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INTERNATIONAL BOWL GAMES
Bowl Games in foreign countries generate the same enthusiastic crowds as in the U.S. For many, the only ingredient missing to complete this "American football experience" has been American bands.
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Austria Performance Events
Perform in the historic cradle of classical music history -- Austria! Home to great composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, Brahms and Hayden, Austria is truly the place where classical music's Golden Age came to life. Here you can explore historic sites, discover new cultures, and soak up the unmistakable flair of Austria and Bavaria.
Mozart’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Austria will host thousands of events in 2006 celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s (1756-1791) life and work. Choirs, bands and orchestras are invited to perform in Salzburg, where Mozart was born, and Vienna, where he spent the last ten years of his life. Contact Gateway to customize a performance tour to commemorate Mozart’s 250th Anniversary!
- March - May: “Footsteps of Mozart” Concert Tours
- June – July: 8th Annual International Choir and Orchestra Festival (Salzburg) Vienna Youth and Music Festival
11th International Choral Festival - Salzburg, Austria
- July 1-4, 2005
Known as "The Stage of the World," Salzburg, Austria is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It's a truly idyllic backdrop for performing classical music -- among the most impressive in all the world! Musicians and vocalist from around the globe gather during these dates to celebrate the rich historic beauty of Salzburg, a city responsible for producing an abundance of musical masterpieces throughout the centuries. The alpine countryside will inspire you and the historic architecture will leave you in awe! Musical events are directed by the accomplished Hungarian maestro, Prof. Janos Czifra.
International Choir Festival Package Includes:
- Registration fee
- Director's reception with Prof. Janos Czifra
- Reception for all participants and exclusive guided tour of Salzburg Cathedral
- Rehearsal at the Cathedral
- Parade through Salzburg
- Master Class at the Mozarteum Hall
- Singing of the High Mass at Salzburg Cathedral accompanied by the Salzburg Cathedral Orchestra
- Official photo of the group
- Participation in the closing ceremony
- Supplement for Gala Dinner
- Commemorative medal for all participants
- Festival certificate for each music director
- Photo CD of the festival evening
Viennese Academy for Sacred Music - Vienna, Austria
Nowhere is classical music's rich history more pronounced than in Vienna, Austria, "The World Capital of Music." Many of the great composers, from Beethoven to Shubert, have emerged from Vienna to captivate the world's attention. Today, international musicians in genres as varied as classical, jazz, pop and rock have chosen Vienna as their favorite place to perform. Everywhere you look the music, history and architecture sweeps your imagination away to a time and place of immense musical majesty! You'll never forget this event, and you'll dream of returning the minute you arrive home. Musical events are led by the incomparable Mag. Johannes Ebenbauer.
Viennese Academy for Sacred Music Package Includes:
- Registration fee
- Voice lessons
- Ensemble lessons
- Fee for orchestra and soloists
- Workshop organization
- High Mass at St. Stephens Cathedral
- Certificate
- Lunch with all participants
Youth & Music in Vienna
- 2005 July 9th - 12th
- 2006 July 8th - 11th
Event Overview
As a part of the renowned International Youth & Music Festivals and Competition, the Youth & Music event is open to choirs, bands, and orchestras who excel at their craft. The competition is intense and rewarding, and gives performers a chance to see where they stack up against musicians from all over the world.
Events take place in and around the lovely towns and villages of Vienna, Austria, The City of Music. Here you'll discover the history of the great music masters of the Vienna classical era. You'll also see an amazing array of historical marvels from the Golden Age of classical music, as well as wonderful museums, and the remarkable sights and sounds of a European city that is second to none in terms of beauty and charm.
This festival is supported by the City of Vienna and has been taking place to great fanfare for over thirty years. The jury that judges each competition is composed of a remarkable section of well-known international music experts, whose opinion carries significant weight with the international music community.
Band Festival
From the Opening Concert parade through the lovely streets of Vienna to the performances outside St. Stephen's Cathedral, this festival begins with excitement all around you. There's dinner at the Vienna City Hall, a Dance Party and a chance for each band to perform individual concerts for the public in historic squares, parks and other sites throughout Vienna. The cornerstone of the festival is the Prize Winner's Matinee in which festival winners perform their adjudication program and awards are presented. The Closing Ceremony serves as the finale to this one-of-a-kind event and includes a band parade through the heart of Vienna, where musicians join in a final concert featuring music from around the world!
Choir & Orchestra Festival
Outstanding choirs and orchestras from all over the world are invited to participate in the festival, and as a result, the variety of outstanding musicianship is truly inspiring. Each group will perform concerts in historic concert halls, famous churches and classical cathedrals in Vienna and nearby cities. In addition, your choir or orchestra will perform at the competition with an array of prizes on the line. The climax of the festival is the Prize Winners Matinee, an event choreographed with detail and delight in mind!
Requirements
Each participating group must perform the compulsory pieces as stipulated by the International Jury, must include an original composition of a composer from the group's country of origin, and perform several pieces of music of their own selection. Maximum age of active participants is 29 years.
Need more information?
Contact Gateway now! (800) 331-8579 | gmf@musicfestivals.com
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