World Choir Games Flanders 2021 - Program Book

WORLD
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OCT. 30 - NOV. 7, 2021
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DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOK

EVENTS
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Choir Competitions and Festivals
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VOX LUCENSIS – CONCORSO CORALE INTERNAZIONALE
April 9-13, 2022 | Lucca, Italy
VOICES & WINE ALBA
April 20-24, 2022 | Alba, Italy (Piedmont)
15 TH INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION & FESTIVAL BAD ISCHL
April 27-1, 2022 | Bad Ischl, Austria
SING FOR GOLD – THE WORLD CHORAL CUP
May 14-22, 2022 | Calella/Barcelona, Spain
12 TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES
July 4-14, 2022 | Gangneung/Gangwon, Republic of Korea
2 ND RIGA SINGS - INT. CHOIR COMPETITION & IMANTS KOKARS CHORAL AWARD
August 17-21, 2022 | Riga, Latvia
4 TH KALAMATA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL
September 22-26, 2022 | Kalamata, Greece
10 TH ISOLA DEL SOLE
September 25-29, 2022 | Grado, Italy
SING’N’JOY BOHOL
October 5-9, 2022 | Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
INTERNATIONALES CHORFEST MAGDEBURG
October 5-9, 2022 | Magdeburg, Germany
DEUTSCHE CHORMEISTERSCHAFT 2022
October 21-23, 2022 | Koblenz, Germany
LISBON SINGS
November 10-14, 2022 | Lisbon, Portugal
ON STAGE Festivals
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL | March 9-13, 2022
VERONA, ITALY | March 24-27, 2022
FLORENCE, ITALY | May 19-22, 2022
TIRANA, ALBANIA | June 8-12, 2022
LISBON, PORTUGAL | September 9-12, 2022
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC | November 10-13, 2022
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Table of Content
Welcome to the 11 th World Choir Games
Organizers 6
GREETINGS
Greetings 10
ORGANIZERS
Honorary Committee 20
National Organizing Committee of
the 11 th World Choir Games 24
International Organizing Committee of
the 11 th World Choir Games 26
Artistic Committee 28
WORLD CHOIR COUNCIL
World Choir Council 32
WELCOME TO FLANDERS
Choral Music in Flanders 41
Sponsors and Partners 46
Participating Countries and Regions 48
World Choir Games for all! 50
ABOUT INTERKULTUR
...Connecting Bridges 54
INTERKULTUR‘s international choir events 56
Representatives 58
World Ranking List - Top 100 60
Think global, act social for the World Choir Games! 64
A Unique Idea - World Choir Games 66
The Success Story of the World Choir Games 68
World Choir Games 2022 - Welcome to Gangneung 80
SYMBOLS OF THE WORLD CHOIR GAMES
The Flag, the Bell and the Choral Flame
of the World Choir Games 86
Official Song of the 11 th World Choir Games 88
Anthem of the World Choir Games 92
The Medals and Trophies of the 11 th World Choir Games 94
Facts and Figures of the 11 th World Choir Games 96
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ADJUDICATORS & CLINICIANS
Adjudicators & Clinicians 102
VENUES OF THE 11 TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES
Venues 114
Maps Ghent & Antwerp 120
Events 124
Events - Oct. 30 - Nov. 7, 2021 - Competitions, Workshops, Concerts
October 30, 2021 127
October 31, 2021 131
November 1, 2021 139
November 2, 2021 147
November 3, 2021 153
November 4, 2021 157
November 5, 2021 161
November 6, 2021 169
November 7, 2021 177
Art Space 182
Virtual Village 184
Virtual Competitions 186
Digital Workshops 190
Participants
Choirs listed by country and within by English alphabet 194
Information
Corona Safety Measures 274
Imprint 276
Photo Credits 278
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
TABLE OF CONTENT
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ORGANIZERS
WELCOME TO T Organizers INTERKULTUR
Visit Flanders
The Flanders Department of Culture, Youth and Media
Supported by
President of INTERKULTUR
& World Choir Games
INTERKULTUR
Executive Committee
Artistic Committee
of the 11 th World Choir Games
Managing Directors
of the 11 th World Choir Games
The cities of Antwerp and Ghent
Koor & Stem vzw.
And numerous national and international committees and organizations
Günter Titsch, Germany
Günter Titsch, Germany
Qin Wang, China
Stefan Bohländer, Germany
Dr. Christoph Wirtz, Germany
Maarten Van Ingelgem, Belgium
Prof. Dr. Ralf Eisenbeiß, Germany
Assoc. Prof. Romāns Vanags, Latvia
Johan Rooze, Netherlands
Fred Sjöberg, Sweden
Koenraad De Meulder, Belgium
National Organizing Committee of the 11 th World Choir Games
Jelena Dannhauer, Germany
International Organizing Committee of the 11 th World Choir Games
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Honorary Artistic Presidents
Honorary Ambassadors &
Advisors & Members
Prof. Zheng Xiaoying (China)
Prof. Dr. Ralf Eisenbeiß (Germany)
John Rutter (Great Britain)
Prof. Dr. Hak-Won Yoon (Republic of Korea)
Prof. Dr. Morten Lauridsen (USA)
Konrad Fleischanderl (Austria)
Prof. Herbert Wild (Austria)
Peizhi Li (China)
Canrong Ma (China)
Prof. Zuqiang Wu (China)
Prof. Dirk Duhei (Chinese Taipei)
Vlastislav Novak (Czech Republic)
Dieter Topp (Germany)
Ágnes Kovácsné Bíró (Hungary)
Sarolta Péczely-Kodály (Hungary)
Prof. Vladimir Minin (Russia)
Pavel Pozhigailo (Russia)
Anton Armstrong (USA)
Dr. Gene Brooks (USA)
André J. Thomas (USA)
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ORGANIZERS
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GREETINGS

Greetings
Jan Jambon (Belgium)
Finally we meet!
A warm Welcome to Flanders…
Flanders is ready to welcome the 11 th edition of the World Choir Games. Due to the
circumstances we all know, Flanders was given some extra time, to be even more
prepared, for what promises to be a historical edition of the World Choir Games.
With the outbreak of the corona-pandemic, we were largely deprived of our hobbies,
our social life. Things that normally give us energy were no longer possible. Today
however, we look with confidence towards the future. We showed great discipline
when situation forced us to, we took up responsibility as a nation from the moment
we could, and we used our creativity to find solutions for the challenges we faced.
For many choirs, the World Choir Games in Flanders will be the moment where once
again they will climb the stage. More important than the result or the score they
achieve is the fact that they are there again, on that stage, to perform, to share their
passion with an audience, to discover new people, styles or meet groups.
I wish everyone a happy, safe and unforgettable event. You deserve it!
Welcome you in Flanders.
Jan Jambon
Minister-President of Flanders
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Zuhal Demir (Belgium)
We’re all winners
The mere fact that we can sing again after the difficult period of the past year and a half,
makes us all winners.
The World Choir Games are the first event where choirs from around the world can sing
together again. Therefore, we’re honored and excited that these World Choir Games are
coming to Flanders. As you will undoubtedly discover, Flanders is the perfect stage for
this event. I invite the world to discover our beautiful host cities: Antwerp and Ghent.
Whether you sing in the grandeur of our ancient cathedrals or in brand new concert
halls, you will feel our passion for singing and music. Don’t forget to experience the
rousing vibe of the ‘Handelsbeurs’ that will act as the central hub during the event and
where creative performances are scheduled during the day.
From the very start, our vision has been to deliver the most accessible and inclusive
World Choir Games ever. And we hold on to that promise: everyone is welcome and no
one will be forgotten. For those choirs who are not yet able to travel to our region, we
have created the Virtual Village, accessible for all. In that way, everyone will be able to
follow the event as if he/she/they were there in person.
Flanders is ready to welcome the world and to make this event memorable in every way.
Zuhal Demir
Flemish minister of Tourism
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
GREETINGS
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Greetings
Günter Titsch (Germany)
Dear friends of choral music!
At last they are resounding again, the voices of the choirs! After a long period of silence
due to the pandemic, I am delighted from the bottom of my heart to welcome you to the
11 th World Choir Games in Antwerp and Ghent. For far too long we have had to wait for this.
The beautiful Belgian region of Flanders, with its cultural heritage dating
back several centuries, its world-renowned art centers, the great abundance
of cultural events and more than 1,000 choirs and 35,000 singers is an ideal
place to meet people with a passion for singing again and to share this love in peaceful and
people-uniting competitions.
The World Choir Games 2021 are something very special: they stand for the return of
choirs to the stages, they give hope to the choir community and set a sign of integration.
With the help of the “Virtual Village”, choir lovers from all over the world, who unfortunately
cannot be with us in Flanders due to travel restrictions, can digitally participate in
the Olympics of choral music and be part of this festival.
It is a fantastic sign that several hundred choirs with their singers and conductors,
jurors, members of the World Choir Council, volunteers etc. from all over the world will be
able to experience the revival of choral singing live and digitally, and as ambassadors bring
confidence to the choirs of their homeland.
This is made possible by the many choral enthusiasts who have stood together with positive
energy over the past year and a half, not giving up and putting a lot of energy into the
revival of choral singing.
My heartfelt thanks - also on behalf of the INTERKULTUR Executive Committee and the
entire choral world - go to all our cooperation partners from the Government of Flanders,
the colleagues of the Organizing Committee and all friends who support the World Choir
Games. It is thanks to their creative power and their utmost flexibility and professionalism
during the difficult time of the pandemic that the 11 th World Choir Games are now giving a
voice to the relaunch of choral singing.
Join us in looking forward to the World Choir Games, be inspired by Flanders and celebrate
with us!
SING TOGETHER
SHARE HAPPINESS
Günter Titsch
President of
the World Choir Games,
INTERKULTUR & the World Choir Council
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Jeroen Keymeulen (Belgium)
A long and winding road
Looking back on the preparations for this event, the song “The long and winding
road” by The Beatles spontaneously came to mind. Quite obvious, since the orld
Choir Games in July 2020 could have been the biggest edition ever. More than a year
later, we can welcome the Games in Flanders. Talk about a long road.
And that the road towards it had many twists and turns is also an understatement.
Since the outbreak of covid-19, it has been a constant process of adapting to new
realities, constantly adjusting to changing contexts and choosing directions in an
uncertain future. Yet there is an advantage to walking a winding road, because by
making many turns you often get to see other perspectives, which can be enriching
and inspiring.
That is exactly why I am so proud to welcome you to the Flemish World Choir Games.
The tortuous quest yielded innovative collaborations both over small and large walls,
challenged us to make a great digital leap with the Virtual Village, ... I am convinced
that this edition offers so much innovation that it will still be a milestone in the
history of the World Choir Games.
Enjoy, meet, visit, get inspired, sing, listen, ...
In short, sing together, share happiness!
Welcome to the World Choir Games 2021!
Jeroen Keymeulen
Director Koor&Stem
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
GREETINGS
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Greetings
Bart De Wever (Belgium)
As mayor of Antwerp I am honored to introduce you to the World Choir Games, a tier one
cultural happening. It is an honor for our city and its citizens to welcome with open arms
an abundance of passionate choirs and ensembles. The city of Antwerp sustains a rich
cultural tradition. A tradition we cherish, respect, renew, explore and spread worldwide.
The World Choir Games offer competitors and spectators an exceptional chance to experience
the wonderful world of music. In our rich, diversified cultural crossroad, the
vibrant choir life takes up a unique place. Choir life is accessible, everyone who can
sing and share that joy with others, is welcome to make singing together an uplifting
experience. Whether you prefer polyphony, spiritual, gospel, romantic, baroque, classic,
experimental or folk; the starry sky above choir life offers something for everyone.
I hope competitors from all over the world as well as visitors of this 11 th edition of the
World Choir Games will discover or rediscover the splendor of the city of Antwerp.
As this edition’s host city we are happy – and proud – to offer you a wide range of cultural
heritage. Apart from cherishing art treasures from our past, Antwerp also points
you towards the future. The citizens of Antwerp love the good life and love sharing the
good life with every visitor/guest and cultural omnivore. I invite you to explore our varied
shopping universe, taste our culinary specialities, catch the wind in your hair along the
Scheldt and end your day in one of the countless cozy pubs.
But most important, keep on singing. We’ll all be better for it.
Bart De Wever
Mayor of Antwerp
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Mathias De Clercq (Belgium)
As a Unesco Creative City of Music Ghent is very proud to host the World Choir
Games. Music lovers will enjoy the most famous choirs in historical venues and
even from boats on one of our many lovely canals. On an artistic and cultural level,
Ghent is world class. You will find more theatres, cinemas, festivals, museums and
concert halls than you would normally expect in bigger cities. When you say Ghent,
everybody thinks of the Van Eyck brothers and ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’.
It is one of the most influential paintings ever made. But we have much more: our
10-day Ghent Festivities for example are world famous. It attracts some 2 million
visitors a year and is the biggest open air summer festival in Europe. The Film Fest
and Light Festival also have an international reputation. No wonder Ghent wants to
become European Capital of Culture. In 2030 there is an opportunity, when Belgium
and Cyprus jointly host the title. It seems a long way off, but we are thoroughly
preparing our candidacy. The World Choir Games will be an excellent showcase.
I truly hope you enjoy the World Choir Games and our city. Ghent offers a fascinating
cultural cocktail brimming with trendy, modern urban life. A city where people truly
enjoy life. Ghent is fast becoming Belgium‘s best city for foodies, and is attracting
more and more innovative top gastronomic talent and challenging concepts. Young,
award-winning chefs give it their all in the city, making waves internationally with
their hip restaurant concepts. Shopping in Ghent is also wonderful. Ghent has the
largest pedestrian shopping area in Belgium and a highly varied range of shops and
markets, all within a stone’s throw of each other. Ghent is a place that offers both
small-town charm and big-city excitement. Definitely enough for more than a one
night stay.
Mathias De Clercq
Mayor of Ghent
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
GREETINGS
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Greetings
from around the world
At the World Choir Games 2012 we
had wonderful experiences with other
choirs, especially in the Friendship Concerts,
where we sang to each other, warmed
up our voices together, and talked
to singers from other parts of the world.
These were enriching and unforgettable
moments.
We should sing always, online (if need
be) and together as usually, hearing
each other. Let us search for other ways
and opportunities to sing as groups. We
never should permit music to be silenced.
We wish all participants in Flanders a
time of inspiration and invigoration. We
hope it renews our commitment to take
our music to other parts of the world.
Mariane Lemke Dûck
Soprano of the
Collegium Cantorum, Brazil
With the success at the Asian Pacific
Choir Games 2017, the children looked
forward to the World Choir Games 2020
with excitement. We are sad we cannot
be there due to the pandemic, but hope
to see a display of great choral melodies
which will heal wounds that medicine
cannot touch, especially during these
difficult times.
Wishing all the choirs from all around
the world, best of luck!
Sending love from Sri Lanka!
Yelani Li
Singer of the
Prestantia Junior Choir, Sri Lanka
Music has always kept different parts
of the globe connected and online platforms
have turned the international
choir scene into one virtual community.
What is special about the World Choir
Games is that it makes this space a reality
for so many of us. To all our friends
taking part in Flanders 2021, we are always
with you!
Sizwe Mondlane
Singer of the
University of Johannesburg Choir,
South Africa
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Greetings from Ghana, West Africa. Despite
Covid-19 with its attendance challenges,
we are still here, we are still
strong and we will forge forward. In these
trying times music keeps us going. Indeed,
singing together brings nations
together or as we put it “Yε bo mu to
dwom a, εdi nkabom ba”.
Emmanuel Osae-Nyarko
Bass of the
Harmonious Chorale, Ghana
We are a group of children with an auditory
disability sharing a passion for
singing.
Joining the World Choir Games will be
for us an experience full of sunshine and
an opportunity to gain confidence and
positivity.
Our volunteer teachers have selflessly
helped us rehearse for many years, and
we now want to sing on a stage to spread
love and kindness.
We are also looking forward to listening
the wonderful voices of the other choirs
from all over the world, to being inspired,
and to learning from all of you.
Wang Qiu Qing
Singer of the
Dolphin Hearing Disabled Children‘s
Choir, China
Being a part of the World Choir Games is
not a feeling that can easily be described
by words. It really is a dream come true,
for each one of us and for all of us as a
group. Being very isolated from the world,
it‘s pretty hard for us to exchange cultures
with other nations, so this is truly
a very important event for us and we are
very thankful to everyone who made this
possible. My message for every singer,
in and out of World Choir Games is to
continue singing and making music and
someday the hard work will pay off. Just
like this time happened with our small
choir from the small Kosovo.
See you soon!!
Art Lekaj
Bass of the
Siparantum Choir, Kosovo
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GREETINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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ORGANIZERS

Honorary Committee
Honorary Artistic Presidents
Prof. Zheng Xiaoying (China)
Dear friends of the choral world,
I am sending my best wishes for the success of the 11 th World Choir Games in Flanders
from China to all my friends at INTERKULTUR and the World Choir Games Organizing
Committee. I truly believe that everyone will have an unforgettable experience and bring
home joyful memory. Let us cherish love and wish you all good health. Looking forward to
the day we meet again!
Prof. Dr. Ralf Eisenbeiß (Germany)
Dear friends,
The World Choir Games are not only the largest choral competition in the world.
They are a powerful embodiment of the humanistic ideals of people. To compete
peacefully, to honour the best and leave no one behind that is what makes our
World Choir Games this unique showcase of the world‘s choirs, even in times of crisis.
Through mutual respect, we embody a peaceful world. This is our Choir Olympic idea.
“To participate is the highest honour” and “Singing together brings nations together”
John Rutter (Great Britain)
It is a pleasure to add my welcome to that of my distinguished colleagues to all
the choirs who are taking part in the World Choir Games - whether in person or online.
The past eighteen months have been a difficult and challenging time for choirs
everywhere, and I am deeply impressed that your determination and resililience have
won through. I am sure this will be a very special World Choir Games, and I send every
good wish for its success.
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Prof. Dr. Hak-Won Yoon (Republic of Korea)
Dear choristers,
I commend you for coming together in these difficult times. Let us raise our voices to
show the world, that every crisis can be managed and overcome if you have hope and
resolution. Singing is hope, singing is healing. Enjoy the moments spent together and
share your bright light with the world.
Prof. Dr. Morten Lauridsen (USA)
Dear choral colleagues,
I am so pleased to recommend to you the 2021 World Choir Games in Flanders!
What an exciting time that will be for performances and interactions with choral
ensembles from all over the world.
These superb festivals organized by INTERKULTUR are unforgettable and highly
enriching experiences. I sincerely hope you will be able to attend.
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HONORARY COMMITTEE
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Honorary Committee
Honorary Ambassadors & Advisors & Members
Konrad Fleischanderl (Austria)
Prof. Herbert Wild (Austria)
Peizhi Li (China)
Canrong Ma (China)
Prof. Zuqiang Wu (China)
Prof. Dirk Duhei (Chinese Taipei)
Vlastislav Novak (Czech Republic)
Dieter Topp (Germany)
In memoriam
Honorary Presidents
Prof. Hongnian Yang (China)
Walter Scheel (Germany)
Prof. Paul Wehrle (Germany)
Mikis Theodorakis (Greece)
Prof. Eric Ericson (Sweden)
Christian Ljunggren (Sweden)
In memoriam
Honorary Ambassadors
& Advisors & Members
Baldur Heckel (Austria)
Prof. Guangyi Lai (China)
Prof. Geshun Ma (China)
Yubin Tian (China)
Xiyi Xu (China)
Liangkun Yan (China)
Gotthilf Fischer (Germany)
Hans-Dietrich Genscher (Germany)
Elfa Secioria (Indonesia)
Henry Klausner (Israel)
Boris Tevlin (Russia)
Dr. Sibongile Khumalo (South Africa)
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We want to thank all of the
National Lottery’s players.
Because of them, the World
Choir Games can offer you an
absolutely unforgettable
experience!
Surely you’re playing as well?
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HONORARY ARTISTIC PRESIDENTS
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National Organizing Committee
of the 11 th World Choir Games
Koenraad De Meulder
Games Director
Sophie Detremmerie
COO
Maarten Van Ingelgem
Artistic Director
Gerrit Calluy
Director HRM
Eve Van Goey
Director Event Operations
Marjolein Braspenningx
Director Social Involvement
Lieselotte Goessens
Director Cultural Involvement
Stijn Jacobs
Director Finance
Kaat Thijs
Director Marcom
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Kris Van Hullebusch
Technical Advisor Event Operations
Lander Arcay
Marketing & Partnerships Officer
Laura Vanden Abeele
Event Operations Officer
Hanne De Graef
Marketing & Ticketing Officer
Philippe Anné
Applications Officer
Mark Thijs
Project Manager Music Box
Isabel Verhaert
Project Manager Virtual Village
Thommy Verstrepen
Social Media Officer
Margot Van de Kelder
Involvement Officer
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NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
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International
Organizing Committee of
the 11 th World Choir Games
Günter Titsch (Germany)
President of the World Choir Games,
INTERKULTUR & the World Choir Council
Qin Wang (China)
First Vice President of
INTERKULTUR &
the World Choir Council
Stefan Bohländer (Germany)
Vice President
of INTERKULTUR
Dr. Christoph Wirtz (Germany)
Secretary General
Jelena Dannhauer (Germany)
Project Director
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Artistic Organization
Ella Schmiede (Germany)
Stefanie Schreiber (Germany)
Gabriela Meszaros (Switzerland)
Flannery Ryan (USA/Germany)
Touristic Organization
Zsuzsanna Lahmeyer (Hungary/Germany)
Elisabeth Dillmann (Germany)
Sebastian Lahmeyer (Germany)
Alexandra Buß-Trouliaris (Germany)
Rossana Toesco (Italy)
Jury Secretaries
Ilze Tormane-Kļaviņa (Latvia)
Sandra Voldina (Latvia)
Alessia Meszaros-Albertini (Switzerland)
Venue Management
Bernadette Prader (Austria)
Bruno Bertolo (Italy)
Diāna Čivle (Latvia)
Jānis Jaksts (Latvia)
Dmitry Lvovich (Russia/Germany)
PR & Communications
Henriette Brockmann (Germany)
Qixuan Li (China)
Guofeng Zhang (China)
Roger Schmidt (Germany)
Francesca Szemere (Italy)
Film & Photo Documentation
Dagmar Titsch (Germany)
Mathias Siebert (Germany)
Jonas Persson (Sweden)
Graphic Design
Ina Irmisch (Germany)
International Choral Networking
Hans-Robert Dapprich (Germany)
Eralda Isa (Albania)
Edlira Keta (Albania)
Ilda Memaj (Albania)
Joshibiah de Juan (Philippines)
Melissa Aldyne Viernes (Philippines)
Rose May Socong (Philippines)
Kymin Kim (Republic of Korea)
Natascha Glotova (Russia)
Sergej Glotov (Russia)
Marc Moreno (Spain)
World Choir Council & Protocol
Rainer Eichhorn (Germany)
Iris Huting Byrd (China)
Joy Ran Tao (China)
Nicolas Gliese (Germany)
Franziska Hellwig (Germany)
Anna Levina (Germany)
Susanne Schiller (Germany)
Thomas Schüle (Germany)
Francesco Leonardi (Italy)
IT
Sebastian Ferstl (Germany)
Chao Li (China)
Andreas Kirdjakin (Germany)
Registration & Choir Service
Jana Kalņina (Latvia)
Ju He (China)
Xiaoyan Zhang (China)
Administration & Administrative Support
Regina Fritze (Germany)
Yan Li (China)
Eva Heinz (Germany)
Alexandra Schmidt-Ullrich (Germany)
Karl Spies (Germany)
Alicia Schüle (Philippines)
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
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Artistic DIRECTORS
Maarten Van Ingelgem (Belgium)
Local Artistic Director
· Professor of Composition at LUCA School of Arts, Lemmens campus, Leuven
· Conductor of the Ghent-based chamber choir “De 2de Adem” (“The Second Wind”)
specializing in contemporary choral music
· Three-time laureate of the European Award for Choral Composers
· Experience as pianist-accompanist and as bass singer in choirs like “Aquarius” and
the “Flemish Radio Choir”
Assoc. Prof. Romāns Vanags (Latvia)
Artistic Director of INTERKULTUR
· Professor of choral conducting study program at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of
Music since 1987
· Chief conductor and Artistic Director of “Jāzeps Mediņš Rīga 1 st Music School Boys‘
Choir” and principal conductor of the Latvian University female choir named “Minjona”
since 1990
· One of the chief conductors of the Latvian Nationwide Song Celebration (in 1993, 1998,
2001, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018)
· In 2008 received the highest civil decoration in Latvia – “The Order of the Three Stars”
Johan Rooze (The Netherlands)
Artistic Director of INTERKULTUR
· Teacher of Jazz piano and Choir at Yeongnam University, Daegu and Music Director of
the “Yaenoeul Jazz Singers” and quintet “J-Cloud”
· International adjudicator, training-, seminar- and workshop-leader
· Founder and former Director of “Dekoor Jazz Group”, University of Utrecht
· Former Music Director of the Symphonic Choir and Orchestra of the University of
Utrecht
· Former Professor for Choral Conducting at the Conservatory of Alkmaar and Vocal
Jazz at the Conservatory of Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Fred Sjöberg (Sweden)
Senior Artistic Director of INTERKULTUR & Vice President of the World Choir Council
· Music Director of the Swedish International Choral Centre in Örebro (SWICCO), Sweden
· Guest Professor at the Ionian University, Greece
· Past Vice President of Europa Cantat and past chair of Europa Cantat Music Commission
· Past Vice President of International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM)
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS
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WORLD CHOIR
COUNCIL

World Choir Council
Dear colleagues, dear friends, dear music world,
We have had to go through a time in the last two years where we have learned that it is not
a matter of course to have the opportunity to go out, meet with your loved ones and just
give those closest to you a hug.
We have had to experience how quickly just one serious circumstance can cause everything
that otherwise seems so commonplace to us to become a rarity, how from one day to the
next we have had to accept restrictions that we could not have imagined in today‘s modern
society, and how we have all had to learn the hard way to forego one of our highest goods
in order not to endanger everyone‘s existence even more unnecessarily - and that is our
freedom.
For some time we had to give up our freedom to move freely, to meet others and to pursue
the passion that unites us all here, the love of music.
A conventional meeting of our kind was no longer possible from one moment to the next
and we had to find ways to free ourselves from these chains in order to be able to continue
making music together. You all became creative in various ways to make this possible. You
met on online platforms, organized individual meetings, and did not let up on continuing
your own musical education at home.
You have shown what our world of choirs is capable of and have not given up.
Thanks to the hard discipline of each and every one of you and the ever-advancing gift of
vaccines, we are finally able to meet again this year for one of the greatest events without
equal - the World Choir Games 2021 in Flanders.
Grandiose performances, competitions and stirring musical pieces are waiting for us
again, which should allow us to forget the fight of the past months against the Corona
virus for this moment and to turn back to what we all love, the music. Through music we
want to give hope to the choirs and to the world that life has to continue.
We look forward to your numerous participations and are excited about the many
performances that await us.
And to say it in the words of one of our members:
„THE MOST IMPORTANT THING AT
THE WORLD CHOIR GAMES IS NOT TO WIN MEDALS,
BUT TO PARTICIPATE AND SING TOGETHER.”
With these words let‘s sing together, have fun and above all stay healthy.
Advisory Board of the WORLD CHOIR COUNCIL &
Regional Committee of the WORLD CHOIR COUNCIL
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Advisory Board of the World Choir Council
Prof. Alejandro Daniel
Garavano (Argentina)
Dapeng Meng
(China)
Branko Stark
(Croatia)
Steen Lindholm
(Denmark)
Dr.Maria Emma
Meligopoulou (Greece)
Aida Simanjuntak
Swenson
(Indonesia)
Ludumo Magangane
(South Africa)
Dr. Michael Barrett
(South Africa)
Dr. Timothy W. Sharp
(USA)
Regional Committee of the World Choir Council
Carrie Tennant
(Canada)
Prof. Tristan Meister
(Germany)
Julio Morales
(Mexico)
Dr. Ryan Goessl
(Republic of Korea/
USA)
Bernard Krüger
(South Africa)
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Members of the World Choir Council
Board of the World Choir Council
President: Günter Titsch (Germany)
First Vice President: Qin Wang (China)
Vice President: Fred Sjöberg (Sweden)
Senior Advisor:
Steen Lindholm (Denmark)
Director Communication,
Marketing and Sales:
Hans-Robert Dapprich (Germany)
Advisory Board
Prof. Alejandro Daniel Garavano
(Argentina)
Dapeng Meng (China)
Branko Stark (Croatia)
Dr. Maria-Emma Meligopoulou (Greece)
Aida Simanjuntak Swenson (Indonesia)
Ludumo Magangane (South Africa)
Dr. Michael Barrett (South Africa)
Dr. Timothy W. Sharp (USA)
Regional Committee
Carrie Tennant (Canada)
Prof. Tristan Meister (Germany)
Julio Morales (Mexico)
Dr. Ryan Goessl
(Republic of Korea/USA)
Bernard Krüger (South Africa)
Afghanistan
Omid Noori
Albania
Prof. Suzana Turku
Argentina
Prof. Alejandro Daniel Garavano
Armenia
​Prof. Tigran Hekekyan
Australia
David Slater
Austria
Heinz Ferlesch
DDr. Karl-Gerhard Straßl MAS
Belarus
Inessa Bodyako
Belgium
Luc Anthonis
Jean-Pierre Van Avermaet
Benin
Felix Nassi
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prof. Mladen Matović
Botswana
David Slater
Brazil
Helma Haller
Bulgaria
Prof. Theodora Pavlovitch
Canada
Robert Cooper
Don James
Zimfira Poloz
Carrie Tennant
China
Guanghui Chen
Dapeng Meng
Prof. Xiaobao Tian
Prof. Lingfen Wu
Prof. Li Yang
China/Hong Kong SAR
Raymond Fu
China/Macao SAR
Mingyan Liu
Chinese Taipei
Johnny Ku
Chile
Ricardo Curihuinca Vergara
Colombia
Edwin Orlando Carrillo
Costa Rica
Beverlyn Mora Ramirez
Cote d‘Ivoire
Pascal Koua
Croatia
Branko Stark
Cuba
María Felicia Pérez
Czech Republic
Jan Míšek
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ambroise Kua-Nzambi Toko
Denmark
Steen Lindholm
Dominican Republic
Farida Diná
Ecuador
Manuel Eugenio Auz Sanchez
Estonia
Aarne Saluveer
Finland
Kari Turunen
France
Jean Baptiste Bertrand
Germany
Prof. Jürgen Budday
Jürgen Faßbender
Dr. Thomas Kreiling
Prof. Tristan Meister
Gibraltar
Christian Santos
Great Britain
Joy Hill
Rachel Walker Mason
Mathew Wright
Greece
Dr. Maria-Emma Meligopoulou
Guatemala
Carlos Fernando Archila Salguero
Hungary
Levente Gyöngyösi
Katalin Kiss
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Iceland
Thorgerdur Ingólfsdottir
India
Neil Herbert Nongkynrih
Indonesia
Aida Simanjuntak Swenson
Aris Sudibyo
Iran
Milad Omranloo
Ireland
Bernie Sherlock
Israel
Aharon Harlap
Italy
Prof. Giovanni Acciai
Jamaica
Gregory Simms
Japan
Ko Matsushita
Kenji Otani
Jordan
Shireen Abu-Khader
Kazakhstan
Gulmira Kuttybadamova
Kosovo
Memli Kelmendi
Latvia
Mārtiņš Klišāns
Assoc. Prof. Romāns Vanags
Lithuania
Vytautas Miškinis
Macedonia
Letka Dimovska Polizova
Malaysia
Susanna Saw
Malta
John Galea
Christopher Muscat
Mexico
Julio Morales
Gerardo Rábago Palafox
Marco Antonio Ugalde
Morocco
Adnane Matrone
Myanmar
Moe Naing
Namibia
Fanie Dorfling
Netherlands
Johan Rooze
Hans van den Brand
New Zealand
Karen L. Grylls
Nicaragua
Reyna Somarriba Molina
Nigeria
Emeka Nwokedi
Norway
Tove Ramlo-Ystad
Panama
Jorge Ledezma Bradley
Paraguay
Maria Vanesa Utz
Peru
Abel Gonzales Valenzuela
Philippines
Jonathan Velasco
Poland
Benedykt Błoński
Kinga Litowska
Portugal
Luis Cipriano
Myguel Santos e Castro
Republic of Korea
Prof. Shin-Hwa Park
Romania
Prof. Voicu Popescu
Russia
Prof. Lev Kontorovich
Pavel Pozhigailo
Prof. Alexander Solovyev
Prof. Viktor Zakharchenko
Prof. Vladimir Zhivov
Senegal
Lucien Mendy
Serbia
Vladimir Opačić
Singapore
Jennifer Tham
Slovakia
Milan Kolena
Slovenia
Karmina Šilec
South Africa
Dr. Michael Barrett
Bernard Krüger
Ludumo Magangane
André van der Merwe
Spain
Òscar Boada
Sri Lanka
Soundarie David
Sweden
Fred Sjöberg
Switzerland
Hansruedi Kämpfen
Thailand
Khunying Malaival Boonyaratavej
Togo
Felix Adessondji Olufade
Turkey
Ilker Ersil
Uganda
Michael Eduard Mukisa
Ukraine
Anzhela Maslennikova
United Arab Emirates
Philipp Maier
Uruguay
Ana Laura Rey
USA/ Republic of Korea
Dr. Ryan Goessl
USA
John Haberlen
Dr. T.J. Harper
Prof. André de Quadros
Elena Sharkova
Dr. Timothy W. Sharp
Venezuela
Maria Guinand
Vietnam
Chau Ahn Dang
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World Choir Council
World
Choir
Council
General
Conference
NOV. 3, 2021
World Choir Council General Conference
The World Choir Council General Conference 2021 will be held as a hybrid event on
November 3 rd 2021, both live in Flanders and online. The General Conference is traditionally
set biannually during the World Choir Games, due to the special condition around the
globe, it has been 3 year since the last time.
The topics of the General Conference are focused on the challenge the choral community
faces in the future and how we will manage to break them through by working together. The
members of the World Choir Council will combine broad experience and fresh motivations
to bring light and hope, at the same time, provide down-to earth solutions and strategies.
Information about future INTERKULTUR, World Choir Council and it‘s World Choir Events.
“Greetings to Flanders” Special Show
Since the global breakout of the COVID since 2020, INTERKULTUR and the World Choir
Council has been releasing series of international “Choral Community Recovery” Initiatives,
aiming to unite the choral community and overcome the challenge. As a sequel of the
successful “Hello Council” and “Conductor’s Talk”, a special show called “Greetings to
Flanders” has been staged by INTERKULTUR and the World Choir Games together with
choral experts and choirs from all over the world. This will be released during the World
Choir Games in Flanders.
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Call for the Composers Competition of the Official Song for
the World Choir Peace Prize 2022
The World Choir Peace Prize acknowledges individuals or organizations that have made an
outstanding contribution to world peace through choral music. The award is sponsored by
INTERKULTUR and the World Choir Council to showcase examples of how choral music
can positively influence love and peace in our world.
The call for the composer‘s competition of the Official Song for the World Choir Peace
Prize, also known as the “Peace Song” is in action globally.
The result of the First Prize will be announced in Spring 2022.
World Choir Council Prize
For the first time in the history of the World Choir Games, a virtual competition will take
place for choirs who cannot travel to Flanders due to COVID but still want to participate in
the event. This gives the opportunity to stay true to the motto:
SINGING TOGETHER BRINGS NATIONS TOGETHER.
The World Choir Council Prize in the Video Clip Category aims to express appreciation
towards choirs for their enthusiasm and to reward the hard work. The choir that
has received the most points will receive the World Choir Council Prize. The winning
choirs will be announced during the Virtual Awards Ceremony in the Virtual Village on
November 7 th 2021.
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WELCOME TO
FLANDERS

© Christophe Vander Eecken
FLANDERS,
LIKE MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
Our unique heritage still resonates with people after all this time, both literally and
figuratively. Operas and concert buildings, cathedrals and contemporary art installations,
and even underground passages. They each have their unique resonance, their own special
sound. Wherever you go in Flanders, you will encounter a wealth of art and heritage, that
resonates to the sound of music.
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Choral Music
in Flanders
Giving an overview of choral music from Flanders on a few
pages is an almost impossible task. Here, we would like to
present some highlights that show how our region is characterized
by composers, tendencies, choirs and festivals.
The international character of the Fiamminghi
Already during the Middle Ages, the local schola cantorum in
cathedrals, churches and abbeys in Europe offered singers a
solid training. Gregorian chant was sung in unison for over 1000
years. That was until, during the twelfth century, simple polyphony
arose in the Notre Dame in Paris. A few centuries later,
true polyphony was born and came to full fruition in the hands
of composers from the Low Countries. Known as ’Fiamminghi‘,
numerous composers from our region gained fame throughout
Europe. For two centuries they held the most prestigious positions
at the greatest courts of their time. The spread of their
composing style was facilitated by the onset of music printing
from 1501 onwards. Indeed, the Fiamminghi determined what
was written everywhere else. Composers such as Guillaume
Dufay (1397-1474), Johannes Ockeghem (1410-1497), Josquin
Desprez (1450-1521), Nicolaas Gombert (1495-1560), and Orlandus
Lassus (1532-1594) succeeded in synthesizing elements
of diverse origins in religious and profane work: the emphasis
on the flowing melodic line (the lyricism) from Italy, the mathematical,
rational approach and constructivism from France,
and the melodiousness as an English characteristic.
Emancipation of the Dutch language in choral music
As a result of increasing secularization, the musical landscape
evolved too. Making music, including singing, was not limited
to a (group of) soloist(s) at the court or the cathedral. In 18 th
century Europe, music lovers united in amateur choirs, also in
Flanders.
In the 19 th century we see political developments in Flanders
that also influence the evolution of choral music. After the
Congress of Vienna in 1815, William I tried until 1830 to install
Dutch as an official language in the Northern and Southern
provinces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This encountered
a great deal of agitation in the Southern Netherlands and
eventually led to the Belgian revolution and the independence of
Belgium in 1830. The revolution was initiated in the Muntschouwburg
(La Monnaie, now the federal opera house of Belgium) in
Brussels when a soloist sang the aria “L‘Amour sacré de la patrie”
(The sacred love of the fatherland) from Aubert‘s opera De
Josquin Desprez
“De Stomme van Potici” (The Mute of Portici) and riots broke out
in the hall and the surrounding streets. The top layer of Flanders
at the time was mostly French-speaking and the Dutch-speaking
catholic clergy feared that Protestantism would also be introduced
by the Dutch from the North. The francophone area
that now comprises present-day Wallonia also saw these language
politics as a threat to the francophone language and culture.
The emancipation of Dutch as a language was therefore
not encouraged for all sorts of reasons, while on the other hand
a wave of nationalism linked to language and culture spread
throughout Europe.
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Choral Music
in Flanders
Peter Benoit, the man who taught his people to sing
The composer Peter Benoit (1834-1901) developed these ideas
further in his Antwerpsche Vlaamsche Muziekschool (from the
1898 Royal Flemish Conservatory Antwerp, now Royal Conservatory
Antwerp). In 1890 he also founded the Nederlands Lyrisch
Toneel (currently Opera Ballet Vlaanderen/Flanders). To
Benoit, it was essential to use one’s native language in music
education. As such, ’The man who taught his people to sing‘
occupied an important place in the history of choral music in
Flanders and is regularly called the ’founder of Flemish music‘.
However, many of his Dutch romantic works are less suitable
for international distribution, not only because Dutch is less accessible
internationally, but also because of the required large
line-up of choir and symphonic orchestra, which demand both
large venues and big budgets. Jan Blockx (1851-1912), Emile
Wambach (1854-1924), Lodewijk Mortelmans (1868-1952) and
Edgar Tinel (1854-1912), all students of Benoit, continued this
approach.
Centers of influence in the 20 th century
An important milestone at the beginning of the twentieth century
is Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953). His work actually deserves
more international recognition and professional performances/
recordings. This priest and founder of the Lemmens Institute
(originally in Mechelen, later in Leuven) wrote four profane choral
works and a few cantatas, but is mainly known for his religious
oeuvre: more than 80 motets for use during services, four
masses, and eleven impressive and delightful psalms in Latin.
After the Second World War, Flanders became a hotbed for modernism
and the electronic music of the time, represented for
example by Flagey (the magnificent broadcasting building and
residence of the Flemish Radio Choir) in Brussels and the Institute
for Psychoacoustics and Electronic Music (IPEM) in Ghent. 1
Electronic music can also be found in the vocal work of Norbert
Rosseau (1907-1975) from the late 1960s. As a strong promoter
of singing in Dutch, he wrote the wonderful St. Matthew Passion
in his native language, as well as other interesting works in
Latin, French and Italian.
Writing for amateurs and professionals
And so we are gradually entering the large field of contemporary
choral composers who were and are still active well into
the 21 st century. They excel in tailor-made compositions for both
professionals and amateurs. Vic Nees (1936-2013) was the former
conductor of what is now the Flemish Radio Choir (Vlaams
Radiokoor), and a composer who devoted himself almost
Vic Nees
exclusively to works for choirs. In Belgium and the Netherlands,
his choral works are ranked among the most important of the
century. His compositions are on the repertoire of many choirs
in and outside of Europe. His “Magnificat” is sung worldwide.
Among the most important works are “De zee is een orkest”
(The sea is an orchestra, 2000), “Trumpet Te Deum” (2003), Requiem
(2007), and “Passio super Galli Cantu” (2012).
In 2011, to mark his 75 th birthday, a monograph and catalog was
published on Nees. 2 In 2020, as part of the projects linked to
the initially planned World Choir Games, Koor&Stem organized
the first edition of the Vic Nees Composition Competition,
in memory of the composer, who ceaselessly stimulated young
composers in Flanders and abroad.
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1
from Rudy Tambuyser: Choir music in Flanders, a tradition bursting with life,
follow this link: https://www.kunsten.be/en/now-in-the-arts/koormuziek-invlaanderen-springlevende-traditie/
2
The edition mentioned is O Song. Vic Nees, portret van een koorcomponist at
Davidsfonds, only available in Dutch with excerpts in English
3
from Rudy Tambuyser: Choir music in Flanders, a tradition bursting with life,
follow this link: https://www.kunsten.be/en/now-in-the-arts/koormuziek-invlaanderen-springlevende-traditie/
4
idem
An important composer who sadly passed away this summer
is Raymond Schroyens (1933-2021). Despite his career as a
harpsichordist, teacher, and producer at the BRT public broadcasting
service, Schroyens has written around a hundred pieces,
many of them for choirs. His work reflects the influence of early
music, as well as his admiration for the New German School
and an adventurous use of dissonance. He seeks the essence
within conscious experience rather than virtuosity, as can clearly
be heard in his “Three Canticles” (1965), “Pentalpha” (1983)
and the humorous ode to “Bach Beobachtung” (1999). 3
The 1930s were a particularly blessed period for music-loving
Flanders. Roland Coryn (1938) is certainly another striking figure.
He uses clearly recognizable tonal centers and his work
bears witness to a great generosity, an infallible sense of singability,
and a sophisticated taste in poetry. Not least among
his achievements are his settings of Emily Dickinson‘s work, for
example in the powerful cycle in five sections “A Letter to the
World” (1993). 4
At the end of the 20 th century, there are many important choral
composers, such as Lucien Posman (°1952) and Rudi
Tas (°1957), both students of Roland Coryn, Wim Henderickx
(°1962), who also integrates electronics in choral work, Kurt
Bikkembergs (°1963), Maarten Van Ingelgem (°1976), or Hans
Helsen (°1989), who often write commissioned music for choirs,
embracing various influences and styles. For an extensive overview
we refer to www.choralmusicfromflanders.be.
The world of composers has long been a man‘s business. In
1991, Erika Budai (°1966) wrote “The Chocolate Factory”, in
which the chorus immediately states an important export product
of the country: ‘Chocolate, from Belgium, is the best of
all the chocolate in this whole world.’ In the meantime, more
and more women‘s names are popping up: Noor Sommereyns
(°1982), Liesbeth Decrock (°1990), Vigdis Hansa Elst (°1991),
Els De Sadeleer (°1992), and Lara Denies (°2000) to name a few.
The last edition of the European Award for Choral Composers in
2020-2021 proves that choral talent from Flanders is also internationally
recognized: Jan Van der Roost (°1956) and Maarten
Van Ingelgem won respectively in both the categories a cappella
works and works with instrumental accompaniment. Two other
composers from Flanders, Hans Helsen and Vigdis Hansa Elst,
also received a special mention.
Lara Denies
Choral Federation Koor&Stem
Koor&Stem is a non-profit organization with a team of professionals
and volunteers that work hard to support more than 1.000
choirs and more than 35.000 singers and conductors across
Flanders, the Dutch-speaking, northern part of Belgium. The
organization connects people through song in choirs, at school,
and in healthcare, and initiates fresh perspectives on the future
of choral life. Koor&Stem promotes Flemish choral music
through projects, commissions, and editions.
Where to find Choral Music from Flanders?
In 2014, Koor&Stem launched an overview of the most important
composers in Flanders on www.koorklank.be. In 2020, in
response to the upcoming World Choir Games, this platform
was given an English-language section on www.choralmusicfromflanders.be.
Choral Music from Flanders offers, after
simple registration, scores that are freely available to an international
audience. All scores can be listened to via the Musescore
player on the platform. Here, you can always find a biography
of the composers, a selection of the most important choral
works, a reference to the website, recordings, and a contact address.
Do check out the YouTube channel of Choral Music from
Flanders too to discover the music of the finest performances
by both professional and amateur choirs.
Euprint has been the most important publisher of choral music
in Flanders for more than thirty years. Their choral catalog
includes contemporary composers as well as forgotten compositions
that are worth receiving a second life.
Two research centers that are important for vocal music from
Flanders are the Alamire Foundation, which focuses on music
and musical life in the Low Countries from the Middle Ages to
1800, and the Studiecentrum voor Vlaamse Muziek (Study Center
for Flemish Music), a research and documentation center
that aims to safeguard and promote Flemish music heritage
from the 19 th and 20 th centuries.
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Choral Music
in Flanders
Festivals and competitions
In 1953 a new festival was founded: the European Music festival
for Young People (Europees Muziekfestival voor de Jeugd,
EMJ). It is an annual, international music meeting in Neerpelt
for young people up to 25 years old. The idea behind the festival
is that music pushes boundaries, forges bonds, and broadens
horizons. The festival began as a local initiative when a dozen
choirs met in 1953. In recent years, editions with more than 100
groups from 20 to 25 different countries have been no exception.
The festival is held alternatingly for choirs and for instrumental
ensembles.
In 1987 the choir ’Cantate’ from Maasmechelen organized a
prestigious international choir competition, in which six Flemish
and five foreign choirs took part: the International Choir
Festival Flanders (IKV) was born. It was the starting point for a
wonderful tradition. Since 2019, the festival is held in the former
mine “C-mine” in, Genk.
Both EMJ and IKV support composers from Flanders in many
ways, for example by commissioning them to write works.
International ambassadors
Flanders is blessed with a series of highly professional ensembles
and fine singers that love to sing music from the region:
Huelgas Ensemble, Collegium Vocale, Capilla Flamenca, Psallentes,
Ex Tempore, Graindelavoix, Currende, Utopia, Dionysos
Now!, Pluto…
The Flemish Radio Choir also hosts the best singers from Flanders.
It was founded in 1937, by the Belgian National Institute
for Radio Broadcasting or NIR (Nationaal Instituut voor de Radio).
From the start, the Vlaams Radiokoor was an extremely
flexible ensemble that was deployed in a very broad repertoire,
from early to contemporary music, from a cappella to large
choral and orchestral ensembles, and from serious music to
light music and operettas. This DNA still determines the choir‘s
individuality today. Between 1970 and 1996 Vic Nees led the Radio
Choir. He developed a niche with the choir in 19 th and 20 th
century choral music from his native country, and performed
many premieres by fellow composers. He also revived forgotten
works of the region’s own musical heritage. With those recordings
he built a rich sound archive of Flemish choral music. The
choir thus fulfilled its pioneering role in the renewal of amateur
choral life in Flanders. 5 In 1998 the choir was disconnected
from the broadcaster and transformed from a studio ensemble
into a concert ensemble that also expanded its international reputation.
It was led by coposer Johan Duyck (°1954), the Dane
Bo Holten (°1948), and the Frenchman Hervé Niquet (°1957).
Since 2019-2020, Bart Van Reyn (°1979) is the conductor of the
choir.
Liesbeth Segers
5
From the website of the Flemish Radio Choir:
https://www.vlaamsradiokoor.be/en/about
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a safe, sustainable,
and comfortable way
to travel.
We welcome you on our trains.
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Sponsors and PARTNERS
Our Partners
The Flemish
Government
The City of Antwerp
The City of Ghent
Interkultur
Koor&Stem
Commercial Partners
Nationale Loterij
Fluvius
NMBS
De Lijn
Brussels Airport
Cambio
Antwerp City Tours
Tour Management Belgium
Piano’s Maene
Neuhaus
Chocolate Nation
Shopping Stadsfeestzaal
Flandria
Gent Watertoerist
Novid
Atos Medical
Omer and Sabam for Culture
MOMU
Total-e
Media Partners
Eén
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Klara
Radio 1
RingTV
ATV
TVL
TVO
AVS
Focus | WTV
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Choice app
De Standaard
Publifer
Lijncom
Districts /
Municipalities
Kortrijk
Ranst
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Lier
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Social Partners
Ahosa vzw
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Fedasil
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Konekt
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Participating
Countries and Regions
Argentina
China/
Hong Kong SAR
Germany
Australia
China/
Macao SAR
Great Britain
Austria
Croatia
Greece
Belgium
Cuba
Hungary
Benin
Czech Republic
India
Bulgaria
Democratic
Republic of
the Congo
Indonesia
Canada
Denmark
Iran
Chile
France
Ireland
China
Georgia
Israel
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Italy
Netherlands
Sweden
Japan
Nigeria
Switzerland
Kazakhstan
Republic
of Korea
Thailand
Kosovo
Romania
Ukraine
Latvia
Russia
USA
Lithuania
Slovenia
Venezuela
Malaysia
South Africa
Vietnam
Mexico
Spain
Namibia
Sri Lanka
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World Choir Games for all !
Special attention for vulnerable target groups
Both in the run-up to the World Choir Games and during the World Choir Games, a
number of special initiatives have been set up to facilitate the involvement of vulnerable
target groups.
Thanks to a collaboration with Refu Interim and Fedasil, the right framework can
be provided during the World Choir Games to give newcomers and refugees in our
country the opportunity to enjoy the festival, not in the least as volunteers. You will
encounter them during the Games as venue staff during the competitions and workshops.
Where on the one hand their language skills can be an asset in an international
festival, we on the other hand also offer them the chance to participate in the cultural
life. Volunteer work is also an important help in starting the job search and building a
network, both important parts of the integration process, but also important for their
mental well-being. For many, the great attraction to volunteering during the World
Choir Games lies in the central role of music in this festival, as the passion for music
can be shared across all borders and differences.
Some special collaborations have also been set up for the Celebration Concerts. The
“Out of the Voice box” concert is a collaboration with SHOUT at Cancer which works to
help cancer patients who have undergone a laryngectomy. The concert calls special
attention to anyone for whom singing, and by extension any artistic expression, can be
a way to find their voice again, literally and figuratively.
Physical accessibility of the World Choir Games
For both participants and audiences, the accessibility of the event is strictly monitored
during the World Choir Games. Whether it‘s wheelchair accessibility of the stages, the
use of hearing loop systems for the hearing impaired, or accommodating costs, the
World Choir Games team of Koor&Stem researched as many ways as possible to provide
the right facility, guidance, planning, or accommodations for everyone. Koor&Stem
did not do this alone, however, but consulted experts for advice and assistance.
In collaboration with On Wheels, the World Choir Games team of Koor&Stem mapped
out the wheelchair accessibility of all venues and routes (based on measurements
and photographs). This information will also be available after the World Choir Games
and can be consulted via a mobile application in eight different languages during the
World Choir Games.
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Before and during the World Choir Games, a helpline will be available for all visitors
with questions about accessibility. On the website, you can use an online form to inform
us about your support needs. The World Choir Games team provides volunteer
assistance for less mobile visitors at all venues where activities are taking place.
We also collaborate with various organizations to provide guided trips to concerts during
the World Choir Games. In this way, specific needs can be met more directly. For
example, hearing loop systems or textual support will be provided at a number of
concerts where hearing impaired people will be present, seats with good visibility at
the front are reserved for blind and visually impaired people and their assistance dogs,
and the guides for the musical walks are prepared in advance to take blind, visually
impaired and hearing impaired people with them on their route in Ghent and Antwerp.
Finally, low income should not be an obstacle to enjoying the World Choir Games either.
Our organization waived the registration fees for some special groups, the friendship
concerts in Ghent and Antwerp are offered free of charge at locations accessible by
public transport, and through VrijUit (a Flemish organization that makes cultural and
sporting events affordable), some 175 tickets of paid concerts and ceremonies are
offered at €1 for people with a limited budget.
For those who can‘t be there live
No matter the accessibility of the World Choir Games, there will always be people for
whom it is too difficult to travel to Ghent or Antwerp, or even to a local concert. That
is why the WCG team of Koor&Stem is also bringing the Games to the public virtually.
Whether it concerns a choir on the other side of the world that is not allowed to
travel to Flanders because of the pandemic, a resident of a residential care center or
someone who has to stay sick at home, everyone can have a good time in the first ever
Virtual Village. You can watch concerts, competitions and ceremonies live or delayed,
and people can even interact with each other.
A special effort went into helping organize collective livestreams in residential and
care facilities. There, the livestream can be a welcome form of cultural participation.
As the World Choir Games continues to endorse the importance of experiencing culture
together, this initiative also focuses on strengthening the live experience around
streaming. The WCG team of Koor&Stem provides tips and tricks, a technical helpline
and an experience package with material that can support the live experience. This offer
was eagerly taken up in numerous cities, with several care centers simultaneously
watching the Opening Ceremony or a World Choir Games Celebration Concert.
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ABOUT
INTERKULTUR

...Connecting Bridges
30 years of success: Since 1988 INTERKULTUR, founded by
Günter Titsch, is the world’s leading organizer of international
choir competitions and festivals. The event series has meanwhile
become known throughout the world for its high artistic and
organizational standards. INTERKULTUR is a concept for choirs
all over the world and their excitement about its competitions and
festivals is constantly growing.
Since more than 30 years singers and choirs from all over the
world have been celebrating international choral music with
INTERKULTUR in different cities and on different continents.
Whether the Palau de la Música in Barcelona or the Konzerthaus
Vienna, whether dream destinations in South Africa or Vietnam;
wherever they go, participants will experience a peaceful, worldspanning
festival of singing and intercultural choral music on a high
artistic level. Friendship Concerts and joint singing events complete
the great emotional impact of INTERKULTUR’s international choral
meetings.
INTERKULTUR unites nations. In 2004 and 2006 – following long
negotiations – the organization was able to bring choirs from North
and South Korea together on stage. Also choirs from countries like
Israel and Iran keep coming together at the choir festivals and light
a beacon of peace in Friendship Concerts.
Participation is the highest honor. INTERKULTUR´s biggest
success to date was to bring the antique Olympic idea to the choral
community. The Choir Olympics 2000 in Linz, Austria was the
beginning of a Choir Olympic movement, which goes around the
world until today: Its story of success continues with subsequent
events in Busan, Republic of Korea in 2002 and Bremen, Germany
in 2004, and as of 2006 under the name “World Choir Games” in
Xiamen, China; Graz, Austria in 2008; Shaoxing, China in 2010;
Cincinnati, USA in 2012; Riga, Latvia in 2014 and the Winter
Olympics City of Sochi, Russia in 2016. The 10 th anniversary edition
of the World Choir Games in 2018 happened on African soil for
the first time: Tshwane in South Africa attracted more than 300
choirs and more than 16,000 participants in July 2018. Due to the
worldwide COVID-19 pandemic the 11 th edition of the World Choir
Games hosted by the cities of Antwerp and Ghent in Belgium had to
be postponed from July 2020 to the fall 2021. For the first time in the
event’s history these Games take place as a hybrid event with live
competitions in Flanders and an additional Virtual Competitions
part.
Since 2007 INTERKULTUR has been transferring the idea of the
World Choir Games also to different continents: The Asia Pacific
Choir Games took place for the 4 th time already in October
2017. Host city was the Sri Lankan capital Colombo. In 2013 the
European Choir Games premiered in Graz, Austria. Subsequent
editions of the event were held in Magdeburg, Germany (2015) and
in the Latvian capital Riga (2017), along with the Grand Prix of
Nations, which addresses international top choirs. In August 2019
choirs from all over the world met in Gothenburg (Sweden) for the
4 th edition of the Grand Prix of Nations & European Choir Games.
The Idea
INTERKULTUR has become the symbol for a unique artistic idea:
In comparison to traditional meritorious choir competitions that
only invite international elite choirs to take part, the INTERKULTUR
competitions are open to all non-professional choirs. Choirs from
all over the world, interested in gaining international festival and
competition experience, can compete according to their level of
artistic achievement. INTERKULTUR has opened a door to new
impulses and perspectives for the national and international choral
movement. Many international head of states supported this idea
in the past, among them Xi Jinping (China), Barack Obama (USA)
and Vladimir Putin (Russia).
The Competitions
There are various categories for all types and levels of choirs in
different degrees of difficulty, with or without compulsory pieces.
The competitions offer good, competitive conditions, valuable,
artistic contacts, various workshops and seminars, as well as
practice opportunities with international performers. More than
200 experts and leading choirmasters from all over the world
guarantee a high level of expertise in all INTERKULTUR events.
Evaluation System
The jury awards Bronze, Silver, and Gold Diplomas on 10 levels at
INTERKULTUR competitions according to the MUSICA MUNDI®
evaluation system (30-points-system); and Bronze, Silver and Gold
Medals at the World Choir Games, the World Choir Championships
and the Grand Prix of Nations according to the World Choir Games
evaluation system (100-points-system). In each category, a Winner
or Champion is determined and outstanding achievements are
honored with Special Prizes. In some competitions there is a Grand
Prize Competition of the best choirs selected by the international
jury which determines the overall winner of the competition.
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The Pedagogical Concept
INTERKULTUR events are not only competitions and international
choir festivals, but also serve as professional development
such as providing feedback from various pedagogical offerings.
In Evaluation Performances or Individual Coachings, choirs
have the chance to work with international jury members
and gain advice on their current level of achievement, receive
proficient pedagogical and artistic information and obtain
suggestions as to how to interpret the chosen piece. The MUSICA
MUNDI® Choir Academy gives new impetus especially to young
choir conductors in China.
Every two years the World Choir Council consisting of currently 123
members representing 93 countries and regions comes together
during the World Choir Games to discuss the choral scenes in their
respective home countries. These meetings make an important
contribution to the development of the international choral scene.
Locations of Festivals and Competitions
To date, INTERKULTUR events have taken place in Austria,
Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta,
Netherlands, People’s Republic of China, South Africa, Portugal,
Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Sri Lanka,
Sweden, Thailand, USA and Vietnam. Many cities have been
convinced of the success of INTERKULTUR events and establish
regular choir festivals or apply repeatedly to host more unifying
major events. For example, the cities of Calella and Barcelona
in Spain will host a major choir event with a competition for the
„WORLD CHORAL CUP“ for the first time in 2022 after they have
been welcoming international choirs every year since 2012 for
„Canta al mar - Festival Coral Internacional“.
The Participants
In total, roughly 10,000 choirs with more than 435,000 active
singers from 107 countries have taken part in the INTERKULTUR
competitions to date. An interesting note is that more than half of
the participants have been children and youth up to 27 years of
age and 67% of the participating choirs are returning ensembles
looking forward to new destinations and new choral challenges.
Many of them constantly increase their achievements – from first
little successes to a Gold Medal or the sought-after Champions
title.
Means of Support
In accordance with its statutes, INTERKULTUR supports the
following activities:
• International music festivals and choir competitions whose goal
is to bring together choirs from different regions of the world
and encourage international collaboration through mutual
respect, as well as to contribute to cultural exchange and
understanding among nations
• Children and youth choirs even from financially challenged
countries
• Non-professional choirs that focus on the growth of youth
development
• Young, talented choirmasters, young musicians and singers
through the support of scholarship awards
• Specific sponsorship opportunities
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...CONNECTING BRIDGES
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INTERKULTUR's
international choir events
World‘s largest choir competition
World Choir Games
International Choir Competition and Festival Bad Ischl
Bad Ischl, Austria
SOUND WAVES Linz
Linz, Austria
Internationales Chorfest Magdeburg
Magdeburg, Germany
International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition
Wernigerode, Germany
Kalamata International Choir Competition and Festival
Kalamata, Greece
Isola del Sole - International Choir Festival
Grado, Italy
Vox Lucensis - Concorso Corale Internazionale
Lucca, Italy
Voices for Peace
Perugia/Assisi, Italy
Sing‘n‘Pray Kobe
Kobe, Japan
RIGA SINGS -
International Choir Competition & Imants Kokars Choral Award
Riga, Latvia
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Largest choir competition in the
Asia Pacific region
Asia Pacific Choir Games
Europe‘s largest choir competition
European Choir Games
Highest level choir competition
Grand Prix of Nations
Sing‘n‘Joy Bohol - Philippine International Choir Competition
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Lisbon Sings
Lisbon, Portugal
Canta al mar – Festival Coral Internacional
Calella & Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain)
Vietnam International Choir Competition
H o . i An, Vietnam
SING FOR GOLD - The World Choral Cup
each time in a different city
Deutsche Chormeisterschaft
Germany, each time in a different city
ON STAGE in ...
Albania, Czech Republic, Israel, Italy, Portugal
Voices & Wine
Alba, Italia & Málaga, Spain
Sing Along Concerts
Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain, Italy
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Representatives
INTERKULTUR is represented in 197 countries around
the world by INTERKULTUR offices and representatives.
Alta Mare
South Africa
Branko Stark
Croatia
David Slater
Australia
Diego Lenger
Argentina
Emeka Nwokedi
Nigeria
Foong Hak Luen,
Idris Mohd Yusof
Singapore
J&A Music
Republic of Korea
Jana Kalnina
Lithuania
Estonia
Latvia
Kicki Rosén Bejstam
Finland
Sweden
Denmark
Maria Emma
Meligopoulou
Cyprus
Greece
Marian Stroe
Moldova
Romania
Mladen Matovic
Bosnia-Herzegowina
Sabine Fuss,
Marta Martin Perez
Spain
Soundarie David
Sri Lanka
Susanna Saw,
Sylvia Wong
Malaysia
Thomas Schüle
Thailand
Philippines
INTERKULTUR Bohol
represented by Melissa Aldyne, Joshibiah
de Juan, Rose Socong
Iran
Vietnam
India
Japan
New Zealand
Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea
INTERKULTUR China
represented by Iris Huting Byrd,
Ju He, Xiaoyang Zhang, Guofeng Zhang
China
China/Hongkong SAR
China/Macao SAR
Chinese Taipei
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INTERKULTUR Tirana
represented by Edlira Keta, Eralda Isa, Ilda Memaj
INTERKULTUR Russia
represented by
Natascha Glotova & Sergej Glotov
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Russia
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua
Armenia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrein
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brasil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Congo
Costa Rica
Cote D‘Ivoire
Cuba
Czech Republic
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Faroe Islands
Fiji
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Great Britain
Great Britain/Wales
Grenada
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Maledives
Mali
Malta
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Niger
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Rwanda
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
St. Lucia
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Switzerland
Syria
Tanzania
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunesia
Turkey
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
USA
Vatikan
Venezuela
Yemen
Zaire
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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World Ranking List -
Top 100
Position Choir Conductor Country Points
1. Stellenbosch University Choir André van der Merwe South Africa 1272
2. Kamerniy Devichiy Khor by Lysenko Julia Puchko-Kolesnik Ukraine 1233
3. The Aeolians of Oakwood University Jason Max Ferdinand USA 1221
4. Tygerberg Children‘s Choir Hendrik D. Loock South Africa 1220
5. Gnesins‘ Ensemble of Contemporary Aleksandr Ryzhinskiy Russia 1211
Music “Altro coro”
6. Children‘s Choir “Alye Parusa” Elena Volodina Russia 1205
7. The Müller Chamber Choir Meng-Hsien Peng Chinese Taipei 1193
8. Guangzhou Little Petrel Children‘s Choir Diao Zhijun & Meng Fei Liu China 1191
9. Guangdong Experimental Ming Jing Xie China 1181
Middle School Choir
10. Children and Youth Studio “Gaismina” Orba Dzintra Latvia 1177
11. University of Houston Moores Betsy Cook Weber USA 1173
School Concert Chorale
12. Kvindelige Studenters Sangforening Oslo Marit Tøndel Bodsberg Weyde Norway 1165
13. Barnsley Youth Choir Mathew Wright Great Britain 1162
14. Akustika Chamber Singers Christo Burger South Africa 1157
14. Emīla Dārziņa Jauktais Koris Artūrs Ancāns Latvia 1157
16. Seisen High School Choir Mikiko Sato Japan 1155
17. Diocesan Boys‘ School Choir Felix Tsi Shing Shuen China/Hong Kong SAR 1151
17. Shenzhen Senior High School Man Xue Hu China 1151
Lily Girls Choir
17. University of Oregon Chamber Choirs Sharon Paul USA 1151
20. Dekoor Close Harmony Christoph Mac-Carty Netherlands 1150
21. ONE Chamber Choir Ai Hooi Lim Singapore 1149
22. Kearsney College Choir Bernard Krüger South Africa 1148
23. Riddarholmens Kammarkör Stefan Boström Sweden 1144
24. Stellenberg Girls Choir André van der Merwe South Africa 1142
25. Cantus Tove Ramlo-Ystad Norway 1141
26. Novo Concertante Manila Arwin Tan Philippines 1139
27. Coro Polifonico di Ruda Fabiana Noro Italy 1138
28. The Orthodox Male Choir “Armonia” Ion Iulian Dumitru Romania 1137
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Position Choir Conductor Country Points
29. iSing Silicon Valley Girlchoir Jennah Delp Somers USA 1136
30. Guangdong Experimental Mingjing Xie China 1133
High School Choir
31. Cantamus Girls‘ Choir Pamela Cook & Ann Irons Great Britain 1132
32. Giocoso Rita Scheffers Netherlands 1127
32. University of Pretoria Camerata Michael Barrett South Africa 1127
34. Choir of the West, Richard Nance USA 1124
Pacific Lutheran University
35. Student Choir of Nankai University Chaomei Meng China 1117
35. La Cappella Tony Margeta Sweden 1117
35. Diocesan Schools Choral Society Ronnie Kay Yen Cheng China/Hong Kong SAR 1117
35. Akademitchesky Khor Musikalnogo Elena Kolmakova Russia 1117
Uchilishcha RAM imeni Gnessin
39. Drakensberg Boys Choir Bernard Krüger South Africa 1116
40. Gaudeamus Korala Julia Foruria Spain 1115
41. Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Abraham Patrick Indonesia 1114
Atma Jaya Yogyakarta
Badiaraja Simanjuntak
41. Vocal Ensemble “Fortissimo” Milena Dobreva Bulgaria 1114
43. Ateneo Chamber Singers Jonathan Velasco Philippines 1113
43. Hotumese Choir Michael Mailuhu Indonesia 1113
45. Västgöta Nations Manskör Korgossarna Rebecka Gustafsson Sweden 1111
46. Victoria Junior College Choir Nelson Kwei Singapore 1110
47. Academy Singers Manfred Payrhuber Austria 1108
48. VIVA Ina Cecilie Hjelmervik Olufsen Norway 1104
48. Aarhus Pigekor Helle Høyer Vedel Denmark 1104
48. Academy of Choral Arts Chamber Choir Aleksei Petrov Russia 1104
51. Vocalista Angels Yason Christy Pranowo Indonesia 1096
51. Mixed Choir “Laiks” Ilze Balode Latvia 1096
53. Adolf Fredriks Flickkör Karin Bäckström Sweden 1095
54. 4x4 Frauenchor der Pädagogischen Heike Kiefner-Jesatko Germany 1094
Hochschule HD
55. Mt. San Antonio College Singcopation Bruce Rogers USA 1093
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World Ranking List -
Top 100
Position Choir Conductor Country Points
56. KYN Kaija Viitasalo Finland 1092
56. The Children‘s Choir Alie Parusa of Elena Petukhova Russia 1092
the Art School #1 in Vladivostok
58. Ars Nova Vocal Ensemble Katalin Kiss Hungary 1088
58. Riga Orthodox Chamber Choir Aleksandrs Brandavs Latvia 1088
“Blagovest”
60. Credo Natalia Koznova Russia 1086
61. Female Choir Balta Mara Marnauza Latvia 1085
62. South China Normal University YanHui Su China 1082
Female Choir
63. Diponegoro University Choir Setyo Watjono & Indonesia 1080
Jefry Franklin Bode
64. Children Choir Consonance Tatiana Chertishcheva Russia 1079
64. Roganova Youth Capella “Harmony” Eugene Ivanov Russia 1079
66. Mt. San Antonio College Bruce Rogers USA 1076
Chamber Singers
67. Diocesan Girls‘ School Choir Dorothy Hui China/Hong Kong SAR 1074
67. Embla Norunn Illevold Giske Norway 1074
67. China Welfare Institute Children‘s Palace Fang Lin China 1074
Little Companion Art Troupe Choir
70. John P. Stevens High School Matthew Lee USA 1071
Chamber Choir
70. COTA Youth Choir Namibia Fanie Dorfling Namibia 1071
70. University of Johannesburg Choir Sidumo Nyamezele South Africa 1071
73. Ondrášek Czech Choir Josef Zajíček Czech Republic 1068
74. Mt. San Antonio College Madrigals Bruce Rogers USA 1063
75. Choir Detstvo Tatiana Bederina Russia 1062
76. Den Norske Studentersangforening Marit Tøndel Bodsberg Norway 1061
76. Singakademie Graz Maria Fürntratt Austria 1061
78. Wenzhou Female Choir Yuefei Zou & Xuxiang Zou China 1060
79. Harmonize Jangseok Oh Republic of Korea 1055
80. Estonian National Girls‘ Choir LEELO Külli Kiivet Estonia 1053
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World Rankings
TOP choirs, results and
updated statistics about our
festivals on our website
www.interkultur.com
Position Choir Conductor Country Points
80. Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Anshari Sanusi Indonesia 1053
Universitas Hasanuddin
80. Falu Kammarkör Tony Margeta Sweden 1053
80. Norrlands Nations Kammarkör Francesco Acquista Sweden 1053
84. Abbellimento Jarmila Novenková Czech Republic 1051
85. Santos Productions Academy Christian Santos Gibraltar 1047
86. Suanplu Chorus Ramon Lijauco, Jr Thailand 1046
87. Iuventus, Gaude! Tomas Pospisil Czech Republic 1045
87. Mercu Buana University Choir Agus Yuwono Indonesia 1045
89. Nizhny Novgorod State Larisa Erykalova Russia 1042
University Choir (NNSU)
90. Detski Khor Cantilena Irena Sarnatskaya & Russia 1040
Helena Salyuk
90. Guangzhou Tianhe Mostshining Xujun Zhang China 1040
Boy‘s Choir
92. Zhensky Kameren Khor Letka Dimovska Polizova Republic of) 1039
“Sv. Zlata Meglenska”
Macedonia (FYROM
93. Choir of Gangzhou Liwan Huikun Li China 1038
Children‘s Palace
93. Vokalensemble incantanti Christian Klucker Switzerland 1038
93. Academic Choir of Svetlana Dolnikovskaya Russia 1038
the Ural Federal University
96. Gitabumi Voices Tedy Eka Supriyandi Indonesia 1037
97. Sibelius High School Chamber Choir Reijo Aittakumpu Finland 1035
98. PSM Miracle Voices UII Irene Vista Budi Kusumastuti Indonesia 1034
99. Senza Rigore Chamber Choir Jolanta Szybalska-Matczak Poland 1033
100. Les Voix Boréales Philippe Ostiguy Canada 1032
as of September 2021
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in Flanders, virtually in the Virtual Village
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A Unique Idea -
World Choir Games
WORLD CHOIR GAMES
The World Choir Games were founded on the Olympic ideals, aiming to peacefully unify
singing people and nations connected by song in a fair competition. This idea inspires
people to experience the strength of interaction which is able to overcome differences in
personality and community through the power of song. This ideal permeates this event,
regardless of artistic level, whether singing for pleasure or on a professional level. The
World Choir Games are an international choir festival taking place every two years on
different continents.
This idea of the World Choir Games is experienced by millions of people throughout the
whole world who sing in choirs daily passing on human ideals through song. The idea is
instrumental in helping people overcome conflicts and offering an example of peace and
unity. Choirs from all over the world will come together to the World Choir Games, in order
to contribute to understanding and peace among nations. All participants celebrate this
amazing festival of music, as music is the common language of the world!
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BEST CHOIRS OF THE LAST WORLD CHOIR GAMES
CHOIR COUNTRY POINTS WORLD CHOIR GAMES
Cantate*
Conductor: Ferenc Sapszon Jr.
Inner Mongolia Guangdian Choir*
Conductor: Wu Ren
Guangdong Experimental Middle School Choir
Conductor: Ming Jing Xie
Jauniešu Koris KAMĒR**
Conductor: Māris Sirmais
Stellenberg Girls Choir
Conductor: André van der Merwe
Stellenbosch University Choir*
Conductor: André van der Merwe
Stellenbosch University Choir*
Conductor: André van der Merwe
Stellenbosch University Choir**
Conductor: André van der Merwe
Stellenbosch University Choir**
Conductor: André van der Merwe
The Aeolians of Oakwood University *
Conductor: Jason Max Ferdinand
Hungary 96,13 Linz, Austria 2000
China 95,00 Busan, Republic of Korea 2002
China 95,63 Bremen, Germany 2004
Latvia 96,38 Xiamen, China 2006
South Africa 96,37 Graz, Austria 2008
South Africa 95,75 Shaoxing, China 2010
South Africa 96,88 Cincinnati, USA 2012
South Africa 99,00 Riga, Latvia 2014
South Africa 98,25 Sochi, Russia 2016
USA 97,88 Tshwane, South Africa 2018
**Champion in 3 categories | *Champion in 2 categories
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The Success Story
of the World Choir Games
7
1
Linz,
Austria
2000
2
Busan,
Republic
of Korea
2002
3
Bremen,
Germany
2004
4
Xiamen,
Peoples
Republic
of China
2006
5
Graz,
Austria
2008
6
Shaoxing,
Peoples
Republic
of China
2010
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8
3
11
1
5
9
2
4
6
10
7
Cincinnati,
USA
2012
8
Riga,
Latvia
2014
9
Sochi,
Russia
2016
10
Tshwane,
South
Africa
2018
Flanders,
11 Belgium
2021
12
Gangneung,
Republic of
Korea 2022
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The Success Story
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LINZ, AUSTRIA, 2000
The young history of the World Choir Games began with a drum-roll in the Upper Austrian
provincial capital of Linz.
For the first time in the history of this international choral competition, many choirs from
numerous nations came together and sang in a great festival of choral music. The creation
of the World Choir Games is now firmly established in the diaries of choirs all over the
world.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
HUNGARY, CHINA, GERMANY, INDONESIA,
RUSSIA
60
NATIONS
342
CHOIRS
124
SILVER
69
GOLD
34
BRONZE
403
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
51
GOLD
86
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
39
BRONZE
MEDALS
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BUSAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 2002
The World Choir Games went to Asia for the first time. Busan, the South Korean port
metropolis was an outstanding host that gave the event an unmistakably Asian face.
This event proved that the choral Olympic idea could also attract adherents in the Far
East which resulted in worldwide enthusiasm.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
CHINA, HUNGARY, REPUBLIC OF KOREA,
JAPAN, PHILLIPPINES
48
NATIONS
288
CHOIRS
102
SILVER
54
GOLD
38
BRONZE
324
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
52
GOLD
67
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
11
BRONZE
MEDALS
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The Success Story
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BREMEN, GERMANY, 2004
The Hanseatic city of Bremen continued the success story of the World Choir Games.
The closeness of the event locations and the compact setting of the city center created
an unbelievable atmosphere. Choirs sang on every street corner, illustrating the choral
Olympic ideal that singing together brings nations together.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
CHINA, HUNGARY, REPUBLIC OF KOREA,
JAPAN, PHILLIPPINES
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NATIONS
360
CHOIRS
163
SILVER
98
GOLD
33
BRONZE
524
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
105
GOLD
96
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
29
BRONZE
MEDALS
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XIAMEN, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA, 2006
The World Choir Games reached a further apogee in the up-and-coming South Chinese
metropolis of Xiamen.
With perfect organization and identification to the populace of the World Choir Games, the
hosts in Xiamen offered an event of superlatives in every sense of the word. Never before
was an event of the international choral scene given such attention by politics and the
media as in Xiamen. For the first time, a choir of ambassadors from 80 countries sang at
the Opening Ceremony.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
REPUBLIC OF KOREA, INDONESIA, CHINA,
LITHUANIA, SINGAPORE
80
NATIONS
400
CHOIRS
140
SILVER
75
GOLD
39
BRONZE
512
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
90
GOLD
130
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
35
BRONZE
MEDALS
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The Success Story
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GRAZ, AUSTRIA, 2008
The biggest and most successful choir competitions in the world found its continuation in
Austria. Graz, the capital city of the province of Styria is at the crossroads between different
European cultures from the east and west, north and south.
The unique historic city center is one of UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage sites. In 2003,
Graz was the spectacular cultural capital of Europe and in 2008, it was the world’s capital
of choral singing.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
CHINA, AUSTRIA, RUSSIA, INDONESIA,
SOUTH AFRICA
93
NATIONS
441
CHOIRS
191
SILVER
130
GOLD
27
BRONZE
600
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
102
GOLD
131
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
19
BRONZE
MEDALS
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SHAOXING, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA, 2010
The 2010 World Choir Games were held as part of the 2,500 th anniversary of the Chinese city
of Shaoxing, close to the metropolis of Shanghai. The host city presented itself as a unique
venue and participants and guests worldwide experienced the Chinese hospitality.
The venue for main events held 80,000 people and the six competition venues were always
filled to capacity. All of the competitions at this event featured a high artistic level.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
CHINA, INDONESIA, SOUTH AFRICA,
USA, NETHERLANDS
83
NATIONS
472
CHOIRS
133
SILVER
74
GOLD
32
BRONZE
450
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
66
GOLD
117
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
28
BRONZE
MEDALS
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The Success Story
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CINCINNATI, USA, 2012
For the first time the 2012 World Choir Games were held in the United States and the event
exceeded expectations for attendance, cultural impact and awareness- building. Cincinnati
residents were highly engaged in the Games, shining examples are 4600 volunteers and
the Parade of Nations when roughly 30 000 people lined up on the streets. A special part of
the success proceeded from the variety and high quality of choirs from around the world,
among them also more than 150 choirs from the United States.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
CHINA, USA, SOUTH AFRICA, INDONESIA,
VENEZUELA
61
NATIONS
362
CHOIRS
139
SILVER
106
GOLD
19
BRONZE
554
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
43
GOLD
85
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
24
BRONZE
MEDALS
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RIGA, LATVIA, 2014
The 8 th World Choir Games returned back to Europe and were organized as part of the
European Capital of Culture year in Riga, Latvia 2014. Attracting 27.000 participants these
were the largest World Choir Games in the event’s history.
Riga was a brilliant host, offering top venues and concerts on a high artistic level. One of
the highlights was the Great Celebration Concert of the 8th World Choir Games featuring
10 000 singers from Latvia and 5000 international singers, which took place on the Latvian
Song Celebration Grounds in the Mežaparks.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
LATVIA, CHINA (INCL. HONG KONG SAR),
RUSSIA, USA, INDONESIA
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NATIONS
460
CHOIRS
174
SILVER
229
GOLD
16
BRONZE
780
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
85
GOLD
116
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
10
BRONZE
MEDALS
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The Success Story
of the World Choir Games
SOCHI, RUSSIA, 2016
In 2016 the 9 th World Choir Games were held in the world‘s largest country: in Russia. The
2014 Winter Olympic City of Sochi welcomed 283 choirs and 12,000 participants rom 76
nations in the Olympic Park and the inner city.
In times of global political challenges the 9 th World Choir Games were an important
platform of intercultural exchange, a unifying power between all peoples and a symbol of
peace for all countries on earth.
INTERKULTUR organized the World Choir Games 2016 in close cooperation with the
ministry of culture of the Russian Federation, the region of Krasnodar and the city of Sochi.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
RUSSIA, CHINA, SOUTH AFRICA, INDONESIA,
NIGERIA
76
NATIONS
283
CHOIRS
86
SILVER
116
GOLD
4
BRONZE
365
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
62
GOLD
80
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
9
BRONZE
MEDALS
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TSHWANE, SOUTH AFRICA, 2018
30 years of INTERKULTUR and the 10 th edition of the World Choir Games – this is what we
celebrated in 2018!
The anniversary event of the world’s largest international choir competition came up with
a premiere: For the first time ever an INTERKULTUR event was happening on the African
continent. More than 300 choirs experienced at first hand the atmosphere, the very special
spirit and character of South African choral music, shared their common passion for
singing and got inspired by each other.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
SOUTH AFRICA, CHINA, RUSSIA, USA,
GERMANY
60
NATIONS
300
CHOIRS
92
SILVER
134
GOLD
12
BRONZE
420
COMPETITION
APPEARANCES
67
GOLD
104
SILVER
DIPLOMAS
3
BRONZE
MEDALS
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World Choir Games 2022
Greetings
Dear singers from around the world,
It is truly a great pleasure to invite you to the 12 th World Choir Games in Gangneung, the
most beautiful city in Korea with a UNESCO’s Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible
Heritage of Humanity.
We sincerely look forward to hosting this wonderful event, where choirs will come together
to celebrate their love of song.
Located in the mid-eastern part of the Korean Peninsula between the Taebaek Mountains
and the East Sea, Gangneung is not only a city of tourism, culture and art, but a logistics
hub that has excellent transport connections by sea, rail, road and air. With the scent of
coffee, sea and pine permeating throughout the city, it is a romantic and charming place
where the beauty and dignity of a thousand years are still vividly alive.
Just like the voices of a choir blend together and make a beautiful sound, we are confident
that the World Choir Games Gangneung 2022 will contribute to world peace and prosperity
of humankind.
Citizens of Gangneung are making utmost efforts to prepare the event, so that we can
bring joy and happiness to each and every one of you.
Not only will you enjoy the festival, special events, local traditions and cultures, beautiful
nature and delicious foods, but you will also be greeted with warmth and kindness here in
Gangneung.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
WELCOME TO THE 12 TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES GANGNEUNG 2022.
Hwang Hee
Minister of Culture, Sports
and Tourism
Choi Moon-soon
Governor of
Gangwon Province
Kim Han-Geun
Mayor of Gangneung
Huh Yongsoo
President of WCG 2022
Gangneung Organizing
Committee
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JULY 4-14, 2022
WCG2022.COM
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Welcome to Gangwon-do
& Gangneung
Gangwon-do is located in the mid-eastern part of the Korean peninsula and is divided
into two areas, Yeongdong and Yeongseo, by the Taebaek Mountains. It is bounded
by East Sea on the east and its northern boundary is the Military Demarcation Line,
which demarcates South Korea and North Korea.
Recognized as one of the best tourist destinations by many Koreans, Gangwon-do is
celebrated for its clear blue sea, outstanding natural beauty, beautiful national parks,
and for having four distinct seasons.
Gangwon-do also successfully hosted the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic and Paralympic
Games, which enable it to be fully equipped with world-class winter sports
facilities, accommodations, and the necessary infrastructure.
Withn just 1 to 2-hour ride from Seoul by a high-speed train (KTX) or by car, you are
able to enjoy the region‘s scenic landscapes and unique culture.
We send our greetings to the participants of the World Choir Games Gangneung 2022
and Gangwon-do expresses a hearty welcome to all of you.
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GANGNEUNG: THE CITY OF TOURISM, CULTURE, AND ART
Gangneung is a major tourist city, surrounded by mountains, sea, and a lake. Gyeongpo
Beach, a place known for its lush pine forest, is a representative tourist attraction
that is popular among the younger generation.
To K-pop and K-drama fans around the world, Gangneung is also known for the Jumunjin
Beach Bus Stop, which was the location for shooting the jacket image of BTS
album, You Never Walk Alone, and is also famous for being the shooting location for
many popular K-dramas including Dokkaebi (or Guardian: The Lonely and Great God).
Moreover, excellent transport connections by rail, road, sea, and air enable you to get
here as easy as possible.
The city of culture and art is where Danoje takes place. Danoje is a thousand-year-old
festival that embraces the joys and sorrows of our ancestors, which has been designated
by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
In addition, Gangneung has been receiving a lot of attention from the world as the
birthplace of Shin Saimdang and her son Yulgok Yi I, a prominent Confucian scholar of
the Joseon Dynasty. They are in fact the world’s first mother and son to both appear on
a banknote. A historic site called Ojukheon where they were born will be used as one
of the concert venues of World Choir Games Gangneung 2022.
As a successful host of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Gangneung has once
again been elected as the host city of the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024.
We are ready to proudly welcome guests to the city full of passion and vitality. A warm
welcome awaits all of you in Gangneung.
www.gn.go.kr/entour
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SYMBOLS OF
THE WORLD
CHOIR GAMES

Symbols of
the World Choir Games
THE FLAG
THE BELL
Since its founding in 2000 the world’s
biggest choir competition, the World Choir
Games, use a meaningful symbolism,
which expresses peace, international
understanding and the unifying power
of music around the globe. The most
important symbol is the flag of the World
Choir Games. It shows the logo with its
five intertwined semi-circles and the name
“World Choir Games”. One of the highlights
of the Opening Ceremony on October 30 will
be the procession of the flag into the hall
and the ceremonial flag raising.
The bell summons the singers of the world,
following the choral Olympic idea of ”Participation
is the highest honor“. It announces
the beginning and the end of the Games
and also introduces the Award Ceremonies.
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THE CHORAL
OLYMPIC FLAME
Another symbol, which was introduced
and enlightened for the first time on the
occasion of the 10 th anniversary of the
World Choir Games in South Africa 2018, is
the Choral Olympic flame.
In 2018 the flame was handed over to
Flanders in Tshwane (South Africa) during
the Closing Ceremony of the previous World
Choir Games. In September 2021 it has
been re-lit and made a five-week relay trip
to numerous Flemish cities before arriving
in the city of Antwerp for the Opening
Ceremony of the World Choir Games 2021.
The Choral Flame is a symbol of the warmth
that singing together spreads in society
and carries the INTERKULTUR message
“Singing together brings nations together”,
which is nowadays more important than
ever with regards to the relationships
between human beings, into the world.
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Official Song of
the 11 th World Choir Games
Especially for the WCG edition here in Flanders, Bikkembergs wrote the song “Listen“ for
different line-ups, so every choir is bound to find its favourite line-up. Don‘t be alarmed when
you suddenly hear it from the bell tower where you live: there is even a version for carillon.
Although the basic text of the song is “Love‘s Philosophy“ by Percy B. Shelley, here and
there, you can hear “Woniya waka“, a phrase that the composer borrowed from the North
American Dakota Indians and that refers to the Holy Spirit as an all-encompassing primal
force in nature. A striking match with Shelley‘s text and tribute to nature. Accompanied by
piano, body percussion and shamanic drum.
“Listen“ praises the beauty of nature and encourages us to become part of a grand, allencompassing
whole. The text is a tribute to the love that finds its origin, its being and
effects in the natural forms and elements. Love that we not only celebrate with our voices
but for which we open up and activate our whole body.
The song draws on the poem “Love’s Philosophy“ by the English romantic poet Percy B.
Shelley. In fact, it contains the two verses. Well before his time, Shelley was an outspoken
environmental activist and understood that man and nature are very much intertwined.
The text of the chorus is his own creation and is made up of proverbs and truths of the
Native American Indians. “Woniya waka“ (the Holy Spirit, but spirit in function of the allinclusive
air, wind, primal force or deity in nature) is a Dakota statement.
by Kurt Bikkembergs
composer of “Listen“
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Official Song of the 11th World Choir Games Flanders 2020
LISTEN
Lyrics by Percy B. Shelley and Kurt Bikkembergs
Music by Kurt Bikkembergs
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Anthem of
the World Choir Games
It is one of the most powerful symbols and
expresses in a perfect way the feelings of
singers who come together from all parts
of the world in order to celebrate this
major choral festival – the World Choir
Games. Our anthem sets an example to
the whole world that nations are able to
live together in peace irrespective of all
misunderstandings regarding different
cultures, religions, social ties, political
structures and national feelings. This is the
message of the choral Olympic idea, and
this is what we will sing for.
The famous British composer John
Rutter, Honorary Artistic President at
INTERKULTUR since 2017, has composed
a new anthem on the occasion of the 10th
anniversary of the World Choir Games in
2018. It conveys the essence of why we
sing. He describes the spirit of harmony
which shall inspire us every day and that
music with all its beauty depicts a powerful
way to the future. This power comes from
the hearts of human beings and leads to
the vision that we all become one by the
means of music. John Rutter wrote a truly
hymnal melody for his text, which captures
the sublimity of Opening and Closing
Ceremonies and spreads the idea of a
vision in which mankind can become more
peaceful by the means of music throughout
the whole world.
The music is exclusively licensed to Oxford
University Press.
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John Rutter
ONE VOICE
One voice is a solo,
Two a duet,
Three makes a trio
And four a quartet,
But when many voices join together,
Then you have a choir,
Singing with one voice, one hope
One heart’s desire:
1.
Spirit of harmony,
Inspire us this day;
Music in all its beauty
Points a better way:
Concord and peace to guide us,
Hope ever bright;
Voices united to proclaim
a world of light.
2.
Let ev’ry heart be joyful,
Joined in one song;
Let ev’ry voice be heard
Triumphant, true and strong.
So we, through all our lives
Singing is done,
Hold fast our vision
That in music we are one,
WE SHALL BE ONE.
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The Medals and Trophies of
the 11 th World Choir Games
©photos: Elyane Van Coillie Photography
THE DESIGNER
Nedda El-Asmar studied Jewellery Design, Gold & Silversmithing.
Craftsmanship and originality, tradition and innovation, functionality and aesthetics and
a passion for re-envisaging traditional objects are all central to Nedda’s work.
Her designs have earned numerous awards and prizes.
DESIGN
Medal
Silver
Medal
The form: Antwerp has been the world‘s largest and most trusted diamond center for over
five centuries. So what could be more obvious than to design the medal and trophy in the
form of a brilliant?
Gold
The triangle, also part of the brilliant cut, is the essential element of the event design.
The eight-pointed star also stands as a symbol for the octave and thus represents the
reference to choral music.
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Medal
Gold
THE MEDALS
Medal
Silver
Medal
Bronze
Trophy
Cast Bronze
THE TROPHIES
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Facts and Figures of
the 11 th World Choir Games
INTERKULTUR, the leading organizer of international choir competitions and festivals will finally come to the region of
Flanders in Belgium. After two postponements due to the pandemic the 11 TH EDITION of
the WORLD CHOIR GAMES, the Olympics of Choral Music, will take place as a hybrid event
for the first time in the event’s history.
300
CHOIRS
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COUNTRIES & REGIONS
WORLD CHOIR COUNCIL
50
COUNTRIES &
REGIONS
Both virtually and on-site, more than 300 choirs from over
50 countries and regions will participate in the event.Moreover,
93 countries and regions are represented at the General Conference of
the World Choir Council.
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
names a competition which is open
for every choir. In the spirit of the
World Choir Games “Participation is
the highest honor”, it is designed for
choirs of any level of proficiency and
explicitly those without any or only
little competition experience. The
participants get to know their artistic
level via the evaluation of the jury and
are awarded a Golden, Silver or
Bronze Diploma.
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
is designed for experienced choirs
that have already proven their level
of proficiency at other international
competitions. The winners will be
awarded Golden, Silver and Bronze
Medals and each category winner gets
the title and trophy “Champion
of the World Choir Games
2021”.
THE VIRTUAL
COMPETITIONS
A new chapter in the event’s
history will be opened at the World Choir
Games 2021: The “Virtual Competitions”
will enable all choirs worldwide also
to participate in the event online and
to make the dream of singing without
borders come true.
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1
THE WORLD RECORD SET AT THE WORLD CHOIR GAMES…
is a total of 99,00 points of 100 achieved by the Stellenbosch University
Choir (South Africa) and its conductor André van der Merwe in the “Mixed Choirs”
category at the World Choir Games Riga 2014.
99 OF 100
POINTS
BELGIUM BREWS MORE THAN 1,600 ORIGINAL BEERS
Belgium is famous all over the world for its great variety of beers:
there are more than 220 active breweries in the country,
and together they brew more than 1,600 original beers,
in more than 700 different taste profiles.
UNESCO has even designated Belgian beer culture as
immaterial cultural heritage. Cheers!
THE
OFFICIAL
SONG
was composed extra for the
11 th World Choir Games in Flanders
by Kurt Bikkembergs and is
named “Listen”.
ALL IN ALL 1440 MINUTES
OF VIDEO FOOTAGE HAVE
BEEN SUBMITTED FOR
THE VIRTUAL COMPETITION.
1440
MIN
ANTWERP OWES
ITS NAME TO
A GIANT WITH
A SEVERED HAND
Did you know how the city of Antwerp got its name? According to Flemish mythology,
Antwerp was, in times long past, terrorized by the giant Antigoon. He demanded a
toll from all skippers who wanted to sail in the Scheldt. If they refused, he would
chop off their hand. But the brave soldier Brabo was not about to let that happen.
He challenged the giant, won the dispute and took revenge. He chopped the hand
off the giant Antigoon and threw it into the Scheldt. And from the
combination of the two Dutch words - ‘hand’ and ‘werpen’ [throw]- came the
name of Antwerp. The magnificent fountain on the Grand Market of Antwerp is
a lasting reminder of that spectacle.
ALL IN ALL
THERE WILL BE
MORE THAN
400
PERFORMANCES
DURING
THE EVENT.
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FACTS AND FIGURES
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THE NEW NATION NOW
ALSO REPRESENTED AT
THE WORLD CHOIR GAMES
IS KOSOVO.
16,300
KILOMETRES
67 KILOMETRES
THE WORLD’S LONGEST TRAMWAY…
The participating choir of the Virtual
Competition living furthest away from
Flanders is the ’A.B. Paterson
College Chamber Choir’ from
Arundel in Queensland, Australia which
is more than 16,300 km from
Antwerp.
…is in Flanders: Flanders may be small in size, but that has a lot of upsides. It makes public transport the perfect way to
discover the region. The trams that wind their way through the major cities of Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent are a good example.
And added to this is the longest tramline in the world: the coastal tram. Its route runs parallel with the entire
Flemish North Sea Coast. That adds up to no less than 67 kilometres of tramlines. It is the ideal way of going from
one pearl along the North Sea to another, from a museum, via one of the many mussel restaurants, to the next sunny place.
DID
YOU
KNOW
In over 30 years of being Artistic Director of INTERKULTUR,
Prof. Dr. Ralf Eisenbeiss has travelled around 1 million km
for the preparation and implementation of 150 events.
OVER 30
YEARS
1 Million
KILOMETRES
150
EVENTS
„Fallen Astronaut“ by the Flemish artist
Paul Van Hoeydonck is the only artwork
on the moon.
The gender pay gap between men and women
in the EU is the smallest in Flanders.
The audio storage cassette was invented
in Hasselt in 1963.
The largest volume of chocolate in the world is sold at
Belgium’s national airport.
The first skyscraper on the European continent –
“de Boerentoren” or Farmers’ Tower – was built in Antwerp.
Work on the building, which took three years to complete,
commenced in 1928.
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FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME...
choir singers and guests worldwide cannot only participate in the competition
by sending their contest submission for the Virtual Competition Performance
and the Video Clip Award; but also can live stream the Opening and Closing
Event including the Award Ceremonies, attend workshops, chat with other
international singers in the virtual café and much more on the newly created
online platform “Virtual Village”.
IN 20 YEARS AND
10 EDITIONS OF THE
WORLD CHOIR
GAMES…
In the course of the Virtual Competition 24 hours of choir
music will be evaluated by the esteemed jury.
RECIPE
FOR BELGIAN
WAFFLES
…a total number of
3,708 choirs
with 176,500 active
participants from
102 countries
have taken part.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 KG FLOUR
750 ML OF LIQUID (HALF WATER, HALF MILK)
3 TO 4 EGGS
150 GRAMS BUTTER
100 GRAMS SUGAR
25 GRAMS YEAST
1 PINCH OF SALT
1 SACHET OF VANILLA SUGAR
1 SPOON OF OIL
…more than 534,000 meals
were served in the catering centre
…635 Friendship
Concerts and
92 Celebration
Concerts staged
DIRECTIONS:
Sift the flour in a big bowl. Crumble the yeast in half a cup of lukewarm
water. Make a well in the centre and pour the egg yolk, sugar and yeast
solution in it.
Melt the butter in the lukewarm milkwater, pour it together with the oil
onto the flour.. Throw the surrounding flour on top of it, add a pinch of salt
and stir everything with a mixer until it becomes a nice batter.
Whip up the egg white and the vanilla sugar and add it gently to the dough.
Let everything rise on a warm spot until doubled.
AND THEN IT’S BAKING TIME!
…640 adjudicators
have awarded
250 gold medals,
1328 silver medals
and
1077 bronze medals.
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ADJUDICATORS
AND
CLINICIANS

Adjudicators And Clinicians
Jo Annemans (Belgium)
· Conducted a children‘s choir and became an active singer in various amateur and
semi-professional choirs, including “World Youth Choir” 1994 and 1996
· Lent his low voice to the High Priests in the concert version of “Jesus Christ
Superstar”, supported singing actors as boot-singer in the musical “Cats” and
sang several times as backing vocal at the “Night of the Proms”
· Singer, arranger, musical director in the former vocal band “Voice Male”
for more then 2000 shows all over Europe and South Africa
· Holds workshops on polyphonic singing without scores, improving individual
choir-singing skills and vocal coaching
Inge Bollaert (Belgium)
· Studied piano with Johan Duijck at the Royal Conservatory in Ghent (Belgium) and also
followed choral conducting under the direction of Johan Duijck and Florian Heyerick
· Completed her studies at the Lemmens Institute in Louvain (Belgium) with conductor
Erik Van Nevel and Dirk Snellings
· founded the chamber choir “El Grillo” in 1995 which has been focusing on a
cappella repertoire from the Renaissance for almost 25 years
· Worked with various musicians such as Nicolas Achten, Bart Naessens, Marcel
Ponseele, and ensembles such as “Arc Sonore”, “Aquil‘AlterA”, “Flanders Recorder
Quartet”, “Ensemble Polyfoon, Ensemble Rafik el Maay”
· Regularly gives workshops as a conductor and currently teaches Musical Training at
the Arteveldehogeschool in Ghent
Erika Budai (Belgium)
· Teaches music composition and harmony at the Music Conservatory of Louvain
(Belgium)
· Graduated as a composer and professional musician from the Royal Music Academy of
Brussels and Lemmens Institute of Louvain
· Received several commissions for the “Belgian Radio Choir” and composed a great
deal of compulsory pieces for national and international choir competitions
· Regularly invited as a jury member at national and international music competitions
in Belgium, Italy, Slovakia and Croatia
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Nathalie Goldberg (Israel)
· Completed her first degree in conducting at the Music Academy in Jerusalem, her Master‘s
degree with honors at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music in Tel Aviv
· Served as Chairman of the Israeli Choir Association for three years, together with conductor
Yuval Ben Ozer
· Currently lecturer at the Faculty of Music Education at the Levinsky College of Education
· Choir instructor on behalf of the Music Education Inspectorate
· Along with Zvika Vogel, Goldberg founded the Nona Vocal Arts Center, and is currently
its Music Director and conductor
Sabine Haenebalcke (Belgium)
· Has been a singer for many years, among others of Philippe Herreweghe’s “Collegium
Vocale”
. In 1990 she founded what would rapidly become a chamber choir of considerable standing,
“Kalliope” (Ghent)
· In 1997 she was invited to be the first female conductor of the “Flanders Symphony
Orchestra”. She conducted most of the major oratorios and various works by Flemish
composers.
· Resident choir conductor of “Kalliope” (Ghent), and for several years of the oratorium
choir “Altra Voce” (Kortrijk) and “Toon op Toon” (Ronse)
· Highly sought after as a choir coach and honorary teacher of piano at MUDA in Ghent
Wim Henderickx (Belgium)
· Works as composer, percussionist and Professor of composition. His compositions are
often inspired by other cultures and are published by Norsk Musikforlag.
· Has been Composer-In-Residence at Muziektheater Transparant since 1996 and joined
the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra as an Artist-In-Residence in 2013
· Received various national and international prizes and was appointed member of the
Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium (KVAB) for Sciences and Arts in 2015
· Professor of composition at the conservatories of Amsterdam and Antwerp
· Main coach of the annual “SoundMine” composition course for young composers at
Musica, Impulse Centre for Music in Belgium
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Adjudicators And Clinicians
Florian Heyerick (Belgium)
· Studied in Ghent, Brussels and Leuven and received first prizes for recorder, flute and
chamber music and is now Professor at the Music Conservatory in Ghent (Belgium)
· Since 1989 Heyerick is conductor of the “Vocal Ensemble Ex Tempore” and regular
guest conductor at several orchestras and ensembles throughout Europe
· Artistic Director of the “Musikforum Mannheim” and the “Mannheimer Hofkapelle”
(Germany)
· In 2000 he received the cultural prize from the City of Ghent
· Dedicates his constant attention to the renewal of the repertoire through innumerable
lectures and original concert programs, as designed in the remarkable “Kantata”
project and his festival “Cydonia Barocca”
Anders Jalkéus (Sweden)
· Was a singer and one of the founding members of the world-famous vocal group
“The Real Group” for more than 30 years
· Studied choir conducting with Professor Eric Ericson, and is a frequent workshop
leader, popular lecturer and well renowned adjudicator in competitions all around the
world
· Thru the years he has collaborated with groups and artists such as Bobby McFerrin,
Barbara Hendricks, Gene Puerling, “Take 6”, “Rajaton” and “MPact”
· After leaving The Real Group in 2015 he has worked as headmaster for a school for
music and culture, chief for music in the county of Östergötland in Sweden and since
January 2020 he is choirleader, conductor and organist in Norrtälje just north of
Stockholm
Primož Kerštanj (Slovenia)
· Conductor of the women’s choir “Carmen manet” – the winner of the TV show
“Eurovision choir of the year 2017”, and a worldwide award-winning choir with many
golden prizes in competitions in Maribor, Montreau, Guangzou, Riga, Gothenburg and
others
· Artistic Director of the musical center “DO RE MI” in Bled, which specializes on
working with children with special needs and children with autistic spectrum disorder
· International jury member and musical arranger
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Member of the
INTERKULTUR
World Choir Council
Member of the
INTERKULTUR
World Choir Council
Katalin Kiss (Hungary)
· Associate Professor at the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music, Kecskemét
(Hungary)
· In 2015, the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music invited her as a full-time guest
professor and conductor of its concert choir
· Founded the “Ars Nova Vocal Ensemble” in 1990 which is winner of sixteen first prizes
and special prizes and seven times of the Grand Prix at international competitions,
including the title “Champion of the World Choir Games” in 2008 in Graz (Austria) and
in 2014 in Riga (Latvia)
· Founded the Ars Nova Edition Music Publishing Company, which specializes in
contemporary Hungarian choral music
· Often serves as judge for international choir competitions
Mārtiņš Klišāns (Latvia)
· Teaches at the Rīga Cathedral Choir School and at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy
of Music
· Since 1998, Art Director of the “Rīga Cathedral Boys’ Choir”, which has been granted
the Latvian Grand Music Award - the highest State award in music and Latvian Music
Recording Award
· Elected Chief Conductor of the Great Song Festival 2008 and 2013, and Artistic Director
of the Great Song Festival in 2018
· One of the Chief Conductors of the IX and X Latvian Youth Song and Dance Festivals
· In 2015 Mārtiņš Klišāns got the highest State award – The Order of Three Stars
Bernhard Kugler (Germany)
· Since 1999 teacher of organ improvisation and choral conducting at the “Hochschule
für Kirchenmusik der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart” (College of Sacred Music in
Rottenburg)
· First worked as a cantor at the church St. Johannes in Tübingen (Germany) and from
1999-2007 as cathedral cantor with artistic direction of the “Domsingknaben” in
Rottenburg am Neckar
· Director and Principal Conductor of the “Aurelius Sängerknaben Calw” since 2008
· Juror at international choir competitions and editor and arranger of choral, orchestral
and organ music
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Adjudicators And Clinicians
RoxorLoops (Belgium)
· Belgian and Vice World Champion Beatbox and Soloist postgraduate at the Royal
Academy Of Music in Aalborg (Denmark)
· Juror in 4 World Beatbox Championships and over 30 national Beatbox Championships
· Winner of ‘Blue Note Award’ and the ‘BeatBox Special Award’
· Teacher of over 800 workshops and lessons (Stanford University, London A Cappella
Festival, RAMA, Europa Cantat, World Beatbox Camp…)
· Vocal percussionist for Zap Mama, Witloof Bay (Eurosong 2011), Bruk Braders, WAM
and Vox North
· Guest performances with Bobby McFerrin, The Real Group, Swingle Singers, Voces8
Dr. Maria Emma Meligopoulou (Greece)
· Director of Macedonia University of Thessaloniki School of Music Science & Art Choirs
and Head of Choral Conducting Studies
· Founding Artistic Director of the Ss. Cyril & Methodios Choral Organization, renowned
for its many international distinctions and regular collaboration with Thessaloniki State
Orchestra and Opera
· Artistic Director of the “Thessaloniki Concert Hall” Children & Youth Choirs’ Festival
· International adjudicator, lecturer and author of choral text books and choral score
editions
Member of the
INTERKULTUR
World Choir Council
Donka Miteva (Bulgaria/Germany)
· Studied choral conducting at the State Academy of Music in Sofia (Bulgaria) and
orchestra conducting at the Robert Schumann Hochschule in Düsseldorf (Germany)
· From 2007-2011 conductor and Choir Director at the Staatsoper Münster (Germany)
· Since 2011 Artistic Director and conductor of Collegium Musicum Berlin at the Free
and Technical Universities in Berlin
· Recipient of several conducting prizes in Münster in 2011 and St. Petersburg in 2013
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Mariette Morel Wilson (France)
· Studied musicology at La Sorbonne, choral conducting at the Conservatoire
d‘Aubervilliers-La Courneuve and further choral conducting and voice in Florida
· Over the past 12 years her semi-professional choir “Blok’Notes” has recorded 3 CDs
and participated in several international choral festivals and competitions
· In 2012 she created Les Chantiers Musicaux, a music school based in Lyon, where
she teaches vocal technique for adults, with her personal approach, that combines
her American experience and her practice of yoga, where singing is not only a musical
action but also an expression of the whole being
· Has been developing various social projects to create bonding between populations by
teaching and performing with her groups in prisons, homeless shelters, retirement
homes, medical centers for the blind or disabled people
Wendi Ostir (Belgium)
· Ostir works with musicians and performers in interdisciplinary projects
· Her research embodies the translation of (self-) expression in music
· She conducts pop/jazz and classical choirs and gives singing and theatre classes
Prof. Dr. Theodora Pavlovitch (Bulgaria)
· Professor in choral conducting and Head of the Conducting Department at the
Bulgarian National Academy of Music
· Since 2005 conductor of the “Classic FM Radio Choir”
· Conducted the “World Youth Choir” in 2007/2008, honored by UNESCO with the title
“Artist for Peace”, recognizing the WYC‘s success as a platform for intercultural
dialogue through music
· Frequently invited as a member of jury panels at a number of international choral
competitions, conductor and lecturer at prestigious international events
· Has been awarded the “Golden Century Star - National Award” bestowed by the
Minister of Culture of Bulgaria, the “Golden Lyre” by the Union of Bulgarian Musicians,
the “Heart of Sofia Prize” by Sofia Municipality and Ministry of Education and Science
Member of the
INTERKULTUR
World Choir Council
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Adjudicators And Clinicians
Lucien Posman (Belgium)
· Honorary Professor of composition and music theory at the Royal Conservatory of the
University College Ghent
· Founder and Honorary Chairman of “ComAV”, the Flanders Composers Archipelago,
an interest association
· Member of The Royal Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts
· As composer he is a representative of postmodernism. His work is performed and
broadcasted by prominent musicians and ensembles in Belgium and many European
countries, Brazil and Russia
Tutu Puoane (Belgium)
· Tutu Puoane is one of the most exciting voices on the European and South African jazz
music scene today
· Born in Pretoria, South Africa, she studied at the Music College of the University of
Cape Town (UCT) before moving to Europe in 2002
· Released eight albums as leader or featured soloist
· Puoane’s current band is a quartet and consists of musicians from Belgium and the
Netherlands, performing music with elements from African, European and American
music traditions that meet each other in the middle
DR. LISELOTTE Sels (Belgium)
· Harpsichordist, pianist, musicologist (PhD) and choral conductor
· Currently works as a researcher and research group coordinator at Royal
Conservatoire Antwerp (AP University College)
· Doctor in ethnomusicology (Turkish music); B.A.E.F postdoctoral research fellow
(Iranian music)
· Worked as a teacher at University College Ghent, Artevelde University College Ghent,
AP University College Antwerp
· Currently specializing in early music performance (harpsichord, fortepiano, basso
continuo) at Royal Conservatoire Antwerp
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Deke Sharon (USA)
· Known as the “Father of Contemporary A Cappella” (Entertainment Weekly) for having
created and popularized the modern sound including vocal percussion
· Music director, arranger and producer for all 3 Pitch Perfect Films
· Vocal producer and music director of “The Sing Off“ (US, South Africa, China,
Netherlands)
· Arranged over 2,000 a cappella arrangements and written 6 books on vocal harmony
· Judge and clinician for Eurovision Choir 2019
· Produced gold albums including “Straight No Chaser”, “Committed”, “DCappella”
· On screen: “Pitch Slapped”, “Pitch Battle”
· Produced and arranged first all a cappella musical on Broadway: “In Transit”
Dr. Bernie Sherlock (Ireland)
· Has an international profile as a conductor, conducting teacher, adjudicator and
workshop leader in Europe, USA, Canada and China
· Winner of many international prizes for her conducting and interpretation
· In 2005 she founded “New Dublin Voices”, her Irish chamber choir which has won
numerous prizes at major competitions throughout Europe and which has given more
than sixty world premieres
· Lecturer in Music at the TU Dublin Conservatoire, and for twelve years was the Director
of the annual International Conducting Summer School run by Ireland’s national choral
association, “Sing Ireland”
· Artistic Director of the “Irish Youth Choir” and 2 nd conductor for “EuroChoir 2020”
Member of the
INTERKULTUR
World Choir Council
DDr. Karl-Gerhard Straßl (Austria)
· Conductor, organist, lawyer, cultural scientist and cultural manager
· President of the Austrian Choir Association; Initiator and Coordinator of the project
“CHOR:sinfonie” celebrating the 70-year anniversary in 2019
· Founder and President (until 2018) of the Austrian National Youth Choir and
conductor of different choirs, currently of the mixed choirs “Wiener Sängerrunde” and
“VerwaltungsChor” at the mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
· Jury chairman and jury member at international competitions for choir or organ
· Numerous concerts as organist or conductor in many European countries, in China,
South Africa and Brazil
Member of the
INTERKULTUR
World Choir Council
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Adjudicators And Clinicians
Xander Tillon (Belgium)
· Studied choral conducting and harmony at the Conservatoire of Leuven
· Specialized in arranging, composing and conducting of choral pop, musical and
show choirs with already more than 300 vocal pop arrangements, ranging from close
harmony to vocal percussion, a capella and band-sheets
· Founder and conductor of “Showkoor AMUSE” with whom he did big collaborations
with Belgian artists like Jef Neve, Helmut Lotti, The Lighthouse and others
· Frequently invited vocal coach for professional musicals and other productions
· Currently Musical Director of “Studio 100”. This includes conducting and preparing the
Studio100-choir for international live shows, being musical director and conductor of
big spectacle musicals, making vocal arrangements for big TV-shows
Hans van den Brand (The Netherlands)
· Artistic Director and Conductor of “Fontys Jazz Choir”, winner of the Jazz Category at
the 9 th World Choir Games in Sochi 2016
· Academic teacher of ensemble conducting at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and
Fontys Academy of Music and Performing Arts Tilburg
· Recognized adjudicator, clinician, coach and arranger in the choral world of pop and
jazz
Member of the
INTERKULTUR
World Choir Council
Dr. Françoise Vanhecke PHD (Belgium)
· Belgian soprano, inhaling singer, pianist, actress, composer (as Irma Bilbao), voice
teacher, improvisator and soundpainter
· Equally applies bel canto, extended techniques and improvisation into baroque and pop
· Has developed a new extended technique during her doctoral research, ISFV ® Inhaling
Singing, with its new notation for composers
· Premiered more than 300 works and received international rewards and did recordings
for many different labels
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Rachel Walker Mason (Great Britain)
· Multi award-winning songwriter, musical director, arranger and vocal coach
· Renowned show choir and a cappella specialist and has judged competitions including
“The Voice Festival”, “The UK Choir Festival”, “The Canadian Show Choir
Championships”, “Masters of Show Choir” and the “National Show Choir
Championships of Ireland“ and TV show “Ultimate A Cappella“
· In 2019 she joined the prestigious judging panel for the UK Songwriting Contest, has
become the director of an Artist Management company and became the first musician
in history to win the title “Freelancer of the Year”
· Composes songs for winners of „Popstars“ Olly Murs and Dua Lipa, winners of
“The Voice UK” and many others
Member of the
INTERKULTUR
World Choir Council
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VENUES

Venues
Antwerp Avenue (Antwerp Expo)
Main Events
Handelsbeurs
Festival Office, Concerts and Workshops
Since 2020, a brand new event hall has been on display on
the site of Antwerp Expo: Avenue is the name. This ready-touse
hall of 2000m² has a unique black box that can be fully
modulated to suit each event. Thanks to the eightfold flexible
tracking system, a very user-friendly and above all rapid setup
is guaranteed. The crew has an overview of the hall from
a separate production area of 175m², including shower and
kitchen.
The needs of the events sector have clearly been taken into
account: a completely black, dark hall without any daylight,
flannel curtains to improve acoustics, a free building height
of 10.5 m and various possibilities for compartmentalization.
Moreover, Antwerp Avenue has its own entrance area with
checkroom and reception desk, allowing the hall to function
autonomously from the other halls. A large LED screen outside
welcomes the guests.
So, bustling Antwerp has a new event location: ideal for
company parties, but also for congresses, product launches,
performances, staff events, galas... It will undoubtedly be a
hot-spot as soon as everything is possible again. Antwerp
Avenue has many assets!
Address:
Jan van Rijswijcklaan 191, 2020 Antwerp
The first stock exchange built as such in Europe is in Antwerp.
Today the recently restored building is a remarkable public
meeting place as well as an event location.
In Antwerp‘s golden age (1531), the New Stock Exchange was
established at the request of merchants, at the time outside
the city walls.
The current building dates from 1872, when the Exchange
was rebuilt after the 2 nd fire. Remarkable is the contrast in
the architecture. The neo-Gothic facades are combined with
a huge glass dome in rivet structure. The walls were painted
with atlases depicting the whole world, by captain at sea
Ghesquire. The only remnants of the original 16 th century
building are the pagoda tower on Borze Street and the
staircases to the first floor.
Inside, the large central square draws attention. Both on the
ground floor and on the second floor, a gallery runs all the way
around. The richly decorated truss structure is a precursor to
art nouveau. The interior facades are richly and elaborately
decorated with elements that refer to the first edition of the
fair.
Address:
Entrance Twaalf Maandenstraat (Meir),
2000 Antwerp
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Koningin Elisabethzaal
(Queen Elisabeth Hall)
Competitions, Celebration Concerts
AMUZ
Competitions
The Queen Elisabeth Hall is a newly renovated concert venue
located within the Flanders Meeting and Covention Center
complex and is one of the best-appointed auditoriums in the
world. Reopened in 2016 and shortlisted for the best completed
cultural building award at the World Architecture Festival
of 2017, the new hall was designed specifically to produce an
exceptional sensory experience for performers and audiences
alike.
Renowned acoustician Larry Kirkegaard was hired to shape
the sound of the hall and helped produce a building whose
unique shape and lack of a permanent proscenium arch
(which ordinarily prevents loss of sound) allows every note to
resonate perfectly through the auditorium.
The 2,000-capacity hall is home to the Royal Flemish Philharmonic,
one of Europe’s finest orchestras, and has also hosted
many of the continent’s top classical performers. It is the perfect
venue in which to stage the highest-profile competitions
and concerts of the World Choir Games.
AMUZ is an international music centre housed in the baroque
church of St Augustine. Its concert hall, once the worship
place of monks, provides a striking contrast of ancient and
modern: blending the latest musical technology with awe-inspiring
historic surroundings and the powerful acoustics of
grand-scale medieval architecture.
Contemporary additions have been made to the auditorium
too, including a climate control system that not only guarantees
the comfort of musicians and audiences but preserves
the venue’s historic artworks and instruments as well.
Address:
Kammenstraat 81, 2000 Antwerp
Address:
Koningin Astridplein 26, 2018 Antwerp
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Venues
AthenA
Competitions
During the night of January 14-15, 2003, a fire broke out in
the Royal Athenaeum of Antwerp. The flames rose high from
the roof, it was one big conflagration. The entire decor of the
hall, with nine allegorical representations of art and science,
went down in the fire. Only one work was saved, the ‘Allegory
of Fame’. Since May 2014, there is also an ‘Allegory of Doubt’.
On May 16, 2014, AthenA rose from its ashes. The drama, the
ruin left by the fire, is still visible. The walls are steeped in
stories that originated in AthenA‘s womb. This glorious past is
now the setting for art, science and free speech. The impressive
allure of the interior that transformed devastation into
an aesthetic masterpiece, the many histories that took place
there and, above all, the world-class art you can view there,
make Hall AthenA a must-see. The highlight is the work ’Munich‘
by Luc Tuymans.
Address:
Franklin Rooseveltplaats 11, 2060 Antwerp
Opera Gent - Lully Zaal
(Opera Ghent – Lully Hall)
Friendship Concerts
The Ghent Opera House dates back to 1840 and is located in
the historic center. Behind its historic façade, we can find rich
decorations, stately staircases and magnificent chandeliers.
In short, a unique setting for its visitors.
The Foyer, the Redoute Hall and the Lully Hall form an impressive
90 meter long enfilade. The Lully Zaal is the crown
jewel among Opera Ghent‘s salons. Here, the architectural
structure of the rectangular concert hall becomes completely
subordinate to the breathtaking opulence of the ornaments.
Shells with music-making children, lush greenery, birds, nudes
and dogs form a motley collection. The queen piece of
this hall is the majestic chandeliers that provide the necessary
splendor and magic at night.
Address:
Schouwburgstraat 3, 9000 Ghent
116

Sint-Pauluskerk
(St. Paul‘s Church)
Workshops, Celebration Concerts
Sint-Jacobskerk
(St. Jacobs Church)
Friendship Concerts
When you visit Antwerp, you must discover this hidden gem.
The entrance is at the Veemarkt in Antwerp and the dark corridor
confuses you for a while. You soon discover an intriguing
sculpture garden on the right, but the real surprise comes
when you walk into the church at the end of the corridor. Dozens
of paintings and sculptures will meet you. Original masterpieces
by Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, Quellinus, you don‘t
know where to look first. And for free too, every day from 2 pm
to 5 pm. Welcome!
Address:
Sint-Paulusstraat 22, 2000 Antwerpen (Workshops)
Veemarkt, 2000 Antwerpen (Celebration Concert)
The Sint-Jacobskerk is an exceptional church in which its rich
history is reflected. An extraordinary variety in the building’s
elements, such as pillars, arches and capitals, also exposes
a particular construction history. With its heterogeneous character,
the Sint-Jacobskerk steps forward as a unique witness
of almost 900 years of ecclesiastical architecture in Ghent.
The Sint-Jacobskerk will be the location for several Friendship
Concerts.
Address:
Bij Sint-Jacobs, 9000 Ghent
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Venues
Sint-Baafskathedraal
(Saint Bavo Cathedral)
Celebration Concerts
In the heart of Ghent, you will find the beautiful Saint Bavo
Cathedral. A unique building with a long and rich history. In
the 10 th century already, the first parish church of Ghent was
located on the very spot where the cathedral can be seen today.
Traces of the subsequent Romanesque church, which
dates from the middle of the 12 th century, can still be found in
the crypt, which is richly decorated with murals. But the appearance
of the building as we know it today, in an impressive
Gothic style, dates from the 16 th century. It was also then that
the church became the cathedral of the diocese of Ghent.
However, not only the architecture makes jaws drop. The
cathedral also houses several art treasures, with the world-famous
Mystic Lamb by the brothers van Eyck as the eyecatcher.
Muziekcentrum De Bijloke
(Music Center De Biljoke)
Celebration Concerts
Muziekcentrum De Bijloke in Ghent surprises you with
classical and contemporary music, jazz and festivals in
the oldest concert hall in the world. The infirmary from the
13th century is now a state-of-the-art Concert Hall with
outstanding acoustics and comfort. The delightful Café,
historic Kraakhuis, Cabinet and Anatomic Theatre offer more
intimate concerts, family theatre, expositions, lectures and
events. Thanks to this dazzling architectural mix of brand new
and centuries old elements, every performance turns easily
into the ideal evening out..
Address:
Bijlokekaai 7, 9000 Ghent
Address:
Sint-Baafsplein, 9000 Ghent
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Horta Art Nouveau Zaal
Workshops
The iron trusses that you can admire here were originally used
in the people‘s house in Brussels, by the famous Art Nouveau
architect Victor Horta, which was demolished in 1965 even after
international protest.
After years of wandering, the remains of the house have now
found a final resting place in this contemporary building in
Antwerp, where old and new go together perfectly.
Address:
Hopland 2, 2000 Antwerpen
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Map Ghent
1. Sint-Jacobskerk Bij Sint-Jacobs, 9000 Ghent
2. Opera Gent - Lully Zaal Schouwburgstraat 3, 9000 Ghent
3. Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Bijlokekaai 7, 9000 Ghent
4. Sint-Baafskathedraal Sint-Baafsplein, 9000 Ghent
Train
5. Town Hall
6. Graslei / Korenlei
7. Patershol
8. City Pavilion
9. De Krook
10. The Castle of the Counts
11. Ghent Belfry
12. Tourist office
Bus
Tram
Cambio carsharing spots
Parking
13.
14. Neuhaus Shop
15.
16. Lottery Shop
17. Ghent Watertoerist:
Boat Departures
PCR and rapid test centers
(UZ Ghent (PCR test)
Pharmacies - rapid tests
Pharmacies Ghent Sint-Pieters
(rapid antigen test)
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1. Antwerp Avenue Jan van Rijswijcklaan 191, 2020 Antwerp
2. Koningin Elisabethzaal Koningin Astridplein 26, 2018 Antwerp
3. AthenA Franklin Rooseveltplaats 11, 2060 Antwerp
4. AMUZ Kammenstraat 81, 2000 Antwerp
5. Handelsbeurs Entrance Twaalf Maandenstraat (Meir), 2000 Antwerp
6. Horta Art Nouveau Zaal Hopland 2, 2000 Antwerpen
7. Sint-Pauluskerk Sint-Paulusstraat 22, 2000 Antwerpen (Workshops)
Veemarkt , 2000 Antwerpen (Celebration Concert)
Train
8. Town Hall
9. Het Steen
10. Cathedral of Our Lady
11. Vleeshuis
12. St. Charles Borromeo Church
13. MAS (Museum by the River)
14. The Rubens House
15. The Zoo
16. Tourist office
Bus
Tram
Cambio carsharing spots
Parking
17.
18. Neuhaus Shop
19.
20. Lottery Shop
21. Antwerp City Tours:
Bus departures
22. Museum: Chocolates Nation
23. Flandria: Boat departures
24. Shopping Stadsfeestzaal
25. Muesum: MoMu
(Fashion Museum Antwerp)
Test centers - PCR & rapid tests
CMA - Frankrijklei 67-69
PCR Antwerp - August Michiels Straat 1
Pharmacies - rapid tests
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OCTOBER 30,
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Opening Ceremony
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Saturday, October 30, 2021
Host of the Event
ELLA MICHIELS
Ella Michiels is a presenter and theater maker.
As a presenter you can see her with Antwerp Symphony
Orchestra, Brussels Jazz Orchestra, at this World Choir
Games and more.
Speaking in front of an audience is her profession, which she
loves to pass on to others. Ella is a language and presentation
coach for VRT screen faces (Ketnet, MNM, Eén, VRT NWS) and
has a private practice for coaching.
She previously gained experience behind the microphone
of Klara and worked as an online reporter for Culture Club
(Radio 1).
Ella lives in Aalst, where she teaches at the Academy for
Performing Arts in the word art-drama department.
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Official Events
19:00 h
AVENUE at Antwerp Expo
OPENING CEREMONY
Finally! The kick-off of the 11 th edition of the World Choir Games
is without a doubt the most unique choral concert you
will ever experience. Get ready to be on a rollercoaster running
through half a millennium of music by Flemish composers:
from Josquin des Prez and Peter Benoit to Vic Nees,
from Bluesette to Alors on ‘Chante‘.
During this opening ceremony, choral singing will shine in all
its facets: intimate with a single voice, passionate with a full
choir or full-bodied with singers from all over the world. If you
are up for it, you can already start practicing with our Official
Song Listen by the Flemish composer Kurt Bikkembergs.
Antwerp
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SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 31,
2021

Competitions 132
AthenA (Antwerp)
Koningin Elisabethzaal (Antwerp)
Workshops 134
Donka Miteva (Germany) - Feel every note
RoxorLoops (Belgium) - Beatbox for Beginners
Mariette Morel Wilson (France) -
Singing Outside the Box
Concerts 136
Celebration Concert
Friendship Concerts
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
Competition
AthenA (Antwerp)
Koningin Elisabethzaal (Antwerp)
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
10:30 h
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC1
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
10:30 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC12
JAZZ & POP CHOIRS
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
14:30 h
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC3
MIXED VOCAL ENSEMBLES &
CHAMBER CHOIRS
(1/2)
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
19:00 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC3
MIXED VOCAL ENSEMBLES &
CHAMBER CHOIRS
(1/2)
19:30 h
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC10
GOSPEL & SPIRITUAL
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
Workshop
11:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
DONKA MITEVA (Germany)
14:00 h
Horta Art Nouveau Zaal (Antwerp)
ROXORLOOPS (BELGIUM)
Feel every note - the conscious way to create music
Mindfulness and consciousness have been on the rise for
decades, meditation and living in the moment, being present
and feeling alive. In music making everything happens in the
moment, yet we often sing or play pieces of music for the 100 th
time and they sound the same. Our thoughts are not present,
but wandering some place else, our everyday life struggles, our
dreams, our memories from the last time we performed this or
any other piece of music.
So let us take an hour together and practice conscious music
making with some easy techniques.
Beatbox Beginners
Beatboxing begins by learning basic rhythm and breathing
techniques that allow for a seamless transition into vocal
percussion. Participants in this workshop will be taught
fundamental vocal percussion sounds such as the kick drum,
hi hat, rim shot, snare drum and crash cymbals. You will leave
with practice patterns to take home and the necessary tools to
perform live. Beatbox Beginners is for everybody fascinated by
the art of vocal percussion: this is your chance to get started!
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20:00 h
Horta Art Nouveau Zaal (Antwerp)
MARIETTE MOREL WILSON (FRANCE)
Singing outside the box
In order to blossom, our voice needs us to feel completely free,
and completely alive. But many times, our preconceived idea
of what a “beautiful voice” should sound like prevents us from
singing with freedom, and stops the flow of energy in our system.
In this workshop we will happily forget, for a time, our usual goals
of pitch, beauty, harmony, style...
Through warm-ups and games, we will experiment other ways of
singing, allowing all sounds to come, even (especially) those who
are “outside the box”.
We will end the workshop by learning and singing together a
song, in order to experiment our new vocal sensations.
Perhaps, if we‘re lucky, we will observe that through freedom and
spontaneity, pure beauty may arise.
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
Celebration Concert
18:00 h
Muziekcentrum De Bijloke
OUT OF THE VOICE BOX
Ghent
Out of The Voice Box promises to be an unforgettable concert which playfully colours
outside the lines with the power of song and music. Central to the performance is
OverStem Kanker, a choir of people without vocal chords, supported by local talent
such as Die Verdammte Spielerei, Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and others. In
this inclusive concert, other groups with communication difficulties (because of, for
example, a stroke, Parkinson’s or hearing problems) will also be able to participate
creatively in a heartwarming programme. Together with international performers such
as beatboxer Reep One and audiovisual artist Philip Clemo, they take up the challenge
to enchant the audience in an innovative way with an inclusive and inspiring program.
The project OverStem Kanker aims to aid people recovering from a laryngectomy, the
removal of the larynx, in making their new voice heard in our society. A major limitation
becomes an artistic asset. Tonight’s choir has grown from this project, led by voice
coach and conductor Andries De Winter.
Shout at Cancer Belgium vzw is an organization which aims to advance the quality of
life and social integration for people post-laryngectomy through the integration of art
in care. The artistic direction is in the hands of founder and driving force Dr. Thomas
Moors, a Belgian doctor who lives and works in London.
ARTISTS
CHOIRS
OverStem Kanker (Belgium)
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino
(Belgium)
Garsington Adult Community Choir
(Great Britain)
Brain Odysseys (Great Britain)
Maggie‘s Melody/Sing2Help
(Great Britain)
VOCAL SOLOISTS
Reeps One (vocal artist)
Tineke Van Ingelgem (soprano)
INSTRUMENTALS
Die Verdammte Spielerei
OTHER ARTISTS
Samowar (loop station)
Philip Clemo (audiovisual artist)
CONDUCTOR
Andries De Winter
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Friendship Concerts
14:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
15:00 h
Sint-Jacobskerk (Ghent)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
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138
MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 1,
2021

Competitions 140
AthenA (Antwerp)
Koningin Elisabethzaal (Antwerp)
AMUZ(Antwerp)
Workshops 142
Deke Sharon (USA) -
Singing Instruments & Vocal Percussion
Schola Gregoriana Cantabo (Belgium) -
Sing Like a Trappist
Concerts 144
Celebration Concert
Friendship Concerts
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Monday, November 1, 2021
Competition
AthenA (Antwerp) Koningin Elisabethzaal (Antwerp) AMUZ(Antwerp)
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
10:00 h
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC3
MIXED VOCAL ENSEMBLES &
CHAMBER CHOIRS
(2/2)
10:00 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC1
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
11:45 h
14:00
14:00 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
15:00 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC3
MIXED VOCAL ENSEMBLES &
CHAMBER CHOIRS
(2/3)
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC13
FOLKLORE A CAPPELLA
15:15 h
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
OC7
MUSICA SACRA A CAPPELLA
14:00 h
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC7
MUSICA SACRA A CAPPELLA
19:00
19:00 h
CC12
JAZZ & POP CHOIRS
20:00
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
21:00
22:00
OC3
MIXED VOCAL ENSEMBLES &
CHAMBER CHOIRS
(3/3)
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repertoire:
Scan the code
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Monday, November 1, 2021
Workshop
11:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
DEKE SHARON (USA)
Singing Instruments & Vocal Percussion
10 years ago, a cappella singing was mostly “bum” and “doo“.
Now, people sound like drums, guitars, horns, and a myriad
of other instruments. Learn how to use one or many voices to
sound like instruments, and work them into your music. One of
the most notable elements of contemporary a cappella is that
vocal percussion has become an essential element in presenting
a dynamic, current sound with nothing but voices. Learn the
fundamentals of this skill, weaving together bass drum, snare
and high hat to provide a compelling groove, and begin to explore
some additional sounds like cymbals, shakers, and wood blocks.
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20:00 h
Sint-Pauluskerk (Antwerp)
SCHOLA GREGORIANA CANTABO (BELGIUM)
Sing Like a Trappist!
The Benedictine monks already knew that singing and drinking
were a match made in heaven twelve centuries ago. The first
mention of a malt house and brewery within the walls of an abbey
dates back to 820 CE. Although the recipes of the Belgian Trappist
beers are of a more recent date, they come from a rich history.
Around the same period, monks also wrote and illustrated
cantatoria, the very first “hymnbooks”. Musical notation did not
yet exist, so the cantores wrote “neumes” as reminders above
the text. Many scholars today want to take on the challenge of
interpreting Gregorian chant from these oldest known sources.
Let Cantabo transport you more than a millennium back in time.
The monks in the abbey are preparing for the monastic prayers.
They start the day before the sun rises with the metes and end
the day with the vespers. The cantor teaches you the hymns as
they sounded back then. In a way that is pleasant to listen to and
to sing for yourself, but is also historically responsible. We finish
in style with an abbey beer in hand.
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Monday, November 1, 2021
Celebration Concert
20:30 h
Koningin Elisabethzaal
RISE UP & SING!
Antwerp
There is no shortage of rock-solid pop and jazz in Flanders. In the
past few years pop choirs in particular have known a considerable
increase in popularity. The World Choir Games will certainly only
add to this momentum. During the course of mere days, dozens
of choirs will immerse themselves in spiritual music, gospel,
jazz or pop. Whether we’re talking about a vocal quartet, a close
harmony ensemble, a show choir or a choir with more than a
hundred singers, it will definitely swing!
PERFORMING GROUPS
Showkoor Rise Up (Belgium)
Maîtrise de Seine-Maritime (France)
Scala & Kolacny Brothers (Belgium)
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Friendship Concerts
14:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
16:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
16:00 h
Sint-Jacobskerk (Ghent)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
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146
TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 2,
2021

Workshops 148
Deke Sharon (USA) -
Singing Instruments & Vocal Percussion
Anders Jalkéus (Sweden) –
Ensemble singing on a higher level
Concerts 149
Friendship Concerts
Official Events 150
Awards Ceremony I
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Workshop
11:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
DEKE SHARON (USA)
14:00 h
Horta Art Nouveau Zaal (Antwerp)
ANDERS JALKÉUS (SWEDEN)
Singing Instruments & Vocal Percussion
10 years ago, a cappella singing was mostly “bum” and “doo“.
Now, people sound like drums, guitars, horns, and a myriad
of other instruments. Learn how to use one or many voices to
sound like instruments, and work them into your music. One of
the most notable elements of contemporary a cappella is that
vocal percussion has become an essential element in presenting
a dynamic, current sound with nothing but voices. Learn the
fundamentals of this skill, weaving together bass drum, snare
and high hat to provide a compelling groove, and begin to explore
some additional sounds like cymbals, shakers, and wood blocks.
Ensemble singing on a higher level
Anders Jalkéus was a founding member and the bass singer of
the world famous Swedish vocal ensemble “The Real Group“. In
this workshop he will tell you “The Real Group-story“ and explain
how the group found their particular blend and explored the
possibilities of singing in a vocal ensemble. He will present some
excercises and some tips for you to use if you want to explore the
world of ensemble and choir singing on a higher level.
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2
Friendship Concerts
11:00 h
Sint-Jacobskerk (Ghent)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
16:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
2
Official Events
19:00 h
AVENUE at Antwerp Expo
AWARDS CEREMONY I
Antwerp
CATEGORIES
THE OPEN COMPETITION &
THE CHAMPIONS COMPETITION
1 Children’s Choirs
3 Mixed Vocal Ensembles & Chamber Choirs
7 Musica Sacra a cappella
10 Gospel & Spiritual
12 Jazz & Pop Choirs
13 Folklore a cappella
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152
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3,
2021

Concerts 154
Celebration Concert
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
3
Celebration Concert
20:30 h
Sint-Pauluskerk
VISIONS OF SOUND
Antwerp
Flemish composers have often brought about international innovation. Just think of
Adriaan Willaert who in early 16th century Venice gave polychoral singing a significant
boost. Now, 500 years later, Wim Henderickx is such a pioneer. With Visioni ed Estasi
he immerses the listener in a sea of sounds. In a set-up inspired by the Venetian „cori
spezzati“, four choir groups and electronics enter into dialogue with one another.
Henderickx often drew inspiration from the East, which allowed his compositions to
exist in a wider spiritual context. The lyrics, built on the sounds of „Lux Aeterna“, radiate
a universal message of light and hope.
And innovation starts with offering young composers a chance to shine on stage.
During the first part of the concert, you will be hearing a selection of the pieces that the
participants of Soundmine, an International Composition Course organised by Musica,
wrote this summer.
ARTISTS
CHOIRS
Vlaams Radiokoor
Ars Vocalis Kortrijk
Zimra
De 2de Adem
Vivace Aalst
CONDUCTORS
Wim Henderickx, Diederik Glorieux
ELECTRONICS
Jorrit Tamminga
PERCUSSION
Sylvie Erauw
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We bring people together.
Good luck to all the participants.
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THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 4,
2021

Official Events 158
Opening Event Part 2
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Thursday, November 4, 2021
4
Official Events
19:00 h
AVENUE at Antwerp Expo
OPENING EVENT PART 2:
ONE VOICE – ONE HEART
Antwerp
At the start of the second half of the Games, we will take you on a musical world
tour. We start at the cradle of the Olympic thought with music by Mikis Theodorakis.
From Morten Lauridsen, another ‚Honorary Artistic President‘ of Interkultur, we
will hear his iconic Sure on this Shining Night. Along the way we will make some pit
stops in Toto’s Africa and in South-Korea, where the next World Choir Games will
take place. Our musical world tour will come to an end with highlights from West
Side Story and an infectious ABBA medley.
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160
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 5,
2021

Competitions 162
AthenA (Antwerp)
Koningin Elisabethzaal (Antwerp)
Workshops 164
Vocal Line (Denmark) -
Meet & Sing with Vocal Line
Schola Gregoriana Cantabo (Belgium) -
Sing Like a Trappist
Concerts 166
Celebration Concert
Friendship Concerts
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Friday, November 5, 2021
Competition
AthenA (Antwerp)
Koningin Elisabethzaal (Antwerp)
9:00
10:00
11:00
9:00-10:00 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC14
FOLKLORE WITH ACCOMPANIMENT
12:00
13:00
14:00
14:00-15:45 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC11
JAZZ & POP ENSEMBLES
(1/3)
10:30-11:15 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC2
YOUTH CHOIRS
(1/2)
15:00 11:50-12:15 h
16:00
17:00
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC2
YOUTH CHOIRS
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
19:00-20:45 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC11
JAZZ & POP ENSEMBLES
(2/3)
Subject to change
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repertoire:
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Friday, November 5, 2021
Workshop
11:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
VOCAL LINE (Denmark)
Meet and sing with Vocal Line
At this workshop you have a unique chance to meet and sing with
the winners of the title “Eurovision Choir 2019”, Vocal Line from
Denmark.
You will learn about Vocal Line’s rehearsal techniques, their warm
up exercises, how they work with sound and blend and much
more. You will also get a chance to go deeper into their unique
arrangements, and you will be invited to sing along with the choir.
Only on November 6, 2021
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20:00 h
Sint-Pauluskerk (Antwerp)
SCHOLA GREGORIANA CANTABO (BELGIUM)
Sing Like a Trappist!
The Benedictine monks already knew that singing and drinking
were a match made in heaven twelve centuries ago. The first
mention of a malt house and brewery within the walls of an abbey
dates back to 820 CE. Although the recipes of the Belgian Trappist
beers are of a more recent date, they come from a rich history.
Around the same period, monks also wrote and illustrated
cantatoria, the very first “hymnbooks”. Musical notation did not
yet exist, so the cantores wrote “neumes” as reminders above
the text. Many scholars today want to take on the challenge of
interpreting Gregorian chant from these oldest known sources.
Let Cantabo transport you more than a millennium back in time.
The monks in the abbey are preparing for the monastic prayers.
They start the day before the sun rises with the metes and end
the day with the vespers. The cantor teaches you the hymns as
they sounded back then. In a way that is pleasant to listen to and
to sing for yourself, but is also historically responsible. We finish
in style with an abbey beer in hand.
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021
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Friday, November 5, 2021
Celebration Concert
20:30 h
Koningin Elisabethzaal
CHORAL DIAMONDS
Antwerp
Michaël Ghijs, who has travelled all over the world with boys’ and male choir Schola
Cantorum Cantate Domino from Aalst, likes to compare the voice to a diamond: with
some careful polishing, it will gain sparkling clarity and brilliant power. Imagine the
shine of the hundreds of voices from all over the world that will take the stage during the
Choral Diamonds! A wide array of timbres, dazzling outfits and visual moves will make
this concert a feast for the eye ánd ear.
ARTISTS
CHOIRS
Jeugdkoor Waelrant (Belgium)
Sounding People (Germany)
Eurovision Choir 2019: Vocal Line (Denmark)
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Friendship Concerts
14:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
15:00 h
Opera Gent - Lully Zaal (Ghent)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
17:00 h
Opera Gent - Lully Zaal (Ghent)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
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168
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 6,
2021

Competitions 170
AthenA (Antwerp)
Koningin Elisabethzaal (Antwerp)
AMUZ (Antwerp)
Workshops 172
Vocal Line (Denmark) -
Meet & Sing with Vocal Line
Marnix De Cat (Belgium) - Flemish Polyphony
Concerts 174
Celebration Concert
Friendship Concerts
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Saturday, November 6, 2021
Competition
AthenA (Antwerp) Koningin Elisabethzaal (Antwerp) AMUZ (Antwerp)
9:00 9:30-11:15 h
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
10:00-13:15 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC11
JAZZ & POP ENSEMBLES
(3/3)
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC9
MUSICA CONTEMPORANEA
11:45-12:30 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC2
YOUTH CHOIRS
(2/2)
14:30-17:00 h
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC11
JAZZ & POP ENSEMBLES
19:30-21:00 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC9
MUSICA CONTEMPORANEA
9:30-10:00 h
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC5
MIXED ADULT CHOIRS
10:10-10:30 h
THE OPEN
COMPETITION
OC5 - MIXED ADULT CHOIRS
11:00 -12:30 h &
14:00-15:30 h
OC4
VOCAL ENSEMBLES & CHAMBER
CHOIRS OF EQUAL VOICES
(1/2) & (2/2)
11:00-12:30 h &
14:00-17:15 h
OC8
MUSICA SACRA WITH
ACCOMPANIMENT
(1/2) & (2/2)
17:40-18:00 h
THE CHAMPIONS
COMPETITION
CC8
MUSICA SACRA WITH
ACCOMPANIMENT
19:30-21:15 h
CC4
VOCAL ENSEMBLES & CHAMBER
CHOIRS OF EQUAL VOICES
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repertoire:
Scan the code
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Saturday, November 6, 2021
6
Workshop
11:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
VOCAL LINE (Denmark)
20:00 h
Sint-Pauluskerk (Antwerp)
MARNIX DE CAT (BELGIUM)
Meet and sing with Vocal Line
At this workshop you have a unique chance to meet and sing with
the winners of the title “Eurovision Choir 2019”, Vocal Line from
Denmark.
You will learn about Vocal Line’s rehearsal techniques, their warm
up exercises, how they work with sound and blend and much
more. You will also get a chance to go deeper into their unique
arrangements, and you will be invited to sing along with the choir.
Flemish Polyphony
When it comes to music, Flanders is probably most famous for
the numerous composers that put their mark on the polyphonic
musical tradition. These Franco-Flemish composers (15 th -16 th
century) came from a strong network of vocal training centres
around the churches in Flanders. Their music was preserved
in luxurious and impressive manuscripts, a proof of their
appreciation of music. But what you probably didn’t know is that
the choir boys at cathedrals were also taught many improvisation
techniques.
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Saturday, November 6, 2021
Celebration Concert
20:30 h
Sint-Baafskathedraal
HEAVENLY MUSIC
Ghent
What sweet music did the Van Eyck brothers have the angels on the side panels of
their Adoration of the Mystic Lamb sing? The sheet music and positioning of the angels’
mouths suggest something sung in parts. It was common practice amongst the old
masters to portray celestial music unknown to mankind. In the almost 600 years that
have passed since the last brush stroke on the altarpiece, a lot of new music has been
written. Even the iterations of the Agnus Dei alone are plentiful.
The Schola Cantorum of St Bavo‘s Cathedral, the Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino
Aalst and the Schola Gregoriana Cantabo start off the evening with authentic Ghent-ian
Gregorian chant that perhaps even the Van Eyck brothers themselves may have heard,
echoing beneath these pointed arches. The performing choirs will certainly lift your
spirits!
ARTISTS
Schola Cantorum Gent (Belgium)
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino Aalst (Belgium)
Schola Gregoriana Cantabo (Belgium)
Psallentes (Belgium)
Gospelchor am Münster (Switzerland)
Nicolas De Troyer (organ)
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Friendship Concerts
16:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
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176
SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 7,
2021

Workshops 178
Rachel Walker Mason (GB) -
Song Interpretation & Performance
Concerts 179
Friendship Concerts
Official Events 180
Awards Ceremony II and
Closing Ceremony
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
Workshop
11:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
RACHEL WALKER MASON (Great Britain)
Song Interpretation and Performance
Understanding a pop song helps you create a memorable and
honest performance. During the workshop we‘ll create stories
behind a range of songs to interpret them, looking at lyrics for
clues. We will then look at how we can tell the story through
facial expressions and body language, using mirroring in pairs
and wordless story-telling. Finally we will look at different vocal
techniques to add the correct emotion to the melody line of the
song, for example sob, twang, different onsets. By the end of the
workshop you‘ll have discovered how to give a memorable and
honest performance of your song.
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Friendship Concerts
16:00 h
Handelsbeurs (Antwerp)
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
7
Official Events
19:00 h
AVENUE at Antwerp Expo
AWARDS CEREMONY II AND
CLOSING CEREMONY
Antwerp
CATEGORIES
THE OPEN COMPETITION &
THE CHAMPIONS COMPETITION
2 Youth Choirs
4 Vocal Ensembles & Chamber Choirs of Equal Voices
5 Mixed Adult choirs
8 Music Sacra with accompaniment
11 Jazz & Pop Ensembles
14 Folklore with accompaniment
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Arts Space
@Handelsbeurs
At the beautiful historical site of the Handelsbeurs in Antwerp, you will find a
brewing art space, filled with music, theatre, artists, publishers and much more.
This is the place to be. A place where street artists welcome you, where you can
meet with your choir friends, where artists draw your portrait or where you can ask
your questions and buy last minute tickets for your favorite concert. Everyday at
13:00 h you can watch or participate in a publisher‘s demo on Flemish choral music
and Friendship concerts start daily at 14:00 h, filling the stage with choirs, folk, jazz
or pop bands, orchestras,... During your visit you can also buy a souvenir here at the
merchandise booth, you can buy chocolate or stroll through the scores of Flemish
music at the publishers fair.
Open
on all
WCG days
except 3 November.
Bar open from 12:30 h
Publishers demo at 13:00h
Concerts start at
14:00 h & 16:00 h
Free Podium 20:00 h
Collaboration with Kunstwerkt,
muziekmozaïek, VI.BE, OPENDOEK, Vlamo and Fameus.
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KAPITEL
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All come together in
the virtual village.
October 30 till November 7: the 11 th edition of the World Choir Games; … the world’s
largest international choir competition; hosted by Flanders and two of its finest cities:
Antwerp and Ghent.
But this time there is more: more than 300 choirs, more than 50 nations; …
A fabulous virtual third hosting city that offers you a truly unique event
experience, directly from your home.
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When you register you can watch the amazing ceremonies, you will enjoy the special concerts and attend the workshops LIVE on
your own screen at the Music Hall. Connect with participants and choir lovers from around the globe in our
virtual Cafe.Browse video on demand from all the competitions. Participate in the
online competitions and get the latest updates and catch the breaking news in our 24/7 newsroom. Discover the
other beautiful host cities without even leaving your home. You can also explore the library with endless pictures, videos and choral
music; And don’t forget to discover the shop, filled to the brim with WCG merchandise.
Our virtual village is waiting for you!
Register now and come sing
together and share happiness.
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
THE VIRTUAL VILLAGE
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VIRTUAL COMPETITIONS
Even though choirs in many countries around the world are allowed to rehearse and
perform again, there are still numerous restrictions, especially when it comes to traveling
and so, despite the postponement, many choirs will not be able to be with us in Flanders.
And so, for the first time in the history of the World Choir Games, virtual competitions
will also take place, which allows us to stay true to our motto “Singing together brings
nations together”.
We are all the more pleased that almost 200 choirs from more than 40 countries have
registered to participate in the virtual competitions of this edition of the Games.
The categories
VIRTUAL COMPETITION
VP1 - CHILDREN‘S AND
YOUTH CHOIRS
VP2 - ADULT CHOIRS
VP3 - POP, JAZZ, GOSPEL, SPIRITUAL
VP4 – FOLKLORE
VIDEO CLIP (VIRTUAL CHOIR)
VC1 - VIDEO CLIP A CAPPELLA
VC2 - VIDEO CLIP WITH
ACCOMPANIMENT
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The jury
The virtual competitions are evaluated by the same international jury members that also
evaluate the live competitions on-site.
Awards
The jury awards DIPLOMAS with the rating GOOD, VERY GOOD OR EXCELLENT.
Moreover, a CATEGORY WINNER will be announced in each category. The results will be
announced in the Virtual Village on November 7 at 14:00 h.
Where to watch
The virtual competitions will also be broadcast in the VIRTUAL VILLAGE. So register
quickly and do not miss to watch the videos of this unique participation opportunity!
SPECIAL PRIZE:
THE WORLD CHOIR COUNCIL PRIZE
The World Choir Council is the highest and voluntary international advisory body
of INTERKULTUR and currently consists of more than 120 international members
representing over 90 regions and nations in this circle.
The members who, like many choirs worldwide, were unable to travel to Flanders for
the General Conference, will judge the VC1 and VC2 categories and award the WORLD
CHOIR COUNCIL PRIZE for “their” BEST CHOIR.
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
VIRTUAL COMPETITIONS
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VIRTUAL COMPETITIONS
VIRTUALVILLAGE.BE
SUNDAY
October 31, 2021
MONDAY
November 1, 2021
TUESDAY
November 2, 2021
WEDNESDAY
November 3, 2021
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
9:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP3
POP, JAZZ,
GOSPEL,
SPIRITUAL
9:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP4
FOLKLORE
(1/3)
9:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP1
CHILDREN‘S &
YOUTH CHOIRS
(1/4)
9:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP4
FOLKLORE
(3/3)
13:00
14:00
14:00 h
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
16:00 h
VIDEO CLIP
VC1
VIDEO CLIP
A CAPPELLA
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP4
FOLKLORE
(2/3)
14:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP1
CHILDREN‘S &
YOUTH CHOIRS
(2/4)
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
19:00 h
VIDEO CLIP
VC2
VIDEO CLIP
WITH
ACCOMPANIMENT
19:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP1
CHILDREN‘S &
YOUTH CHOIRS
(3/4)
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THURSDAY
November 4, 2021
FRIDAY
November 5, 2021
SUNDAY
November 7, 2021
9:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP1
CHILDREN‘S &
YOUTH CHOIRS
(4/4)
9:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP2
ADULT CHOIRS
(1/4)
9:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP2
ADULT CHOIRS
(3/4)
14:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP2
ADULT CHOIRS
(2/4)
14:30 h
VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
VP2
ADULT CHOIRS
(4/4)
14:00 h
VIRTUAL
AWARDS
CEREMONY
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
VIRTUAL COMPETITIONS
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Digital Workshops
Workshop
VIRGINIA BONO (Argentinia)
BERNARD KRÜGER (SOUTH AFRICA)
Member of the
INTERKULTUR
World Choir Council
The Revolutionary Power of Astor Piazzolla’s Tango Nuevo
In the workshop, Virginia Bono is getting down to the essence
of Astor Piazzollas’s composition “La muerte del ángel“ in an
arrangement by Néstor Zadoff. Piazzolla’s arrangements are
popular repertoire for competitions worldwide as they are without
lyrics, not too complicated to perform, but at the same time have
a great effect on stage.
In this session you will learn how to perform this composition in
an authentic fashion, how to manage the contrasting passages
and raise the power of expression.
The Santa Fe based choir “Estudio Coral Meridies“ will
demonstrate key phrases of the composition and will support you
to learn the unique character of the piece.
Learn a South African Song and Gumboot Dance with the
Kearsney College Choir
Is your choir adventurous and looking for music that not only
develops their vocal/singing skills, but also requires good rhythm,
coordination and the use of body movement and dancing?
Use this video tutorial to learn an energetic song from South
Africa along with the Kearsney College Choir - 3 times Champion
of the World Choir Games in the category Scenic Folklore - which
includes a pulsating rhythm and ends with an easy, yet impressive
gumboot sequence that will excite your singers as well as your
audience. The workshop will feature advice and training in all
aspects of the performance, from the singing and parts (which
can be used in any configuration or voicing), the use of drums
and percussion, as well as step by step instructions on learning
the gumboot dance sequence, with further guidance on how to
incorporate this into a choral performance.
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NOAH THYS (Belgium)
PROF. SU YANHUI (CHINA)
The Art of Virtual Choir
How would you feel to become a whole choir on your own? Noah
Thys knows everything about being a one man choir. In this online
workshop, using only Logic Pro X and a single microphone, you will
learn about recording and processing digital vocal arrangements.
This is a valuable tool for anyone exploring choral music!
Noah Thys is a composer and singer with a penchant for choir
music. He often arranges and records “one-man a capella”
covers for his YouTube channel.
Young Voice and New Chinese Choral Music
In this section, a batch of modern Chinese choral works will be
introduced, all from those young and most active local composers.
Despite only some of whom had music education from the west,
they‘re all trying to express the harmonic and acoustic color of
Chinese choral music by adapting popular modern composing
technics. With materials from native folk tunes, poems, local
operas and even pop songs, these young talents have been
making diversity of Chinese choral culture which is getting more
and more focus within social art activities.
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DIGITAL WORKSHOPS
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PARTICIPATING
CHOIRS

Participating Choirs
Australia
Belgium
A. B. Paterson College Chamber Choir
Conductor: Rachel Newcombe
Arundel, Queensland · Australia
Virtual Competition
Acapellas
Conductor: Patricia Pintelon
Rekkem, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
A-Koor
Conductor: Patrick Windmolders
Stabroek, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC5
Al Dente Jeugdkoor
Conductor: Christof Defryn
Lint, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC11
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Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Altra Voce
Conductor: Steven Verplancke
Kortrijk, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Amaranthe
Conductor: Johannes Dewilde
Gent, Flanders · Belgium
Categories: CC4, CC9
Amforo
Conductor: Johannes Dewilde
Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Animato
Conductor: Els Germonpré
Turnhout, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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Participating Choirs
Belgium
Ars Vocalis
Conductor: Diederik Glorieux
Kortrijk, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Basaltes
Conductor: Wouter Versavel
Grimbergen, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
BEvocaL
Conductor: Benoît Giaux, Jori Klomp
Brussel · Belgium
Festival
Canta Bella
Conductor: Els Germonpré
Turnhout, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Cantamico PLUS
Conductor: Karel Cauwenbergh
Grimbergen, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Cantando
Conductor: Luc Anthonis
Ekeren, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC3
Cantando
Conductor: Stefaan Vandenbroucke
Wingene, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Cantilene
Conductor: Luc Anthonis
Ekeren, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC2
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Participating Choirs
Belgium
Chamber Choir Flanders
Conductor: Jeroen Keymeulen
Beerse, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC3
Clever Kitsch
Conductor: Christophe Schuermans
Ukkel, Region of Brussels-Capital · Belgium
Category: OC11
Con Cuore Waregem
Conductor: Jan Vuye
Waregem, Flanders · Belgium
Categories: CC5, CC7
Dames & Heren
Conductor: Jan De Koninck
Erps-Kwerps, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC11
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Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Dameskoor Furiosa
Conductor: Steve De Veirman
Gent, Flanders · Belgium
Categories: CC4, CC9
De 2de Adem
Conductor: Maarten Van Ingelgem
Gent, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
De Stem-Band
Conductor: Bert Vervloessem
Humbeek, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
De Vedel
Conductor: Els Germonpré
Turnhout, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
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Participating Choirs
Belgium
deCHORALE
Conductor: Paul Dinneweth
Wilrijk, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Epiphony
Conductor: Ruben Burvenich
Leuven, Flanders · Belgium
Category: CC4
Famuse
Conductor: Marjolijn Van Sanden
Mortsel, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Female Chamber Choir Caloroso
Conductor: Jasmien Gys
Wommelgem, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC4
200

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Fiori Musicali
Conductor: Carlo Claes
Sint-Niklaas, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Framagomi
Conductor: Hugo Boon
Dilbeek, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC3
Gynaika
Conductor: Annelies De Kimpe
Sint-Niklaas, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC2
Helicante
Conductor: Wouter Versavel
Meise, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
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Participating Choirs
Belgium
Het Zangerscollectief
Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Incantatio
Conductor: Jos Venken
Genk, Flanders · Belgium
Category: CC3
Jeugdkoor Furiale
Conductor: Steve De Veirman
Gent, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Jeugdkoor K!Di
Conductor: Fabienne Kortooms
Dilsen-Stokkem, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC11
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Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Jeugdkoor ÜkeHele
Conductor: Mirella Ippolito
Affligem, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC2
Jeugdkoor Waelrant
Conductor: Marleen De Boo
Borgerhout, Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Categories: CC2, CC8
Jeugdorkest Forza Muzica
Conductor: Steve De Veirman
Gent, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Jongerenkoor Furiakanti
Conductor: Steve De Veirman
Gent, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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Participating Choirs
Belgium
Jubile
Conductor: Erik Vinken
Herentals, Flanders · Belgium
Category: CC11
Kamerkoor Furiant
Conductor: Steve De Veirman
Wondelgem, Flanders · Belgium
Categories: CC3, CC7
Kamerkoor Koriolis Gent
Conductor: Joris Derder
Merelbeke, Flanders · Belgium
Category: CC3
Kamerkoor Pizzicanto
Conductor: Chris Duyck
Turnhout, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Kamerkoor Vialta
Conductor: Sander Le Roy
Hoogstraten, Flanders · Belgium
Categories: OC3, OC8
Kamerkoor Waelrant
Conductor: Katelijne Malomgré
Borgerhout, Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC7
Kinderkoor Con Spirito
Conductor: Nora Carette
Torhout, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC1
Kinderkoor FuriaKids
Conductor: Marijke Ferket
Gent, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
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Participating Choirs
Belgium
Koninklijk Hasselts A Capella Koor
Conductor: Isabella Bikkembergs
Hasselt, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC3
Koninklijk Kinderkoor De Orgelpijpjes
Conductor: Katrien Konings
Wilsele, Leuven, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC9
Kratzfuss
Conductor: Philippe Souvagie
Nieuwerkerken, Aaalst, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC4
KWIMBA
Conductor: Alejandro Fonte
Gent, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC4
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Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Light my Choir meets Amuze
Conductor: Jonas Veirman
Aalst, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC12
Mannenkoor de Kerels
Conductor: Wim Berteloot
Izegem, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC4
Mavelle Choir
Conductor: Dirk-Jan Kerris
Hasselt, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Melting Vox
Conductor: Stefano Poletto
Linkebeek, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC3
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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
207

Participating Choirs
Belgium
Misst
Conductor: Elly Aerden
Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC3
Muzamies
Conductor: Jos Vanden Abeele
Gentbrugge, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC11
Octopus
Conductor: Bart Van Reyn
Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Onze Rijkdom
Conductor: Hans van Cauwenberghe
Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Overdagkoor Daytime
Conductor: Paul van den Bemt
Pelt, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
OverStem Kanker
Conductor: Andries De Winter
Aalst, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Papillon
Conductor: Aike Roodenburg
Evergem, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC3
P-A‘ss Chorale
Conductor: Pierre-Alexandre Noupré
Lincent, Walloon Region · Belgium
Categories: OC4, OC8
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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
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Participating Choirs
Belgium
Popkoor Ioca
Conductors: Renaat Deckers, Joris Demetsenaere
Oelegem, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC11
Popkoor Maggie‘s Melody
Conductor: Magalie Gelin
Groot-Bijgarden, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Popkoor Sing & Swing
Conductor: Dirk-Jan Kerris
Bilzen, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC11
Psallentes
Conductor: Hendrik Vanden Abeele
Leuven, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Scala&Kolacny Brothers
Conductor: Stijn Kolacny
Aarschot, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino
Conductor: Andries De Winter
Aalst, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Schola Cantorum Gent
Conductor: Filip Martens
Gent, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Schola Gregoriana Cantabo
Conductor: Werner Truyens
Ekeren, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
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Participating Choirs
Belgium
Showkoor Rise Up
Conductor: Karin Lauwers
Hamont-Achel, Flanders · Belgium
Category: CC12
Sing Out Brussels!
(The Fabulous Queer Choir)
Conductor: Emily Allison
Brussel · Belgium
Category: OC12
Sing2Help
Conductor: Magalie Gelin
Dilbeek, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Sint-Jozef Cantorij Kastel
Conductor: Kris De Ruysscher
Kastel, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
The Bare Necessities
Conductor: Yentl Vanderiviere
Brugge, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC11
The Flat Nuts
Conductor: Lieve Van Look
Leuven, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC11
Viermaliks
Conductor: Tom Johnson
Mechelen, Flanders · Belgium
Category: CC3
Vivace
Conductor: Frederik Meireson
Aalst, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
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Participating Choirs
Belgium
Vlaams Radiokoor
Conductor: Wim Henderickx
Brussel · Belgium
Festival
Vocaal Ensemble Eufonia
Conductor: Els Bode
Torhout, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC4
Vocaal Ensemble Reflection
Conductor: Patrick Windmolders
Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
Vocaal Ensemble Sulis
Brugge, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
214

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Waelrant Kinderkoor +
Conductor: Marleen De Boo
Borgerhout, Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC1
Women Pop Choir Singasong
Conductor: Lieve Declerck
Oudsbergen, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC11
Zanggroep Just Music
Conductor: Karin Lauwers
Hamont-Achel, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC12
Zimra
Conductor: Diederik Glorieux
Izegem, Flanders · Belgium
Festival
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
215

Participating Choirs
Belgium
Benin
Zoveel Hertz Mixed Choir
Conductor: Dirk De Nef
Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
Category: OC9
Chœur Magnificat
Conductor: Edey Kafui Éric Nicéphore
Godomey · Benin
Virtual Competition
Bulgaria
Persévérance Gospel
Conductor: Koukpaki O. Samuel R.
Cotonou · Benin
Virtual Competition
Children Choir “Horal”
Conductor: Veselina Simeonova
Varna · Bulgaria
Category: OC1
216

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Nusha Choir
Conductor: Neli Andreeva
Sofia · Bulgaria
Virtual Competition
Petko Stainov
Conductor: Mladen Stanev
Kazanlak · Bulgaria
Virtual Competition
Canada
Vocal Ensemble “Fortissimo”
Conductor: Milena Dobreva
Burgas · Bulgaria
Categories: CC3, CC13
Myriad Ensemble
Conductor: Elise Naccarato
Ontario · Canada
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
217

Participating Choirs
Chile
Conjunto de Madrigalistas Universidad
de Playa Ancha
Conductor: Alberto Teichelmann
Valparaíso · Chile
Virtual Competition
Coro Magnificat
Conductor: Marcela Canales Aguirre
Las Condes, Santiago · Chile
Virtual Competition
China
“Voice of Spring” Chorus of
Guiyang University
Conductor: Ziyan Pu
Guiyang · China
Virtual Competition
“World Spring City” Choir
Conductor: Kewei Wu
Jinan · China
Virtual Competition
218

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
“Meng Zhi Ying” Chorus of
Binhu Primary School
Conductor: Liyu Lu
Nanning · China
Virtual Competition
Aigei Chorus of Jiaying University
Conductor: Qiuping zhang
Meizhou · China
Virtual Competition
Bandu Children’s Choir of Ancient Songs
Conductor: Xiaocao Lin
Shanghai · China
Virtual Competition
Bandu&SAACEC Choir of Ancient Songs
Conductor: Xiaocao Lin
Shanghai · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
219

Participating Choirs
China
Baoan Youth Palace Chorus
Conductor: Chunle Yao
Shenzhen · China
Virtual Competition
Beijing Sonar Choir
Conductor: Zixuan Jin
Dongcheng · China
Virtual Competition
BJTU Chamber Choir
Conductor: Siqi Zhuang
Beijing · China
Virtual Competition
CAC Blue Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Jiawen Di
Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province · China
Virtual Competition
220

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Changsha Special Education School
“Dream of Wings” Blind Children Choir
Conductor: Linghui Zhong, Yuefeng Zhou
Changsha · China
Virtual Competition
Chaozhou Phiharmonic Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Yanhui Su
Chaozhou · China
Virtual Competition
Children‘s Choir of
Hangzhou citizen chorus College
Conductor: Bin Zhao
Hangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Children‘s Choir of
Liulin No. 1 Primary School
Conductor: Fengping Zhang
Luliang · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
221

Participating Choirs
China
Choir of Art Troupe,
Communication University of Zhejiang
Conductor: Zhu Zhu
Hangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Choir of Guangzhou Liwan Xiguan Guangya
Experimental School
Conductor: Baiyun Lan
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Choir of School of Music,
Communication University of Zhejiang
Conductor: Zhu Zhu
Hangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Chongqing Grand Theatre Philharmonic
Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Dong Jing
Chongqing · China
Virtual Competition
222

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Cone Choir of
Kunming Preschool Teachers College
Conductor: Ming Ju Ye
Kunming · China
Virtual Competition
CRYSTAL Children‘s Choir of
Yuxiang Primary School
Conductor: Laiyi Yu
Beijing · China
Virtual Competition
Dolphin Hearing Disabled Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Xiaoshuang Yang
Tianjin · China
Virtual Competition
Dream Chasing Choir of
Shandong Police College
Conductor: Keyu Liang
Jinan · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
223

Participating Choirs
China
Foshan Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Pan Xianghui
Foshan · China
Virtual Competition
Fujian Funding City Philarmonic
Chamber Choir
Conductor: Li Dan
Fu Ding · China
Virtual Competition
Fuzhou “Cloud Era” Teachers‘ Choir
Conductor: Qin Li
Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province · China
Virtual Competition
Gloria Chamber Singers
Conductor: Liping Qiu
Nanning · China
Virtual Competition
224

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Gloria Women‘s Chamber Choir
Conductor: Liping Qiu
Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region · China
Virtual Competition
Guangdong Experimental High School Choir
Conductor: Mingjing Xie
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Guangdong Experimental
Middle School Choir
Conductor: Mingjing Xie
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Guangdong Foshan Chan Zhi Sheng Choir
Conductor: Sujuan He
Foshan · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
225

Participating Choirs
China
GuangDong KangYi Women‘s Choir
Conductor: Huang Hai Yan
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Guangdong Radio Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Ying Heng Li
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Guangdong University of
Technology Female Choir of Students
Conductor: Wei Liang
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Guangdong University of
Technology Male Students Choir
Conductor: Wei Liang
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
226

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Guangdong University of
Technology Students Choir
Conductor: Wei Liang
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Guangzhou Institute of
Science and Technology Choir
Conductor: Yitong Chen
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Guangzhou Institute of
Science and Technology Female Choir
Conductor: Yitong Chen
Guangzhou, Guangdong distr. · China
Virtual Competition
Guangzhou Opera House Children‘s Chorus
Conductor: Yanhui Su
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
227

Participating Choirs
China
Guangzhou South China Experimental
Art Troupe
Conductor: Zhengsong Zhou
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Guangzhou Tianhe Mostshining
Children’s Chorus
Conductor: Yanhui Su
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Guizhou University Music College
Loving Music
Conductor: Song Tan
Guiyang · China
Virtual Competition
Haizhibo Choir of
Minhou County Cultural Center
Conductor: Dongbo Lin
Fuzhou · China
Virtual Competition
228

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Happy Elves Chorus of
Linyi Xingyuan Primary School
Conductor: Hu Shaoyan
Linyi · China
Virtual Competition
Harmonic Chorus
Conductor: Mingming Zhang
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Heart‘s Desire Chamber Choir
Conductor: Xuheng Deng
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Huizhou Youth Palace Children Choir
Conductor: Jing Zuo
Huizhou · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
229

Participating Choirs
China
Hunan Culture Center Symvoices
Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Yutian Liu
Hunan · China
Virtual Competition
Inner Hertz
Conductor: Jinning Zhou
Shanghai · China
Virtual Competition
Inner Mongolia Ningjin Art Troupe
Inner Mongolia · China
Virtual Competition
International School Chorus in Beijing
University of Post and Telecommunication
Conductor: Tangxun Wu
Beijing · China
Virtual Competition
230

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Jinan Youth Palace Ding Dong
Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Kewei Wu
Jinan · China
Virtual Competition
Jsing Voice
Conductor: Jin Zhao
Shijiazhuang · China
Virtual Competition
Katalinka International Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Liping Qiu
Nanning · China
Virtual Competition
Kirin Chamber Choir
Conductor: Qiuyue Liu
Shenzhen · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
231

Participating Choirs
China
Kunming Tung Wah Second Primary School
Ajielu Choir
Conductor: Lijuan Fan
Kunming City · China
Virtual Competition
Lingnan Primary School Lily of
the Valley Choir
Conductor: Shanshan Yang
Handan · China
Virtual Competition
Little Nightingale Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Huiqing Li
Guangzhou, Guangdong prov. · China
Virtual Competition
Little Raindrops Choir of
Wugang Experimental School
Conductor: Min Yi
Wugang, China
Virtual Competition
232

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Liwan Children’s Choir
Conductor: Li Hui Kun
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Longyan Yongding Tulou Choir
Conductor: Jie Su
Longyan, Province Fujian · China
Virtual Competition
Most Shining Choral Theater
Conductor: Lai Yuanjun
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Musiceuticals
Conductor: Junjie Huang
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
233

Participating Choirs
China
NanFeng Choir
Conductor: Nan Xue
Ningbo · China
Virtual Competition
Narwal Choir of Shazitang Qixin Primary
School, Yuhua District, Changsha City
Conductor: Ziyi Sun
Changsha · China
Virtual Competition
Neo 21 Singers
Conductor: Zhu Zhu
Shanghai · China
Virtual Competition
Ode to Joy Choir
Conductor: Shuxin Yu
Suichuan · China
Virtual Competition
234

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Panyu Xinghai Childrens’ Choir
Conductor: Qin Wei
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Phevos
Conductor: Mingming Zhang
Cuangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Qingdao Experimental School Choir
Conductor: Tingting Ding
Qingdao · China
Virtual Competition
Qinhu Voice Choir of WUST
Conductor: Jin Jiang
Wuhan · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
235

Participating Choirs
China
Ruoshui Children‘s Vocal Choir
Conductor: Hailing Pu
Yuxi · China
Virtual Competition
Second Hainan Women’s Philharmonic
Chorus China
Conductor: Koye Li
Haikou · China
Virtual Competition
Shanghai Aiyi Jinying Choir
Conductor: Li Juan Xu
Shanghai · China
Virtual Competition
Shanghai Shangyin Choir
Conductor: Li Juan Xu
Shanghai · China
Virtual Competition
236

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Shanghai Xinyue Women‘s Choir
Conductor: Jiayan Zhang
Shanghai · China
Virtual Competition
Shantou Private Guangxia school
Starfish Chorus
Conductor: Ruohui Qiu
Shantou City of Guangdong province · China
Virtual Competition
Shengyang Jiuge Chamber Chorus
Conductor: Lei Sun
Shengyang · China
Virtual Competition
Shenyang Radio and
Television Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Jiaqi Liu
Heping District, Shenyang · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
237

Participating Choirs
China
Shenzhen Foreign Languages School
Conductor: Feng Yu
Shenzhen, Guangdong province · China
Virtual Competition
ShenZhen LongGang Culture Center
Children Chorus
Conductor: Yanbo Xiong
ShenZhen · China
Virtual Competition
Shenzhen LongGang Culture Center
Middle-aged and Elderly Chorus
Conductor: Yanbo Xiong
Shenzhen, Guangdong distr. · China
Virtual Competition
Shenzhen LongGang Culture Center
Youth Chorus
Conductor: Yanbo Xiong
Shenzhen, Guangdong distr. · China
Virtual Competition
238

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Shenzhen Symphony Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Qiaoyue Liu
Shenzhen, Guangdong province · China
Virtual Competition
Shining children‘s Choir
Conductor: Yuzheng Yang
Shenzhen · China
Virtual Competition
Song of Songs Adult Choir
Conductor: Zhenhua Nie
Lanzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Song of Songs Choir
Conductor: Zhenhua Nie
Lanzhou · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
239

Participating Choirs
China
South China Normal University Choir
Conductor: Yanhui Su
Guangzhou, Guangdong Province · China
Virtual Competition
Star Choir of Guangzhou Middle School
Conductor: Jingwen Wei
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Star Choir of Zhongyi Road Primary School
Conductor: Tingting Yue
Zhengzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Star mixed choir of
Guangzhou Middle School
Conductor: Wei Jingwen
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
240

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Student Chorus of China Academy of Art
Conductor: Yan Zhang
Hangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Students‘s Female Choir of
Renmin University of China
Conductor: Cheng Wang
Beijing · China
Virtual Competition
The Beautiful Voice Choir
Conductor: Yujun Dai
Mianyang · China
Virtual Competition
The Lingnan Girls’ Choir of
Xinghai Conservatory of Music
Conductor: Hehe Zhang
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
241

Participating Choirs
China
The Local Accent Choir of
Yongxing Middle School
Conductor: Qiongyan Wang
Haikou HaiNan · China
Virtual Competition
The Mixed Choir of the School of Music
Education, Wuhan Conservatory of Music
Conductor: Yuling Pan
Wuhan · China
Virtual Competition
The Rhyme River Children’s Choir of
Guijiang Primary School
Conductor: Chunping Lu
Foshan, Guangdong · China
Virtual Competition
The Sanshui Youth Chorus
Conductor: Yi Tong Chen
Foshan City, Guangdong distr. · China
Virtual Competition
242

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
The SING Choir of
Dongguan Changping Youth Palace
Conductor: Jun Lin
Dongguan · China
Virtual Competition
The Sound of MuDi
Conductor: Shiyi Wu
Tianjin · China
Virtual Competition
The Sounds of Egret Island Teacher‘s Chorus
Conductor: Peirong Lin
Xiamen, Fujian · China
Virtual Competition
The Three Gorges Choir
Conductor: Yuling Pan
Yichang · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
243

Participating Choirs
China
The Wuhan Musician Association Chorus
Conductor: Yuewei Xiong
Wuhan · China
Virtual Competition
Tianjin Normal University Student Choir
Conductor: Rui juan Guo
Tianjin · China
Virtual Competition
Tianjin Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Conductor: Siwen Wang
Tianjin · China
Virtual Competition
Tianjin Youth Palace Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Rui Juan Guo
Tianjin · China
Virtual Competition
244

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Tianyi Chorus of Nanjing University of
Posts and Telecommunications
Conductor: Yanna Dong
Nanjing · China
Virtual Competition
Undergraduate Chorus of undergraduates of
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Conductor: Zhefu Li
Beijing · China
Virtual Competition
Weifang Philharmonic Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Xiaoyang Zhang
Weifang · China
Virtual Competition
Wenqin Chorus of Zhejiang University
Conductor: Zhenyu Zhou
Hangzhou, Zhejiang · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
245

Participating Choirs
China
Wenzhoushi Xiushan Middle School Choir
Conductor: Jie Lin
Wenzhou · China
Virtual Competition
Whisper of the Heart
Conductor: Yue Wang
Beijing · China
Virtual Competition
Wuhu Children‘s Palace Choir
Conductor: Liu Lei
Wuhu, Anhui · China
Virtual Competition
Xi Xiang Women’s Choir
Conductor: Xiangyuan Chen
Lishui · China
Virtual Competition
246

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Xiamen Alumni Choir of Xiamen University
Conductor: Quanan Que
Xiamen · China
Virtual Competition
XiaWaFang Singers
Conductor: Siwen Wang
Tianjin · China
Virtual Competition
YOYO Female Choir
Conductor: Yan Lei
Chongqing · China
Virtual Competition
Yuexiu Ethnic Choir
Conductor: Sheng Zhong
Guangzhou · China
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
247

Participating Choirs
China
Zhaoqing Duanzhou Haiyun Children’s Choir
Conductor: Wenxia Lei
Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province · China
Virtual Competition
Zhengzhou Zhengdong New District
Teachers‘ Choir
Conductor: Meng Xu
Zhengzhou · China
Virtual Competition
China / Macao SAR
China / Hong Kong SAR
Macau Pui Ching Middle School
Little Stars Choir
Conductor: Jie Liang
Macau · China / Macao SAR
Virtual Competition
Methodist College School Choir
Conductor: Kit Lung Guddy Chan
Hong Kong · China/Hong Kong SAR
Virtual Competition
248

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Croatia
Cuba
Open Competition
Crkveno Pjevačko Društvo MIR Belišće
Vocal Universo
Conductor: Želimir Sušić
Belišće · Croatia
Virtual Competition
Conductor: Martha Jacqueline Ramírez Torres
Pinar del Río · Cuba
Virtual Competition
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sušický Dětský Sbor
Conductor: Jan Pelech
Sušice · Czech Republic
Categories: OC2, OC14
Choeur La Grace de Kinshasa
Conductor: Ambroise Kua Nzambi Toko
Kinshasa · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
249

Participating Choirs
Denmark
France
Vocal Line
Conductor: Jens Johansen
Hjortshøj · Denmark
Festival
Les Voix-Ci, Les Voix-Là
Conductor: Julien Gassmann
Moyeuvre Grande · France
Virtual Competition
Georgia
Maîtrise de Seine-Maritime
Conductors: Caroline Dercourt, Maria Antiome,
Gaël Vincent, Dylan Levesque
Yvetot · France
Categories: CC7, CC10
Lagidze Choir
Conductor: Magdana Matitaishvili
Batumi · Georgia
Virtual Competition
250

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Germany
Open Competition
Gospelchor Rejoice
Conductor: Roland Orthaus
Langenberg · Germany
Category: CC10
Sängerkreis Hildburghausen
Conductor: Yvonne Unger
Hildburghausen · Germany
Category: OC3
Great Britain
Sounding People
Conductor: Indra Tedjasukmana
Dortmund · Germany
Category: CC11
Brain Odysseys
Conductor: Lea Cornthwaite
London · Great Britain
Festival
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
251

Participating Choirs
Greece
Garsington Adult Community Choir
Conductor: Wormsley
Cornthwaite · Great Britain
Festival
Asylo Tou Paidiou Children‘s Choir
33 Primary School
Conductor: Menounou Pinelopi
Thessaloniki · Greece
Virtual Competition
Children‘s Choir of Music School of Athens
Conductor: Nikolaos Prigkas
Athens · Greece
Category: CC1
Ss. Cyril & Methodios Vox Coralis
Vocal Ensemble
Conductor: Elpida Tsami
Thessaloniki · Greece
Virtual Competition
252

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Hungary
Open Competition
Vocal Ensemble Maria Callas –
Alumni Association
Conductor: Nikolaos Prigkas
Kalamata · Greece
Category: CC3
Lautitia Children’s Choir
Conductor: József Nemes
Debrecen · Hungary
Virtual Competition
India
Lumen Christi Gospel Choir
Conductor: Gergó Lajos
Budapest · Hungary
Category: C10
Harmonic Voices Nagaland
Conductor: Vimezo Iralu
Nagaland, Kohima · India
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
253

Participating Choirs
Indonesia
Consolatio Choir of
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Conductor: Tony Hasudungan Siagian
Medan Sumatera Utara · Indonesia
Virtual Competition
Kosayu Choir
Conductor: Agustinus Wahyu Permadi
Malang · Indonesia
Virtual Competition
Paduan Suara El-Shaddai
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Conductor: Rudolf Aristeus Nababan
Medan · Indonesia
Virtual Competition
PSM Vocalista Paradisso UPN Veteran
Yogyakarta
Conductor: Setyo Watjono
Yogyakarta · Indonesia
Virtual Competition
254

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Iran
Open Competition
Marlik Choir
Conductor: Keivan Habibzadeh
Rasht · Iran
Category: OC14
Tehran Vocal Ensemble
Conductor: Milad Omranloo
Tehran · Iran
Virtual Competition
Ireland
Tonal Choir
Conductor: Milad Omranloo
Tehran · Iran
Virtual Competition
Dulciana Vocal Ensemble
Conductor: Judith Lyons
Dublin · Ireland
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
255

Participating Choirs
Ireland
Israel
Fidelity Sings!
Conductor: Peter Mannion
Tuam · Ireland
Virtual Competition
Moran Choir
Conductor: Naomi Faran
Beit-Yitzhak · Israel
Virtual Competition
Italy
Insieme Vocale Nova Euphonia
Conductor: Vincenzo Cossu
Sassari · Italy
Virtual Competition
Ladinia Women‘s Chorus
Conductor: Martin Runggaldier
Selva · Italy
Category: CC9
256

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Japan
Kazakhstan
Open Competition
The FOAJEON Choir
Conductor: Natsuyo Iida
Tokyo · Japan
Virtual Competition
Kazakh Chamber Choir of
Aktobe Regional Philarmony
Conductor: Merbol Kuspanov
Aktobe · Kazakhstan
Virtual Competition
Kosovo
Nur-Sultan State Academic Philharmonic
Chamber Choir
Conductor: Gulmira Kuttybadamova
Nur-Sultan (Astana) · Kazakhstan
Virtual Competition
Siparantum Choir
Conductor: Memli Kelmendi
Pejë · Kosovo
Category: OC9
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
257

Participating Choirs
Latvia
Lithuania
Female choir “Noktirne”
Conductor: Sanita Apine
Tukums · Latvia
Virtual Competition
“Kivi” Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Danguolė Aukselienė
Vilnius · Lithuania
Categories: CC1, CC13
Malaysia
ASWARA Chamber Choir
Conductor: Casey Koh
Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Virtual Competition
BAVE Chamber Choir
Conductor: Casey Koh
Petaling Jaya · Malaysia
Virtual Competition
258

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
El Coro Ensemble
Conductor: Mohamad Azrin Hj Mohd Noor
Shah Alam · Malaysia
Virtual Competition
UiTM Chamber Choir
Conductor: Masashi Kishimoto
Shah Alam · Malaysia
Virtual Competition
Mexico
Unity of Voices
Conductor: Casey Broadway
Kepong · Malaysia
Virtual Competition
Coro de la Universidad Veracruzana
Conductor: Noel Josafat García
Xalapa · Mexico
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
259

Participating Choirs
Mexico
Staccato
Conductor: Marco Ugalde
Mexico City · Mexico
Virtual Competition
Vox Populi Project
Conductor: Julio César Morales Pineda
Coatepec · Mexico
Virtual Competition
Namibia
Vuela Alto
Conductor: Homar Sánchez Díaz
San Luis Potosi · Mexico
Virtual Competition
Cgals Chamber Choir
Conductor: Wilna Liebenberg
Swakopmund · Namibia
Virtual Competition
260

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Netherlands
Open Competition
Blueprint
Conductor: Marlou Vriens, Pieter Danz
Gouda · Netherlands
Category: OC11
SCORE
Utrecht · Netherlands
Category: OC11
Utrecht Travel Singers
Conductor: Ines Leijen
Culemborg · Netherlands
Festival
Vocal group VIVID
Conductor: Ruben Smits
Utrecht · Netherlands
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
261

Participating Choirs
Nigeria
Republic of Korea
MUSON School Diploma Choir
Conductor: Emeka Nwokedi
Lagos · Nigeria
Virtual Competition
Agados Singers
Conductor: Summi Hwang
Seoul · Republic of Korea
Virtual Competition
Gyeyang-gu District Boys & Girls Choir
Conductor: Eun-Mi Yu
Incheon · Republic of Korea
Virtual Competition
Seoul Young Ladies Singers
Conductor: Young-il Kwon
Goyang-si · Republic of Korea
Virtual Competition
262

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Romania
Open Competition
Sorimoa
Conductor: Yeong Woo Lee
Daegu · Republic of Korea
Virtual Competition
Corala de Fete “Ciprian Porumbescu”
Conductor: Lucian Tablan Popescu
Suceava · Romania
Virtual Competition
Russia
“Akademia” Female Choir
Conductor: Evgeniya Dyga
Petrozavodsk · Russia
Virtual Competition
Barnaul Children’s Choir
Conductor: Inessa Grizai
Barnaul · Russia
Virtual Competition
WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2021
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
263

Participating Choirs
Russia
Bryansk Academic Choir
Conductor: Mario Bustillo
Bryansk · Russia
Virtual Competition
Chamber Choir “Kantilena”
Conductor: Tatyana Kapustina
Omsk · Russia
Virtual Competition
Chamber Choir “Baltika”
Conductor: Marina Voronovskaya
Sosnovy Bor · Russia
Virtual Competition
Choir “Russian Canon” of
the Moscow State Institute of Culture
Conductor: Olga Burova
Moscow · Russia
Virtual Competition
264

Festival
Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Open Competition
Detski Khor Melodia Moskva
Conductor: Alexandra Balakireva
Moscow · Russia
Virtual Competition
Detsky Khor MEZ Krasnodar
Conductor: Eugenia Zhukova
Krasnodar · Russia
Virtual Competition
Ensemble “Svetlana”
Conductor: Elena Nakishova
Ekaterinburg · Russia
Virtual Competition
Female Vocal Ensemble FRESCO
Conductor: Larisa Romodina
Ekaterinburg · Russia
Virtual Competition
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Russia
Malenkie Mastera Choir
Conductor: Evgenia Bukharova
Moscow · Russia
Virtual Competition
Ponomarev Vesna Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Nadezhda Averina
Moscow · Russia
Virtual Competition
Sirius
Conductor: Natalia Dokhina
Moscow · Russia
Virtual Competition
Vocal Ensemble Fantazia
Conductor: Elena Gayvaronskaya
Koltsovo · Russia
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Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Slovenia
South Africa
Open Competition
Gimnazija Kranj Girls‘ Choir
Conductor: Erik Šmid
Kranj · Slovenia
Virtual Competition
Cantare Children‘s Choir
Conductor: Ida Strydom
Alberton, Gauteng · South Africa
Virtual Competition
Spain
Zolani Youth Choir
Conductor: Odwa Mvunge
Ashton · South Africa
Virtual Competition
Barcelona Gay Men‘s Chorus
Conductor: Gerard Ibáñez
Barcelona · Spain
Virtual Competition
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Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Intermediate Choir of Soul Sounds Academy
Conductor: Soundarie David Rodrigo
Colombo · Sri Lanka
Virtual Competition
Gospelchor am Münster
Conductor: Oliver Rudin
Basel · Switzerland
Category: CC11
Thailand
Siam Ruby Women‘s Choir
Conductor: Thanawut Sriwattana
Bangkrui · Thailand
Virtual Competition
Siang Thai Chorus
Conductor: Kaiwan Kulavadhanothai
Bangkok · Thailand
Virtual Competition
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Virtual Competition
Champions Competition
Ukraine
Open Competition
National Folk Ensemble “Chervona Kalyna”
KP “Kyiv Metropolitan”
Conductor: Vitalii Stotskiy
Kyiv · Ukraine
Virtual Competition
Pearls of Odessa
Conductor: Larissa Harbuz
Odessa · Ukraine
Virtual Competition
USA
Venezuela
BellaVoce Female Ensemble
Conductor: Timothy Ding
Saratoga · USA
Virtual Competition
Cíncopah
Conductor: Francisco Zapata
Caracas · Venezuela
Virtual Competition
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Venezuela
Vietnam
Niños Cantores del Táchira
Conductor: Ángel Martínez Rey
San Cristóbal · Venezuela
Virtual Competition
Olympia Schools Choir
Conductor: Mai Phuong Nguyen
Hanoi · Vietnam
Virtual Competition
Saigon Choir
Conductor: Thai Huynh Quang
Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
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