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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
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.
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.

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

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

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

Sunday, 28th March 2010
Individual departures after breakfast

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 !!!