1st International Choir Competition Sarawak - Program Book

1 ST INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION
OCTOBER 15-19, 2025
KUCHING (SARAWAK), MALAYSIA
PROGRAM BOOK

EVENTS
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INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITIONS AND FESTIVALS
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4 TH SING FROM KOBE
January 15-19, 2026 | Kobe, Japan
CANTAQUERA – FESTIVAL CORAL INTERNACIONAL
March 12-16, 2026 | Antequera, Spain
5 TH VOX LUCENSIS – CONCORSO CORALE INTERNAZIONALE
March 28 - April 1, 2026 | Lucca, Italy
16 TH INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL BAD ISCHL
April 29 - May 3, 2026 | Salzkammergut, Austria
NORDIC VOICES CHOIR FESTIVAL
May 14-18, 2026 | Lahti, Finland
SING ALONG CONCERT MÁLAGA
June 18-20, 2026 | Málaga, Spain
14 TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES
August 6-16, 2026 | Helsingborg, Sweden
INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION BLACKPOOL
September 10-14, 2026 | Blackpool, Great Britain
INTERNATIONALES CHORFEST MAGDEBURG
September 16-20, 2026 | Magdeburg, Germany
11 TH ISOLA DEL SOLE
September 27 - October 1, 2026 | Grado, Italy
FOR INDIVIDUAL SINGERS & CHOIRS
6 TH KALAMATA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL
October 8-12, 2026 | Kalamata, Greece
SING FOR GOLD – THE WORLD CHORAL CUP
October 22-26, 2026 | Calella & Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain)
interkultur.com /interkultur @interkulturevents @interkulturevents
as of July 2025

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1 ST INTERNATIONAL
CHOIR COMPETITION SARAWAK
ORGANIZER
INTERKULTUR
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
Within Earth Holidays Sdn Bhd
SUPPORTED BY
Business Events Sarawak
Tribe Legacy Sarawak Campaign
Sarawak More to Discover Campaign
PRESIDENT INTERKULTUR
Günter Titsch (Germany)
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS SARAWAK 2025
Johan Rooze (Netherlands), Senior Artistic Director INTERKULTUR
Susanna Saw (Malaysia), Local Artistic Director
PROJECT MANAGER
Joy Ran Tao
BOARD OF THE INTERKULTUR ARTISTIC COMMITTEE
Prof. Dr. Ralf Eisenbeiß (Germany), Honorary Artistic President
Prof. Romāns Vanags (Latvia), Senior Artistic Director
Fred Sjöberg (Sweden), Senior Artistic Director
INTERKULTUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Günter Titsch (Germany)
Qin Wang (China)
Stefan Bohländer (Germany)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ORGANIZER 1
PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES 5
WELCOME
GREETINGS 8
ABOUT INTERKULTUR 10
ABOUT KUCHING 14
1 ST INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION SARAWAK
ARTISTIC COMMITTEE & JURY 20
EVENT VENUES & CITY MAP 24
EVENT SCHEDULE
GENERAL SCHEDULE 30
WORKSHOPS 34
CHOIRS
PARTICIPATING CHOIRS 38
PHOTO CREDITS 46
IMPRINT 48

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AUGUST
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PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
INDONESIA
REPUBLIC
OF KOREA
MALAYSIA
SLOVAKIA
PHILIPPINES

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WELCOME
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GÜNTER TITSCH
PRESIDENT INTERKULTUR
Dear friends,
I would like to welcome you to the very first International Choir Competition Sarawak! We
have been preparing this festival in the wonderful city of Kuching (Sarawak) and marks
INTERKULTUR’s first step in Malaysia. Therefore we are more than pleased to present 17
choirs from 5 nations making their journey to give life to the global idea of lNTERKULTUR:
“Singing Together Brings Nations Together”.
Music is the gentle bridge between hearts - it carries our joys and sorrows, heals wounds
we cannot name, and reminds us that in silence, we are never truly alone. Over these
days, we will not only hear beautiful singing, but also feel the stories and emotions shared
by choirs who give their hearts and souls to every performance. To all the choirs,
conductors, and music lovers – we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your passion,
dedication, and love for music have made this competition a celebration we will always
remember.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our partner, Within Earth Holidays Sdn
Bhd, for the wonderful work and valued support, as well as to the City Government of
Kuching and BESarawak for the generous support and warm hospitality. Your contributions
have made this event truly special. To all choirs, we extend our best wishes for success –
we look forward with excitement to the exceptional performances that await us in the
days ahead.
Günter Titsch
President INTERKULTUR

GREETINGS
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SAINI VERMEULEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WITHIN EARTH HOLIDAYS SDN BHD
Dear Friends,
A very warm welcome to Kuching, the “Cat City” of Sarawak! It is an honor and a privilege
for Within Earth Holidays to serve as the organizing agency for the very first International
Choir Competition Sarawak.
Kuching is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty – and we are delighted that it
will be your home for these special days of music and friendship. Beyond the competition
itself, we hope you will discover the many charms of Sarawak: its vibrant traditions, its
warm-hearted people, and its breathtaking landscapes.
For us at Within Earth Holidays, this event is not only about logistics and arrangements – it
is about creating an environment where music and culture can flourish, and where every
participant feels welcomed and cared for. Our team has worked with great joy to ensure
that your time here will be smooth, meaningful, and memorable.
We are deeply grateful to our partners INTERKULTUR and the City Government of
Kuching for their trust and support, and above all to the choirs, conductors, and music
lovers who have travelled here to share their voices. It is your passion and dedication that
truly bring this festival to life.
As you take the stage and share your music, may you also take time to connect with one
another, to explore our city, and to create friendships that last far beyond these days.
Once again, welcome to Kuching and welcome to Sarawak. We look forward to sharing this
unforgettable journey with you.
Saini Vermeulen
Executive Director
Within Earth Holidays Sdn Bhd

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ABOUT
INTERKULTUR

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… CONNECTING BRIDGES.
More than 35 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.
For more than 35 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
Liebfrauen Wernigerode, whether dream destinations in Europe or Asia; wherever
they go, participants will experience a peaceful, world-spanning 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 kept 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 still to this day: 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 took place as a hybrid event with live competitions in
Flanders and an additional Virtual Competitions part. The 12 th edition of the event invited
choirs from around the world to Gangneung, Republic of Korea in summer 2023. The 13 th
World Choir Games happened in Oceania for the first time: Auckland in New Zealand
welcomed 250 choirs and groups in July 2024.
WORLD RANKINGS
TOP choirs, results and updated statistics
about our festivals on our website
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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, and in 2025 the first African Asia Pacific Choir Games will
be held on the dream island Mauritius. In 2013 the European Choir Games premiered
in Graz, Austria. Subsequent editions of the event were held in Magdeburg, Germany
(2015), in Latvian capital Riga (2017) and in the Swedish cities of Gothenburg (2019) and
Norrköping (2023), along with the Grand Prix of Nations, which addresses international
top choirs. The sixth edition of the European Choir Games happened in Aarhus, Denmark
in the summer of 2025.
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.
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 choir conductors from all over the world guarantee a high level of expertise at
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 Asia Pacific Choir
Games, the European Choir Games 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 an international jury which determines the overall winner of the competition.
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
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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 146 members
representing 96 countries and regions comes together during the World Choir Games to
discuss the choral scene 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, Cambodia, Croatia,
Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel,
Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, People’s Republic of
China, South Africa, Portugal, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, Serbia, Spain,
Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, USA and Vietnam. IIn 2025 INTERKULTUR had organized
its first-ever international choir competition in Denmark and in 2026 will have the first
international choir competition in Finland.
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.
The Participants
In total, more than 11,000 choirs with more than 460,000 active singers from 112
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 initial 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 conductors, young musicians and singers through the support of
scholarship awards
• Specific sponsorship opportunities

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ABOUT
KUCHING

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HOST CITY KUCHING
Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak and the largest urban centre on the island of Borneo,
is a destination that effortlessly combines history, culture, and modern-day charm.
Situated along the banks of the Sarawak River, Kuching is often described as one of
the most liveable cities in Southeast Asia, with its relaxed atmosphere, friendly people,
and scenic landscapes. Known affectionately as the “City of Cats”—a nod not only to its
name but also to the many cat statues, museums, and motifs scattered throughout—
the city is a fascinating blend of the old and the new, where colonial heritage buildings
stand alongside modern architecture, and traditional markets coexist with stylish cafés,
galleries, and boutique shops.
As the principal “Gateway to Borneo,” Kuching provides easy access to some of
Sarawak’s most famous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Just a short journey
from the city lies Bako National Park, celebrated for its dramatic coastal cliffs, mangrove
swamps, and proboscis monkeys. Further afield, Gunung Gading National Park draws
nature enthusiasts hoping to witness the rare and enormous Rafflesia, the world’s
largest flower. The nearby Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, dedicated to the rehabilitation of
orangutans, offers visitors the extraordinary chance to observe these gentle primates in
a semi-wild environment, while the tranquil Borneo Highlands and Santubong Peninsula
present opportunities for eco-tourism, birdwatching, and outdoor adventure.
Kuching itself is a cultural tapestry woven from the traditions of diverse ethnic groups,
including the Iban, Bidayuh, Malay, Chinese, and Melanau communities. This diversity
is expressed vividly through architecture, festivals, rituals, art, and above all, cuisine.
The city is celebrated as a food haven, where travellers can sample the world-famous
Sarawak Laksa, savoury Kolo Mee, and an array of indigenous dishes prepared with
jungle produce and age-old recipes. Street markets brim with tropical fruits, handmade
crafts, and aromatic spices, while modern dining establishments serve both traditional
fare and international fusion cuisine.

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The city’s riverside esplanade, the Kuching Waterfront, is one of its most beloved
attractions. Lined with landscaped gardens, historical monuments, and lively food
stalls, it offers panoramic views of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly and the
iconic Astana palace. Museums such as the Sarawak Museum, the Cat Museum, and
the Chinese History Museum provide deeper insight into the region’s fascinating past,
while traditional kampungs (villages) across the river showcase the charm of local
community life.
What truly distinguishes Kuching, however, is its welcoming spirit. The warmth of
its people, combined with its balance of heritage and modernity, makes it not only a
gateway to the natural wonders of Sarawak, but also a destination in its own right. For
those seeking culture, adventure, and authenticity in equal measure, Kuching offers a
travel experience that is as enriching as it is unforgettable.

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1 ST INT. CHOIR
COMPETITION
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JOHAN ROOZE
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
NETHERLANDS/REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Johan Rooze studied Classic Piano, Choral and Orchestral Conducting at the Utrecht
Conservatory of Music in the Netherlands. He went to the U.S. to study with Phil Mattson,
Michelle Weir and others to specialize in Jazz Piano, Singing and Arranging.
He was founder and Musical Director of the Utrecht University Vocal Group “Dekoor”.
They won The Netherlands Choir Festival, The International Vocal Group Festival and the
“Idols for choir” TV show, “Korenslag” 2007 in the Netherlands. He was Musical Director
of the Utrecht Student Choir and Orchestra. With the two student choirs he made tours
all over the world. In 2008 he received the honorary “Zilveren Penning” (Silver Medal) of
the Utrecht University. He founded the “Dudok-Ensemble” Project Choir and Orchestra,
conducted the Bach Cantata Society in Utrecht and was guest conductor of the National
Radio Choir. He taught Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Choral Conducting and Arranging at the
Conservatories of Rotterdam and Alkmaar in the Netherlands.
In 2008 he moved to Daegu, South Korea, taught Music at Keimyung University and Choir
and Jazz Piano at Yeongnam University in Daegu. He is the Musical Director of the Daegu
Jazz Singers, the Daegu Chamber Choir and Conductor of the Beomeo Cathedral in
Daegu. Besides his choral work he is very active as a Jazz Pianist and Arranger, and a
frequently asked as guest conductor, lecturer and workshopleader. He is now the Senior
Artistic Director for the international choral organization INTERKULTUR.

ARTISTIC COMMITTE & JURY
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SUSANNA SAW
LOCAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
JURY
MALAYSIA
Susanna Saw is an active music educator promoting music and choral education in
Malaysia. She obtained her Master in Music Education (Choral Focus) from Westminster
Choir College, U.S.A. She is currently a choir director at the Faculty of Music at the
University of Malaya (UM), Akademi Seni Budaya Dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA) and
the Adjunct Professor at the Taylor’s University.
In 2007, Susanna established the Young Choral Academy in Kuala Lumpur, a venue for
choral lovers to learn more about vocal and choral education. She was instrumental in
bringing the Kodály Teachers’ Training Course to the Southeast Asia region to improve
the standards of classroom music teaching. She organised numerous events to promote
music and choral education. During the pandemic, Susanna organized monthly Kodály
Online Hangouts, bringing together music educators from around the world to learn, sing
and stay connected. The hangout session is in the hybrid format now, keeping in touch
with the active music educators globally.
Susanna is also the Founder and Director of the Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (MCE), which
organised various symposium, national and international choir festival since 2002. Since
2007, Susanna has been regularly invited by INTERKULTUR, Germany, to be a member of
the jury for the Asia Pacific and World Choir Games. She has been appointed a member
of the Working Committee for the Asia-Pacific Choral Council, under the auspices of the
International Federation of Choral Music (IFCM), as well as at the Asian Choral Association
(ACA) and World Choral Conducting Network (WCCN). Susanna is also an active speaker
at various music education events, promoting effective music teaching in the 21st century.
She is currently the Vice-President of the International Kodály Society, the World Youth and
Children Choral Artists’ Association, and the Malaysian Association for Music Education.
She is also serves on the Advisory Board of the World Choir Games and CHORALSPACE,
Germany.

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RANDOLPH STENSON
JURY
USA/JAPAN
Randy Stenson joined the faculty of Tokyo International Music School following a
distinguished 40-year career at St. Mary’s International School, where he developed a
globally renowned vocal music program. His choirs have earned numerous accolades
across four continents, performing at prestigious events such as the ACDA and Australian
National Conferences. Mr. Stenson’s ensembles have appeared before royalty, heads of
state, and on television and radio broadcasts. A highly sought-after clinician, adjudicator,
and guest conductor, he was selected to lead the 2025 ACDA National Tenor-Bass
Honor Choir. Additionally, he edits choral series for Pavane and Santa Barbara Music
Publishers and co-authored Movement and the Maturing Male Voice with Henry Leck.

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WOO HYO-WON
JURY
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Woo Hyo-Won is one of Korea’s most prominent composers, who has emerged as a
formidable voice in choral music. Her groundbreaking works blend traditional Korean
musical elements and Western techniques and include settings of the Latin text, playful
spatial music, and arrangements examining wordless human encounters.
She was the former composer-in-residence with the National Chorus of Korea from
2018-2021, with the Seoul Ladies’ Singers since 1996, and with the Incheon City Chorale,
led by Hak-Won Yoon, from 1999-2014. Her works are highly sought after worldwide
and have been critically acclaimed at the 2009 ACDA National Conference, Polyfolia in
France, and the IFCM choral symposium.
She is on faculty at the Chorus Center Academy in Seoul and has taught choral
compositions at various universities in Korea and was most recently a visiting fellow at
the University of Michigan. Her works are published by Walton Inc. and Hal Leonard in
the United States and Seoul Chorus Center in South Korea

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EVENT VENUES
AND CITY MAP

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THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
The Waterfront Hotel has the perfect central location, with many attractions within
walking distance, such as the Kuching Waterfront, Chinatown, and the Sarawak Museum.
The Ranyai Ballroom accommodates up to 700 guests and is names after the Dayak
term for the “Tree of Life,” the Ranyai Ballroom embodies unity and harmony, serving as
a central gathering place for various events.
Address: 68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching

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CITY MAP

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EVENT SCHEDULE
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GENERAL SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
19:00 h
Opening Concert of the 1 st International Choir Competition Sarawak
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
11:00 h
Workshop with Randolph Stenson
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
14:30 h
Competition in category A1 - Mixed Choirs
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
16:05 h
Competition in category G2 - Youth Choirs (Mixed or Equal Voices)
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
16:20 h
Competition in category A2 - Choirs of Equal Voices
THE GARDEN – OLD COURT HOUSE
19:00 h
Friendship Concert

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
11:00 h
Workshop with Susanna Saw
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
14:15 h
Competition in category F - Folklore
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
15:55 h
Competition in category G1 - Children’s Choirs - S(S)A(A)
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
16:50 h
Competition
Programs
Competition in category R - Religious Music
SCAN ME

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
10:00 h
Jury Feedback Session for Conductors
THE GARDEN – OLD COURT HOUSE
16:00 h
Friendship Concert
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
19:00 h
Awards and Closing Ceremony

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International Choir Competition
10-14 September 2026 Great Britain
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WORKSHOP WITH RANDOLPH STENSON
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
11:00 h
UNLOCKING POWER KINESTHETICS FOR ENERGIZED &
EFFICIENT CHORAL REHEARSALS
Unlock the potential of dynamic shared conductor-singer movement and gestures to
elevate your choral rehearsals. By incorporating Kinesthetics, you‘ll infuse each session
with unparalleled musical intensity and intention, creating a powerful connection
between conductor and singers. This approach taps into natural musical memory,
helping singers retain and internalize the music with ease. It also enhances intonation,
improves phrasing, strengthens rhythmic integrity, tone color and texture. Shared
movement and gesture fosters engagement, enthusiasm and recruitment.

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WORKSHOP WITH SUSANNA SAW
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
11:00 h
ADAPTING KODÁLY’S TEACHING IDEAS IN CHOIR REHEARSAL -
DEVELOPING A SOLID MUSICIANSHIP SKILL HELPS A CHOIR IN STRIVING FOR A
HIGHER LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE
In this workshop, participants will learn how to derive musical elements from a choral
work and turn them into fun and educational musicianship exercises that help singers to
understand the music. Teaching demonstration will be based on selected choral works
for children’s and teenage choirs.

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CHOIRS

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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
PADUAN SUARA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS ATMA JAYA YOGYAKARTA
YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA
FOUNDED: 1983
A1, F
CONDUCTOR: Ignatius Axel Cokrodiharjo
TJIKINI CHOIR
JAKARTA, INDONESIA
FOUNDED: 2018
A2
CONDUCTOR: Hudiwitanti Hudoro

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VOCALISTA ANGELS
KLATEN, CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA
FOUNDED: 1997
G2, F
CONDUCTOR: Yason Christy Pranowo
BROADWAY ACADEMY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHOIR
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2023
R
CONDUCTOR: Casey Broadway

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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
BROADWAY ACADEMY WOMEN‘S CHOIR
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2023
A2
CONDUCTOR: Casey Broadway
HAN MING SCHOOL CHOIR
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2022
G1
CONDUCTOR: Elaine Lee

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JEHTÉ CHAMBER CHOIR
KUCHING, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2020
A1
CONDUCTOR: George Tay
KUCHING CHORAL SOCIETY CHOIR
KUCHING, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2022
FESTIVAL
CONDUCTOR: Benedict J.C. Lo

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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
SJKC SERDANG BARU 1 CHOIR
SERI KEMBANGAN, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2022
G1
CONDUCTOR: Zen Kai Ong
ST. JOSEPH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR
KUCHING, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2022
FESTIVAL
CONDUCTOR: Susanna Juan

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SWEET 13
SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2005
G1
CONDUCTOR: Goh Darlyn
THE HOSANNA DESA MIXED CHOIR
DESA CITY, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2024
FESTIVAL
CONDUCTOR: Wong Yung Fong

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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
THE MALE-EFFICIENT
KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2015
A2, F
CONDUCTOR: Kenny David Yuntalla
YOUNG CHORAL ACADEMY VOCAL ENSEMBLE
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
FOUNDED: 2017
F, R
CONDUCTOR: Terence Eng Yee Au

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LEYTE NORMAL UNIVERSITY PHILHARMONIC SINGERS
TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINES
FOUNDED: 2020
A1, R
CONDUCTOR: Nick John Macapaz
SEOUL FEMALE UNION CHORAL
SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
FOUNDED: 2025
F
CONDUCTOR: Im Jin-soon

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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
LÚČNICA CHORUS
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
FOUNDED: 1948
A1, F
CONDUCTOR: Elena Matušová
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EVENT SCHEDULE
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CHOIRS
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ORGANIZERS
Organizer according to law is the Interkultur Management GmbH (Brüsseler Straße
1-3, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany, registered at AG Frankfurt, HRB 77821) and
Within Earth Holidays Sdn Bhd.
TEAM INTERKULTUR
Project Manager: Joy Ran Tao
Tourism Director: Zsuzsanna Lahmeyer
Jury Secretary: Jeremiah Liew
Stage Management: Eric Tan, Michael Pengiran Liew Boon Boon
IT, competition results: Andreas Kirdjakin
TEAM SARAWAK
Executive Director: Saini Vermeulen
Manager: Eza Suhaili
Group Executive: Ayen Liew
Group Executive: Alyssa Roselyn
FESTIVAL OFFICE
The Waterfront Hotel
Address: 68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching
IMPRESSUM / PRINT
Editors: Joy Ran Tao
Graphic Design: Ina Hennig
Print: Khorizon Printing

SING FOR GOLD
THE WORLD CHORAL CUP
Calella & Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain)
October 22-26, 2026
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1 ST INTERNATIONAL
CHOIR COMPETITION SARAWAK
INTERKULTUR
Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald (Frankfurt/Main)
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)6404 69749-25
mail@interkultur.com
interkultur.com/sarawak2025
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