Wernigerode 2015 - Program Book
International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition July 15 - 19, 2015 | Wernigerode, Germany The man after whom the festival is named for, Johannes Brahms, and the German Romantics of the 19th century, will be a focal point. This event offers interested choirs excellent opportunities to learn together and refine their specialist skills with coaching concerts and rehearsals with recognized international choral experts. We explicitly invite choirs and ensembles of all kinds who prefer not to take part in competition but like to give concerts in Wernigerode and other regional communities. The festival will provide ample opportunities for groups to perform their repertoires to an interested audience, whether they are specialized in choral, orchestral or folk music. Wernigerode is a town with a very special flair. It is a gem of medieval architecture located on the foot of the low mountain range of the Harz. There is hardly any other town with so many magnificent semi-timbered houses – a feast for your eyes. And it is an excellent stage for the parade and opening ceremony and further open air events
International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition
July 15 - 19, 2015 | Wernigerode, Germany
The man after whom the festival is named for, Johannes Brahms, and the German Romantics of the 19th century, will be a focal point.
This event offers interested choirs excellent opportunities to learn together and refine their specialist skills with coaching concerts and rehearsals with recognized international choral experts. We explicitly invite choirs and ensembles of all kinds who prefer not to take part in competition but like to give concerts in Wernigerode and other regional communities. The festival will provide ample opportunities for groups to perform their repertoires to an interested audience, whether they are specialized in choral, orchestral or folk music.
Wernigerode is a town with a very special flair. It is a gem of medieval architecture located on the foot of the low mountain range of the Harz. There is hardly any other town with so many magnificent semi-timbered houses – a feast for your eyes. And it is an excellent stage for the parade and opening ceremony and further open air events
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Künstlerisches Komitee & Jury / Artistic Committee & Jury41Niederlande / The NetherlandsJohan RoozeJuror / Jury MemberJohan Rooze studierte Klavier und Chorleitungam Utrecht Konservatorium in den Niederlanden.Später ging er in die USA um sich auf die BereicheJazzpiano, Singen und Arrangieren zu spezialisieren.Er war der Gründer und für 23 JahreMusikalischer Leiter der Vokalgruppe „Dekoor“.Sie gewann viele Preise wie das NiederländischeChorfestival, das internationale Vokalgruppenfestival,die „Idols for choir“ TV Sendung und „Korenslag“2007 in den Niederlanden. Johan Roozewar außerdem Leiter des „Utrecht Student SymphonicChoir and Orchestra“. Mit seinen Chörentourte er durch die ganze Welt. Er gründete das„Dudok“-Ensemble, einen hervorragenden Projektchor,dirigierte die monatlichen Bachkantatenin Utrecht und war Gastdirigent beim NationalenRundfunkchor. Johan Rooze war Professorfür Jazzgesang, Chorleitung und Arrangieren anden Konservatorien in Rotterdam und Alkmaar,ein Mitglied im Ausschuss der Musikalischen Beraterder Niederländischen Royalen ChristlichenMusikgesellschaft und Künstlerischer Direktorbeim Internationalen Chorfestival in den Niederlanden2005. In 2008 zog er nach Südkoreaund unterrichtet seither Chormusik und Jazzpianoan der Yeongnam Universität. Er ist der musikalischeLeiter des Jazzchores „Yaenoeul Jazz Singers“und gründete 2010 den „Daegu StudentsChoir“. Häufig ist er Gastdirigent bei anderenChören. Neben seiner Chorarbeit ist er sehr aktivals Jazzpianist und Arrangeur. Er arbeitet alsKünstlerischer Direktor für INTERKULTUR und istein international gefragter Juror, Sprecher undWorkshopleiter.Johan Rooze studied Piano and Conducting atthe Utrecht Conservatory, the Netherlands. Laterhe went to the U.S. to specialize in Jazz Piano,Singing and Arranging.He was founder and 23 years Musical Directorof the Utrecht University Vocal Group “Dekoor”.They won many prices, The Dutch Choir Festival,The International Vocal Group Festival and the“Idols for choir” TV show, “Korenslag” 2007 inthe Netherlands. He was Conductor of the UtrechtStudent Symphonic Choir and Orchestra.WWith his choirs he toured all over the world.He founded the “Dudok-Ensemble”, an outstandingproject choir, conducted the monthly BachCantatas in Utrecht and was guest conductorwith the National Radio Choir.He was Professor for Vocal Jazz, Conducting andArranging at the Conservatories of Rotterdamand Alkmaar, a member of the board of MusicalAdvisors for the Dutch Royal Christian MusicAssociation and Artistic Director for the InternationalChoir Festival, Netherlands 2005.In 2008 he moved to South Korea and teachesChoral Music and Jazz Piano at the YeongnamUniversity. He is musical director of a new JazzChoir (Yaenoeul Jazz Singers) and in 2010 hefounded the professional Daegu Students Choir.He is a frequent guest conductor with otherchoirs.Besides his choral work he is very active as a JazzPianist and Arranger. He works as Artistic Directorfor “Interkultur” and is a frequently askedadjudicator, speaker and workshop-leader internationally.
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