Verona, Italy

Verona Choir Competition

2008, 26 - 30 March
2009, 15 - 19 April

Mens' Choirs, Ladies' Choirs, Mixed Choirs, Youth Choirs

"The musical history of the city of Verona provides the ideal background for our events, which will be held at one of our famous Theatres. We look forward to welcoming your choir."
With kind regards
Associazione Gruppi Corali

This romantic city was the setting to Shakespeare's classic love story, Romeo and Juliet. As you walk along the cobblestone streets and under the magnificent balconies, you cannot help feeling Verona's passionate aura. Rich with tradition, this lovely city is the perfect choral destination.

Throughout Verona, there is a beautiful harmony between the modern architecture and ancient structures left behind by its people over the centuries. This 3 day festival is held in the Teatro Nuovo, where choirs have a maximum of twenty minutes to perform their chosen pieces, judged by seven internationally acclaimed adjudicators. The highlight of this festival is undoubtedly the opportunity to perform at the city's Roman Arena, the third largest in Europe.

After the awards ceremony all choirs join together in a celebratory closing piece.

Choirs choose to compete in one of four categories:

1. Church and/or secular music without compulsory composition
2. Church and/or secular music with compulsory composition
3. Folk songs
4. Jazz, Pop, Swing, Blues etc.

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Land arrangement includes: • 4 nights in a 3* hotel south of Lake Garda with buffet breakfast • 4 dinners in hotel • Participation in competition • Opening concert and closing ceremony • Reception with snacks and wine • Cup for every placed choir • Cash prize for the best choir in category incl. compulsary competition • Certificate of participation for every choir • Reception with an Italian choir • Half day sightseeing tour of Verona • Day trip to Venice with canal trip