Choir Games in Shaoxing, China 2010, and at the 2nd Vietnam International Choir Competition 2012. Susanna is founder of the Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (formerly known as Young Singers Choral Festival) in 2003, an annual young musicians’ event in Malaysia dedicated to the increase of choral knowledge through various invited choir tutors from overseas.

Clinicians and Juries

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AGUSTINUS BAMBANG JUSANAIndonesia

Born in West Java on April 9, 1970, Agustinus Bambang Jusana started to develop his skills in choral music as a member of students’ choir at Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR) Bandung. He formally studied conducting and choral tutorial from Avip Priatna. He also joined conducting master class given by Prof. Rob Vermeulen in Utrecht, Netherland. He has been leading some choirs for nearly two decades, among others Maranatha Christian University Choir, Bandung; Perbanas Institute Choir, Jakarta; and many more. He has brought the choirs to achieve many awards in some prestigious competitions both national and international level, such as in Greece, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, etc. Furthermore, he was awarded as the Best Conductor at an international choir competition in Riva del Garda, Italy in 2009. He has been actively invited as a judge in choir competitions and to give choral clinics in many cities around Indonesia. In 2016, along with Maranatha Choir, he is invited to perform at American Choral Director Association (ACDA) Conference, Western Division in Pasadena, California, USA.

AVIP PRIATNA, Mag. Art.Indonesia

He is one of the most successful Indonesian conductor, graduated from University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna - Austria, studied choir conducting under Prof. Günther Theuring and orchestral conducting under Leopold Hager. He completed his Magister Artium degree on a scholarship from Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, in 1998. Currently, he is the music director and conductor for Jakarta Concert Orchestra (JCO) and Batavia Madrigal Singers (BMS). With these two organizations, he brings musical symphony—both orchestral and vocal—closer to the public. He won Best Conductor in the 57th Certamen Internacional de Habaneras Polifonia in Torrevieja - Spain, July 2011. He succesfully defended his Best Conductor title in the 34th International May Choir Competition “Prof. Georgi Dimitrov” held in Varna, Bulgaria, May 2012. In 2015, Avip Priatna received the Cultural Award for “Creators, Pioneers, and Innovators”, from the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. He has judged various local and international choir competitions, in Japan, Malaysia and China.

ANDREAS SUGENG BUDIRAHARJOIndonesia

Composer, vocal trainer from 1981 until now, primarily for choirs and singers in churches. Chairman of the Church Regional Development Institute in Bali Province from 2013 to 2018. Bali Province PESPARAWI choir trainer and conductor and jury member in choral activities and competitions for the Bali International Choir Festival.

DAUD KOSASIHIndonesia

Graduate of the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music (Philippines) and Tainan Theological College and Seminary (Taiwan), in the field of composition and conducting. Currently, active as choir coaches, vocal music and composition in the field of Education and served as a manager in the music school Musica Era and the principal of SMK (Music Departement) Charles Wesley Methodist. He has experiences as a judge in various choral competitions in Medan. He also has been invited the jury in national and international competitions such as: Festival Paduan Suara ITB, the Asian Choir Games, the 1st World Championships for youth and young adults and the 2nd Grand Prix of Choral Music in Autria, Bali International Choir Festival.

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Clinicians and Juries

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PARTICIPANT

Bandung Choral Society proudly presents BALI CANTAT among the activities of the 5th Bali International Choir Festival 2016 for individual singers, conductors or choirs from Indonesia and around the world.

BENEFIT

This project will provide opportunities for choirs, conductors, and individual singers to gain expertise in specific repertoire areas, and to gain specific skills and knowledge.

* More details will be announced soon.

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PARTICIPANT

Choirs who want to participate in this program must be specifically registered in the Choir Clinic & Workshop with or without competing.Other participants are the choirs who have already paid the registration fees, event package fees and have sent step-1 & step-2 registration documents before Friday, February 26th 2016.

BENEFIT

Every choir will be given a special time to learn more actively about the theory and to practice from #5thBICF2016 clinicians in order to increase the artistic quality of the choir.

REGISTRATION DATE

Registration for the Choir Clinics & Workshops will close on Friday, February 26th 2016 * The committee will close the registration when slots are full.

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Registration Document” (page 36)

COST

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Cost” (page 37)

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PARTICIPANT

Choirs who want to participate in the #5thBICF2016 and receive a direct evaluation from the international juries, with or without competing.

BENEFIT

Choirs will perform a free program of songs showing the best artistic quality in maximum duration of 15 minutes. After the performance, the choir will be given a direct evaluation from international clinicians.

Each choir that successfully participates will receive a certificate of participation as well as a recommendation to participate in the Choir Competition or Choir Championship in other Bandung Choral Society’s events.

REGISTRATION DATE

Registration for the Evaluation Performances will close on Friday, February 26th 2016. * The committee will close the registration when slots are full

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Registration Document” (page 36)

COST

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Cost” (page 37)

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PARTICIPANT

Open for choirs who have registered or wish to register specifically for the Friendship Concert, with or without competing.

BENEFIT

Choir participants will be given maximum 15 minutes on stage performing free program that shows the best artistic, tells about choir’s vision/mission, or builds interactive friendship with audience and/or other performers from Indonesia and the world.

Each choir who successfully performs at this activity will receive a certificate of participation in the #5thBICF2016 Friendship Concerts.

REGISTRATION DATE

Registration for the Friendship Concerts will close on Friday, February 26th 2016. * The committee will close the registration when slots are full

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Registration Document” (page 36)

COST

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Cost” (page 37)

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CATEGORY

CO-01

CO-02

CO-03

CO-04

CO-05

CO-06

CO-07

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Children’s Choir

Teenager’s Choir

Mixed Youth Choir

Mixed Choir

Senior Choir

Male Choir

Female Choir

Musica Sacra

Gospel & Spiritual

Music of Religions

Folklore

Scenic Folklore

Pop & Jazz

Vocal Group

Show Choir

PARTICIPANT

Bali International Choir Competition is open to all choirs from Indonesia and abroad, including newly-formed choirs, that would like to gain experiences of performing in an international choir competition. This activity is open to groups with a minimum number of 16 singers, except the vocal group category which is open to groups of 6 to 12 singers.

BENEFIT

Choirs who register for this event will have an excellent opportunity to participate in the choir competition, and will be evaluated by the international juries.All participants that successfully perform in the Bali International Choir Competition will be awarded with a choir competition medal and certificate, and the category winner will receive a trophy.

Code Category Singer Ages

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Number of Songs

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REGULATIONS FOR CATEGORIES CO-01 TO CO-07 ABOVE • A choir can only register in one (1) category from CO-01 to CO-07, but can

register in any categories from CO-08 to CO-15.

• In the CO-01, 02, 03 and 04 categories, song selection and difficulty should be

adjusted for appropriate age.

• It is advisable to choose songs with interesting contrasts that show the

maximum level of artistic quality of the participants.

• When a program participant is more appropriate for the other categories,

the committee reserves the right to change the selected category to another

more appropriate category.

• Choreography is allowed, but not mandatory.

• 10% of the singers may be 1 year older than the prescribed age limit

CATEGORIES DESCRIPTION

CO-01 CHILDREN’S CHOIR For children’s choirs from kindergarten or Sunday school, as well as choral groups and vocal studios with appropriate ages and voice types S(S)(A).

CO-02 TEENAGER’S CHOIR For choirs from junior high school, senior high school or Sunday school, as well as choral groups and vocal studios with appropriate ages and voice types S(S)A(A) / SA(T)(B).

CO-03 MIXED YOUTH CHOIR For university choirs, church choirs, choral groups and vocal studios with appropriate ages and voice types SATB.

CO-04 MIXED CHOIR For mixed choirs, university choirs, choral groups and vocal studios with appropriate ages and voice types SATB.

CO-05 SENIOR CHOIR For choirs with members at least 45 years old and with the appropriate voice types SSA /TTB /SATB.

CO-06 MALE CHOIR This category can only be entered by male choirs with voice types TTBB.

CO-07 FEMALE CHOIR This category can only be entered by female choirs with voice types SSAA.

CO-08 MUSICA SACRA • This category refers to sacred music from early era until now.• The program shall consist of 2 songs:

• 1 song with composer / arranger born before the year 1800.• 1 song with composer / arranger born after the year 1800.

CO-09 GOSPEL & SPIRITUAL

• The program consists of two (2) songs chosen freely from the Gospel & Spiritual tradition.

CO-10 MUSIC OF RELIGIONS • This category refers to religious music from around the world, such as

Muslim, Buddhism, Hindu, Orthodox Christianity and others.• Songs suitable for Musica Sacra and Gospel & Spiritual should not be

performed in this category.

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CO-11 FOLKLORE• The program shall consist of 2 Folksongs.• It is highly recommended to perform a folksong from your choir’s

region.• Music Scores along with a short description in English of the program

must be submitted.

CO-12 SCENIC FOLKLORE • It is highly recommended to perform a folksong from your choir’s

region.• It is required to use traditional costumes, intruments and

choreographies integrated to the story and song.• If the music score is not available, a short description in English of

the program must be submitted.

CO-13 POP & JAZZ • The program consists of two (2) songs chosen freely from a pop or

jazz genre.• Participants may provide additional acoustic instruments.

CO-14 VOCAL GROUP • Committee will provide 12 solo microphones with a default equalizer

setting for all participants. Participants may choose whether to use microphones or not.

• Participants may provide additional acoustic instruments.• The program shall consist of 2 songs with interesting contrast.• It may be accompanied by a maximum of 4 acoustic instruments.• It is NOT allowed to use a minus-one, playback or sound effects.

CO-15 SHOW CHOIR • Appearances in this category emphasize additional aspects of

choreography and theatricality.• Costumes and choreography must be used.• Participants may provide additional musical instruments with their

own amplification and cables extension.• It is NOT allowed to use a minus-one, playback or sound effects.

REGISTRATION DATE

Registration for the Choir Competition will close on Friday, February 26th 2016. * The committee will close the registration when slots are full

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Registration Document” (page 36)

COST

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Cost” (page 37)

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PRIZES AND AWARDS

All choirs that participate in this competition will receive a Choir Competition medal and certificate according to the final score. Bali International Choir Competition will use 40 point system as follows:

CATEGORY WINNERChoirs who achieve a Competition Gold Medal with the highest score in each category will be rewarded with a gold medal, a certificate and a Category Winner trophy.

SPECIAL JURY AWARDJuries will give a special award for outstanding artistic achievement, if any participating choir merits this award. Any conductor who shows outstanding performance may be given the “Outstanding Conductor Award”.

CHOIR CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONAll choirs with a Competition Gold Medal and a minimum total score of 33,01 will qualify to perform directly at the Bali International Choir Championship. Qualified choirs must prepare one (1) additional song in accordance with the provisions of the Choir category Championship.

Competition Medal

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Level 8

Level 9

Level 10

Bronze

10,01 to 11,00

11,01 to 12,00

12,01 to 13,00

13,01 to 14,00

14,01 to 15,00

15,01 to 16,00

16,01 to 17,00

17,01 to 18,00

18,01 to 19,00

19,01 to 20,00

Silver

20,01 to 21,00

21,01 to 22,00

22,01 to 23,00

23,01 to 24,00

24,01 to 25,00

25,01 to 26,00

26,01 to 27,00

27,01 to 28,00

28,01 to 29,00

29,01 to 30,00

Gold

30,01 to 31,00

31,01 to 32,00

32,01 to 33,00

33,01 to 34,00

34,01 to 35,00

35,01 to 36,00

36,01 to 37,00

37,01 to 38,00

38,01 to 39,00

39,01 to 40,00

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CATEGORY

CH-01

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CH-05

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CH-07

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CH-09

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CH-15

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NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

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1

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1

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15

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Min 16

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Min 16

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13 - 18

17 - 25

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Children’s Choir

Teenager’s Choir

Mixed Youth Choir

Mixed Choir

Senior Choir

Male Choir

Female Choir

Musica Sacra

Gospel & Spiritual

Music of Religions

Folklore

Scenic Folklore

Pop & Jazz

Vocal Group

Show Choir

PARTICIPANT

All choirs who have participated in any choir competition organized by the Bandung Choral Society and are qualified to participate in the choir championship, or participants who successfully earn a gold medal with minimum 84,01 point in another choir competition recognised by the committee.

This activity is open to groups with a minimum number of 16 singers, except the vocal group category, which is open to groups with 6 to 12 singers.

BENEFIT

Participants who registered in this event will have the excellent opportunity to perform with other experienced and higher quality choirs. All choirs that successfully perform at the Bali International Choir Championships will be awarded with a championship medal, certificate, and the category champions will receive a trophy.

Code Category Singer Ages

Min - Max (year)

Number of Singers

Perform Time (Max)

Number of Songs

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CATEGORIES DESCRIPTION

CH-01 CHILDREN’S CHOIR For children’s choirs from kindergarten or Sunday school, as well as choral groups and vocal studios with appropriate ages and voice types S(S)(A).

CH-02 TEENAGER’S CHOIR For choirs from junior high school, senior high school or Sunday school, as well as choral groups and vocal studios with appropriate ages and voice types S(S)A(A) / SA(T)(B).

CH-03 MIXED YOUTH CHOIR For university choirs, church choirs, choral groups and vocal studios with appropriate ages and voice types SATB.

CH-04 MIXED CHOIR For mixed choirs, university choirs, choral groups and vocal studios with appropriate ages and voice types SATB.

CH-05 SENIOR CHOIR For choirs with members at least 45 years old and with the appropriate voice types SSA /TTB /SATB.

CH-06 MALE CHOIRThis category can only be entered by male choirs with voice types TTBB.

CH-07 FEMALE CHOIRThis category can only be entered by female choirs with voice types SSAA.

CH-08 MUSICA SACRA • This category refers to sacred music from early era until now.• The program shall consist of 2 songs:

• 1 song with composer/arranger born before the year 1800.• 1 song with composer/arranger born after the year 1800.• 1 freely chosen sacred song.

CH-09 GOSPEL & SPIRITUAL • The program consists of three (3) songs chosen freely

from the Gospel & Spiritual tradition.

CH-10 MUSIC OF RELIGIONS • This category refers to religious music from around the world, such as

Muslim, Budhism, Hindu, Orthodox Christianity and others.• Songs suitable for Musica Sacra and Gospel & Spiritual should not be

performed in this category.

REGULATIONS FOR CATEGORIES CH-01 TO CH-07 ABOVE • A choir can only register in one (1) category from CH-01 to CH-07, but can

register in any categories from CH-08 to CH-15.

• In the CH-01, 02, 03 and 04 categories, song selection and difficulty should be

adjusted for appropriate age.

• It is advisable to choose songs with interesting contrasts that show the

maximum level of artistic quality of the participants.

• When a program participant is more appropriate for the other categories,

the committee reserves the right to change the selected category to another

more appropriate category.

• Choreography is allowed, but not mandatory.

• 10% of the singers may be 1 year older than the prescribed age limit.

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CH-11 FOLKLORE • The program shall consist of 3 Folksongs.• It is highly recommended to perform a folksong from your choir’s

region.• Music Scrores along with a short description in English of the program

must be submitted.

CH-12 SCENIC FOLKLORE • It is highly recommended to perform a folksong from your choir’s

region.• It is required to use traditional costumes, intruments and

choreographies integrated into the story and song.• If the music score is not available, a short description in English of the

program must be submitted.

CH-13 POP & JAZZ • The program consists of three (3) songs chosen freely from pop or

jazz genre.• Participants may provide additional acoustic instruments.

CH-14 VOCAL GROUP • Committee will provide 12 solo microphones with a default equalizer

setting for all participants. Participants may choose whether to use the microphones or not.

• Participants may provide additional acoustic instruments.• The program shall consist of 3 songs with interesting contrast.• It may be accompanied by a maximum of 4 acoustic instruments.• It is NOT allowed to use a minus-one, playback or sound effects.

CH-15 SHOW CHOIR • Appearances in this category emphasize on additional aspects of

choreography and theatricality.• Costumes and choreography must be used.• Participants may provide additional musical instruments with their

own amplification and extension cables.• It is NOT allowed to use a minus-one, playback or sound effects.

PRIZES AND AWARDS

All choirs participating in this choir championship will receive a championship medal and certificate according to the final score. The Bali International Choir Championship will use a 100 point system as follows:

CATEGORY CHAMPIONEach choir who achieves Championship Gold Medal with the highest score awarded a Championship Gold Medal, a Certificate and a Category Champion Trophy.

SPECIAL JURY AWARDJuries will give a special award for outstanding artistic achievement, if any participating choir merits this award. Any conductor who shows outstanding performance may be given the “Outstanding Conductor Award”.

GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONAll Category Champions of the Bali International Choir Championships will compete again in the Grand Prix Championship and perform their 2 best songs with a maximum duration of 10 minutes.

REGISTRATION DATE

Registration for the Choir Championship will close on Friday, February 26th 2016. * The committee will close the registration when slots are full

Succesfull Certificate 01,00 - 40,00

Bronze Championship Medal 40,01 - 60,00

Silver Championship Medal 60,01 - 80,00

Gold Championsip Medal 80,01 - 100,00

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Registration Document” (page 36)

COST

Please see the “Condition of Participation” - “Cost” (page 37)

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PARTICIPANT

Choirs who qualify to participate in the Grand Prix Championship include all Category Champions from #5thBICF2016 Choir Championship, as well as choirs who are recommended by the juries.

Choir who win more than one Category Champion will perform only one time in the Grand Prix Championship.

The winner of the Grand Prix Championship will be awarded with Trophy “Grand Prix Championship #5thBICF2016” and a Certificate.

PROGRAM

Choir must perform 2 best songs with a maximum performing time of 10 minutes. One song must be a new song that is not included in the previous performance.

Participants who cannot fulfill these criteria are considered resigned from the Grand Prix Championship.

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PARTICIPANT

All #5thBICF2016 participants can follow this activity for free. Participants for this event can register directly during the activities.

BENEFIT

Choirs can send a maximum of 7 representatives for consulting and receiving direct evaluation from the Choral Experts, in order to increase the quality of their choir performance in the future.

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Condition Of Participations

11. 12. A maximum of three instruments without definite pitch can be used,

except for the folklore and pop and jazz categories, where there is no limit.

13. Each choir is responsible for the COPYRIGHT of the songs sung in this competition. The committee is not responsible for the copyright of the songs performed.

14. Please re-read all the rules carefully.

GENERAL RULES

1. Please read carefully the conditions related to each category: the number of singers, age limit, performance time, the number of songs, voice type and song type.

2. The #5thBICF2016 is open to amateur choirs from all over the world.

3. If choirs register in more than one category, the program songs for each category should be different.

4. Choirs representing a school, church or participating in a category with an age limit must submit a statement signed by the principal or person in charge stating the date of birth and age of each member. A choir is liable to be disqualified without any refund if there is a difference between the official letter and the appearance on stage or any other factual aspects.

5. The number of participants on stage should not exceed the amount paid in the participation package. The committee reserves the right to disqualify without any refund if there is a difference in the number of participants.

6. Participants must submit 5 original music score by mail service. 4 copies of the song can be taken after the competition, and one copy will be kept on file. Scores not taken by the choir will not be returned by mail.

7. All programs MUST be approved by the Artistic Director. Programs NOT approved by the Artistic Director MUST be changed.

8. The committee reserves the right to change the participation category if a program that is presented does not meet the requirements of the selected category.

9. The committee will only provide an acoustic piano/electric piano. A choir requiring additional equipment should inform the committee at the time of registration as stated in the category regulations.

10. The PERFORMANCE TIME is the duration from the sounding of the first tone until the last note is sounded, including the pauses between songs. If a choir exceeds the time specified, the total score will be reduced by 2% multiplied by the number of minutes exceed and multiplied by the total score. Example: when Performance time limit is 15 minutes and the choir performance time is 16 minutes. There will be a penalty of 1 minute x 2% = 2% If your Total Score = 81,00 - Gold Medal Your Final Score will be = 81, 00 - (2% x 81, 00)

Final Score = 81, 00 - 1.62 79,38 - Silver Medal

TECHNICAL EVALUATION ARTISTIC EVALUATION

• Intonation • Sound Quality

• Fidelity to the Score • Overall Artistic Impression

NOTE No replacement of performance schedule / stage rehearsal outside the determined schedule.

2. Final Score is the total value of the average value of each juror.

3. The decision of the jury is final and cannot be contested.

SCHEDULE PERFORMANCES AND STAGE REHEARSAL

Detailed Schedule and performance location of each group will be determined after registration is complete.

Sound-check/stage rehearsal will be scheduled for 10 minutes for each category/slot performances, and it will be prioritized to participants who have already submitted detailed schedule of arrival in Bali.

EVALUATION

1. The evaluation activities will use a scoring system based on the following criteria:

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Condition Of ParticipationsREGISTRATION DOCUMENT

Please take notice to the registration steps below.

The following documents must be submitted to the committee by e-mail to

mailbcsevents@gmail.com prior to the closing date of registration:

• Registration form that has been filled out completely and correctly

• Payment receipt for registration fee, with payment purpose “Your Choir’s Full Name”

Please submit the following documents by e-mail to mailbcsevents@gmail.com AFTER

your registration is confirmed by the committee:

• Good quality choir photo to be printed in the program book and to be posted on the

website (min size 2Mb and 300 dpi)

• Your Choir audio recording from the past 2 years

• Short biography of choir with the list of participants

• Payment receipt for event package, with payment purpose “Your Choir’s Full Name”

The following documents MUST be sent by to music.bandungchoral@gmail.com via

e-mail before Friday, 25 March 2016 so that the committee can confirm the program

songs performed as soon as possible, and your choir may have maximum rehearsal time

and perform with the best quality.

• Scan / Softcopy of the scores that will be sung

The following documents MUST be sent by MAIL SERVICE to the secretariat soon after

get the confirmation step-3 from the committee before Friday, 29 April 2016:

• 5 original music scores that will be sung

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COST

All participants who participate in the #5thBICF2016 must pay the registration fees and event package per person.

REGISTRATION FEEREGISTRATION FEE is USD 300 per slot / per category,for participants who register before Monday, 29 February 2016.

* One (1) choir can only follow a maximum of 3 slots activities.

• EARLY BIRD - 1, CASHBACK 100% 1st Category Registration Fee Valid only for the choirs who send the Registration form with 1st page filled out completely and correctly, send copy of transfer receipt of registration fee before Friday, 4 December 2015, and send copy of transfer receipt of event package per person before Friday, 25 March 2016.

• LATE REGISTRATION – MARCH For choirs who register and send the receipt via e-mail to mailbcsevents@gmail.com after registration dates of 1 to 30 March 2016, the registration fee will become USD 400,- per slot / per category.

• LATE REGISTRATION – APRIL For choirs who register and send the receipt via e-mail to mailbcsevents@gmail.com after registration dates of 1 to 30 April 2016, the registration fee will become USD 500,- per slot / per category) ** LATE REGISTRATION will be opened only if slots are still available

EVENT PACKAGE, PARTICIPATION PACKAGE PER PERSON All participants must pay for the event package per person. The committee provides two (2) package options:

• EVENT PACKAGE A participation per person WITHOUT accommodation, transportation and meals or

• EVENT PACKAGE B participation per person FULL BOARD, including accommodation, transportation and meals

IMPORTANT • Programs that are not approved by the committee cannot be performed.

• The committee must be notified of key changes and changes in program order

latest on Friday, 29 April 2016 in writing or e-mail.

• The committee wil not process scores sent by e-mail.

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Event Packages DescriptionEVENT PACKAGE A, PARTICIPATION PER PERSON WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION

For participants who wish to participate in the #5thBICF2016 and want to manage their own accommodations. EVENT PACKAGE A does not include accommodation, transportation, or meals and costs USD 65,- per person.

EVENT PACKAGE - A includes the participation fee for the #5thBICF2016, and each person will receive the following benefits:

• ID Card, 1 per person. Can be used for FREE ACCESS to all Competition, Championship, Friendship and Evaluation Performancess and award ceremony.

• T-Shirt, 1 per person. T-shirt will be produced on Friday, 29 April 2016. Committee will not guarantee t-shirt size availability if data is not received via e-mail before that date.

• Program Book, 1 book per person.

EVENT PACKAGE B, PARTICIPATION PER PERSON FULL BOARD

The committee provides EVENT PACKAGE B, participation per person FULL BOARD. This includes accommodations, transportation and meals for 5 days / 4 nights with the following details

* Committee reserves the right to arrange accommodation of participants.* Additional Cost per person is for participants who need additional services beyond 5 days 4 nights package above, includes lodging, meals 3 times a day, and transport on the additional day.

EVENT PACKAGE - B FULL BOARD includes the participation fee for the #5thBICF2016 and each person will receive the following benefits:

• ID Card, 1 per person. Can be used for FREE ACCESS to all Competitions, Championship, Friendship and Evaluation Performancess and award ceremony.

• T-Shirt, 1 per person, T-shirt will be produced on Friday 29 April 2016. Committee will not guarantee t-shirt size availability if data is not received via e- mail before that date.

• Program Book, 1 book per person.

• Accommodation, 5 days 4 nights. Check-in time after 14:00 and check-out before 11:00 as stated in the confirmation letter.

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Additional Night per

personAccommodation Facilities

4 persons per room in DORMITORY. NO AC. NO Shower. Please bringyour own toiletries.

4 persons per room in DORMITORY. +AC. NO Shower. Please bring your own toiletries.

4 persons per room in HOTEL. +AC, +Shower. Please bring your own toiletries.

2 persons per room in *2 HOTEL

2 persons per room in *3 HOTEL

2 persons per room in *4 HOTEL

2 persons per room in *5 HOTEL

ECO-1

ECO-2

ECO-3

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Platinum

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

* on request

IMPORTANT Participants who send the cost of the event package after Friday, 27 May 2016 the EVENT PACKAGE A will become USD 75,- per person.

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Event Packages Description

IMPORTANT DATES

Important dates for payment terms (EP) EVENT PACKAGE (A) and (B).

SPECIAL PROGRAM

Additional facilities for participants who pay 100% of Event Package (EP) with the following conditions:

BANK DETAIL

For choirs International choirs, please use the following account:

CONFIRMATION

The committee will send a letter confirming your participation by e-mail from mailbcsevents@gmail.com soon after your registration.

EP Payment-1

EP Payment-2

Full Payment EP

Program Payment Period Minimum Payment

40%

70%

100%

Latest Friday, 25 March 2016

Latest Friday, 29 April 2016

Latest Friday, 27 May 2016

IMPORTANT Please contact via email to tourism.bandungchoral@gmail.com

for detailed information on Event Package B, Package Per Participation FULLBOARD.

• Airport Service, The committee provides only 1 pickup time by bus for group arrival at Ngurah Rai Airport - Bali, and 1 departure time to Bali Ngurah Rai Airport with prior confirmation detail.

• Transportation, City transport during the event package period. Bus usage to outside of committee schedule will be charged USD 50,- per day.

• Meal, 4 Breakfast + 4 Lunch + 4 Dinner and Refreshment.

• LO / Guide, From the arrival until departure as stated in the confirmation letter.

CONTACT AND REGISTRATION

For more information, registration and correspondence please contact:

FULL EP-1

FULL EP-2

Program Payment Period Additional facilities

• Personal Photo on ID Card

• Choir Name on T-shirt

• Choir Clinic

• Choir Name on T-shirt

• Choir Clinic

Latest Friday, 29 January 2016

Latest Friday, 26 February 2016

IMPORTANT The committee will not guarantee the availability of event package facilities if

the participants do not pay according to the dates listed above.

IMPORTANT • Purpose for payment MUST BE WRITTEN on transfer.

• Please ask the bank that sender will pay the bank service charge,

in order to make a FULL amount payment.

• There will be no refunds for any reason.

Bank Central Asia (BCA) - USD

Jl. Moh. Toha no. 165 Bandung, Jawa Barat – Indonesia

+62.22.520.9785

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Bank Name

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Acc. Holder

Payment Purpose

Jl. H. Aksan 37 - (Sebelah SMAN-11) Moh. Toha

Bandung - 40253, Jawa Barat - Indonesia

+62.22.520.9724 | office hours 09:00 - 17:00 GMT+7

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