Choral Session | Displaying the Harmony and Charm of Polyphonical Cooperation
Upholding the spirit of rigor, all-inclusiveness, and diversity in the arts, the 11th International Vocal Open Competition in 2024 has introduced Opera Session, Art Song Session, Folk Song Session, Pop Song Session (Mandarin Song Playing and Singing Class), Children’s Song Session and Contemporary A Cappella Session, Choral Session and Musical Theater Class.
With eight sessions and multiple classes, singers of all age groups can find their own spotlight in the stage within it. We welcome both professional vocal students and amateur enthusiasts to participate!
【Choral Session】 Chorus features harmony and polyphonic singing, presenting the magnificence and depth of music by intertwining various voices to reveal the complexity of music to the audience.
Unlike A Cappella, chorus focuses on polyphonic singing, including male, female, and mixed-voice choirs. A Cappella is a musical form that uses vocal imitation of musical instruments, typically without accompanying instruments, whereas choral singing can include the use of accompanying instruments. Additionally, choral singing emphasizes harmony and polyphonic singing, while A Cappella often pays more attention to sound effects and vocal innovation. Both of these classes have their unique features in the musical area, providing different types of musical experiences.
Choral Session aims to encourage choral teams and choirs to perform various musical works, showcasing the allure of teamwork in the harmony, and bringing the unique beauty of music to the international stage.
Class No.G1 Choral Ensemble (With Accompaniment)
Choral Ensemble (With Accompaniment)
No.G1
Not limited by age, gender or nationality; 2~16 candidates;
Free choice of one song, sung in original version.
Total performance not more than 5 mins;
NO.G2 Choral Ensemble (A Cappella)
Choral Ensemble (A Cappella)
No.G2
Not limited by age, gender or nationality; 2~16 candidates;
Free choice of one song, sung in original version.
Total performance not more than 5 mins.
NO.G3 By Age
By Age
No.G3
Two or three pieces of your choice. For A2: One piece MUST BE WITHOUT accompaniment.
Singing Time: Maximum 15 minutes
Number of singers: Minimum 10, Maximum 60. (Conductor and accompanist excluded.)
*A margin of 10% over / under aged choristers is allowed.
NO. G3-A1 Children Choir
Maximum 15 years old (Born after January 1,2008)
NO. G3-A2 Youth Choir
Maximum 35 years old (Born after January 1,1989)
NO. G3-A3 Senior Class
Minimum 50 wears old (Born before December 31,1974)
NO.G4 By Voicing
By Voicing
No.G4
Two or three pieces. For A2: One piece MUST BE WITHOUT accompaniment.
Singing Time: Maximum 15 minutes
Number of singers: Minimum 10, Maximum 60. (Conductor and accompanist excluded.)
Minimum 15 years old (Born before January 1, 2009)
NO. G4-B1 Male Choir
Gender of singers: Male
NO. G4-B2 Female Choir
Gender of Singers: Female
NO. G4-B3 Mixed Choir
No limited by gender.
NO.G5 By Music Type
By Music Type
No.G5
Singing Time: Maximum 15 minutes
Number of singers: Minimum 10. Maximum 60. (Conductor and accompanist excluded.)
NO.G5-C1 Musical Sacra
Two or three pieces. All pieces MUST be of the Christian religion.
One piece MUST BE WITHOUT accompaniment.
NO. G5-C2 Ethnic /Traditional Music
Two or three pieces. All pieces MUST be folk songs or traditional music. One piece MUST BE WITHOUT accompaniment.
One piece has to be typical of their home country.
NO.G5-C3 Contemporary Music
Two or three pieces. All pieces MUST be composed in or after 1993.
Two pieces MUST BE WITHOUT accompaniment.
One piece MUST be composed in or after 2013.
