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HOSTING A SESSION OF THE WORLD YOUTH CHOIR

CHOIR AND SINGERS​

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SATB choir composed of project-based, auditioned singers

Singers between 17- and 26-years-old at the time of the session

Advanced level of musicianship and choral experience

English language at an intermediate level

Eagerness to work and learn in a multicultural environment

Balanced global representation within high-level ensemble standards

Balance of World Youth Choir alumni and new singers

TYPES OF WORLD YOUTH CHOIR SESSIONS

Full session​

  • 60-80 singers with 4 section leaders

  • Recruitment through worldwide auditions

  • 2 internationally-known conductors

  • 5-7 concerts

  • 3 week session

  • July and August

Short session​

  • 32-50 singers 

  • Recruitment from WYC alumni

  • 1 internationally-known conductors

  • 2-3 concerts

  • 1 week session

  • September through June

These guidelines can be adapted according to the local context and the constraints related to the implementation of a project. 

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

  • You get a top-level choir with singers from up to 40 countries

  • You benefit from the networks of the WYC Foundation patrons for recruitment

  • You can suggest conductors from your country to work with a world-class ensemble

  • You have the potential to generate revenue from concert ticket sales

  • You will present a rare, unique choir with exceptional international diversity

  • You can engage the singers in local educational or community engagement opportunities through which they share their individual musical practices and traditions

  • You can organize local activities which showcase the cultural traditions of your region/country

  • You will meet and network with singers from many countries, creating potential new contacts for your future projects

  • You will introduce new global repertoire to your region/country

  • You will experience the world in a song!

WORLD YOUTH CHOIR FOUNDATION RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Recruitment of conductor(s)

  • Recruitment of singers

  • Selection of repertoire [WYCF Artistic Advisors in consultation with conductor(s)] 

  • WYC Session Manager who will work with the local organizers and be responsible for the overall success of the session (rehearsal and tour)

  • Support with the design of promotional materials

  • Promotion of the concert tour through the WYC communication channels, including the communication channels of the three patrons (JMI, ECA, IFCM)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Organisational responsibilities

  • Identifying a local coordinator (presenter) who will be responsible for the overall project (contract with WYC Foundation, budget, rehearsal session, concerts)

  • Planning and coordinating the concert tour (minimum 5 concerts for the Full Session and 2 concerts for the Short Session)

  • Securing accommodations and venue for the 5-7 day rehearsal prior to the tour

  • Video recording of at least one concert

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Financial responsibilities

  • Session fee (package fee) to WYC Foundation as a contribution to the session production and administrative costs

  • Conductor(s) fee

  • All travel and living costs for the conductor(s) and WYC Session Manager for the full duration of the session and tour

  • All living costs for singers during the session (accommodation, meals, ground transportation) NB: Singers are responsible for their own travel to the rehearsal location and return home.

  • All other organisation costs for the session and tour (concert venue rental, programs, T-shirts for the singers and staff, concert advertisement, communication, etc.)

  • Local coordinator salary/honourarium

  • Hosting representatives of the WYC Foundation (minimum 3) for up to 2 nights during the session

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For detailed program and sample contract agreement, please contact us at info@worldyouthchoir.org.

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