The inaugural City of Derry International Choral Festival will be held from 24th to 27th October 2013 as part of the city's year-long celebrations as the first UK City of Culture.
Created as a celebration of choral music-making, the festival will provide opportunities for competitive and non-competitive participation for singers across a wide range of styles, ensembles and ages. The choral activities will begin with a school focus where primary and post-primary choirs can enjoy the excitement of competing, and take part in professionally-led workshops with renowned choral directors.
National choirs from Ireland and the UK will be invitved to participate in a variety of competitions and performances, including Mixed Voice, Equal Voice, Youth, Gospel and Barbershop categories.
The International Competition will provide the highlight of the choral festival with top-class performances from some of the world's most accomplished choirs, who will compete for a prestigious locally-designed trophy as well as a significant monetary award.
Aside from the competitive focus, the City of Derry will come alive with pop-up performances, high-quality concerts and educational activities providing a celebration of everything choral music has to offer.
Posted: Wed 29th May 2013