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REQUIRED MUSIC PIECES 2011

1. CHOIRS

• Mixed Choirs
• Treble Choirs
• Male Choirs
• Children Choirs

Within a time period of 15 to 20 minutes the participants are required to present the following pieces:

• compulsory pieces (see below);
• one piece by a composer of the ensemble's home country;
• additional piece(s) required in order to reach the minimum playing time, to be freely chosen.

The piece by a composer of the ensemble’s home country and the additional piece(s) required in order to reach the minimum playing time may be accompanied by a piano player supplied by the choir. Pianos will be supplied in the Musikverein and the University of Music (workshops).

Along with the application, applicants are to inform Via Musica of the pieces presented with the accompaniment of a piano. The pieces not freely chosen are to be presented at the beginning of the program.

Compulsory Pieces:

2. ORCHESTRAS

• Symphony Orchestras
• Chamber Orchestras with Winds
• String Orchestras

Within a maximum time period of 20 to 25 minutes the participants are required to present the following pieces:

• the compulsory piece (see below);
• one piece of a composer from the ensemble's home country;
• one piece of music in contemporary style, which can be identical with the piece by the composer of the ensemble's home country;
• additional piece(s) required in order to reach the minimum playing time, to be freely chosen.
  

The participants are advised to present a broad program that entails technical difficulties and fast passages, as well as calmer movements and works in order to give the jury a broad basis of decision- making. The pieces not freely chosen are to be presented at the beginning of the program.

Compulsory Pieces:

Workshop Pieces:

The participants are required to prepare two of the following workshop pieces, one of which must be a waltz.

3. BANDS

Within a maximum time period of 20 to 25 minutes the participants are required to present the following pieces:

• the compulsory piece (see below);
• one piece by a composer of the ensemble's home country;
• additional piece(s) required in order to reach the minimum playing time, to be freely chosen.

The pieces not freely chosen are to be presented at the beginning of the program.

Compulsory Piece:

 

SCL Festival 2012