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GPT Festival Guide PDF
GPT Festival Guide PDF
Festival guide
Wednesday July 15 – Wednesday July 22, 2020
13th International festival of choirs
Organiser
festa musicale
In Co-operation with
Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel Resort
Organiser
festa musicale
In the last five years, the festival was attended by 58 choirs, making in total 1510 participants
from 8 countries.
The festival was attended by choirs from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea,
Thailand, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Lithuania, USA (Guam), India, China (mainly Macau, Hong
Kong and Taiwan) and the Czech Republic.
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ARTISTIC ADVISORY BOARD
and festival ambassadors
Andrea Brown
Great Britain Andrea Brown is a British Choral Conductor and Artistic Director.
Andrea is the Musical Director and Founder of the professional
ensemble Tippett Voices, the Esterhazy Singers, The Festival
Chorus, and Associate Conductor of The Fourth Choir, North
London Chorus and ENO Community Chorus. An active member
of the Association of British Choral Directors, Andrea chairs jury
panels of choral competitions, and holds masterclasses for choirs
and conductors in the UK, Europe and South East Asia. Andrea is
the Interim Head of Choral Conducting at the Royal Welsh College
of Music and Drama, leading and teaching on the MA programme.
Cool-Jae HUH
Dr. HUH teaches Choral Conducting and Choral Arranging South Korea
at Graduate School of Gwang-Ju University (GJU). Dr. HUH is
regarded as one of the leading choral composers in Korea. He has
written ten operas, four masses, more than a hundred small pieces,
and numerous choral arrangements of traditional music, native art
songs, and popular songs. Dr. HUH has founded Korean Choral
Composers Association, and is leading the Korean A-Cappella
Society. He also has served on the Board of KFCM (Korean
Federation for Choral Music).
Branko Stark
Branko Stark, composer, choral director and voice teacher Croatia
is a teacher at the Arts Academy. He is the President of the
Croatian Choral Directors Association, leader of the Vocal
Academy, and a member of the International Council of the
World Choir Games.
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FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
For your individual stay at our festival, you have two options to choose from:
• Pattaya stay: 5-day stay at festival in Pattaya
• Pattaya-Bangkok stay: 7-day stay at festival in Pattaya and Bangkok (attendance and
performance at Bangkok workshops and Gala Concert)
Day Activity
Arrival of choirs
Wednesday July 15 Check-in & registration
Rehearsals
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FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
International Competition of Choirs Grand Prix Thailand
One of the most significant, traditional choral competitions in Southeast Asia. In 2020, 13th
Grand Prix Thailand competition introduces many new features. Grand Prix Thailand competition
is open to non-professional choirs of all categories and levels. The competition is held on Saturday
July 19, 2020.
Opening concert
The opening concert is an opportunity for the choirs to perform on stage before the competition
begins. All ensembles are invited to perform and enjoy this parade of choral art!
Awarding ceremony
Awarding ceremony for participants and the public will take place in the concert hall just
before the Absolute Winner Competition of Grand Prix Thailand.
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International competition of choirs Grand Prix Thailand
CATEGORIES & COMPETITION RULES
A Open repertoire
A1 Children‘s choirs
up to 12 years of age A2 Children‘s choirs
up to 16 years of age
A3 Youth choirs
A4 Adult choirs – mixed voices
(S,A, T, B)
A7 Senior choirs
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Children’s choirs – Age limit, number of singers, time limit
Age limit: All children’s choir categories are defined by an age limit. The age limit for the majority
of singers is up to and including 16 years of age on the day of the competition. The organisers
grant an exception for 15% of the total choir members. This must be reported to the organisers in
advance.
Number of singers: The minimum number of singers is 14.
Time limit: The singing time for children's choirs is 10 minutes. The singing time excludes time
taken by entering/exiting the stage, time between pieces or time incurred by applause. The
total performance duration is 15 minutes. If the time limit is exceeded, the jury will terminate the
competition performance.
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Chamber choirs – Age limit, number of singers, time limit
Age limit: There is no age limit in chamber choir categories.
Number of singers: The maximum number of singers is 16.
Time limit: The singing time for chamber choirs is 15 minutes. The singing time excludes time
taken by entering/exiting the stage, time between pieces or time incurred by applause. The
total performance duration is 20 minutes. If the time limit is exceeded, the jury will terminate the
competition performance.
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GENERAL RULES
1. International Competition of Choirs Grand Prix Thailand is open to amateur choirs.
2. Participation in different categories: Choirs can compete in an unlimited number of categories.
3. Age limit: Organisers require a list of singers with their full name and date of birth submitted in
advance for choirs competing in categories limited by age.
4. Instrumental accompaniment: In all competition categories at least one full composition must
be performed “a cappella”.
5. Music scores and competition repertoire: A list of competition pieces containing full names
of composers, titles of pieces, cycles and durations must be submitted no later than the day
of the application deadline. 5 hard copies of music scores must be sent by post as well as an
electronic copy via email. The programme must be performed in the order stated on the list of
competition pieces and as it is printed in the festival brochure. Any changes in programme must
be reported to organisers no later than July 1, 2020.
6. Competition programme: If an ensemble competes in more than one category, a different
repertoire must be prepared for each category. Each composition can be performed only
once, except for the Absolute Winner Competition of Grand Prix Thailand.
7. Competition compositions: Transpositions or other unauthorised adjustments to the compositions
must be indicated in the submitted score and organisers must be informed about it in advance.
8. Scores: Copies of scores are not given back, they will be stored in the festival archive.
9. Sound amplification, sound engineering and piano accompaniment: Performances in all
categories will be carried out without microphones or other amplification devices. An acoustic
or electric piano will be available to give a starting note or accompaniment.
10. Acoustic rehearsal at the competition venue: The maximum time provided for an acoustic
rehearsal of a choir at the competition venue is 10 minutes (including entering/exiting the
stage). The rehearsal time is stated by the organisers. The rehearsal time is fixed and must
be respected. If the time limit is exceeded, the rehearsal will be terminated by the organisers.
If the given date or time of a rehearsal is not complied with, no other rehearsal time will be
arranged. Given the limited capacity of the competition venues, acoustic rehearsals will usually
take place one day (but not exclusively) before a competition performance of a given choir
from 7:30am to 10:30pm.
11. Competition venue: Each ensemble has to register with an authorised stage manager of a
competition venue. The stage manager will assign each ensemble their dressing room and
each choir also a warm-up room. The minimum time for occupancy of the dressing room is 20
minutes. The maximum time will be limited by capacity and current utilisation of the dressing
rooms. All participants are obliged to respect the time schedules at the competition venue and
follow instructions of the organisers.
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EVALUATION RULES
1. Competition jury: Performances are judged by an international jury headed by the chairman
of the jury. The decision of the jury is final.
2. Evaluation system: Each judge has a maximum of 30 points at their disposal which are awarded
according to the evaluation criteria. The final score is calculated as an average of the total
number of points awarded by the jury. Based on the final score, choirs and ensembles receive
an award in a corresponding award level . The golden and silver awards (medal) have ten
levels (I – the lowest level; X – the highest level), and the bronze award has 8 levels (III - the
lowest; X the highest). The awards are not limited in number.
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ABSOLUTE WINNER COMPETITON
of “Grand Prix Thailand”
1. Competition for Absolute Winner of “Grand Prix Thailand” is the second round of Grand Prix
Thailand competition.
2. Competition for Absolute Winner of “Grand Prix Thailand” is held without an age and category
differentiation. Choirs qualify based on the final evaluation of “Grand Prix Thailand” competition.
Only golden medal winners can qualify.
3. Maximum number of finalists is 5. The qualified choirs must have obtained the highest number of
points in all categories of children’s, youth, adult, chamber and senior choirs, in golden award levels.
4. Qualification of choirs will be announced at the “Grand Prix Thailand” competition awards ceremony.
5. Qualification: If any choir achieves the same result in more than one category, finalist’s place will be
offered to the choir with the second-best result.
6. Qualification: If any of the qualified choirs decide not to participate in the Competition for Absolute
Winner of “Grand Prix Thailand”, its place will be taken by the choir with the second-best result.
7. Qualification: In case of equality of points between choirs, the finalist will be chosen by the jury vote,
which will take place in public at the announcement of the results of “Grand Prix Thailand“.
8. Competition compositions: There are no repertoire restrictions in the Competition for Absolute Winner.
Compositions used in “Grand Prix Thailand” competition may be performed again.
9. Each nominated choir will perform one composition of their choice.
10. Competition jury: Performances are evaluated by the jury of the International Choir Competition
Grand Prix Thailand and guest conductors. A list of jury members will be available at the competition
venue in the programme of the Competition for Absolute Winner as well as in the results list of the
competition.
11. Evaluation system: Each judge has 1 vote at their disposal, which they give to one of the performing
choirs. The chairman of the jury has 2 votes at his disposal. The chairman of the jury may use the
second vote only in case of a draw. The choir with the highest number of obtained votes becomes the
Absolute Winner of “Grand Prix Thailand” competition.
12. Equality of votes: In case of a draw the casting vote is awarded by chairman of the jury.
13. Announcement of the results: Voting of judges is public.
14. Title and prizes: The title “Absolute winner of Grand Prix Thailand Competition” belongs to the choir
with the highest number of obtained jury votes. The rewards may be either financial or non-financial for
both the winner and the finalists of the competition. In case that rewards are announced, information
about them will be posted on the website of the organiser of the festival. The website is available at:
www.festamusicale.com.
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APPLICATION & FESTIVAL STAY
Application deadline: May 31, 2020
Early-bird discount for applications until December 1, 2019
1) Festival stay
The programme of the festival consists of the competition "Grand Prix Thailand" and other
complimentary activities. Festival fees are divided into:
1) registration fee for competition "Grand Prix Thailand" (for the whole ensemble)
2) fee for Activity pas (for each person)
Registration fees and Activity passes are subjects to discounts (see below). Ensembles can
choose between two possible ways of attending the festival:
1) Participation in the competition (registration fee) and chosen stay package (which includes
Activity pass),
2) Participation in the competition (registration) and Activity pass.
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B) Summary of festival stay packages
1. Transportation (flight tickets, bus transportation)
2. Extra meals (lunches, dinners)
3. Trips
4. Festival T-shirt
For more information about extra services and their pricing, please contact the organisers.C)
Costs & services of stay packages and related services
The participants will then be presented with a stay package which includes travel services & the
Activity Pass costs (see below). Please note that due to organisational reasons the participants are
required to cooperate with the authorised festival travel partner.
Ensembles may choose from a variety of stay packages. Packages usually include accommodation
of a requested level, half board, personal tour guide and assistant.
Please fill out a stay package order form before the application deadline (May 31, 2020) and
any changes will be taken into account only if a new stay package order form is received. The
accommodation capacity is limited; we recommend you send your order in advance before the
application deadline.
Please ask organisers for an individual quotation. The quotation will be made based on the stay
package order form. The co-organiser can fulfil individual requests of ensembles and offer a large
selection of travel and production services.
2) Activity pass
It is possible to order the Activity Pass only without any additional service. The price of the Activity
Pass is 95 EUR per each participant or accompanying person (excluding drivers) for 5 days. The
payment details and conditions are the same as for stay packages.
3) Registration fee
A) The registration fee per choir in the first category of competition Grand Prix Thailand
is 350 EUR.
B) The registration fee per choir in every other category of competition Grand Prix Thailand
is 250 EUR.
C) The registration fee per non - competing choir is 350 EUR.
D) The registration fee has to be paid by bank transfer upon submitting the registration form.
E) All bank transfer fees are paid by the sender.
F) The registration fee is non-refundable in case of cancellation of participation.
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4) Discounts
The organiser provides discounts on Stay Packages, Activity Pass and registration fee.
The conditions for granting discounts are described below. Some of the discounts can be combined.
Please contact the organiser for more information.
The organiser offers a 10 % early bird discount on stay packages. It will be applied if an application
form and a stay package form is submitted, and registration fee as well as a stay package deposit
is paid by DECEMBER 1, 2019.
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5) Payment details
The registration fee must be paid by bank transfer upon submitting the registration form.
All bank transfer fees are paid by the sender.
The registration fee is non-refundable in case of cancellation of participation.
Deposit and balance payment are required before and after application deadline, respectively.
The deposit payment must be completed by the given date for a successful reservation of all required
services.
Deposit payment must be paid in a given date, according to the reservation of all required
services.
In case of changes or cancellation of a service order, a cancellation fee may apply as per rules
described in the General Terms and Conditions of Festa Olomouc Travel Agency.
Deposit and balance payment are required before and after application deadline, respectively.
The deposit payment must be completed by the given date for a successful reservation of all required
services.
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6) Final provisions
By submitting the application, participants express their agreement with making the video and
audio recordings.
By submitting the application, participants express their permission that the video and audio
recordings will be used by the organizers of the festival for documentary and promotional purposes,
publication of materials in the media and on the web.
The festival programme may be changed.
The stay and festival stay packages are subject to the General Terms and Conditions of Festa
Olomouc Travel Agency.
By submitting the application, participants agree with the terms of the competition
and the above- mentioned conditions of participation in the festival.
Required documents:
A) A completed festival application with all required details
(electronic application http://bit.ly/onlineapplicationGPT2020 / PDF or
printed form http://bit.ly/applicationGPT2020)
B) A high quality, colour photo of the ensemble (width not less than 1000 pixels, 300 DPI)
C) A list of competition compositions (including full names of composers, full titles of pieces / cycles
of compositions, duration of each composition, and the order of performance).
D) 5 hard copies of music scores of all competition compositions must be sent by post and a copy
of all competition compositions must be sent electronically by email.
E) CD, DVD, MP3 or URL link to a recording of at least one piece performed by the ensemble (no
more than 3 years old).
F) A completed stay package order form (http://bit.ly/stay_package_orderGPT2020_pdf).
G) A completed festival activities form (http://bit.ly/festival_activities_GPT2020.pdf).
H) A confirmation of payment of the registration fee.
I) A confirmation of payment of the stay package deposit.
J) A list of participants with full names and dates of birth.
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APPLICATION FORM 2020
Ensemble name: ................................................................
Country: ................................................................
City: ................................................................
Name of conductor: ................................................................
Contact person
Name of contact person: ........................................................
Address of contact person: ........................................................
Phone number: ........................................................
E-mail: ........................................................
Same contact person as conductor: YES / NO
Competition:
Choice of competition: Grand Prix Thailand
Competition categories: ........................................................
Stay details:
Number of participants: ........................................................
Day of arrival: ........................................................
Day of departure: ........................................................
Number of nights: ........................................................
Required stay package: 4-star hotel 3-star hotel
2-star hotel budget accommodation
By submitting the application, I declare that I am familiar with and agree with:
1) General rules of the Grand Prix Thailand competition and the Absolute winner competition
of Grand Prix Thailand
2) The conditions of festival activities
3) General Terms and Conditions of Festa Olomouc Travel Agency
4) The terms of participation and stay at the festival
5) The fees for registration to the competition and the fees for the Activity pass
6) Conditions of registration to the festival
Mutual contact:
info@festamusicale.com
tel.: +420 606 082 266
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