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INTERKULTUR is looking for YOU to become its next choir reporter.
As a choir reporter you will be able to share your stories and those of your choir with the world through videos, photos and journal entries.
Learn more about how to apply and the many perks associated with being a reporter. |
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How does my choir register for the 2012 Games?
Information is now available online. Simply go to www.2012worldchoirgames.com to get started.
To ask a question for a future issue of PRELUDE, email here. |
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20,000 participants
70+ countries
400+ choirs
23 musical categories
$73.5 million economic impact for Cincinnati USA
The World Choir Games is the largest choral competition in the world. It will be the biggest convention and largest global event in Cincinnati USA history. |
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The Procter & Gamble Company has signed on as the first Official Presenting Sponsor of the 2012 World Choir Games, the highest sponsorship level available. The Cincinnati Organzing Committee will now seek additional sponsors at various levels of support
If you or your company is interested in sponsorship opportunities for the
2012 World Choir Games, please contact Dani Landolt.
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Upcoming INTERKULTUR events:
2011
April 17-21
International Choir Competition & Festival
Budapest, Hungary
April 27-May 1
International Choir Competition & Festival
Venezia, Italy
May 4-8
American International Choral Festival
Reno, Nevada, USA
June 1-5
Anton Bruckner Choir Competition and Festival
Linz, Austria
July 2-6
Musica Sacra a Roma
Rome, Italy
July 6-10
Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition
Wernigerode, Germany
July 10-17
Grand Prix of Choral Music
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World Choir Championships for Youth and Young Adults
Graz, Austria
October 13-17
"In...Canto sul Garda" International Choir Competition & Festival
Riva del Garda, Italy
November 3-7
International Choir Competition and Festival Malta
Valetta, Malta
2012
July 4-14
World Choir Games
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | |
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2012GAMESWEBSITE
Information for choirs, visitors and more
The host city website for the 2012 World Choir Games recently launched with more details and information about the event, the registration process and Cincinnati USA.
Among the highlights:
- A video that gives you a good feel for the Games.
- Frequenetly asked questions (and answers) for choirs interested in participating.
- Explanations about elements of the event.
- E-newsletter signup and links to social media channels.
Check it out and let us know what you think: info@2012worldchoirgames.com |
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SOUTHERNGATEWAY
First choir to register for 2012 Games
Southern Gateway Chorus, a Cincinnati USA barbershop choir comprised of more than 100 male a cappella harmony singers, was the first choir to register for the 2012 World Choir Games.
The world-renowned choir has been spreading its love of music through live performances and recordings since 1956. Southern Gateway has won 22 medals in 29 competitive appearances over the years.
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| Jon and Brian Zink (front row: second and third from the left) singing together in Southern Gateway |
"Southern Gateway changes lives by making wonderful music, and I can't wait to share my love of music with not only Cincinnati but the world in 2012," said Brian Zink, choir member since 1988.
Choir members range in age from 14 years to late 80s. The youngest member and Brian Zink's son, Jon, will also be participating in the 2012 Games. Jon is a third generation Southern Gateway member. "My grandfather passed along his love of music to me, and I have done the same with my son," said Brian.
"Ever since I can remember I've been singing with my dad. We have so much fun together. The entire chorus is an extended family to me. We learn from and respect one another," said Jon.
Jon, a Lakota West High School freshman, performed the school's leading role in School House Rock Live this January. "Performing is such a thrill. I can't wait to perform with Southern Gateway and spread my love of harmony. Winning a gold medal would also be awesome," said Jon.
Learn more about how to apply for the 2012 Games at www.2012worldchoirgames.com. |
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GLOBALHARMONY
Colombia: The only risk is wanting to stay
 We are all connected by our love of music and have the unique opportunity to learn from one another's cultures, interests and ways of life. Each month PRELUDE will highlight a music enthusiast from around the world.
Meet Clara Garcías
Country: Colombia
Choir: Coral Comfenalco Santander
Clara, tell us about Colombia.
Colombia is in northwestern South America and is recognized worldwide for the production of coffee, flowers, emeralds, coal and oil.
Tell us about diversity in your country.
In Colombia there is diversity in everything, from customs, races, climate, accents to religions and ways of thinking. Across the country we get a wide variety of fruits and vegetables of excellent quality at any time of year.
What is your favorite traditional food?
My favorite is the "melting pot Bogota." It's a soup made of three different kinds of potatoes and chicken essence and is accompanied with capers, cream and avocado. It's delicious. The soup can be found throughout my county, but primarily in Bogota, the capital of Colombia.
What struggles, if any, does your country face?
Unfortunately my country does face struggles (as all countries do) that include drug trafficking, terrorism and kidnapping. These are real struggles that should not go unnoticed, however, there is so much good that far outweighs the bad. My country is making positive strides. There is a saying in Colombia: The only risk is wanting to stay.
Tell us about what makes Colombia so special.
People in my country live life to the maximum and are very friendly, hospitable and generous.
We love to celebrate Christmas and birthdays. It is common to see Colombians outside tubing on the rivers, exploring caves, napping on the beach or paragliding in the water. There is something for everyone.
Describe a typical weekend with your friends and family.
Saturday afternoons my family (husband and two daughters) and I eat ice cream to celebrate the weekend. Sometimes at night if it is a friend's birthday we will celebrate by eating cake and going out to a salsa dance bar. We dance the night away at "Bar Cepita."
Sundays involve going to church and eating lunch at "Mercagan," where you can eat super delicious steaks. Sunday afternoons are also good times for going to the movies and visiting grandparents. Sometime we drive to "the table of the saints."
Tell me us about your choir (highlighted below).
The Coral Comfenalco Santander is composed of people who love music and enjoy singing with friends. We perform many different genres but the music that we love most is the Colombian música as this is in our veins and what makes us dance with body and soul.
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PHOTOOFTHEMONTH
Colombian choir nabs two gold diplomas
Wearing traditional Colombian attire, the Coral Comfenalco Santander sang their hearts out at the 2012 Games, earning two gold diplomas in Mixed Chamber and Folklore categories.
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| Coral Comfenalco Santander wins two gold diplomas at the 2010 World Choir Games. . |
Founded in 1982, due to the support and sponsorship of Comfenalco Sectional Santander
(entities interested in arts and cultural development in the Santander region), the Colombian choir is comprised of college students as well as professionals from Bucaramanga, a Colombian city, and capital city of the department of Santander.
To see more World Choir Games photos, go to our flickr page. If you have a photo you'd like to see here in future issues of PRELUDE, please send to info@2012worldchoirgames.com.
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VIDEOOFTHEMONTH
Colombian choir ROCKS (around the clock)
Coral Comfenalco Santander (See above: Photo of the Month) performs an array of tunes and represents works of different styles and eras ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary music. Check out the Colombian choir performing an American classic, "Rock around the clock" and view their YouTube video. |
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