 This Entry Form should be submitted to the Hong Kong Treble Choirs’ Association via mail, email or fax on or before30 April 2015.

PART I / CHOIR/GROUP INFORMATION
*Name of Choir/Group (English)
*Name of Choir/Group
(Chinese, if any)
Name of Conductor (English) / (First Name) / (Last Name)
Name of Conductor
(Chinese, if any)
*Country of Origin
Recommended by(If any)
Award Attained in International Competitions in 2 years (If any) / Competition: / Award:

*Required fills

PART II / CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
*Name of Contact Person (Please tick) / Mr. / Ms. / Mrs. / Dr. / Prof.
*Name in English / (First Name) / (Last Name)
*Name in Chinese / (If any)
*Mailing Address
*Office Telephone Number / (Country Code: )
Fax Number / (Country Code: )
*Mobile Number / (Country Code: )
*Email Address
*Nature of Entry (Please tick) / Choir/Group (go to Part III) / Group Delegate (go to Part IV)

*Required fills

PART III / COMPETITION CATEGORY
A1 Children’s Choir, SA voices
(Age 12 or under, 25 singers or above;
Time limit: 8 minutes) / A2Children’s Choir, SA voices
(Age 16 or under; 25 singers or above;
Time limit: 10 minutes)
B1Youth Choir, SA voices
(Age 29 or under,
25singers or above;
Time limit: 15 minute) / B2Youth Choir, TB voices
(Age 29 or under,
25 singers or above;
Time limit: 15 minutes) / B3Youth Choir, SATB voices
(Age 29 or under,
25singers or above;
Time limit: 15 minute)
CContemporary Music (Any Voice Combination)
(Age 29 or under, 25 singers or above;
Time limit: 8 minutes) / DFolklore (Any Voice Combination)
(Age 29 or under, 25 singers or above;
Time limit: 8 minutes)
EShow Choir(Any Voice Combination)
(Age 29 or under, 25 singers or above;
Time limit: 10 minutes) / FVocal Ensemble (Any Voice Combination)
(Age 29 or under, max. 16 singers;
Time limit: 10 minutes)
GAdult Choir(Any Voice Combination)
(Age 30 orabove, 25 singers or above;
Time limit: 10 minutes)
PART IV / ENTRANCE FEE
Please tick and fill in the total amount
Choir/Group
(Package A)
(Competition included) / University Hostel Residential Fee / USD630 per head
(*No. of participants including singers, conductors, accompanists____ and accompanying staff: ____)
Hotel Residential Fee(3-star or above) / USD810 per head
(*No. of participants including singers, conductors, accompanists____ and accompanying staff: ____)
Group Delegate
(Package C)
(No Competition) / University Hostel Residential Fee / USD630per head
(*No. of participants including singers, conductors, accompanists____and accompanying staff: ____)
Hotel Residential Fee(3-star or above) / USD810 per head
(*No. of participants including singers, conductors, accompanists____ and accompanying staff: ____)
Enrol in one more choral competition category, additional charge
(No choir can enrolin more than two competitioncategories) / USD500
Total Entrance Fee / USD
Total Entrance Fee After Discount
(10% discount is offered if submit before 15November 2014) / USD

*Number of accompanying staff members (who are not singers, conductors, or accompanists) is limited a maximum of 4 people or 10%. Please apply as Individual Delegate if the number of accompanying staff exceeds the limit.

Please telegraphic transfer the total amount to the following account (remittance must be effected in full without deduction of charges):
Name of Bank
Branch
Account Number
Account Name
Bank Address
SWIFT / Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited
Sheung Wan Branch
025-346-14-05691-1
Hong Kong Treble Choirs’ Association Limited
41-47, Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
SCBKHKHHXXX
PART V / SUBMISSION

Please submit the following items to the Hong Kong Treble Choirs’ Association via mail, email or fax on or before 15Novemberor 30 April 2015

  • This Entry Form
  • Recordings of recent performance of at least two songs within one year in CD / DVD format. (Not required for group delegate)
  • Receiptof payment of advance deposit of USD1000

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After the selection process, please submit the following items to the Hong Kong Treble Choirs’ Association via mail, email or fax on or before 30April 2015:

  • Scores of the pieces, please refer to Regulations on the Festival website for the number of copies.
  • Brief description of each piece (< 50 words) in either English or Chinese and the programme order should be marked clearly.
  • Brief summary in English or Chinese of the content of any song (< 50 words) whose lyrics are not in English or Chinese.
  • Biography of the Choir (< 150 words).
  • Photo of the Choir at print quality (jpeg at 300 dpi).
  • Receipt of payment of the participation fee.

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If applicant wish to perform in a concert, please submit the following items to Hong Kong Treble Choirs’ Association via mail, email or fax on or before 30 April 2015:

  • Recordings of recent performance of at least two songs within one year in CD/DVD format. (Choirs joining competition do not need to submit again)
  • A repertoire of 2 to 3 songs other than the songs chosen for competitions within 15 minutes.
  • Brief description of each piece (< 50 words) in either English or Chinese and the programme order should be marked clearly.
  • Brief summary in English or Chinese of the content of any song (< 50 words) whose lyrics are not in English or Chinese.

Address: Room 704, Kornhill Plaza Office Tower, 1 Kornhill Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 2381 9262Fax: (852) 2380 7302

Email: ebsite:

PART VI / AGREEMENT

I hereby certify that all of the above information is correct. I understand that the application will be disregarded and the group’s participation will be disqualified if any of the above information and attached materials are not true or intentionally modified.

I understand that the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) is the Co-presenter and Music Education Professional Committee of China Society of Education is the Joint-presenter of the 2015World Youth & Children’s Choir Festival - Hong Kong.

I understand that HKTCA reserves all rights to vary or terminate the offers and programs at any time.

I also understand and agree that Hong Kong Treble Choirs’ Association Limited and the Organizing Committee of 2015World Youth & Children’s Choir Festival- Hong Kong have the final and absolute rights to amend and decide the distribution of all awards and prizes without giving prior notification. Decisions given by the jury will be final and any breach of the Festival Regulations by any of the group member will lead to disqualification.

The participating choir/group hereof undertake that Hong Kong Treble Choirs’ Association Limited: 1) has all rights to record and photograph all performances and/or competitions 2) has all rights to broadcast and/or publish the recorded materials and photographs taken during and after the Festival and 3) retains the copyrights of all sorts of recorded materials and photographs taken in the Festival.

Signature: ______Date:______

Last Updated: 15 March 2015

Enquiry

Hong Kong Treble Choirs’ Association

Contact person: Mr. Henry Kwan-him CHEUNG

Address : Room 704, Kornhill Plaza Office Tower, 1 Kornhill Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Telephone : (852) 23819262

Fax : (852) 2380 7302

E-mail address:

  1. Participating Choir/ Group
  1. 6 Days/5 Nights of Accommodation During the Festival
  2. Meals and Transportation during the Festival
  3. Participation in 1 Category of Competition
  4. 1 Workshop (Designed for Choir Members)
  5. *Extra Workshops upon Request
  6. 1 Master Class
    (Designed for Conductors and Tutors, 2 Persons per Team)
  7. *Extra Master Classes upon Request*
  8. Free Admission to3 concerts
*Extra Concerts in Half-Price
  1. Chance to Perform in 1 Concert
  2. Souvenir and Souvenir Book
  3. Certificate of Participation
  4. Museum Visits, Sight-seeing and Shopping Can be Arranged
  5. Attending Welcoming Banquet with International Renowned Choral Experts
(For Conductors and Tutors, 2 Persons per Team)
  1. *Admission to Competitions
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  1. Individual Delegate
  1. 6 Days/5 Nights of Accommodation During the Festival
  2. Free Admission to Workshops (Designed for Choristers)
  3. Free Admission to Master Classes (Designed for Conductors)
  4. 5 Concerts
  5. Souvenir and Souvenir Book
  6. Certificate of Participation
  7. Attending Welcoming Banquet with International Renowned Choral Experts
  8. *Admission to Competitions

  1. Group Delegate
  1. 6 Days/5 Nights of Accommodation During the Festival
  2. Meals and Transportation during the Festival
  3. Free Admission to Workshops (Designed for Choristers)
  4. Free Admission to Master Classes (Designed for Conductors)
  5. Free Admission to 4 Concerts
*Extra Concerts in Half-Price
  1. Chance to Perform in 1 Concert
  2. Souvenir and Souvenir Book
  3. Certificate of Participation
  4. Museum Visits, Sight-seeing and Shopping Tours Can be Arranged
  5. Attending Welcoming Banquet with International Renowned Choral Experts
(For Conductors and Tutors, 2 Persons per Team)
  1. *Admission to Competitions
/ Remarks:
  1. All residential rooms are double rooms. An extra USD 160 for hostel single room and USD 300 for hotel single room will be charged.
  1. Conductors of participating choirs will be invited to take part in the welcoming dinner and two seminars with international renowned music experts.
  1. Request for extra sightseeing tours can be considered, extra payment is needed.
  1. An extra USD 500 will be charged for enrolling in one more choral competition category. No choir can enroll in more than two competition categories.
  1. HKTCA reserves the right to vary or terminate the offers and programs at any time.