Chengdu International Youth Music Festival 2009
The main aim of the Festival is to provide a platform for students to learn and
grow musically while at the same time experience and discover some of the
wonders of the 2000 plus year old Chinese culture.
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| The Festival has three main components: |
| The first allows the students to experience some of the
sights and sounds of China. The music groups will embark on some sightseeing to
discover the amazing scenery, antiquities and cultural heritage that Chengdu
and Sichuan Province has to offer. They will also visit the Panda Base to see
the Giant Pandas. |
| The second is to participate in TWO performances
at the International Convention Centre or the Pride Concert Hall. At least one performance
will be in the Golden Opera House Theatre or the Pride Concert Hall. A third informal performance will be
held at an alternative venue. |
| The third is to participate in TWO professional
music workshops. |
Translators will be in attendance to facilitate the flow of information from
workshop conductors to the student group. This format will also provide the
opportunity for Orchestra and Band Directors to participate at various levels
of the workshops.
The Performers:
The festival will cater for Orchestras, Bands, Ensembles and Choirs. Each will
be required to present TWO fifteen to twenty minute performances. The music
director of each group is free to select the music to be performed. One
additional un-official performance will be arranged.
It is recommended that TWO performance programs be prepared for the official
performances. The un-official performance may be a repeat of one of the two
programs as the third performance will be outside the festival venue.
Adjudicators:
All performances will be provided with positive critique from Three
International Music Professionals, one from North America, one from China and
one from Australia.
The festival adjudicators will also work with the groups in the music workshops.
The Festival adjudicators are:
Mr Bruce Worland AM, from Melbourne, Australia and Melbourne
Youth Music.
Professor James Keene, from the United States of America and
the University of Illinois.
Professor Li Xilin, Vice President of the Sichuan Conservatory
of Music.
Musical Instruments:
Some Large percussion instruments and strings will be provided at the Festival,
Please contact us for a list of Instruments that are available. All other
instruments will need to travel with you.
Awards:
ALL schools and groups participating will receive a participation award and
recognition certificate for their performance.
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