PROGRAM - Choirs

 

Choirs may choose to take part in the SCL Competition or in the SCL Celebration.

 

SCL Competition
For the Competition the following categories apply:
  • Mixed Choirs
  • Treble (female) Choirs
  • Male Choirs
  • Children’s Choirs (boys and girls up to the age of 12)
In the Competition choirs take part in the following program:

- The opening ceremony in St. Stephen’s Cathedral
- 3 workshops at the University of Music
- 2 additional concerts in and around Vienna
- 1 performance before the jury in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein
- If chosen by the jury: concert in the evening Gala Winners’ Concert in the Musikverein or the Konzerthaus
- Closing ceremony in Vienna’s Town Hall


Within a time period of 15 to 20 minutes the participants are required to present the following pieces before the jury:
  • compulsory pieces (see Required music pieces);
  • 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 choir 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. No solo pieces are allowed.

 

 

SCL Celebration
In the Celebration choirs take part in the following program:

- The opening ceremony in St. Stephen’s Cathedral
- 3 workshops at the University of Music
- 2 additional concerts in and around Vienna
- 1 afternoon performance in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein
- Closing ceremony in Vienna’s Town Hall