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FESTIVAL
‘Celebration of Lives’
Organized by the
The Malta Tourism Authority
Table of Contents
Welcome to the Malta International Choir Festival 2020 - ‘Celebration of Lives’ .........................3
Malta International Choir Festival Committee Members.........................................................................3
Festival Programme ................................................................................................................................................4
The Competitive Programme of The Malta International Choir 2020................................................5
Gospel Music Category ...........................................................................................................................................8
Scenic Pop/Show Music Category......................................................................................................................8
General Terms of Participation for Choirs .....................................................................................................9
Organizer’s Contact Information ..................................................................................................................... 11
Welcome to the Malta International
Choir Festival 2020 - ‘Celebration of
Lives’
The Malta International Choir Festival brings together some of the best choirs from the
all over the globe.
The Ministry for Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority will be organizing the 24th
edition of the Malta International Choir Festival. The festival runs over 4 days and will be
held between the 5th to the 8th of March 2020.
In this years’ edition there will be two competitions, one for gospel choirs and the other
for show choirs.
We look forward to hosting another edition of the Malta International Choir Festival
where we will be celebrating life!
The Organiser of the Festival reserves the right to make as many necessary changes as
required to ensure the smooth running of the Festival both before and during the actual
events. Participating choirs will, however, receive detailed communications with the
exact timings, closer to the Festival.
The Competitive Programme of The
Malta International Choir 2020
Preambles
"Festival" refers to the Malta International Choir Festival held between the
5th to the 8th March 2020.
Duration of the program - The maximum actual performing time must not exceed 15
minutes.
Language of piece - Fifty percent (50%) of the chosen piece shall be in the English
language.
Program must include - Popular choral compositions of the choir’s choice. The jury will
evaluate the music as well as the scenic performance and/or choreography. The content
of movements and singing should be cohesive. In case sheet music is not available, a short
description of the program and the lyrics must be provided for the jury (in English).
Duration of the program - The maximum actual performing time must not exceed 15
minutes.
Instrumental accompaniment - All compositions may be accompanied by either half
playback track or a live band. Solo parts should not exceed two (2) soloists singing
simultaneously. Band members can only sing as soloist and not as choir members.
Language of piece - Fifty percent (50%) of the chosen piece shall be in the English
language.
E-mail
events@visitmalta.com
Telephone
(00356) 2291 5549