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Orientale Concentus not only celebrates cultural diversity through music, our new festival programme also incorporates community programmes that raise social awareness and promote civic mindedness among youth participants. Scan QR for more informationor learn more about us at www.ace99.com.sg/OC

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Orientale Concentus was conceptualised in 2008 with the purpose of promoting choral music development and cultural exchange in Asia. This international choral festival has been a successful run across China, Taiwan and South Korea, and Singapore.

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Since 1999, Ace 99 Cultural serves the niche market of education and cultural programmes.We pride ourselves as a company that is:

Our programmes are constantly evolving and we strive to provide quality and value added experiences of all our participants.

Committed to develop the arts and education scene internationally.An established organizer of international festivals in Singapore and internationally for the past decade having successfully organized more than 20 festivals with over 30 thousand participants.

2016 OC VIV (TBC)

2015 OC VIII (Singapore)

2014 OC VII (Singapore)

2013 OC VI (Korea)

2012 OC V (Korea)

2011 OC IV (Taiwan)

2010 OC III (Taiwan)

2009 OC II (Hangzhou)

2008 OC I (Hangzhou)

Founded in 2008

Up to $20,000 in cash and prizes to be wonGet an opportunity to perform at the world-class performing spaces

@ YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC & ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

For more information on Festival Venues, please visit: http://www.nus.edu.sg/music/index.html (YST)

http://www.esplanade.com/index.jsp (Esplanade)

The upcoming eighth edition of the festival promises to: Introduce programmes that will integrate the arts, culture and education Provide participants a holistic and positive chorale learning experience

Our new festival programme aims to: Incorporate community programmes that aims to raise social awareness Develop character and civic mindedness among the participants

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For more information, please visitour event site, www.ace99.com.sg/OC

Adjudicators will be announced through our event site and Facebook page. Stay tuned and check back daily!*

Artistic DirectorToh Ban ShengSingapore

Chief AdjudicatorGUESS WHO

AdjudicatorsGUESS WHO

C o m p e t i t i o n-

The competition is the main highlight of our festival with the largest prize money awarded. It is through the competition that participants learn to work together to achieve a common goal.

I N D I V I D U A L M A S T E R C L A S S-

During the individual master class, choir members together with the choir conductor will be able to work specifically on the choirs strengths and weaknesses identified by the adjudicators during the competition.

M A S S M A S T E R C L A S S-

The mass master class aims to provide participants with an all-rounded learning experience.

P U B L I C P E R F O R M A N C E-

Choirs will have various opportunities to perform in various locations in Singapore, from education institutions to the various attractions in Singapore to increase their exposure to the Singapore audience.

S c h o o l / C h o i r E x c h a n g e-

Participating choirs will be given the opportunity to interact with other choir from other nations. It is through such sessions that they interact, relate and forge lasting friendships.

" s i g n o f m u s i c " c o n c e r t-

The main purpose of the concert is to spread awareness on the hearing impaired through universal language - MUSIC. It is an alternative concert for audience to FEEL and TOUCH music. Hearing impaired associations and choir participants are invited to join the concert together to experience the limitless of music.

G A L A C O N C E R T / C L O S I N G C E R E M O N Y

-Each category winner will present their winning choral pieces to the other participants and visitors at the grand Prix competition. Part of the tickets proceeds from this concert will be channeled to our adopted festival charity beneficiary, Arc Childrens Centre a day care centre for children with cancer.

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Event schedule presented only serves as a reference and the organiser reserves the right to make amendments to the festival schedule.*

Thursday, 23 July Friday, 24 July Saturday, 25 July Sunday, 26 July

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A d j u d i c a t i o n& E v a l u a t i o n

1. Thejuryconsistsofapaneloffiveinternationalchoralexperts.Thedecisionsofthejuryarefinalandcannotbecontested.

2. Each choir will be evaluated on a 100-point system based on the following criteria: (a) Technicality (40%) Intonation, Rhythm, Diction, Dynamics and Balance;

(b) Musicality (40%) Fidelity to partitur (Adherence to Original Score), Phrasing, Interpretation and Style; (c) Overall impression (20%) Programming, Expression and Overall Artistic Impression.

3. Each adjudicator will give the scores independently. The finalresultis based on the average of the scores given by each adjudicator.

Sample evaluation table used for scoring:

Adjudicator

(a ) Technica l i ty (40% ) (b) M usica l i ty (40% ) (c ) O veral l Im press ion

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TO TAL (100% ) Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 (a )

Avg 40% Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 (b)

Avg 40% Adjudicator 1 Adjudicator 2 Adjudicator 3 Adjudicator 4 Adjudicator 5

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Special Jury AwardsThe jury may award additional special prizes for outstanding artistic achievements e.g. Conductors Prize, Best Interpretation Prize and etc.

Special PrizeA special prize will be awarded for the best performance of a Singapore composition or arrangement.

DelegationsExceptionally outstanding choirs may be delegated for the next competition.

*Category winner cash prize will be awarded ONLY when there are at least 3 competing choirs in the same category.

For more information on competitiongeneral regulations, please visit

www.ace99.com.sg/OC

According to the scores attained, choirs will be awarded the following:

GOLD Summa cum Laude 95 pts & aboveDiploma Grade I 90 pts & above Grade II 85 89.90 pts Grade III 80 84.90 pts

SILVER Grade I 75 79.90 ptsDiploma Grade II 70 74.90 pts Grade III 65 69.90 pts BRONZE Grade I 60 64.90 pts Grade II 55 59.90 pts Grade III 50 54.90 pts Category WinnersThe choir that is awarded the Gold diploma with the highest score in a category will be the category winner. It will receive a trophy and a certificate.Furthermore, a cash prize will be awarded when there are at least 3 competing choirs in the same category.

Grand Prix WinnerThe jury will nominate the category winners or top 5 scorers to the Grand Prix competition. The winner of the Grand Prize Competition will receive the special Grand Prize Trophy and cash prize of SGD$10,000.00.

The Grand Prix competition programme must contain 2 a cappella works, one of which is not sung by the choir in any category competition. The maximum duration of these 2 pieces is 8 minutes. The Grand Prix competition will take place during the finalevening of the festival on Saturday 26 July 2015.

PRIZE CASH PRIZE

GRAND PIX WINNER SGD $10,000

A1 Category Winner SGD $800

A2 A4, B1 B3 and K Category Winner SGD $600

C, E, F, G and S Category Winner SGD $500

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CATEGORY REPERTOIRE AGE

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SINGERS DURATION

Mixed Voices

A1 Open

1. Compulsory piece of Rasa Sayang (arr. BS Toh) or an a cappella piece composed/ arranged by a Singaporean after 1965, the year of Singapores Independence;

2. An a cappella work composed between 1400- 1650 3. One original composition by a composer from the choirs home country or cultural

background; 4. One freely chosen piece; 5. Minimum 2 pieces sung a cappella. Total: 4 songs

No age limit Min. 25 18 min

A2 Open

1. An a cappella work composed between 1400- 1650 2. One original work by a living composer from the choirs home country; 3. One freely chosen work. Total: 3 songs


A3 Senior Youth

1. An a cappella work composed between 1400- 1650; 2. One original work by a living composer from the choirs home country; 3. One freely chosen work. Total: 3 songs

25 and below Min. 25 15 min

A4 Junior Youth

1. An a cappella work composed between 1400 1920; 2. One original work by a living composer from the choirs home country; 3. One freely chosen work. Total: 3 songs


Equal Voices

B1 Open

1. An a cappella work composed between 1825 1920; 2. One original composition by a living composer from the choirs home country; 3. One freely chosen piece. Total: 3 songs


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Children C 1. One work composed between 1600 1900; 2. Two freely chosen pieces Total: 3 songs


Senior Voices G

1. Free Programme Total: 3 songs

50 and above Min. 25 12 min

Ensemble E 1. An a cappella work composed between 1400- 1650; 2. One original work by a living composer from the choirs home country; 3. One freely chosen work.

Total: 3 songs

No age limit 4 - 12 15 min

Chamber K 1. An a cappella work composed between 1825 1920; 2. One original composition by a composer from the choirs home country or cultural

background; 3. One freely chosen piece; 4. Two pieces must be a cappella. Total: 3 songs

No age limit

13 - 24 15 min

Chamber K

1. An a cappella work composed between 1825 1920; 2. One original composition by a composer from the choirs home country or cultural

background; 3. One freely chosen piece; 4. Two pieces must be a cappella. Total: 3 songs

No age limit 13-24 15 min

Folksong F 1. One a cappella piece or one third of the programme should be sung a cappella 2. Free programming within the time limit. No age limit No Min. 12 min

Church Choir S

1. An a cappella work composed between 1400 1920; 2. Two freely chosen pieces. Total: 3 songs


E V E N TP A C K A G E S


PA C KA G E B E N E F I T S

Complimentarycopyoftheofficial jurors evaluation documents (one per choir) Competitioncertificate,indicating your choir according to your results Complimentary event pass (1 for every 10 Gold and Silver participants)

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Competition PassMaster Classes (3)

Sign of MusicConcert Participation

Opening ConcertClosing Ceremony

$97 / pax

G O L D

Competition ParticipationCompetition PassMaster Classes (3)

Sign of MusicConcert ParticipationOpening Concert

Closing Ceremony

$137 / pax

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Competition ParticipationCompetition PassMaster Classes (3)

Sign of MusicConcert Participation

Choir ExchangePublic Performance

(at least 1 outdoor performance in Singapore)Individual Master Class

Opening ConcertClosing Ceremony

$207 / pax

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REGISTRATION FEES 100% WAIVED!

NO REGISTRATION FEES REQUIRED

Sign of Music concert participation is available on a first come first served basis and the organising committee reserve the right to select the performance items suitable for the concerts theme.*

R E G I S T R A T I O N F E E SI T E M S

First Category RegistrationFor Each Subsequent Category

p r i c e

$400 / choir$200 / choir

E A R LY B I R D P R O M O T I O NTo register, do hand in the completed Registration Form and documents together with the Registration fees of $400 per choir by 1st February 2015 to secure the following special promotion: Full payment made by 15th May 2015, would receive full waiver of Registration Fees worth $400. Paythefirst50%oftotalcostby15th May 2015 and the balance payment by 15th June 2015, you will enjoy 50% off the registration fees.

*Noted1. Registrationwaiveronpackageswillonlybeshowninthefinalinvoice.2. Early bird discounts will only be deducted from Gold and Platinum package.

L i m i t e d t i m e o n l y ! Pu r c h a s e n o w a t w w w. a c e 9 9 . c o m . s g / O C

i n d i v i d u a l p r i c i n gI T E M S

Mass Master Class (3)Individual Master ClassConductors Networking

Friendship ConcertOpening Concert

Gala Concert / Closing CeremonyEvent Pass

Competition Pass

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$60 / pax$600 / hr / choir

$300 / pax$20 / pax$25 / pax$25 / pax$70 / pax$25 / pax

C l o s i n g d a t e &R e q u i r e m e n t s


Documents required: o REGISTRATION FORM DULY FILLED IN

o REGISTRATION FEE (Please include proof of payment)

o AUDIO RECORDING The recording should not be older than two years (Recordings will not be returned, nor kept by organizers)

o BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF CHOIR

o PHOTOGRAPH OF CHOIR (Landscape, 300 DPI)

o SCANNED COPY OF MUSIC SCORE

o Youre DONE! Send you applications to [email protected] NOW!

Competition and/or Evaluation participants: o A separate page of registration form for each competition category in which it intends to participate o MUSIC SCORES FOR COMPETITION OR EVALUATION

Kindly label all recordings, photographs and other materials with your choirs names. Incomplete or late applications will not be admitted. The festival office reserves the right to refuse applications for artistic or organisational reasons. The application fees will only be refunded if the choir has been rejected.

The closing date for application is 30th May 2015.

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F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N

If you have any queries on our festival programmes, please do not hesitate to contact us:

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