If you are part of a chorus you should think about a cultural exchange.
Almost every nation organizes festivals and events for international choruses, it’s a great opportunity to discover new techniques and points of view while visiting a beautiful place.
In Italy, for example, I found Lago di garda Music Festival and Cantus Angeli International Festival of Choirs, one at the North and one at the South.
The first one will take place on Lake Garda (14 to 18 October 2010) and it’s an International festival of music for choirs and orchestras. The lake offers a spectacle of natural brightness and colors, which makes this place a unique destination.
The conditions of participation are: performance of a free program 30-45 min and minimum 25 persons (incl. participants and attendants).
The second one uses locations such as the wonderful countries of the “Amalfitana Coast” and will take place from 21 to 25 October 2009. Cantus Angeli suggests participation in concerts and performances in theaters, churches and amphitheaters, places chosen for the particular acoustic characteristics or to enhance the repertoire of each band. The wonderful “Cilento” and “Vallo di Diano” will be the privileged places for performances of the groups.
The Festival is open to all vocal, choral and musical bands without restriction of age, repertoire, style, or genre, with or without accompanying instruments. Te performance of some typical composition of the country of origin is always welcome.
Sources: Lago di Garda Music Festival and Cantus Angeli
