Introduction
The young2010prague festival will be already the eighth in the line of youngprague festivals.
The event was established in 2003 and within few years became
a most popular venue for young people aged 8-26 who have an active
interest in music and choir singing. Organizers again
expect to welcome over one thousand young people from all over the world in 2010.
Friendly, cultural ambience of Prague as a venue is unique. Participants will have
a chance to show their talent and skill, and at the same time they will enjoy the beauty
of the most attractive city in Central Europe and meet new friends.
youngprague festival dedicated website
Please learn more and read the comments and opinion about youngprague festivals from participants:
young2009-comments read what 2009 participants said
young2009prague video
young2008-comments read what 2008 participants said
young2007-comments read what 2007 participants said
young2006-comments read what 2006 participants said
Festival concept
The festival shall consist of two parts: Category A - public presentations;
category B - competition. Participants shall be young orchestras and choirs
in both categories.
| A) Public presentations |
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Participants - choirs, orchestras and other music ensembles (even non-traditional) - shall have
one or two performances and will learn and rehearse and perform one joint composition
with all the other participants.
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| B) Competition part |
The orchestra competition shall have four categories a) symphonic&string orchestras; and b) brass music orchestras
and c) jazz orchestras and d) other music (pop, folklore...). In all the orchestra categories one composition from a Czech composer
shall be compulsory. Detailed information shall be posted on receipt of the preliminary registration form.
The choir competition shall have four categories a) mixed choirs, b) boys/young man choirs, c) girls choirs,
d) children choirs. In all the choir categories one composition from a Czech composer shall be compulsory.
Detailed information shall be posted on receipt of the preliminary registration form.
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Date
The dates of young2010prague are
25th-28th March 2010
(Thursday-Sunday)
Festival organiser
The festival is organised by IfB Bohemia Prague in co-operation with
Music Travel Agency Prague. Both companies are experienced organizers
of international musical and cultural festivals, events and travel (more information
on www.ifbbohemia.cz,
www.agencyMTA-Stadler.com)
Festival programme overview
| Thursday, 25th March 2010 |
Arrivals
Dinner in festival hotels
Reception of group leaders by the city of Prague representative
Get-together party
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| Friday, 26th March 2010 |
Festival opening and Matinee concert
Choirs&orchestras competition (non-competing ensembles city tour
and/or watch the competition)
Dinner in festival hotels
Night river cruise
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| Saturday, 27th March 2010 |
Festive parade through city centre culminating with joint composition
Open-air performances in city centre and/or churches
Dinner in festival hotels
AWARDS and Disco Party
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| Sunday, 28th March 2010 |
Individual departures after breakfast
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Prices
The following price chart offers package price in different accommodation categories:
| Hotel category |
** |
*** |
**** |
| Package price per person in tripple |
EUR 159 |
EUR 189 |
EUR 217 |
| single/twin room supplement for three nights |
EUR 24 |
EUR 48 |
EUR 63 |
Package price includes:
- participation fee in young2010prague programme
- three overnights in a hotel of your choice
- three breakfasts
- three dinners in a hotel
- guided city tour of Prague
- night river cruise
- services of a local guide for all festival programme activities in English or German language
- one free place for every 20 paying participants
Accommodation is in three-bedded rooms in 4*hotels and 3*hotels.
Usual solution in 2* hotels is that two twin-bedded rooms or twin and tripple rooms share private facilities.
The prices are valid provided that there are at least 60% of young people/students up to 26 years
of age in a group.
The price does not include:
- transportation. (Please note that organisers would be happy to arrange transportation to/from festival
functions as per your requirements.)
Next step
Please fill in and dispatch following preliminary booking form
to make us aware of your interest. We would like to have the completed form from you as
soon as possible, latest 15th December 2009. On receipt of the completed form we will send
you a detailed information pack that will give you more detailed information to make a decision
about your participation.
In the following countries young2010prague festival is also marketed by our sister company
Choir Contact International which is associated in our group. You may contact them in
your country, they should also be able to help you with your transportation arrangements.
| | | Phone | | Email | |
| Australia: | | +61 (0) 7 3239 5900 | | cci-australia@choircontact.com | |
| Austria: | | +43 (0) 1 535 04 80 | | cci-austria@choircontact.com | |
| Canada: | | +1 (0) 416 480 2411 | | cci-canada@choircontact.com | |
| France: | | +33 ((0) 1 42 81 88 48 | | cci-france@choircontact.com | |
| Germany: | | +49 (0) 228 911 80 11 | | cci-germany@choircontact.com | (choirs) |
| Germany: | | +49 (0) 7531 5802 33 | | Ludwig@ifb-konstanz.de | (orchestras) |
| Ireland: | | +353 (0) 1 888 7830 | | dublin@choircontact.com | |
| Netherlands/Belgium: | | +31 (0) 20 530 2350 | | cci-netherlands@choircontact.com | |
| New Zealand: | | +64 (0) 9 414 9570 | | cci-nz@choircontact.com | |
| Norway: | | +47 6983 3083 | | asbjorn@sabratours.no | (partner) |
| Sweden: | | +46 3325 8150 | | info@eurotravel.se | (partner) |
| Switzerland: | | +41 (0) 1 262 1050 | | switzerland@choircontact.com | |
| United Kingdom: | | +44 (0) 20 7014 8609 | | cci-uk@choircontact.com | |
| USA: | | +1 212 398 0691 | | cci-usa@choircontact.com | |
| USA: | | +1 800 624 0166 | | youngprague@music-contact.com | (partner) |
We very much look forward to see you in Prague March 2010 !!!