Participating Ensembles of the SCL Festival 2016

Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival 2016

Christophorus-Jugendkammerchor Versmold (Germany)

Die Telemänner, Jugend-Barockorchester der GEDOK Stuttgart e.V (Germany)

Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra (USA)

Jerusalem Conservatory Hassadna - Youth Wind Orchestra (Israel)

Jugendsinfonieorchester Heidelberg (Germany)

Kanagawa University Symphonic Band (Japan)

Marching Koalas (Australia)

Metrum Chorus Kapuvár (Hungary)

Neue Wiener Stimmen (Austria)

OJPA - Alicante’s Youth Orchestra (Spain)

OJPA ASPIRANTES - Alicante’s Youth Orchestra (Spain)

Penrhos College Chorale (Australia)

Penrhos College String Orchestra (Australia)

Shanghai Fushan Foreign Language Primary School Choir (China)

SKH Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Secondary School Treble Choir (China - Hong Kong)

Sonora Junior Sax (Italy)

St Kevins College Orchestra and Choir (Australia)

Sunrise String Orchestra (Thailand)

Taipei Fuhsing Private School String Orchestra (Chinese Taipei)

Tamagawa Academy Upper Secondary Division Symphonic Wind Orchestra (Japan)

The Glennie School Choir (Australia)

Tübinger Saxophon-Ensemble (Germany)

Xavier College Symphony Orchestra (Australia)

Youth Choir of Central Oregon (USA)

Zhuhai Huafa and Front Teenager Choir & String Orchestra (China)

Participating Ensembles of the SCL Festival 2016

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Wenn es eine Sprache gibt, die in der ganzen Welt verstanden wird, dann ist es die der Musik. Die Völkerverbindung nach Noten erreicht die Herzen der Menschen, bringt einfach Freude. Wir in Wien wissen, wovon wir sprechen, dürfen wir uns doch mit Stolz eine Welthauptstadt der Musik nennen.

Als Bürgermeister einer Musikstadt mit Tradition und Ambition ist mir die Begegnung junger Menschen im Zeichen der Musik besonders wichtig. Deshalb freut es mich, dass unsere Stadt Gastgeberin des Summa Cum Laude Musikfestivals 2016 ist, das heuer bereits zum zehnten Mal stattfindet. Das Veranstaltungsprogramm im Jubiläumsjahr wird sicher von allen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern als auch vom Publikum im Sinne des Namens „mit höchstem Lob“ wahrgenommen werden.

Ich wünsche dem Jugendmusikfestival viel Erfolg, verbunden mit den besten Wünschen für die musikalische Zukunft aller Beteiligten.

Music is a universal language understood the world over. Music unites people across all borders and reaches their hearts. Music makes people happy. We, in Vienna, know what we talk about because we may proudly call ourselves one of the world’s capitals of music.

As Mayor of a city with a great music tradition and a deep commitment to music, I am very happy that Vienna hosts the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival 2016. I am very glad that so many young musicians meet in Vienna to build bridges at the tenth edition of the festival. The participants and audience will surely welcome this year’s jubilee programme “with great praise” in the sense of the festival’s title.

I would like to wish the Youth Music Festival every success and all participants the very best for their future.

Dr. Michael HäuplBürgermeister und Landeshauptmann von WienMayor and Governor of Vienna

Dr. Michael Häupl

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Der Dialog der Kulturen und kulturelle Bildung sind zwei Hauptanliegen der UNESCO, die als Sonderorganisation der Vereinten Nationen damit betraut ist, durch Förderung der weltweiten Zusammenarbeit in den Bereichen Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur zur Wahrung des Friedens und der Sicherheit beizutragen. Musik gilt dabei als eine der wohl mächtigsten Sprachen der Welt, die es immer wieder schafft, Grenzen aller Art zu überwinden und somit den Dialog zwischen den Kulturen und Frieden zu fördern. Mit 1.300 TeilnehmerInnen aus 12 verschiedenen Ländern leistet das Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival auch beim 10. Jubiläum einen bedeutenden Beitrag zum internationalen musikalischen Austausch und fördert die kulturelle Bildung von Jugendlichen, ein Kernanliegen der UNESCO. Die Österreichische UNESCO-Kommission hat daher mit Freude die Schirmherrschaft über das Festival übernommen und wünscht allen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern anregende und aufregende Erfahrungen in Österreich.

Dialogue among cultures and arts education are two main concerns of UNESCO, being a specialized agency of the United Nations UNESCO is entrusted with the promotion of worldwide collaboration in the fields of education, science and culture as contribution to peace and security.

Music is considered one of the most powerful languages of the world and manages again and again to overcome barriers of all kinds and therewith promotes dialogue among cultures and peace. With 1.300 participants from 12 nations the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival makes also at the 10th jubilee an important contribution to the international musical exchange and promotes art education of teenagers, a key concern of UNESCO.

Therefore, the Austrian Commission for UNESCO has taken on the patronage for the festival with pleasure and wishes all participants stimulating and exciting experiences in Austria.

Dr. Eva Nowotny

Botschafterin i.R. Dr. Eva NowotnyPräsidentin der Österreichischen UNESCO-Kommission

Former ambassador, Dr. Eva NowotnyPresident of the Austrian Commission for UNESCO

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Thomas AngyanExecutive and Artistic Director

Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien

Michael BoderPrincipal Conductor and Artistic

Advisor at theRoyal Danish Theatre and

Orchestra

Yefim BronfmanPianist

Erhard BusekVice Chancellor (ret.)

Chairman of the Institute of the Danube Region and Central Europe

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Elīna GarančaMezzo-soprano

Clemens HellsbergPresident of the Vienna

Philharmonic (ret.)

Elke HesseDirector of the MuTh – The Vienna

Boys’ Choir Concert Hall

Ioan HolenderDirector of the Vienna State Opera

(ret.)

Vladimir JurowskiPrincipal Conductor of the

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Angelika KirchschlagerMezzo-soprano

Harry KopietzPresident of the

Vienna Provincial Parliament

Martin KušejAustrian opera and

theatre directorArtistic director at the

Residenz Theatre in Munich

Alexander MooreSecretary General Jeunesses

Musicales Austria

Angelika MöserDirector of the Arnold Schoenberg

Center Vienna

Matthias NaskeExecutive and Artistic Director of

the Wiener Konzerthaus

Franz PatayRector of the Music and Arts

University of the City of Vienna (MUK-Uni)

Johanna RachingerDirector General of the

Austrian National Library

Julian RachlinViolinist/Violist

Elisabeth SobotkaArtistic Director of the Bregenz

Festival

Ulrike SychRector of the University of Music

and Performing Arts, Vienna

Jean-Yves ThibaudetPianist

Franz Welser-MöstMusic Director of theCleveland Orchestra

General Music Director of the Vienna State Opera (ret.)

YundiPianist

Lamberto ZannierSecretary General of the OSCE

Tomas Zierhofer - KinArtistic Director of the Vienna Festival Wiener Festwochen

SCL Honorary Board 2016

Sebastian KurzFederal Minister for Europe,

Integration and Foreign Affairs

Sophie KarmasinFederal Minister for Families and

Youth

Thomas DrozdaMinister for Arts and Culture,

Constitution and Public Service

Under the patronage of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria

Heinz Fischer

Michael HäuplMayor and Governor of

Vienna

Erwin PröllGovernor of Lower Austria

Hans NiesslGovernor of Burgenland

Andreas Mailath-PokornyExecutive City Councillor forCultural Affairs, Science and

Sports

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SCL Festival Team

Jürgen PartajIntendant

Artistic Directorof the SCL-Festival

Richard LaubChairman of Via Musica

Christian BenderManaging Director

Concerts-Austria

Birgit BrodnerMember of the Board

Via Musica

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Approximately 1.300 participants from all over the word taking part in nearly two hundred events at more than 50 venues in Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Italy and Slovenia

Patronage of the Austrian Federal President and the Austrian Commission for UNESCO.

Opening ceremony held in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Austria’s landmark and a symbol of Austrian identity

Competition held in the Golden Hall of the Wiener Musikverein

Workshops and seminars held in the University of Music in Vienna, one of the largest arts universities in the world

Gala Winners’ Concert held in the Great Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus

Additional concerts held in some of Vienna’s most fascinating cultural institutions:

- MuTh, the Vienna Boys’ Choir concert hall

- The ”Haus der Musik“, an interactive museum located in the former Palais of Archduke Charles, awarded the Museum Prize for innovative design

- Spectacular open air concerts at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Prater, MuseumsQuartier Wien, one of the largest art and culture complexes in the world and the Vienna City Hall

Additional Workshop ”Mobile Filming“ - a Vienna Forum Knowledge Adventure

Closing ceremony held in the magnificent Festival Hall of Vienna City Hall, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Vienna

The Highlights of the Summa Cum Laude Festival 2016

10 years of success 2007 - 2016

11308 participants - 255 ensembles - 42 countries - all 5 continents

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Wien.LiedTheresa Hemedinger (*1979)

Jürgen PartajIntendant/Artistic Director of the SCL-Festival

Christian BenderManaging Director Concerts-Austria

Welcome and introduction of the groups

Locus isteAnton Bruckner (1824 – 1896)

Thomas MöllenbeckCathedral Curate at St. Stephan‘s

Gern haben tuat guatHeidi Preisegger (*1951)

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Closing WordsJürgen Partaj and Christian Bender

Rise like a PhoenixAlexander Zuckowski (*1974) / Arr. Helmut Simmer

Music: NEUE WIENER STIMMEN

Vienna’s youth choirConductor: Christoph Wigelbeyer

Opening Ceremony July 1st 2016 St. Stephen’s Cathedral

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Friday, July 1

17.00 Welcome ceremony at St. Stephen’s Cathedral

18.00 Conductors’ kick-off meeting

Saturday, July 2

All Day Choir and Orchestra Competition and Celebration at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein

All Day Individual concerts and performances in Vienna and around Vienna

Afternoon Choir workshops at the University of Music in Vienna

Sunday, July 3

All Day Orchestra workshops at the University of Music in Vienna

All Day Individual concerts and performances in Vienna and around Vienna Monday, July 4

Morning Band and Special Ensembles Competition and Celebration at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein

Afternoon Band and Special Ensembles workshops at the University of Music in Vienna

All Day Individual concerts and performances in Vienna and around Vienna

Tuesday, July 5

Morning Individual city exploration of Vienna

14.30-17.30 Preparation Gala Winners’ Concert

Lecture “A Journey into the history of the Strauss family and the Waltz” by Eduard & Thomas Strauss in the Great Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus

Group photo at the Wiener Konzerthaus

18.00 Evening Gala Winners’ Concert at the Great Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus

20.45 Award ceremony, farewell reception at the Rathaus - Town Hall

Wednesday, July 6

Departure from Vienna, further European concert tour

Daily program - Overview

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Christoph EhrenfellnerOrchestra, Symphonic Band & Special Ensemble Jury &Workshop Lecturer

Born in Salzburg Christoph Ehrenfellner comes to be one of Austrias most versatile artists of the younger generation. He is acclaimed violinist, composer and conductor, 2016-2019 artist in residence at Theater Nordhausen/Germany, where he composes new opera, ballet and symphonic music, conducts and performs. He is a regular guest-conductor at the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra and at the Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg. He was chief-conductor at the Sinfonietta Baden 2011-15 and assistant conductor at the Opéra National de Lorraine/Nancy. He conducted the OSN Nancy, OSN S. Domingo, RSO Belarus, Thames Chamber Orchestra London, Krasnojarsk Chamber Orchestra, the Ruse State Opera, ISO Austria and Ravenna Festival Orchestra.

Christoph Ehrenfellner is current composer in residence at the Opera Festival Retz/Austria and at the Loisiarte Chamber Music Festival 2017, he held residencies at the Orchestre Symphonique de Mulhouse/France 2012, Seiji Ozawa Academy/Geneva 2013, at PalmKlang Festival/Salzburg 2015. His orchestral music, concertos and chamber music are performed worldwide by artists such as Leif Segerstam, Daniel Klajner, Michael Helmrath, Christian Altenburger, Matthias Schorn, Alexandra Soumm, Emmanuel Tjeknavorjan and Sergey Malov.

Ehrenfellner worked as a guest-concertmaster at the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra, the Wiener Jeunesse Orchestra and the Austrian Ensemble for Contemporary Music. He recorded representative solo and chamber music repertoire for BBC3, ORF, NHK, Slovensky Rozhlas, and 6 CDs for HungaroTon, Preiser Records, PanMusica and Paladino Music. Christoph Ehrenfellner is a dedicated chamber musician, guest at many Festivals worldwide and currently leading the Zuckmayer Ensemble Wien-Berlin. Furthermore he is teaching the University Orchestra at the University of Music Graz. He is regular jury member at the SCL Youth Orchestra Competition in Wiener Musikverein and honorary member of the Japan Austria Cultural Association. Since 2015 he is head of the youth orchestra and youth chamber music classes of the Allegro Vivo Festival in Austria.

Find more about Christoph Ehrenfellner at www.christophehrenfellner.at

Jury Members & Workshop Lecturers (in alphabethical order)

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Johannes HiemetsbergerChoir Jury & Workshop Lecturer

Music never is.Either one listened to it already, or longs to do so. Likewise a musical ensemble never is. It becomes. Always. How, that is – among other factors – also my responsibility. And: To conduct is to trigger music, spark something in people who burn inside – that’s where I like to take a hand in …

Founder and artistic director of the COMPANY OF MUSIC and the Chorus Sine Nomine (www.chorussinenomine.at).

As a conductor he collaborated with orchestras such as the Wiener Akademie, the L’Orfeo Baroque Orchestra, the Ensemble Prisma Wien, Camerata Salzburg, the winds of the Vienna Symphonic Orchestra as well as the NDR Choir Hamburg, the BR Choir Munich, the Sociedad de Coral de Bilbao etc.

Regular concerts at the Wiener Konzerthaus, at the Musikverein in Vienna, at Jeunesse, Festival Salzburg Whitsun & Barock, the Styriarte, the International Brucknerfest Linz, the festival Ravenna or the Festival dell’ Aurora in Italy. Johannes Hiemetsberger teaches conducting for Choir and Chamber music ensembles at the mdw - Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst (mdw) in Vienna and was the chief artistic director of the Webern Chamber Choir at mdw from 2011 to 2016 (www.mdw.ac.at/webernkammerchor/).

He is a regular instructor at and artistic director of vocal music courses and courses for choir conductors (Europa Cantat in France and Spain, Cantata Kaltenberg etc) as well as at workshops and master classes (Finland, Germany, Philippines, Taiwan, Italy) and was founder and director of youth choirs (OÖ Landesjugendchor 2000-2005, Neue Wiener Stimmen 2010-2013).

Since 2008 he is artistic director of the Stimmen Festival Freistadt in Upper Austria (www.stimmen-festival-freistadt.at).

He received his education at the Brucknerkonservatorium Linz, the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna (music pedagogy, choir conducting with Johannes Prinz and Herwig Reiter) as well as the Konservatorium of the City of Vienna (Conducting with Georg Mark, Early Music).

JH is recipient of the Erwin-Ortner-Fonds as well as the Ferdinand Grossmann-Prize.

www.companyofmusic.at

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Andy Icochea IcocheaChoir Jury & Workshop Lecturer

Andy Icochea Icochea is a multi-faceted musician who regularly appears as an orchestral and opera conductor, choral conductor and accompanist, and whose compositions and arrangements are performed internationally. He has appeared in over 500 concerts in 29 countries and four continents, in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall, Wiener Musikverein and Berliner Konzerthaus. Additionally, he has served as choral clinician and conductor for the World Peace Choir (Vienna and Beijing) and guest clinician for Boston Symphony Orchestra education programs.Icochea Icochea has collaborated as choral conductor and rehearsal accompanist under Riccardo Muti, Georges Prêtre, Adam Fischer, Franz Welser-Möst, Bertrand de Billy, Bernard Haitink and Charles Dutoit. His choruses have performed with the Vienna Philharmonic, the Vienna Symphony, the Royal Stockholm Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Symphony. He has conducted world premieres of operas in Austria, Italy and the United States.He currently serves as Music Director of Superar, a non-profit organization that provides high quality music instruction free of charge to 2000 children in six countries in central and Eastern Europe. Previously, he served as Kapellmeister of the Vienna Boys Choir and Artistic Director of Voices Boston.

Milan KolenaChoir Jury & Workshop Lecturer

At the Zilina Conservatory he studied piano, singing and choir conducting. After graduating with a degree in Choral Conducting at the University of Performing Arts (VSMU) in Bratislava under the tutelage of Prof. Peter Hradil, he continued his studies in sacred music at VSMU. He also continued his studies of Gregorian Chant with Prof. J. Kohlhaufl at the University for Music and Darstellende Kunst in Vienna where he is the author of the first Slovak professional publication on Gregorian chant: “Súčasné smery v interpretácii gregorianskeho choralu” (Current Directions in Interpretation of Gregorian Chant). He actively cooperates in the interpretation of Gregorian chant with Prof. Dr. F. K. Prassl from Graz and Prof. Dr. J. B.

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Goschl from Munich. Milan Kolena was an assistant with the Chlapčenský zbor (Boys´ choir) in Bratislava and was conductor of the Spevácky zbor bratislavských učitelov (Bratislava Teachers‘ Choir). In addition, he currently serves as conductor of Schola Gregoriana Bratislavensis. Milan Kolena teaches choir conducting and Gregorian chant at VŠMU. Since 1998 Milan Kolena has been the Art Director of the International Sacred Music Choir Festival Námestovské hudobné slavnosti, Musica Sacra in Bratislava, Slovakia Cantat. He is active as a Jury member at national and international choral competitions in Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, Slovakia. He has led many workshops and seminars about vocal polyphony, Gregorian chant and Slovak contemporary music. During 2004-2006 together with Schola Gregoriana Bratisalvensis recorded 3 CDs of Bratislava antiphons for Slovak National Library. Since 2013 he is the president of the Slovak Choral Association.

In 2014 he gave lectures at three American universities: Illinois Wesleyan University School, University of Missouri School of Music, Colorado State University, topic: The Question of the Interpretation of Latin texts in Sacred Choral Music.

He was awarded the best conductor special prize of the “Singing World” choral competition in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2015. In the same year he also did workshops in China and Hong Kong.

Georg MarkHead of the Orchestra Jury, Symphonic Band, Special Ensemble Jury, Workshop Lecturer; Artistic Advisor of the SCL Festival

Georg Mark was born in Salzburg, studied conducting and violin in Vienna at the Konservatorium Wien University, at the same time studies in musicology, philosophy and psychology at the University of Vienna.Among the orchestras with whom he performs in Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Italy, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and in South America are the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra Moscow, the Nippon Yomiouri Orchestra, the Nagano Philharmonic, the Orchestra National de Toulouse, the Royal Flaandern Philharmonic, the Philharmonic Orchestra Bergen, the Trondheim Symphony, the Oslo Radio Orchestra, the Slovak Philharmonic, the Prague Radio Orchestra, the Staatsorchester Rheinland Pfalz, the Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie, the National Venezolanian Youth Orchestra Simon Bolivar, the Sinfonische Orchester Graz, the Wiener Kammerorchester etc with Soloists like Julian Rachlin, Natalia Gutman, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Angelika Kirchschlager, Franco Gulli, Nicolaj Znajder, Boris Beresovsky, Till Fellner, Nikolaj Lugansky and many others.Since 1991 Georg Mark is Principal Guest Conductor of the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra Moscow.

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His repertoire has a focus on music composed in Vienna with special emphasis on combining modern performance practice with the ‚Wiener Tradition‘, especially works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Bruckner and Mahler - and on the other hand Russian music with focus on Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich.Georg Mark has been leading the conducting class at the Konservatorium Wien University for the last thirty-five years.

Aleksandar MarkovicOrchestra Jury & Workshop Lecturer

His appointment at Opera North comes after an intensive period of collaboration with the company including conducting this season’s production of Janacek’s Jenufa as well as several concert appearances with the Orchestra of Opera North with repertoire ranging from Mozart through Schumann, Wagner, and Strauss. Other appearances this season have included very successful debuts with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, RTE Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Odense Symphony Orchestra, and a return to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Later this season he has further debuts with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Malmö Symphony, and returns to the Qatar Philharmonic and the Brno Philharmonic for concerts both in Brno and at the Vienna Konzerthaus.

During his time with the Brno Philharmonic, and in addition to their annual season, he took the orchestra to Grosses Festspielhaus Salzburg, the Palace of Arts Budapest, Brucknerhaus Linz, the Queen Elisabeth Hall Antwerp, Reduta Hall Bratislava, Passau’s European Weeks festival, and on an extensive tour of Japan. In the autumn of 2014 they performed an all-Wagner programme in Stefaniensaal, Graz, for opening of the Musikverein für Steiermark’s 200th anniversary celebrations.

Aleksandar Markovic also enjoys close collaborations with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Qatar Philharmonic, Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, the Croatian HRT and Prague Radio symphony orchestras, the Slovenian Philharmonic and the Slovak Philharmonic, with whom he recorded the CD ‘Sinful Women’ for Czech national label Supraphon. He recently enjoyed successful debuts with the Wuppertal Opera and Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, Symphony Orchestra of Teatro Verdi Trieste, Bremen Philharmonic, Lübeck Philharmonic and Mannheim Chamber Orchestra.

He celebrated the 2013 “Wagner Year” with a new production of Der fliegende Holländer at the Slovenian National Theatre Ljubljana, and a concert performance of Rienzi in

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Munich’s Philharmonie am Gasteig. Other guest conducting appearances include the Spanish Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Dresden Philharmonic, Stuttgart Philharmonic, Staatskapelle Halle, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, DSO Berlin, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, Vienna Chamber Orchestra and Concertverein, Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra of St. Gallen, State Orchestra Braunschweig, Belgrade Philharmonic, Zagreb Philharmonic and Kremerata Baltica.

As Chief Conductor of the Tiroler Landestheater Innsbruck he conducted highly acclaimed productions of Salome, Der fliegende Holländer, Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Cavalleria Rusticana/ I Pagliacci, Le nozze di Figaro, Romeo et Juliette, Traviata, Nabucco, Norma, and Swan Lake, as well as many innovative symphonic programmes. He also conducted a new production of La forza del destino at the National Theatre Belgrade, and appeared at the National Theatre Prague and the Landestheater Salzburg.

Aleksandar Markovic commands a wide range of symphonic and operatic repertoire, ranging from Classic and Romantic to contemporary styles. His keen interest in 20th-century and avant- garde music has led to performances of works by the likes of Hartmann, Schiske, Istvan, Rozsa, Ligeti, Lutoslawski, Glass, D’Ase, Pintscher, Larcher, Tüür, Yusupov and Salonen.

Born in Belgrade, and a graduate of Leopold Hager’s conducting class at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, Aleksandar Markovic also attended masterclasses at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, where he was awarded a Diploma d’onore. He gained a scholarship from the Herbert von Karajan Foundation Berlin, and won First Prize at the 7th

“Gregorz Fitelberg” International Conducting Competition in Katowice, Poland.

For more information: www.aleksandar-markovic.com

Lars MlekuschHead of the Special Ensemble Jury, Symphonic Band Jury &Workshop Lecturer

Lars Mlekusch (born in Baden, Switzerland) has established himself as one of the most sought after saxophonists and educators.He has performed in most European countries as well as in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Canada, USA and New Zealand. Lars Mlekusch was a guest musician with the world renowned Klangforum Wien for ten years until he joined the ensemble PHACE as their saxophone soloist. From 2009 until 2015 he was the artistic director and conductor of the Vienna Saxophonic Orchestra. With his Duo Saxophonic he is exploring the possibilities of saxophone with live-electronics and in the Duo Iridolon with organ player Tobias Willi,

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he is working on new repertoire for saxophone and organ as well as transcription of baroque music.At the age of 26, he was appointed professor of saxophone and chamber music at the Konservatorium Wien University in Vienna, where he is leading a highly successful international saxophone class. From 2004 to 2007 he was also teaching saxophone at the University of Music in Basel.In 2015 he has also been appointed the new saxophone professor at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).Lars Mlekusch has been invited to teach masterclasses at renowned institutions such as the CNSMD Paris, Conservatorium Amsterdam, Royal College of Music London, Koninklijk Conservatorium and Conservatoire Royal Brussels, Chopin University of Music Warsaw, Lucerne University of Music, Lausanne University of Music, Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi Milano, Conservatorio Santa Cecilia Roma, Conservatorio Real Superior Madrid, Conservatorio Superior Sevilla, Conservatoire Boulogne- Billancourt, Conservatorio Superior Palma de Mallorca, Shanghai Conservatory, Bejing Central Conservatory, Senzoku Gauken College Tokyo, Kunitachi College Tokyo, Northwestern University Chicago, Eastman School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Bowling Green State University, Michigan State University or University of Toronto.In 2011 he was a jury member at the “Int. Saxophone Competition Nova Gorica” and at the “3rd Int. Jean-Marie Londeix Competition Bangkok”. In 2014 he was a jury member of the prestigious “Int. Adolphe Sax Competition” in Dinant. Further jury duties included “Deutscher Musikwettbewerb”, “EMONA”, Golden Saxophone Odessa and many more.At the festival SAX14 in Amsterdam he was a featured performer and performed together with James Carter. In Febraury 2016 he is invited to perform a solo recital at the new Concert hall of the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg. Lars Mlekusch has been invited to the faculties of the prestigious European Saxophone University Gap and of the Impuls Academy Graz.Lars Mlekusch is a graduate from the University of Music in Basel (Marcus Weiss) and from Northwestern University (Frederick L. Hemke). He also enjoyed conducting classes with Emilio Pomárico in Milan which led him to explore a new musical journey through conducting. He has conducted in places such as the Wiener Konzerthaus or Wiener Musikverein.In 2006 he was diagnosed Focal Dystonia (“Musician´s Cramp”) in his right hand and in 2011 focal dystonia of the embouchure. Despite this condition, he continuos to perform extensively as a soloist and with his ensembles but is emphasizing his work as a conductor and educator.

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Angelika MöserOrchestra, Choir, Symphonic Band & Special Ensemble Jury

Angelika Möser was born in Vienna. After finishing school and a business college she studied musicology combined with dramatics, economy and history at the Vienna University. She graduated in 1993.During the time of her studies she worked in the office of the concert organisation Jeunesses Musicales Austria, at the Salzburg Summer Festival as well as at the Easter Festival Salzburg. Since 1988 member of the board of Jeunesses Musicales Austria she became president of the organisation for five years in 1998.From 1992 to 2003 Angelika Möser worked in the artistic department at the Wiener Konzerthaus. In October 2003 she became Secretary General of Jeunesses Musicales Austria. In this position she was responsible for more than 600 concerts per year in Austria with a focus on young talents and young audiences, two orchestra camps for young musicians and many other activities. From 2005 until 2011 she was also Vicepresident of Jeunesses Musicales International.With July 2015 she became executive director at the Arnold Schönberg Center in Vienna. Angelika Möser is member of the directorate of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra as well as board member of many music organisations like mica (music information center Austria) or musica juventutis and is often asked as jury member for music competitions.As a passionate choir singer she is member of the Wiener Singverein since more than 25 years.

Erwin OrtnerHead of the Choir Jury & Workshop LecturerArtistic Advisor of the SCL Festival

Erwin Ortner was born in Vienna, and had his first musical training as a member of the Vienna Boy‘s Choir under Ferdinand Grossmann. He later studied at the Academy of Music in Vienna (among others, with Hans Swarowsky and Hans Gillesberger). From 1980 to 2016 Ortner tought as professor of choral conducting and choral voice training, and from 1996 to 2002 he was dean of the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna.Erwin Ortner is the founder and artistic director of the Arnold Schoenberg Choir. From 1983,

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until its dissolution in 1995, he was also director of the Choir of the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF). The Arnold Schoenberg choir had a long association with Nikolaus Harnoncourt and the Concentus Musicus Wien, with which it has made numerous recordings and won a number of awards. In 2002 the Schoenberg Choir won a Grammy Award in the category “Best Choral Performance”, for a recording of Bach‘s Matthäus-Passion, conducted by Nicolaus Harnoncourt. In this category the conductor and the Choir director are honoured.

As a conductor, Erwin Ortner has worked in New York, Paris, Tokyo, Rome and Salzburg, where he has been involved in projects with Maurizio Pollini. He is regularly invited to work with leading orchestras, opera houses, festivals and concert halls, including the RSO-Vienna, Camerata Salzburg, Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, Theater an der Wien, Salzburg Festival, Mozartwoche Salzburg, Musikverein Vienna and the Vienna Konzerthaus.) His frequent appearances as a guest conductor demonstrate his manifold activities both throughout Austria and abroad.

Aside from his work as a conductor and chorus master, Erwin Ortner is also sought after internationally as a lecturer and adjudicator for master-classes in orchestral and choral conducting. In 2010 he became artistic director of the „Wiener Hofmusikkapelle“ founded in 1498.

Hermann PallhuberHead of the Symphonic Band Jury, Special Ensemble Jury &Workshop Lecturer

Prof. Hermann Pallhuber was born in Innsbruck, Austria in 1967. He began piano and trombone lessons when he was 10 and went on to study conducting and piano at the Vienna Conservatoire and then music education at the Mozarteum in Salzburg/Innsbruck. He also studied Classical Philology (Latin) at the University of Innsbruck and is a graduate of the Academy of Music Nuremberg-Augsburg, where he majored in wind orchestra management, wind band conducting and instrumentation.

Pallhuber is a busy and award-winning conductor of wind orchestras and brass bands in Austria and Germany, including the Symphonic Wind Orchestra Tyrol, the Wind Music Project Stuttgart, the Three Lions Brass Band Stuttgart and the Brass Band Tyrol.

From 2007 to 2016 Prof. Pallhuber was appointed the Chief Conductor of the Tyrolean band music association.

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Since 2009 Hermann Pallhuber is holding a chair of Wind Band Conducting at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart (Germany) and since 2011 also at the Conservatory of Innsbruck.

Pallhuber‘s commissions have included a huge number of works for Concert and Brass Bands all over Europe. His highly respected “Titan´s Progress” – an epic work with reminiscenses to Jean Paul and Gustav Mahler – was awarded “Test Piece of the Year 2009” in Birmingham (GB) at the British Open Brass Band Contest.

Philipp PointnerOrchestra Jury & Workshop Lecturer

Viennese-born conductor Philipp Pointner started his career at Cape Town Opera/South Africa. There and at Gauteng Opera Johannesburg he is still a regular guest.

He continued his way in Germany, where he was Erster Kapellmeister at the Staatstheater Nürnberg for many years. He is guest at many European opera houses such as Staatsoper Hamburg, Oper Köln, Staatstheater Mannheim, Staatstheater Braunschweig, Opera Vlaanderen Antwerp/Belgium, just to name a few. In Austria he conducted at the Volksoper Vienna and the Oper Graz.

In concert Philipp Pointner is working with orchestras like WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln, Tonkünstler Orchester Niederösterreich, Staatsphilharmonie Braunschweig, Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt, Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg and Oviedo Philharmonic/Spain. He is regular guest conductor at the Filarmonia de Stat Transilvania Cluj/Romania. In 2017 he will debut with the RSO Vienna.

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Eduard StraussWorkshop Lecturer

Eduard Strauss was born in Vienna on 21 April 1955 as the son of the sixth - and to date last - musician in the family (descended from Johann Strauss I.) - conductor Eduard Strauss II. (1910-1969). After primary school, he attended the traditional “Scottish secondary school” (“Schottengymnasium”) in Vienna, whose pupils also included his great great uncles Johann II. and Josef. He completed his schooling there with the university entrance examination in 1973. He went on to study law at Vienna University, and after completing his coursework in 1978 obtained his doctorate on 1 February 1979. He started working in the courts in February of the same year, and enjoyed this work so much that he decided to become a judge. He was accepted for preparatory service, which he successfully concluded in 1982, passing the examination for the office of judge. Since then he has worked as a judge - since 1 January 1997 as a civil law judge at Vienna Higher Regional Court of Appeal. Since 1 January 2006 he is appointed “Senatspräsident” (president of a chamber/a panel).As a child, he often had the opportunity of experiencing for himself the spell that holds the audience at his father‘s concerts. His love of music has always played a significant role in his life. For many years he was an active member (baritone) of the traditional “Vienna Men‘s Choral Association“, to whom many well-known (choral) waltzes by Johann Strauss II. were dedicated, and which also performed them for the first time. One example is the waltz “On the Beautiful Blue Danube”. He has been singing with the outstanding “Schola Cantorum” choral society in Vienna since 1995 (http://www.scholacantorum.at/).For many years, he has devoted himself to the family history in his spare time, to Strauss research and maintaining the Strauss legacy. This involves looking beyond the sentimentality and giving serious consideration to the family‘s history and music. As a result, he also takes a great interest in the activities of the international Strauss societies and is, for example, “honorary patron” of the Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain, and an honorary member of the Swedish, French, German and Czech Strauss Societies. From 1987 to 1991 he was president of the Johann Strauss-Society Vienna. Since 1995 he has been president of the newly formed “Vienna Institute for Strauss Research” whose main goal is the publication of the first scientifically produced catalogue of the works of Johann Strauss II – the “Strauss-Elementar-Verzeichnis (SEV)” and of the works of the other composers of the family (i.e. Johann I., Josef, Eduard I. and Johann III.) – the “Strauss-Allianz-Verzeichnis (SAV)”.He has been married to pharmacist Susanne (née Kienast) since 12 September 1986. The couple had two sons, Michael - born 28 July 1988 died 5 July 2012 - and Thomas - born 24 January 1990. Eduard Strauss is lecturing together with his son Thomas, a student of biology, philosophy and psychology at Vienna University. Thomas wants to become a teacher.

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Florian Höllerl

Florian Höllerl is a Vienna based journalist. Since 2014 he is responsible for PULS 4 News, before he had been working as a TV-editor, Video-Journalist, filmmaker and feature-author in Austria.

Florian Höllerl started his career in the TV-Business as a screenwriter in 1998 and worked subsequently for numerous film productions, before he studied “quality journalism” at the Donau-Universität Krems followed by cooperations with the ORF (Austrian Broadcast), daily newspapers, radio-features and film projects as a freelance filmmaker.

Today he is working intensely on the development of NEWS formats in the times of digital media and is responsible for the newscast for Pro7, Sat1 and PULS 4 in Austria.

Kim Traill

Kim Traill is an Australian video-journalist, photographer and author based in Vienna. She‘s also a trained classical musician, with a degree in Music Performance from the Victorian College of the Arts, majoring in clarinet.

As a video-journalist, Kim has made over twenty documentaries for Dateline, the international current affairs program of SBS TV Australia, mainly in the former Soviet Union and Afghanistan. She‘s also filmed and reported for international programs on ABC TV Australia and worked with BBC Newsnight, Puls4 and PressTV among others.

Kim also writes and photographs for feature articles published on ABC Online, as well as Limelight magazine, the Australian Financial Review, the Brass Herald and others. Her book, Red Square Blues: A Beginner‘s Guide to the Decline and Fall of the Soviet Union, was published by HarperCollins in 2009.

Mobile Filming Workshop Lecturers

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Marching Koalas

The Marching Koalas were formed in 1982 as a band from the Hunter Region of New South Wales representing local high schools and the community. The band consists of musicians, flags, banner and batons and its mascot is Kimmy the Koala who accompanies the band at performances.The uniform is of clean cut design to

suit Australia’s heritage, topped with an Aussie Slouch Hat that needs no introduction. The ostrich feather on the hat reminds us of the contingent of Light Horse Soldiers from the Hunter who fought during World War 1. The tangerine jacket typifies our sun burnt country whilst the black of the trousers is synonomous with the region’s major export,“coal”.

Major Events in the Band’s History:

The band has toured extensively overseas to the USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, China and Hong Kong.In July 2010, the band completed a successful tour of China performing at the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, at World Expo in Shanghai and at Hong Kong Disneyland.The band toured in Easter 2012 to the East Coast of the USA to perform at Disneyland, Harry Potter World, The Washington Cherry Blossom Festival and the USS Intrepid Museum in New York, 2014 the band toured Canada to perform in the Calgary Stampede for the 4th time

More detailed description of band’s history follows:

*1983 - 1st performance for Prince Charles & Lady Dianna*1984 - Tour of USA - Pasadena Rose Parade*1985 - Tour of Japan - NSW Government Trade Fair and Exhibition in Tokyo.*1987 - UK Tour - Britain/Australia BiCentenary celebrations - performances at the Royal Tournament, Portsmouth, London and the Royal Chelsea Hospital, Whitby, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Edinburgh.*1988 - Australia’s BiCentennary celebrations - Bicentenary Parade, Royal Spectacular Performance before their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales, Sydney Opera House Royal Performance Welcome Ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Welcome Concert for the Duke and Duchess of York, BiCentennary Test Cricket Matches, World Expo at Brisbane as NSW Government and Qantas representatives, The Bicentenary Air Expo at Richmond Airfield.

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Participating Ensembles - Details

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*1989 - Canada - Calgary Stampede and Exhibition winners of 5 major prizes and trophies*1992 - USA - Pasadena Rose Parade and with top 6 bands at the Band Fest in Pasadena*1994 - Tour of Canada and the Calgary Stampede*1996 - Tour of New Zealand*1998 - Tour of East and West USA - performing at Disneyworld and Universal Studios, Florida, Disneyland, Calif*2000 - Tour of Europe, UK, Canada*2002- Winner-“Ambassadors to the Hunter“*2003- tour of Italy and the 7th World Marching Show Bands Championships at Monza *Silver medallists in the formation parade, marching and field show.*2005 - Tour of Canada and the Calgary Stampede*2007- USA Tour – Pasadena Rose Parade and Disneyland Performance.*July 2010: The Marching Koalas have just completed a successful tour of China performing at the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, at World Expo in Shanghai and at Hong Kong Disneyland.*April 2012: Tour of east Coast USA - performed at Disneyland, Harry Potter World, The Washington Cherry Blossom Festival and the USS Intrepid Museum in New York*July 2014 – travelled Canada to perform in Bruderheim on Canada Day and at the Calgary Stampede.

John GillConductor

John Gill has been a musical director with the Marching Koalas since 2000 and prior to that was, a member from 1985 – 1988 playing trumpet in the band. As a classroom music teacher and head of the Creative and Performing arts faculty at his school, John has a very strong support for students’ to experience playing a musical instrument and enjoying playing with others in a band. John’s school is strongly recognised for their strengths in The Arts and the band program is one of the largest

running in schools in the region.

As well as a music educator, John also has worked as a professional musician playing in many orchestras, jazz bands and numerous musical productions in Newcastle. Through this John also undertook the role as Musical Director for a number of these shows.

John is a respected music examiner for students completing their final year at high school studying music and is annually employed as a Senior Music Marker with the New South Wales Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards. This also saw him marking internationally in 2014 in International Schools throughout Singapore and Malaysia.

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Candece BerginConductor

Candece Bergin was born in Hastings, Victoria in 1972. Daughter of a naval officer, she attended seventeen primary schools and demonstrated a passion for music from a very early age. Starting with the recorder and moving onto the Flute during a 2 year stay in Seattle, Washington, Candece was introduced to the American Style Marching Band scene. On her return to Australia, she took up playing the Trombone so that she could join her local Brass Band and enjoy the

thrill of a marching band and entertainment. After high school, Candece graduated from the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music Education. Her first teaching position was in Moree, NSW, a small rural town of around 3000 people, including a large indigenous population. Through her links within the music industry, she introduced students and community members alike to the classical sounds of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Indigenous rock sounds of ‘Croc Eisteddfod’. After 5 very successful years, she was transferred to a teaching position in Newcastle NSW to Callaghan College Wallsend Campus where she is now the College CAPA Coordinator and Music Teacher.

Candece facilitates Creative and Performing Arts projects within 15 primary schools, 3 high schools and the University of Newcastle including Concert Bands, Stage Bands and smaller musical ensembles such as Ukulele and Rock Initiatives. She has also been the guest conductor in her region for the Combined High Schools Concert Band Performance and local choirs.

In November 2001, Candece became a Director of The Marching Koalas and was now able to share her passion of marching bands with many students from around the Hunter region. As a Director of The Marching Koalas, Candece has toured 5 times overseas to USA, Canada and China and has been privileged to lead members into performing such highlights as The Calgary Stampede, The Rose Parade, The Forbidden City Concert Hall and of course Disneyland. Candece loves nothing better than facilitating the creation of lifelong memories through musical experiences for The Marching Koala members and the wider community.

Vienna Concert Program

Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Also Sprach ZarashustraIgor Strawinsky (1882-1971) The Firebird SuiteRod Temperton (*1947) ThrillerMonty Norman (*1928) James Bond ThemePaul McCartney (*1942) Live and Let DieTom Johnson (*1939) China GrooveTrad. Waltzing MatildaImpr. Various Percussion CadencesSteve Perry (*1949), Don´t Stop BelievinNeal Schon (*1954),Jonathan Cain (*1950)

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Penrhos College Chorale

Penrhos College, Perth, Western Australia was founded in 1962. The campus is located in a wonderful setting on an old pine plantation in the suburb of Como, close to the city of Perth and the Swan River. The College has developed a reputation for its vibrant and diverse music program under its Director of Music, Paul McCarthy.

The Penrhos College Chorale consists of non-auditioned choristers between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, and rehearses once a week. It performs a wide variety of repertoire, both accompanied and a capella.

In 2008, the Chorale competed at the prestigious Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod in Wales, where they placed fourth in the Senior Children’s Choirs division. The Music Department’s Artist in Residence Program was established in 2009, and since then, the Chorale has completed a series of highly successful workshops and concerts with the acclaimed a capella vocal quartet, The Idea of North. In 2010, the choir performed at the International Music Festival in Sydney, and in 2011 was featured at the 13th International Kodály Symposium in Brisbane.

In 2013, the Chorale toured to the USA, performing in Los Angeles, New York City and Washington D.C., where they were awarded a Gold plaque at the Washington D.C International Music Festival. In 2014, the choir returned to New York City to participate in a special choral performance at Carnegie Hall, having been invited following the personal recommendation of Dr Cristian Grases.

In June 2016, Penrhos was thrilled to welcome Dr Cristian Grases to the College as an Artist in Residence. He conducted a series of inspiring and educational workshops with the College’s six choirs, and a particular highlight of his visit was the opportunity for the students to work with him on his new piece, commissioned by the College for the Chorale. Dr Grases’ residency culminated in a magnificent choral concert at the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall, including the Australian premiere of his Carnegie Hall-commissioned work, ‘Gloria’.

The Penrhos College Chorale is currently conducted by Catherine Clarnette and accompanied by Gladys Chua. The 2016 European tour will see the choir perform in Vienna, Paris, Munich, Salzburg and Prague.

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Catherine ClarnetteConductor

Catherine Clarnette graduated from Edith Cowan University (Perth, Western Australia) in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Education) and a Bachelor of Arts (Jazz Music), completing her principal performance studies in jazz voice at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Catherine has been fortunate to study under the wonderful tutelage of some of Australia’s best musical educators, and perform on international stages. As a vocal soloist, performance highlights include shows at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Euro Disney in Paris, and various Perth venues with the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra. In 2012, Catherine travelled to Sydney to sing in the Gondwana Chorale, Australia’s national youth choir.

Catherine is also an accomplished violist, having played in the Fremantle Symphony Orchestra and Western Australian Youth Orchestra, touring with them to Asia in 2009. Since 2010, she has collaborated regularly with Western Australian Youth Orchestras as a composer for the Collegium String Orchestra. The ensemble will premiere their third commissioned work from her this year.

In 2016, Catherine released her original solo album, ‘Bold’, a collaboration of work with renowned Perth music producer Rob Agostini.

Catherine currently teaches secondary classroom and choral music at Penrhos College, and is a tutor with the Australian Girls Choir. This is Catherine’s third international tour as conductor of the Penrhos College Chorale.

Competition Program

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Hebe deine Augen aufHerwig Reiter (*1941), Bitte BettiChristine Nöstlinger (*1936) Carl Vine, Arr. Mark O‘Leary (*1954) Love Me SweetErnani Aguiar (*1950) Salmo 150Ola Gjeilo / Charles A. Silvestri (*1978) TundraJim Papoulis, Ed. Sophia Miller We Are The Voices

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Additional Concerts Program

Andrew De Teligia / Paul Jarman Ancient CityLydia Gardiner (*1999) Come Back To The BushAl Dubin (1891-1945) / Forty-Second StreetHarry Warren (1893-1981), Arr. Larry ShackleyCristian Grases (*1973) Gloria, Movement III ‚Señor Dios’Carl Vine, Arr. Mark O‘Leary (*1954) Love Me SweetEnnio Morricone / Chiara Ferrau, Nella FantasiaArr. Audrey Snyder (*1928)Scott Hoying / Mitch Grassi / Run To YouKirstie Maldonado / Avi Kaplan / Kevin Olusola / Ben Bram Ernani Aguiar (*1950) Salmo 150Ola Gjeilo / Charles A. Silvestri (*1978) TundraDan Walker The WandererOla Gjeilo (*1978) Ubi CaritasPaul Jarman Volta do mar largoJim Papoulis, Ed. Sophia Miller We Are The Voices

Penrhos College String Orchestra

The Penrhos College String Orchestra is a student orchestra of girls aged between the age of 12 and 17 from Penrhos College, in Western Australia. Paul McCarthy is the Penrhos College Director of Music, with the strings under the direction of Mrs Jane Johnston. Penrhos College has a strong background of producing professional musicians with many students going on to national and international careers over

for the past few decades. Each year the girls perform regularly at numerous events in the College and around Perth, Western Australia, and for the last four years have had the honour to perform at Government House for the Commonwealth Youth Day Rally, in the presence of the Governor, as well as providing an annual recital series at St. George’s Cathedral.

In 2010, the Penrhos String Orchestra performed at the International Music Festival in Sydney. In 2013, the Penrhos String Orchestra toured to Washington, New York and Los Angeles. The orchestra students participated in masterclasses with Dennis L. Johnson, the Director of Bands and Orchestra, and Associate Professor of Music at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. In their John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts performance at the 2013 Washington D.C International Music Festival, the Penrhos College Strings and Chorale were awarded Gold.

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Paul McCarthyConductor

Paul McCarthy is currently the Director of Music at Penrhos College, having previously held music directorships at Sacred Heart College, Mazenod College and Guildford Grammar School, in Western Australia.After receiving a music scholarship to Perth Modern School and completing his Bachelor of Music Education degree at the University of Western Australia, Paul has worked extensively in the field of music

performance and music theatre in addition to his role as a Director of Music.In addition to music directing school and community theatre productions, his recent professional performance credits include performing as a keyboardist in National touring productions of Wicked and the Cameron Macintosh production of Miss Saigon. Paul received a NEITA award nomination for National Teaching in Excellence and has adjudicated numerous music festivals around the state of Western Australia. Paul was a Western Australian representative at the National Review of Music Education, and is a current AISWA representative on the Music Course Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), a WACE performance examiner, member of the ASME State Council, and an appointee to the WACE Music Examination writing panel. Paul has presented clinics on music education in his home state of Western Australia, nationally in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, and internationally in New Zealand and the United States.Paul is delighted to co-conduct the Penrhos College String Orchestra for their 2016 Europe Music Tour.

Jason KiddConductor

Jason Kidd’s music education began in 1989 at the age of 9, learning violin under Pam Pougnault, and in 1992 was a member of the inaugural String Orchestra as a student at Hale School (Perth, Western Australia). Jason graduated from Edith Cowan University (Perth, Western Australia) in 2006 with a Bachelor of Education.Jason has been fortunate to study under some of Australia’s best musical educators, and perform on international stages. As a violinist

and violist he has performed with the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, as well as tour through Europe performing in venues across Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland, as well as number of venues across Perth. As a choral singer Jason has been fortunate to perform with the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra Choir. He has also toured as a chorister performing across Germany and Vienna, with highlights including performances at the Gewundhaus and Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Germany. Jason has also worked as a violin and viola tutor since 1997, and directed choirs and orchestras at a number of schools across Perth, Western Australia.Jason is currently employed as Junior School Music Coordinator, and teaches primary

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classroom and choral music at Penrhos College. Jason also directs all Junior School Choirs, and the Junior School Orchestra at the College, as well as co-conducting the Penrhos String Orchestra for this tour.

Competition Program

W. A. Mozart (1756-1791) Divertimento in F Major KV 138, 1. AllegroStephen Chin Arctic FireG. F. Händel (1685-1759) Concerto Grosso No. 5 in D major, IV. Minuet, Op. 6Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Andante FestivoW. A. Mozart, Arr. Sandra Dackow Overture to Lucio Silla


W. A. Mozart (1756-1791) Divertimento in F Major KV 138, 1. AllegroStephen Chin Arctic FireG. F. Händel (1685-1759) Concerto Grosso No. 5 in D major, IV. Minuet, Op. 6Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Andante FestivoW. A. Mozart, Arr. Sandra Dackow Overture to Lucio SillaArr. Camillio Manricks Waltzing Matilda

St Kevins College Orchestra and Choir

St Kevin’s College is a large P-12 Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The College is proud to say that it is a “school which sings” and has a high participation rate in its music program.A strong classroom music program is complimented by a string program in Year 3 and a band program in Year 5. These programs introduce the students to the wonderful world of music performance.

Senior ensembles include chamber ensembles, choirs, orchestras, concert bands and jazz ensembles. With whole-school singing and specialist ensemble performances included in the weekly Assemblies, music is a central part of life at St Kevin’s College.

Over 30 concert performances are held each year in venues including Hamer Hall, Deakin Edge and the Melbourne Recital Centre. Rehearsal camps for primary and secondary students include over 400 students each year. The Orchestras and Concert Bands participate in the Victorian School Music Festival each year and the four Big Bands regularly participate in the National Stage Band Awards. The St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir forms a core group within the College’s choirs.

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St Kevin’s College has a long tradition of music tours within Australia, but this is the College’s first international tour. The European Tour ensembles have been formed especially to provide some of our students with the opportunity to perform on the international stage alongside students from around the world.

Simon HarrisConductor

Simon Harris undertook post-graduate studies in conducting and clarinet at the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne, with Phillip Miechel, Robert Rosen and Graham Abbott. He then continued his clarinet studies in Germany and England with Wolfgang Meyer, Thea King and Antony Paye. Simon commenced his teaching career at Ivanhoe Grammar School, where he taught instrumental and classroom music for more than eight years, including leading a concert

band tour to New Zealand. He was the conductor of the Robertson Youth Orchestra from 1994-2000, including its tour to Fiji in 1996. After working as the Orchestra Librarian for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Simon joined the staff of St Kevin’s College in 1998, where he has been the Head of Music since 2001.

Celebration Program

Michael Atherton (*1950) Shall We Dream?Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Chanson de MatinL. Davidson (*1963) Parade of the Little PenguinsMax Hoffman (1873-1963), arr. George Yankee LandR. W. Smith (*1958) In a Gentle Rain


Michael Atherton (*1950) Shall We Dream?Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Chanson de MatinL. Davidson (*1963) Parade of the Little PenguinsG. P. Telemann (1681-1767) Concerto for 4 Violins No. 1: Adagio/VivaceSadie Koninsky(1879-1952), arr. George Eli Green‘s CakewalkFrank Bridge (1921-1941) MiniatureSpiritual arr. Gilpin, Trad. Every Time I Feel the SpiritScott Joplin (1867-1917), arr. George The EntertainerPablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) Introduction and TarantellaMax Hoffman (1873-1963), arr. George Yankee LandEleba Kats-Chernin (*1957) Eliza AriaR. W. Smith (*1958) In a Gentle Rai

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The Glennie School Choir

The Glennie School is an Anglican All Girls Day and Boarding School in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, with an enrollment of 800 students from Prep to Year 12. Choral Singing has a long tradition at The School, with 7 choirs catering for all ages and abilities.

Each year, The Glennie School‘s choirs participate in local and state Eisteddfod and

festivals. In 2012, The Glennie School combined with Tooowoomba Grammar School in their first overseas music tour to Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria and Slovakia, competing at the Bratislava International Festival of Music. The touring choir enjoy singing Australian repertoire and has commissioned two new Australian works to perform as part of the 2016 Summa Cum Laude International Festival.

Emma KannConductor

Emma is an active and passionate music educator, conductor and performer. She has sung with numerous choirs across Queensland, including the Brisbane Birralee Voices, Resonance of Birralee and she is currently a member of the vocal ensemble Fusion, which has just performed as one of the guest choirs at Choralfest in Melbourne, 2015. Emma has travelled extensively throughout Australia during her career as a choral singer, including a performance at the 2006

Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and she has also travelled to the United States to perform at the Pacific International Children’s Choral Festival. A particular highlight for Emma came in 2014 when she was invited to represent the Australian National Choral Association at the Brisbane reception for their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Emma holds a Bachelor of Music majoring in Performance (Classical Voice) from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and a Graduate Diploma of Education from the University of Queensland. As a student Emma performed in numerous operatic productions including Saul by Handel, A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Britten and Cendrillon by Massenet. Whilst at the Conservatorium Emma also had to opportunity to perform with several community ensembles including Brisbane Chorale, Canticum Chamber Choir, Cathedral Schola of St Stephen, the Queensland Youth Orchestra and the Queensland Pops Orchestra.

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Emma is currently employed as the Middle Years Performing Arts Co-ordinator at the Glennie School and is engaged as the conductor for three choral ensembles, including the Glennie Chamber Choir. Emma is dedicated to excellence in choral education and providing all children with the opportunities to discover and develop their skills and achieve personal fulfilment as choral musicians.

Competition Program

Harley Mead (1971-2014) Mother EarthFelix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Hebe Deine Augen auf‘(1809-1847) Herwig Reiter (*1941) Bitte BettiRichard Oswin (*1957) SanctusDaniel Elder (*1986) Lullabyarr. Ruth McCall Waltzing Matilda


Dan Walker The WandererAlice Chance (*1994) Darling, I‘ve Missed YouLaura Farnell (*1975) The April RainbowEric Whitacre (*1970) The Seal LullabyPaul Jarman Sea of BerriesEarlene Rentz (*1956) Gaudeamus HodieDan Walker How Can You Catch the Wind?Dan Walker OrestiasJohn Leavitt (*1956) Festival SanctusPaul Jarman MokoGreg Gilpin (*1964) Drying Their Wingsarr. Ruth Morris Gray (*1961) Aya NgenaPaul Jarman ImaginationsAndrea Ramsey LineageKaty Abbot (*1971) Rain ChantPaul Jarman Towards InfinityDonna Dyson Spirit of Australia

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Xavier College Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1878, Xavier College is an independent Catholic school belonging to a worldwide network of over 3450 Jesuit educational institutions. The Jesuit tradition of education, established over 450 years ago by St Ignatius Loyola, seeks to develop fully rounded individuals who lead their lives according to the example of Jesus Christ.

At Xavier we pride ourselves on providing a quality education in every aspect of life – intellectual, spiritual, moral and social, ensuring that all our students achieve their highest potential. Music is one such area that enriches the intellectual, physical and spiritual development of our students. Through music, Xavier students have many opportunities to develop their musical talents as soloists and ensemble players in our numerous orchestras, concert bands, choirs, jazz bands and chamber ensembles.

Our 2016 music tour will be our second European music tour and will involve musicians from 13 to 17 years of age. The Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Greg Carey will commence their tour in Ljubljana in Slovenia where they will work with renowned conductor Slaven Kulenovic, followed by performances and workshops in Austria and Czech Republic.

Previous international tours have included visits to China and the USA.

Greg CareyConductor

Greg Carey graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts in Music majoring in piano performance. A recipient of the Gwen Nesbitt prize, he studied with Alexander Semetsky and Roy Shepherd – a student of Alfred Cortot - before completing a Diploma of Education which launched his career in music education. He studied conducting with Robert Rosen and Professor John Hopkins OBE. He has extensive experience as: a

soloist, accompanist, chamber musician, a teacher of early years to tertiary levels, choral and orchestral conductor and music administrator.

Greg has always been a passionate advocate for quality music education, serving as Head of Instrumental Music at The University High School before taking on the role of Director of Music at Xavier College. Together with 50 plus music staff at Xavier College, Greg overseas a vibrant music program involving some 900 instrumental lessons and 56 music ensemble rehearsals each week.

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Celebration Program

Franz von Suppé (1819 - 1895) Light Cavalry OvertureMax Bruch (1838 - 1920) Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, 3rd Movement, Op. 26Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 - 1975) Waltz No. 2 from Jazz Suite No. 2Antonín Dvořák (1841 - 1904) Slavonic Dance No 8, Op. 46


Kit Turnbull (1969) A Castle FanfareFranz von Suppé (1819 - 1895) Light Cavalry OverturePeter Warlock (1894-1930) Capriol Suite movements 1, 2, 4 and 6Max Bruch (1838 - 1920) Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, 3rd Movement, Op. 26Denes Agay (1911-2007) FIve Easy Dances No.1, 2 and 5Trad. arr. by Nick Breeze Down by the RiversideSea shanty. arr. by Nick Breeze What Shall We Do With a Drunken SailorDmitri Shostakovitch (1906-1975) Waltz No. 2 from Jazz Suite No. 2Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) Slavonic Dance No.8, Op. 46

Neue Wiener Stimmen

Vienna’s youth choir

NEUE WIENER STIMMEN is a youth choir that was founded in October 2010 by Jürgen Partaj and Johannes Hiemetsberger with the support of Jeunesse Austria. In weekly rehearsals the young singers study a diverse selection of repertoire and further develop their voices with additional voice training. The singers are either from Vienna, or come to Vienna for study/work from other Austrian provinces or internationally. They range from

16 and 26 years of age and are all united by their love of music and a joy for singing.

Despite its brief existence, the choir can look back on many successful concerts in several Austrian states as well as performances in the Wiener Konzerthaus, the Wiener Musikverein, the MuTh, the Wien Museum and the Semper Depot. NEUE WIENER STIMMEN has also been a part of the “Wiener Stadtfest”, the “Jeunesse day in the Museums Quartier”, the “Karlstag” and the opening of the “Festival der Bezirke”. Through co-operation with Caritas Austria, numerous concerts and musical gatherings were held in homes for refugees and senior citizens.

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Furthermore, the young singers could show their passion for music abroad within a tour of six concerts throughout Switzerland, Slovakia and Austria, which included a live CD recording - together with the Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra. The grand finale of the tour was held in the Golden Hall of the Wiener Musikverein.

Since 2012, the choir has excitedly participated in the annual film music festival “Hollywood in Vienna”. Together with the RSO Wien, Natalia Ushakova, Ildikó Raimondi, Cassandra Steen, David Whitley and Randy Newman, all under the baton of David Newman, the NEUE WIENER STIMMEN was a part of the film music gala concerts in the Great Hall of the Vienna Konzerthaus. These concerts were recorded by ORF television and radio and broadcasted in several countries.

In April 2013 the first recorded album of the youth choir appeared under the label „Jeunesse Records”. The album includes live recordings of the “Misa Criolla” by Ariel Ramírez and a selection of international Christmas songs. In season 2013/2014, Christoph Wigelbeyer was appointed artistic director of NEUE WIENER STIMMEN and is now leading the choir rehearsals and concerts.

Up till now special highlights included repeated participation in Hollywood in Vienna 2012-2015, in the opening ceremony of “Life Ball” 2014 and 2015 and the Best of John Williams concerts in 2016. Moreover the choir has been part of a production of the “Schauspielhaus Wien” as well as the operetta “Die Fledermaus” (The Bat) as part of the EXPO 2015 in Milan.

The upcoming season will feature Karl Jenkins’s „The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace“ as well as a combination of pop, rock, jazz, soul and the greatest hits and classics in the program „Neue Wiener Stimmen goes Pop”. Both programs will be performed in Wiener Konzerthaus and in numerous states in Austria. Once again the choir will be part of film music concerts Hollywood in Vienna and Best of John Williams.

The team at NEUE WIENER STIMMEN consists of Christoph Wigelbeyer, Jürgen Partaj, Helmut Simmer, Elisabeth Sturm, Flora Königsberger, Liga Ausmane and each individual voice of the choir. The youth choir is an initiative of Jeunesse Austria, is supported by the Federal Chancellery of Austria (BKA), Österreichisches Volksliedwerk (Inter_ Folk²) and cooperates with institutions such as the “Musisches Zentrum Wien”, wienXtra, the Wiener Jugendzentren and “Hunger auf Kunst und Kultur”.

www.neuewienerstimmen.atwww.facebook.com/NeueWienerStimmenwww.youtube.com/user/NeueWienerStimmen

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Christoph WigelbeyerConductor

Christoph Wigelbeyer was born in Wels, Austria. He studied Music Education at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (focus on piano, voice and choral conducting) and Voice under KS Hilde Rössel-Majdan. He was member of several choirs and ensembles such as the Wiener Kammerchor and the Wiener Singverein. From 2006 to 2008 he was part of the a-cappella-group “Mainstreet”.

Christoph Wigelbeyer is working as a music teacher at the BG&BRG Wien3/HIB and as choir conductor with a special focus on youth-choir (HIB-VOICES Wien, pro.vocant) and choral vocal training. At the Institute for music pedagogy (University of music and performing arts) he is part of the mentoring-program for prospective music-teachers. Since September 2013 Christoph Wigelbeyer is artistic director of the choir “Neue Wiener Stimmen“.

Music Program

Arr. Theresa Hemedinger (*1979) Wien.LiedAnton Bruckner (1824-1896) Locus isteHeidi Preissegger (*1951) Gern haben tuat guatAlexander Zuckowski (*1974), Rise Like a PhoenixArr. Helmut Simmer

Shanghai Fushan Foreign Language Primary School Choir

Established in 1996, the school choir has developed its own art characteristic, featured as “sweet in voice, harmonious voice parts, fine and smooth vocal processing” through years of practice. Now the choir has about 80 student members with the average age of 12. Within the years, the choir has been coached by some famous choral conductors, like Mr. Lin Zhen, who left his high remarks.The school has participated in quite a few

competitions, such as the municipal art festival, Pudong art festival, etc. The choir has also visited Australia and Austria.The school choir has won:the First Prize of Pudong Cuckoo Choral Festival in 2002; andthe First Prize of Pudong Art Festival (Chorus) in 2007; andthe First Prize of Municipal Students Musical Festival (Chorus) in 2007; and

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the Bronze Award of Sydney Musical Festival in 2008; andthe First Prize of Pudong Art Festival (Chorus) in 2015

Fang YingConductor

At present, Ms. Fang Ying is a music teacher of Shanghai Fushan Foreign Language Primary School, holding a concurrent post as the conductor of the school choir. As a key teacher of Pudong New Area, Shanghai and the leading music subject teacher of the school, she is good at teaching chorus. She was once the student of the famous choral educator Mr. Xu Wuguan and endeavored to find out the effective ways to coach the choir, like vivid similes, simulation and etc.

Led by Ms Fang Ying, the school choir won:the Second Prize of National Comprehensive Art Festival Competition in 1998; andthe Special Award in Choral Competition of Yangpu District, Shanghai; andthe First Prize of Municipal October Singing qualifying competition in 1999; andthe First Prize of Cuckoo Choral Festival in 2001; andthe First Prize of Pudong Students Art Festival (Chorus) in 2011 & 2015; andthe First Prize of Municipal Students Musical Festival (Chorus) in 2007 & 2012;And the school choir visited Germany in 2011.

Competition Program

Jiang Minchu/ Little Dragon BoatChen Hongpi (*1948)Yao Qian/Wen Zhen (*1961) A Song of ReminiscenceW. A. Mozart (1756-1791) Ave MariaWolfram Wagner (*1962) Woran erkennt man den Sonntag


He Zhan Hao Dawn of SpringJapan Seasons’ GreetingJapan Castle in the skyThailand Oh I SayBob Chilcott Can you hear meYin Nengjing FireflyWen zheng A Song of ReminiscenceCheng Hongpin Little Dragon BoatMozart Ave MariaWolfram Wagner Woran erkennt man den SonntagOscar Hammerstein Sound of Music: Do Re Mi, Edelweiss, My favorite thingAmanda Mcbroom The RoseZhang Yadong The Brightest FutureDu Jianfen Songs and SmilesAfrica Ipharadisi (Heaven)

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Zhuhai Huafa and Front Teenager Choir & String Orchestra

Zhuhai Huafa and Front Teenager Choir String Orchestra are formed by a total of 18 participants ranging from the age of six to thirteen years. They will present a program consisting of both western classical music and Chinese music. The Huafa and Front Teenager String Orchestra and Choir hail from Zhuhai, a city on the southern coast of Guangdong province in China. Zhuhai is picturesque garden city and is well known for its universities.

Zhang YongliConductor

Zhang is Master of the Front Music School and a member of the Guang Dong Violin Education Association, as well as the China Violin Education Association. Over the last 15 years Ms Zhang`s students have won many prizes at a variety of competitions in Guang Dong province and other places in China.

Celebration Program

Mozart Serenade For Strings in G majorChinese folk song Jasmine FlowerYang shan le The Beautiful night in SummerAustria song Edelweiss


Mozart Serenade For Strings in G majorChinese folk song Jasmine FlowerYang shan le The Beautiful night in SummerAustria song EdelweissLou Good nightMA Spring in XinJiangBeriot 1st Allegro of Concerto in D MinorChinese folk song Red Hair Boy

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SKH Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Secondary School

SKH Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Secondary School, a government-aided school on a green hill in the New Territories of Hong Kong, has long cherished a fine tradition in choral music. The girls’ choir was founded more than 30 years ago, and has won numerous top prizes in the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival. The school has also established treble and senior mixed choirs with the aim of enhancing the musicality of

students and widening their repertoire. The choir also actively participates in community activities and caroling programs during festive times. MST highly values the members of its well-established music department.

Lee Pak-dick, PaddyConductor

Lee graduated from the music department of the Hong Kong Baptist University in 2006, studying piano and choral conducting. He appears regularly in recitals as pianist, also as conductor in choral concerts. He is currently a secondary school music teacher in Hong Kong and has been the conductor of SKH Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Secondary School Choir since 2010.

Esther ChanConductor

Esther Chan graduated in music from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK and obtained a master‘s degree in music education from Hong Kong Baptist University. She has been the head of the music department of SKH Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Secondary School for the past three decades.She is also the conductor and organist of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Holy Spirit Church (Anglican), and a member of the board

of directors of The Anglican Little Singers—the Diocesan Children‘s Choir of East Kowloon Diocese, HKSKH.

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Competition Program

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Hebe Deine Augen auf from “Elias”Herwig Reiter (*1941) Bitte BettiWarren Lee (*1978) If the World Has No SoundSteve Ho (*1963) Street Maze of Hong Kong


Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Hebe Deine Augen auf from “Elias”Herwig Reiter (*1941) Bitte BettiWarren Lee (*1978) If the World Has No SoundSteve Ho (*1963) Street Maze of Hong KongDon Besig (*1936) Flying FreeDon Besig (*1936) Let It ShineLeroy Anderson (1908-1975) Syncopated ClockArr. by Dr. Yip Wai Hong (*1930) Moonlight LullabyArr. by Dr. Yip Wai Hong (*1930) Sin Kiang Folk SongJohn Rutter (*1945) Angels’ Carol

Taipei Fuhsing Private School String Orchestra

In order to foster interest in art education, inspire students’ art potential and enhance esthetics appreciation and value, Fuhsing established “Art and Humanity Center” in the spring semester, 2007. The core values of the center are “responsibility, respect, gratitude and creativity.” With practical and multiple aspects of curriculum, we expect to inspire students’ creativity. Through interesting and creative teaching plans, students will

develop the ability of art appreciation and performance to enrich lives and souls.

In order to develop multiple competencies, Fuhsing String Orchestra was established in 2008. The goal is to inspire students’ music potential and cultivate students with music talents. Professor Yung-Ching Chen is the conductor. With parents’ support and Professor Chen’s guidance, these passionate and gifted students develop in the learning environment with wonderful melody.

Fuhsing String Orchestra is divided into two groups: High School group and Elementary School group. The Elementary School group is formed by 3rd to 6th graders. They usually

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perform at school’s big events, like school anniversary and teaching performance. Besides, they also attend many competitions held in Taipei city. At the end of the semester, Fuhsing String Orchestra holds audition in order to recruit students with great interest in music. Together we share and compose music with passion.

In 2011, Fuhsing String Orchestra High School group attended Taipei music competition for the first time and won the championship. In 2013, the High School group and the Elementary School group both won the 1st place in Taipei music competition. In 2014, they won the top-ranking place in the nationwide music competition. In 2015, they won the top-ranking place in Taipei music competition again. All of the achievements fully show students’ perseverance and conscientiousness.

The following events were what Fuhsing String Orchestra performed for the public:

- In 2010 and 2011, Fuhsing String Orchestra performed in Taipei Zhongshan Hall.- In 2012 and 2013 Fuhsing String Orchestra performed in Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.- In June 2013, Fuhsing String Orchestra shared their music with children in Taidung Tree House.- In January 2014, they went to Sun Moon Lake and shared the love and passion through their performance to all the audience.- In 2014, Fuhsing String Orchestra performed in the Multi-Purpose Auditorium in New Taipei City Hall which showed the great growth and progress that Fuhsing String Orchestra has made.- In 2014 summer, Fuhsing String Orchestra performed in Tokyo Disneyland and Specialized Music Box Museum in Japan.- In 2015, Fuhsing String Orchestra performed in The Hall of CPC Corporation.- In 2015 summer, Fuhsing String Orchestra performed in Los Angeles Disneyland and Westmont College in US.- In 2015, Fuhsing String Orchestra participated in the International Fireworks-Music Festival in Sun Moon Lake.

Chen Yung ChingConductor

Mr. Chen Yung-Ching graduated from Musashino Academia Musicae in Tokyo and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Viola Performance.He has successively filled various posts such as being a viola player of National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic, Taipei City Orchestra, New Classical String Quartet, Taipei Virtuoso Chamber Orchestra and is also a faculty member of World Federation of Amateur Orchestra.

Since 1984, Mr. Chen has continued another professional career in the field of teaching school orchestras. He is currently the music director of Fuhsing Private School String Orchestra, Simen Elementary School Orchestra, Chung Hsing Junior High School orchestra, Hsin Ming

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Junior High School Orchestra, National Jhongli Senior High School Orchestra and others and his great achievements have shown not only in Taiwan but also in China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Belgium, Italy, the United States, Canada, the Czech Republic and Austria.

In 2010, he received 15th Best Alumni Award from National Taipei University of Education.

Starting in 1997, Mr. Chen established “Voices of Spring Symphony Orchestra” which is one of the biggest amateur orchestras in Taiwan, with which he regularly has held various performance at National Concert Hall in Taiwan, Taoyuan Cultural Center, Zhongli Arts Center and has collaborated with world-renowned musicians such as Sergey Kuznetsov, Igor Volochine,Vitaly Berzon, Kim Jung- Ah, Daming Zhu, Chih-Chang Hsueh, Andrei Yeh,Chien-ying Yang and others.

Competition Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Divertimento in F Major, KV.138, 1st mvt., AllegroLee Che-Yi (*1970) Makatoo Rhapsody for String OrchestraJosef Suk (1874-1935) Serenade for Strings in E flat-Major, 1st mvt. op.6Yasushi Akutagawa (1925-1989) Triptyque for String Orchestra, 1st mvt. AllegroNino Rota (1911-1979) Concerto per Archi, 4th mvt. Finale


Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, (1756-1791) Divertimento in F Major, KV.138, 1st mvt., AllegroLee Che-Yi (*1970) Makatoo Rhapsody for String OrchestraJosef Suk (1874-1935) Serenade for Strings in E flat-Major, 1st mvt. op.6Yasushi Akutagawa (1925-1989) Triptyque for String Orchestra, 1st mvt. AllegroPyotr I. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Serenade in C Major, 2nd & 4th mvt., Op.48Nino Rota (1911-1979) Concerto per Archi, 4th mvt. FinaleOttorino Respighi (1879-1936) Ancient Dances and Airs, Arie di Corte - Andante Cantabile, 1st & 2nd mvt., No.3

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Christophorus-Jugendkammerchor Versmold

Hans-Ulrich Henning founded the choir in 1979 together with pupils of the Christophorus School in Versmold. Key competency in the arts lies at the centre of the schools education system of the „Christian Association of Youth Villages“.The choir, with six hours of rehearsals, professional vocal training and frequent week-long choir camps, enjoys exceptionally good opportunities for development.

Thus, it is not surprising that the choir has won numerous first prizes in national and international competitions, amongst them the Grand Prix in Olomouc / Czech Republic in 1993.Its numerous choral partnerships feature bilateral projects, like for example the German-Latvian performance of „Miserere“ by G. Donizetti in the Riga Cathedral.The choir has cooperated with WDR (West German Broadcasting Corporation) for many years, e.g. with the world premiere of a choral jazz piece, and frequently participates in its Christmas concerts.In 1985, 2002 and 2010 the choir was a finalist in the German Choral Competition; in 1997 it represented Germany at the first International Youth Choir Festival in the cultural capital Thessaloniki.In 2001 the choir was awarded the highly remunerative „Bruno-Kleine-Grant“ for exemplary and lasting youth work.In 2002, within the framework of the AMJ (Working Group for Music and the Young) project „Composers compose for children‘s and youth choirs“, it gave the world premiere of a piece by the Munich composer Max Beckschäfer.In 2004 the choir gave a guest performance in Kaunas in Lithuania as the only amateur ensemble at the „IX Pazaislio Muzikos Festivalis“.In 2006 the choir was selected for the „6th International Youth Chamber-Choir-Meeting Usedom“.In 2007 the choir represented Germany in Aberdeen, Scotland, at the world-largest Youth Culture Festival „WORLD YOUTH FESTIVAL OF ARTS“.2009 the choir represented North Rhine-Westphalia during the German Festival „Schools Make Music“ in Hamburg.The choir also is the Winner of Goldmedal and Special Award for best dramatics at the IV. International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music, Bratislava.

The programs of the Christophorus Youth Chamber Choir include sacral and secular choir pieces from the Renaissance to the modern music as well as sophisticated arrangements of

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the light music - from a cappella to the pieces accompanied by the orchester.The vocal diversity confirms that at all times and in all places the singing is accorded a special social value - in line with the choir motto: „Singing is breathing, breathing is living!“The spiritual repertoire includes compositions to praise God: from „Exultate Domino“ by Scarlatti (16th century) to the modern „Cantate Domino“ by Miskinis or „O be joyful“ by Rutter.The secular literature choice is also characterized by the diversity of styles and periods of the choir music. The internationality of the choir shapes its repertoire (see homepage); pieces from many different countries are performed in their original languages!

Voicetrainer: Sibylle Henning

Hans-Ulrich HenningConductor

Choir director ICV Hans-Ulrich Henning obtained his first choir experiences from 1961 to 1969 in the boy choir of the Stiftskantorei Gütersloh. Mr. Henning studied music education from 1969 to 1974 at the University for Music and Theatre in Hanover (choir and orchestra conducting with Professor Heinz Hennig).From 1975 to 1980 vocal studies with Professor Peter Ziethen at the College of Music Detmold (Dept. Münster). Mr. Henning successfully

concluded his studies with the national vocal teacher examination.

Further experiences: Solo appearances as tenor in the church-music context; tenor of the renowned vocal quartet DROPS.Assistant choir conductor and voice trainer of different oratorio choirs , director of the Collegium Cantorum Gütersloh and the CJD orchestra.Workshops for choir leader, jury member at competitions like „Jugend musiziert“ and „Berliner Festspiele“.Developing and leading the special music education branch „Musischer Zweig“ at the High School Jugenddorf-Christophorusschule Versmold.

Competition Program

Hans-Leo Hassler (1562-1612) Verbum caro factum estAnton Bruckner (1824-1896) Locus isteKnut Nystedt (*1915) Peace I leave with youRobert Schumann (1810-1856) Das ZigeunerlebenIván Eröd (*1936) Viva la musicaHéctor Stamponi (1916-1997), El último caféArr. Emilio Dublanc Arr. Osamu Shimizu (1911-1986) Sohran Bushi (Japanisches Fischerlied)

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Psallite deo nostroAlessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) Exultate DeoFelix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847) Hebe Deine Augen aufGabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Cantique de Jean RacineSergej Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Bogoroditse Devo, raduisyaJavier Busto (*1949) Ave MariaKnut Nystedt (1915-2014) Song of PraiseJohn Rutter (*1947) O be joyful in the LordOrlando di Lasso (1532-1594) Tutto lo diOrazio Vecchi (1550-1605) Pastorella graziosellaRolf Lukowsky (*1926) Wach auf, meins Herzens SchöneZoltan Kodaly (1882-1964) Túrót eszik a cigányLajos Bárdos (1899-1986) Pandur andandoriLajos Bárdos (1899-1986) CantemusLeonard Bernstein (1918-1990), Somewhere (West-Side-Story)Arr. Emil Gerhardt Arr. Reimund Hess (*1935) Guantanamera

Die Telemänner, Jugend-Barockorchester der GEDOK Stuttgart e.V

Founded in 2008, the Youth Baroque Orchestra „Die Telemänner“ have acquired a name for performing baroque music with a modern twist. Inspired by the music from the baroque era, the young musicians bring together original baroque music and modern music. The ensemble is ambitious to show links between baroque and modern music and has also developed modern percussion concepts and arrangements for original

baroque works. During the last years, many modern compositions have been dedicated to and premiered by this ensemble as well.

The ensemble was portrayed by the Deutschlandfunk (2008) as well as by the Hungarian radio Station MR4 (2010) with its conductor Steffi Bade-Bräuning. The ensemble was invited many times to perform at the baroque/ rokkoko castles of Ludwigsburg, Solitude (Stuttgart) as well as Schwetzingen. Concert tours took the ensemble to Budapest and New York City. In 2014, Die Telemänner performed at the renowned Musiikkitalo Helsinki, in cooperation with the Finnish Baroque Orchestra (FiBo).

The young musicians appeared in a production of the State Film Institute Baden-Württemberg in 2014 and 2015 (youtube “Geigenkrieg” and “Musikvideo-Fight”). Moreover, they won a second price at the European Music Festival at Neerpelt/ Belgium in 2015. It was the first time for the musicians to participate in a competition. At the State Orchestra competition of Baden-Württemberg they turned out among the best four ensembles of their category.

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Die Telemänner play with baroque bows as well as on a spinet which is a copy of an instrument from the times of Elisabeth I.

www.gedok-stuttgart.de

Steffi Bade-BräuningConductor

Steffi Bade-Bräuning finished her studies at Hochschule für Musik Köln in 1997 and continued her studies in Masterclasses with Joshard Daus, Helmuth Rilling and Salvador Mas Conde. She was Head of Music at the German School Singapore from 1999-2003 and artistic director of the National University of Singapore Society (2001-2003). The Singapore Lyric Opera engaged her as choir conductor for its production of Bizet’s “Carmen” in 2002. As a jury member, she was

invited in three consecutive years to the national competition of school choirs in Singapore “Central Judging of Choirs”.

2005 and 2009 Steffi Bade-Bräuning conducted two CD-productions with the Franconian Children’s Choir in cooperation with the Bavarian Radio Station. The Youth Baroque Orchestra „Die Telemänner“ was founded by Steffi Bade-Bräuning. She is the artistic director of the University Orchestra Esslingen and has recorded Ney Rosauro’s Marimba concert among other works. She conducts the Esslinger Liederkranz e.V. 1826, of which she is the first female conductor.

Bade-Bräuning has conducted numerous international music projects in Italy, France, Hungary, Hong Kong Singapore and the USA and was nominated for the Marion Doenhoff-Preis in 2003 for her achievements of international understanding through music.

Competition Program

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Orchestersuite B minor Rondeau - Menuett BWV 1067David Balakrishnan (*1954) SkylifeGeorg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) Ouverture „Perpetuum mobile“: Perpetuum mobile - Sarabande - Bourree - GigePeter Toth (*1965) Balkan Concertante


Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Ouvertüre B minor BWV 106Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759) Concerto grosso D-Dur, 2. Movement: Allegro op.6/5Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) Ouverture „Perpetuum mobile“: Perpetuum mobile - Sarabande - Bouree - GigeWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, 1. Movement: Allegro KV 525Peter Toth (*1965) Balkan ConcertanteDavid Balakrishnan (*1954) Skylife

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Jugendsinfonieorchester Heidelberg

The Heidelberg Youth Symphony Orchestra (Jugendsinfonieorchester Heidelberg) was founded in the 1970s by Helmut Bielfeld. Unlike the other school orchestras, the young musicians are required to audition in order to take part. The Youth Symphony Orchestra prepares and performs a concert programme of original symphonic works each school year. It represents the highest level of the Heidelberg Music Schools many children’s and youth orchestras.

In 2008 a selection of string players from the Youth Orchestra, the „Young Chamber Orchestra Heidelberg“ won first prize at the German Competition for Chamber Orchestras under their conductor Thomas Kalb. Since 2009 he has been the Director of the Music School’s Heidelberg Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas KalbConductor

In 1993 Thomas Kalb was appointed General Music Director of the Heidelberg Philharmonic Orchestra which made him the youngest ever Music Director of the Federal Republic of Germany. His extraordinary artistic and organisational abilities earned him two contract renewals in this position.

After eleven years in Heidelberg, Thomas Kalb turned to an exciting career as a guest-conductor. His many duties have included international concert engagements as well as long-term engagements such as an annual alternating production at the Bregenz Festival Theatre (Festspielhaus Bregenz) where he recently conducted ‚Salome‘. As a guest-conductor, Thomas Kalb has regular engagements with Symphony Orchestras and Opera Companies in international capitals such as Antwerp, Bayreuth, Berlin (Komische Oper), Birmingham, Bregenz (Festival Theatre), Bremen, Florence, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Hanover, Luxemburg, Milan, Mexico City, Munich, Nuremberg, Schwetzingen, San Remo, Seoul and Tokyo. Furthermore, he also conducts numerous radio and television productions in Germany and abroad. Many premieres of both opera and concert strengthened his considerable reputation as a conductor of complicated and multi-layered scores.

Thomas Kalb‘s broad scope of activities has earned him many prizes and awards imcluding the Masefield Scholarship (1981/82), the Richard-Wagner-Scholarship (1986), the First Prize in

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the Conducting Competition of the German Council for Music (1987), the Prize of the German Music Publisher‘s Association for „Best Season Program“ (1994/95) and the Prize from the Opernwelt for Best Orchestra Performance in Ligeti‘s ‚Grand Macabre‘ (2001). He was also the music director of a production of Wagner‘s ‚Tannhäuser‘ which was awarded the annual Prize of the Götz-Friedrich-Foundation for „Best Opera Production“ (2004).

After Thomas Kalb won the Conducting competition of the German Council for Music in 1987, nobody less than Sergiu Celibidache was so impressed by his artistic abilities that he had invited him to conduct the Munich Philharmonic on the occasion of the 1989 celebrations of the 40th Anniversary of the German Basic Law at Beethovenhalle Bonn. This event was on air in a live-broadcast of the Second German Broadcasting Corp (ZDF).

Thomas Kalb studied piano, bassoon, conducting, composition and music theory at the State College for Music and Performing Arts in Hamburg. Already at an early age he received performance and conducting engagements at the Hamburg State Opera, the Eutin Summer Festival, the Schleswig-Holstein Theatre and the Ulm Theatre. Following his studies, he accepted the position of Principal Conductor at the State Theatre in Munich (1990-1992) and the National Theatre in Mannheim (1992-1994).

In 1996, Thomas Kalb created the music festival ‚Heidelberger Frühling‘. Under his artistic direction, this annual festival developed into an internationally highly acclaimed cultural event within a very few years.

Competition Program

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Meistersinger VorspielLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Fidelio Ouvertüre op. 72Arturo Marquez (*1950) Conga del Fuego


Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Meistersinger VorspielLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Fidelio Ouvertüre op. 72John Barry (1933-2011) Out of AfricaJean Sibelius (1865-1957) Finlandia op. 26Arturo Marquez (*1950) Conga del Fuego

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Tübinger Saxophon-Ensemble

The FormationFounded in 1997, the Tübinger Saxophon-Ensemble originated from the saxophone quartet „Saxtett Tübingen“. Since then, the ensemble is committed to fostering the appreciation of the saxophone as a

classical orchestral instrument by playing concerts and to passing on the knowledge about the instrument‘s roots to the next generation of players through teaching.

The SaxophonistsIn the meantime, the ensemble has grown to a size of 15 saxophone players and two percussionists. Most of its members, the majority of whom grew up in southern Germany and Switzerland, were awarded the prestigious „Jugend musiziert“-awards and played in various national and international orchestras. The repertoire includes arrangements of compositions from all music eras as well as original works written for this specific instrumentation. Many pieces were arranged by members of the ensemble, other arrangements are from the arranger and clarinetist Thomas Krause. The musicians almost exclusively play on old Buescher saxophones, which are modelled after the original design by Adolphe Sax.

Activities / AwardsIn the summer months, the ensemble regularly embarks on tours around the world, filling concert halls abroad with its distinguished sound. This sound, however, offers little resemblance with the „jazzy“ tone the saxophone is well-known for. Stuttgart‘s newspaper „Stuttgarter Zeitung“ for example marvels at the ensemble‘s „orchestral radiance“. And the „Schwäbische Tagblatt“ reads „regarding the quality and the body of the tone this ensemble is in no way inferior to a full-size symphonic orchestra“. But the ensemble also knows how to deliver in front of professional juries. At the Deutscher Orchesterwettbewerb (German Music Competition) in 2004 the ensemble won the first prize on the state level and the second prize on the federal level.In August 2006, the ensemble went on tour through Southern Africa and gave much-noticed concerts in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Sambia. At the International Music Competition „Tygerberg Fanfare“ in Cape Town, South Africa, the ensemble was awarded the first prize with distinction. The ensemble also hosted a total of three Workshops in Namibia and Sambia. The attendance was overwhelming and the participant‘s feedback extremely positive.Asia, New Zealand, and Australia were the destinations of the long-distance tour in 2009. The highlights: a performance in the world famous Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House, and the Gold Medal with distinction that the ensemble was awarded by the Jury of the 20th Australian International Music Festival.In spring 2014, the ensemble toured the East Coast of the United States of America including performances at Carnegie Hall, New York, Kennedy Center, Washington, and Florida State University amongst others. Both at the New York and Washington International Music Festivals the ensemble was awarded „Showcase“ by renowned international juries. Based

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on the great success of this concert tour, the ensemble was invited back to the USA in the fall of 2014 to perform at the Peréz Art Museum in Miami.

Harry D. BathConductor

Harry D. Bath was born in 1947 in Portsmouth, England. After successful studies at the prestigious „Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall“ in London majoring in oboe, he came to Germany as a military

musician and stayed there after finishing his military service. He took the conducting exam (ARCM) at the „Royal College of Music“ in London. He served the municipal band in Kirchheim unter Teck as musical director from 1974 until his retirement in 2012.In 1986 he was appointed artistic director of the State Wind Orchestra of Baden-Württemberg. During his more than 10 years of work there the orchestra gained an international reputation.Numerous successes at competitions on state, federal and international levels, as well as recordings well recognized in professional circles have confirmed his reputation as a skilled and sought after conductor in the field of symphonic wind music. This is also reflected by his numerous engagements as guest conductor of renowned orchestras (including Eifflermusiktage, State Wind Orchestra Hesse, Southwest Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band Württembergisches Allgau, etc.), the works of renowned composers (such as Rolf Rudin and Paul Kühmstedt) dedicated to him, as well as his many collaborations with outstanding soloists (S. Mead, A. Mangelsdorf, Ack van Royen, The Rascher saxophone Quartet, and many more).In 2005 he took over the conductorship of the Tübinger Saxophon-Ensemble.

Competition Program

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Toccata und Fuge in d-Mollarr. J. van der Linden John Williams (*1932), Theme from Schindler´s List, Soloist: Moritz Pfister, violin, 11 yearsarr. Thomas Krause Georges Bizet (1838-1875), „Marche des Contrebandiers“ from Carmen-Suite Nr 2arr. Thomas Krause Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), Overture from „Candide“arr. Thomas Krause


Georg Bizet (1838-1875), Carmen Suite No. I - 1) Prélude 2) Aragonaise 3) Intermezzoarr. Thomas Krause 4) Séguedille 5) Les Dragons d´Alcala 6) Les ToréadorsEdvard Grieg (1843-1907), Huldigungsmarsch aus Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op. 56arr. Linden Georg Bizet (1838-1875), Carmen Suite No.2 - 1) Marche des Contrebandiers arr. Thomas Krause 2) Habanera 3) Chanson du Toréador 4) La Grande Montante 5) Danse BohèmeJean Féry Rebel (1666-1747), Les Caractères de la Dansearr. T. Krause

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Metrum Chorus Kapuvár

Once upon a time there was a music school in Kapuvár and there was a group of young musicians there. They thought of founding a new choir by the name „A Capella Kapuvár”. Choir Metrum is part of the A Capella. Most of the children play an instrument and in this chorus they do not only experience the joy of singing together but also their music repertoire grows. They hope that their performances will appeal to the audience.

Ildikó SzabóConductor

Ildikó Szabó graduated from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest in 1996. She studied Choral Conducting, Music Theory and Solfeggio. Four years later she had another degree in Church Music. During her studies she participated in many concerts with the university choir for example in Italy, Spain and Austria. She also had

a study tour in church music in London and Oxford.She has been teaching music theory in the Kapuvar Music School since 1996. Since 2004 she has been the choirmaster of Scola and the organist in the local church. She has been teaching church music at secondary grammar school of the Benedictine Pannonhalma Abbey. Ildikó Szabó is a devoted soprano singer too.

Music Program

Anonymus Itt jelen vagyon - God is here (Early Poliphony)Anonymus Flos ut rosa (Codex Sanblasianus)Anonymus (ismeretlen olasz szerző 18. sz.) Kék ibolyácska - Blue violetWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Vágyódás- AspirationBalázs Árpád (*1937) Tavaszébresztő- SpringBárdos Lajos (1899-1986) Szellő zúg - The wind blowsRossa László (*1941) Két olasz népdal, Ma come bali bellaSomorjai József (*1922) TrubadurmollbanKarai József (1927-2013) Hív a messzeség - The call of the distanceKarai József (1927-2013) Tündér, ha lennékKerényi György (1902-1986) Két krajcárSpiritual Babylon’s fallingKarl Jenkins (*1944) Adiemus

Piano Accompanist: Fejesné Horváth Renáta

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Jerusalem Conservatory Hassadna - Youth Wind Orchestra

Jerusalem Conservatory Hassadna, established in 1973 by Amalia Reuel, is guided by the belief that any child, regardless of physical or mental ability, socio-economic level, ethnicity or religious affiliation, deserves the opportunity to access music instruction of the highest quality. The Conservatory draws on the talents of an accomplished faculty and nurtures individual excellence in a challenging and supportive

community dedicated to the highest standards of performance, teaching and scholarship. The Conservatory serves as a second home to 700 children representing the unique human mosaic of Jerusalem.

The Jerusalem Conservatory Hassadna Wind Orchestra, working under the instruction of Sagit Mazuz (Conductor) and Ronit Berman (Artistic Director of the Jerusalem Conservatory Hassadna) was founded in 2006 and is today one of Israel‘s leading youth wind orchestras. The Orchestra was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2014 as part of the New York International Wind Orchestra Festival, winning first prize for their performance. In July 2015, the orchestra performed at Israel’s leading concert hall as a pre-concert to the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Currently, 50 young musicians from the ages of 14-18 play in the orchestra which is frequently invited to perform at major functions and festivities in Jerusalem and all around Israel. For these young musicians, the orchestra is a central part of their lives and a home for musical, social, and personal growth.

Sagit MazuzConductor

Sagit Mazuz is the founder of the Jerusalem Conservatory Hassadna‘s Wind Orchestra and has been serving as its conductor since 2006. Sagit, together with Ronit Berman, serves as artistic director of the orchestra. In 2000, Sagit graduated with a BA from the clarinet department of the Jerusalem Music Academy and in 2012 received her MA in Musicology and Music Therapy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is a faculty member of the Jerusalem Conservatory

Hassadna clarinet department and head of the wind department. Sagit participated as the conductor in master classes with Dale Lonis (U.S.A.), Darrin Thornton (U.S.A.), Felix Hauswirth (Switzerland), Michael Delman (Israel), Nachman Yariv (Israel) and more.

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Competition Program

James Barnes (*1949) Symphonic OuvertureThomas Doss (*1966) Dance from the EastOleg Bogod (*1975) Nigunim Nigudiim, Soloist - Andre Tsirlin


James Barnes (*1949) Symphonic OuvertureArr. Boris Pigovat (*1953) Shalom AlechemThomas Doss (*1966) Dance from the EastOleg Bogod (*1975) Nigunim Nigudiim, Soloist - Andre TsirlinArr. Nahman Yariv (*1943) Jerusalem MedeleyJohann Strauss (1825-1899) Tritsch-Tratsch Polka

Sonora Junior Sax

The Sonora Junior Sax is an orchestra of young saxophonists formed by children aged 10 to 23 years. All are students and alumni of secondary schools specializing in music. Founded in 2012, the orchestra immediately distinguished for its quality and for its very eclectic repertoire, together with young tutors already experienced musicians, who can guide them and integrate them in engaging ranges from the most ‚classic

tracks‘ at popular repertoire treated with irony and virtuosity. Mentors (teachers) who guide them are: Domenico Luciano, Luigi Cioffi, Angela Colucci, Nicholas De Giacomo and Adolfo Alberto Rocco. The SONORA JUNIOR SAX, newly formed association SOUND PROJECT Core Network & Perfoming Arts adheres to the System of Youth and Children Orchestras and Choirs in Italy which is guided and directed by saxophonist Domenico Luciano. The project was born almost six years ago at the instigation of Maestro Claudio Abbado like an example of the Venezuelan “Systema”, with the aim to offer free music education to children throughout Italy and to give them an opportunity for personal growth and social redemption. The Italian system supports in its educational activities about 6,000 children aged between 4 and 23 years throughout Italy.In particular, the SONORA JUNIOR SAX, aims to attract more young people for the world of music, creating among boys, relationships, friendships and expand their cultural knowledge and helping them in their particular training period. It was experienced that the music depth and in particular the participation of an orchestra, has greatly helped the boys to self-esteem, the correct and healthy competition and respect for others, although less gifted musically,

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there is always availability for the newcomer. Regular meetings for the rehearsals are expected from the boys as feast days, even enduring some discomfort and some insecurity. Dedication and love for the music transmitted from the masters, creating moments for the group in communion that continues even beyond the musical encounters. The boys begin to create small musical groups bringing their experience in the orchestra. Unique Sonora in their training, as made up only saxophones, are enjoying considerable success with critics and audiences. Have performed on the most important stages of Italy, including the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, in Fermo part of XVIII, XX and XXI International Saxophone Stage, where one of the protagonists were „i M Masters. Mazzoni, F. Mondelci, M. Marzi, M. Gerboni, L. Mlekusch, F. Martinez, the Museum of Capodimonte, at the Little Theatre for the inauguration of the same, and in the Church of San Giovanni in Naples. They performed also at the Overseas Exhibition in Naples, Pisa, the eighth edition of the Festival Sax Serino (AV), the Certosa di Padula (SA), Sorrento (NA), Castellabate (SA) and may other important festivals.

Domenico LucianoConductor

He graduated in saxophone with the highest marks at the Conservatory D. Cimarosa of Avellino in the academic year 2001 under the guidance of Maestro Marco Vanni. In 2009 he graduated from II level instrumental A077; and in 2013, at the Conservatory U.K. Pergolesi in Fermo, under the guidance of Maestro Massimo Mazzoni he graduated from II instrumental level in saxophone solo.. With the Professor he had done master classes and currently acts as his

assistant at the International Course of specialization of the saxophone. He continued his studies by participating in various master classes with F. Mondelci, M. Marzi, J.M.Londeix and C. Delange. He has performed in several European countries such as: Russia, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Moldavia, Albania and others.Enjoying great success with audiences and critics by performing original compositions in concerts, unpublished and arrangements. In Italy he played for festivals and most prestigious theaters like: Ravello Festival, Festival of Nations in Città di Castello, of Dawn Festival in Crotone, villas Festival Vesuviane Naples, within the International Stage Saxophone held in Fermo from XVIII the XXI edition. In addition he has since performed as a soloist at the Petruzzelli theater in Bari, Garibaldi theater in Enna, theater Reggio di Torino, Rossini Theatre in Lugo, Teatro Manzoni of Pistoia and Auditorium of Music Park Roma. He participated in numerous competitions nationwide and internationally as well. In total about thirty events of which he has won twenty-six. And he inserted in the roll of the TIM gold as winner of the 1st prize in the category horn soloist in the twelfth edition 2006. Important collaboration is the one with Eugenio Catone with whom he formed the 2Agorà which quickly won favor by critics and audiences. Since this year he is the endorser Légère, one of the most renowned and important companies of Reeds in the world with offices in Canada and with whom he started a strong collaboration. Domenico Luciano is also the director and founder along with his colleagues of the orchestra tutors SONORA JUNIOR SAX receiving already after a short time great success when performing at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome with artists such as Morricone, Piovani, Bosso and many others.

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He has authored the publication of several works on records, including Funny Sax, Sax in the city, Spaxiamo, a CD with the 2Agorà (saxophone and piano). Currently besides numerous concerts he helds master classes and teaches at the I.C.G. Palatucci Montella (AV).

Competition Program

Wim Mertens (*1953), strugle for pleasure *Gustav Holst (1874-1934), Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity (da the Planets), Op. 32 *Arturo Márquez (*1950), Danzon n°2 *Gianluca Sibaldi (*1964), Allegrone Moderato * Additional Concerts Program

Wim Mertens (*1953), strugle for pleasure *Arturo Márquez (*1950), Danzon n°2 * Karl Jenkins (*1944), Palladio * Gustav Holst (1874-1934), Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity (da the Planets), Op. 32 *Gian Piero Reverberi (*1939), Odissea Veneziana * Ennio Morricone (*1928), Moment for Morricone * Gianluca Sibaldi (*1964), Notturno * Freddie Mercury (1946-1991), Bohemian Rhapsody * Hans Zimmer (*1957), madagascar zoosters breakout * Marco Vanni (*1967) Milonga de SantiagoGianluca Sibaldi (*1964), Allegrone Moderato *

* arr. D. Luciano

Kanagawa University Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band at Kanagawa University was established in 1938 as an extra-curricular activity which is an integral part of the overall university experience. Its members are carrying out performance activities in addition to the study at the faculty in which each majors. The band has a very active performance calendar, regular

concerts twice in a year, performances for the function s of the university and a region, various wind music festivals and clinics, recording CDs and DVDs, marching in a parade, etc. And as one of the various activities, they participate in the All Japan Band competition. The number of gold prize which they won reaches 27 in total until now. It is the highest in the section of the university. The performance activities in overseas are, in 1990, tour to the U.S. by the College Band Directors National Association‘s invitation and having concerts at four cities - Minneapolis, Washington D.C., Los Angeles and San Diego, and in 1996, performing

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tour to Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2000, appearing to the 114th International Brass Concours in Valencia, Spain, won the second prize in the special division, and in 2003, participating in 11th WASBE Conference in Jonkoping, Sweden and 6th Mid Europe Festival in Schladming, Austria, in either case, they got a high valuation by performing the ir program of all Japanese excellent contemporary works, for that, in 2004, the band has been awarded the 14th Japan Wind Music Academy Award performance section prize from the Academic Society of Japan Wind Music. And they performed at final concert of the 58th Midwest Clinic for Band and Orchestra, Chicago, U.S., 2004. In 2008, they appeared and got 1st prize at the first section of the 37th Certamen Internacional de Bandes de Musica Vila d’Altea, Spain, and had the concert of the 150th anniversary of relations of Japan and France at Dunkerque, France. And 2012, the band made a successful concert in Berlin Philharmonie Hall, and also achieved the first appearance as a symphonic band to the Smetana‘s Litomysl International Opera Festival, the Czech Republic, and received high evaluation both.

Toshiro OzawaConductor, Music Director

Toshiro Ozawa, born in Chiba pref., Japan. He studied trumpet with Kazuhiko Ogawauchi and harmony with Bin Kaneda. He was a founding member of Tokyo Brass Society and served as a concert master. As a trumpet player, he was performing in The Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Also active in the educational field, he has been an instructor of Nippon Gakki Corporation (now, YAMAHA), and is now

teaching numerous bands. In addition to his present position as musical director, conductor of Kanagawa University Symphonic Band since 1976, he teaches at Tokyo Music & Media Arts Shobi as a guest professor. He is also the representative and a permanent board member of Academic Society of Japan Wind Music and president of the Japan Band Clinic Committee and representative of ‚Kyo-en‘ 21Century Wind Music. He has been awarded from the 5th

Japan Wind Music Academy in 1995.

Competition Program

Thomas Doss (*1966) Dance from the EastToshio Mashima (*1949) Mon Fuji - la musique inspiée de l’estampe de HokusaiJohann Sebastian Bach, (1685 - 1750) Toccata und Fuge d-moll, BWV56


Franz von Suppé (1819 - 1895) Die Leichte Kavallerie - OuvertüreL.V.Beethoven (1770 - 1827) Egmont OvertureLeroy Anderson (1908 - 1975) Clarinet CandyVim Laseroms (*1944) Magic SlidesAkira Miyoshi (1933 - 2013) Stars Atlanpic ‚96Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893) Dance of the JestersJohann Strauss II (1825 - 1899) Unter Donner und Blitz

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Tamagawa Academy Upper Secondary Division Symphonic Wind Orchestra

Tamagawa Academy Upper Secondary Division Symphonic Wind Orchestra was established in 1965. The band attended the All Japan Band Competition 10 times, receiving gold prizes five years in a row starting in 1976, and was invited for an exhibition performance in 1981. In 1984, Tamagawa appeared at Vienna’s International Youth and Music Festival, receiving the Vienna award while also touring Austria and Hungary. The

Wind Orchestra has also performed for the All Japan High School Wind Band Conference twice, the All Japan High School Wind Band Conference in Yokohama 9 times (receiving 7 President’s Grand Prix Awards), and the East Japan Band Competition 5 times (receiving 3 gold prizes). They have traveled to Australia in 2003, Taiwan in 2004, the 15th World Music Contest Kerkrade 2005 (grand prix and the highest points on record), the Taiwan Band Clinic (2008), the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles in Taiwan (2011) plus performing across the island, and Vienna’s Summa Cum Laude 1st place in the “Symphonic Band” category (2013).The Tamagawa Academy Upper Secondary Division Symphonic Wind Orchestra gives two main concerts a year in addition to contest appearances and school activities.

Akira HasebeConductor

Akira Hasebe graduated from Tamagawa University, majoring in music and studying conducting with Chiyuki Murakata. He taught lower secondary school between 1982 and 1998, leading the band to the All Japan Band Competition five times receiving a gold prize in 1985. Hasebe produced joint concerts with the “Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra” in 1992 and 1998, was honored by the Children’s Culture, Theater, Performing Arts Academy and received the Minister of

Health and Welfare Award in 1998.In 1999, Hasebe began teaching in the upper secondary division (high school) and conducting the wind orchestra.He has led the band to the All Japan High School Wind Band Conference in Yokohama 9 times (receiving 7 President’s Grand Prix Awards), the East Japan Band Competition in 2008, 2009, 2012, and international appearances at the World Music Contest Kerkrade in 2005 and Vienna’s Summa Cum Laude 1st place in the “Symphonic Band” category (2013).Hasebe also conducts the Tamagawa University Wind Society and is a board member for the Tokyo High School Band Association and the Tokyo Band Association.

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Naohiro SonodaConductor

Naohiro Sonoda was born in Tokyo, 1985. He spent his 14 years in the system of Tamagawa Academy from kindergarten to secondary School. He played trumpet in the symphonic band club. He then studied in Kunitachi College of Music between 2004 and 2008, majoring in music performance and studying vocal music with Kei Fukui.After his graduation, he started teaching Seisa Junior High School as a general music teacher. He was appointed as a music teacher at the

Tamagawa Academy in 2016.Sonoda is also a conductor of the symphonic band.

Competition Program

Thomas Doss (*1966) Dance from the EastJun Nagao (*1964) Ad excelsumJames Barnes (*1949) Third Symphony - Mvt. 3 & 4, Op. 89


Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) Tritsch Tratsch PolkaGustav Holst (1874-1934) Second Suite for Military Band in F major, Op. 28/2Leroy Anderson (1908-1975) Belle of the BallFrank Ticheli (*1958) ShenandoahGeorge Gershwin (1898-1937) I Got RhythmHiko Hatano (*1960) Kira-KiraLeroy Anderson (1908-1975) Forgotten DreamsJohann Strauss (1804-1849) Radetzky Marsch op.228Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) Do-Re-Mi

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OJPA - Alicante’s Youth Orchestra

The Alicante’s Youth Orchestra was founded in 2009, by Francisco Maestre as its Chief Conductor with the support of the Diputación de la Provincia de Alicante. The 80 most passionate and talented youth musicians, come from Alicante’s region, and from very different backgrounds - but they‘re bound together by their love for classical music, enthusiasm to be challenged and desire for inspiring others.

The OJPA’s members, every year have to pass an audition to be accepted in the orchestra. Under the guidance of their conductor, renowned soloists, and distinguished guests, with a team of professional tutors the young musicians of the Alicante Region are having a unique opportunity to improve and complete their musical learning experience within the orchestra.

With the dedication to strive for excellence at technical mastery, artistic and self-expression, the OJPA´s Program consist of intense weekends-rehearsals in ADDA - Auditorio de la Diputación de Alicante, demanding repertoires, around 20 concerts per year presented in Spain and abroad and participation in Competitions, Festivals and Tours.

The OJPA is well appreciated for its regular Charity Concerts organized by Rotary-Clubs, for its engagement in the World and Europe-Premieres and collaboration with the Alicante´s region chorus, for the RNE (Spanish National Radio) record of the famous Mozart‘s Requiem as part of the campaign „one toy-one illusion“, between others. The orchestra has been twice in charge of the Concert of Europe in Alicante.

Since 2009, OJPA has built up their repertoire of various styles, from lyric and opera programs to contemporary and classical masterpieces joined by remarkable Spanish and International soloists such as Edicson Ruiz, José Sempere, Miguel Torres Peñarrocha, Pepa García, Andrei Frolov, Natalia Villán, Carlos Santo, Alfredo Ferre…

Every summer the young musicians have participated in the most prestigious European Festivals performing in the best venues, the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival from Hamburg (Germany), International Youth Orchestras Festival Eurochestries (France), Summa Cum Laude Vienna (Austria), where in 2015, the orchestra has been awarded for achieving the 1st

place with excellent success in the competition of the Golden Hall of Musikverein. The OJPA was honored to celebrate their achievement in the Gala Concert at Vienna´s Konzerthaus Hall.

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From 2013 to the date, the OJPA has hosted the Alicante’s International Youth Orchestras Festival (FIJO). The event has provided valuable occasion to learn and exchange musical and cultural experience with the world´s finest musicians and where the OJPA shared the stage with variety of youth participants Orchestras: TWIS Youth Orchestra of Brussels (Belgium), Jugendorchester Oberthurgau Switzerland, Young Provincial Orchestra of Malaga, Orchestra Giovanile di Roma, “Eurasian Symphony Orchestra of Kazakh National University of Arts”, Symphonic Orchestra of the Moscow State College F. Shopin, Youth Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra...

In addition to its annual program, the orchestra´s highlights of the 2016 season will be its participation in the FIJO Alicante and SCL Festival.

Francisco MaestreConductor and Artistic Director of the Alicante’s Youth Orchestra /Artistic Director of the International Youth Orchestras Festival in Alicante

Francisco Maestre completed his conducting training in Spain under Maestro José De Eusebio and in St. Petersburg for three consecutive years, he was selected to participate in the Annual Conductor´s Program in with Master Alexander Polyanichko.

In recent seasons he led performances with the Symphony Orchestra of Galicia, Symphony Orchestra of the Murcia’s Region, Mariinsky Theatre Youth Orchestra, Eurasian Symphony Orchestra, Youth Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Frolov Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Giovanile di Roma... He has made several recordings which include Mozart‘s Requiem for RNE. In July 2014 he debuted at the Musikverein, Vienna.

He has worked with musicians such as: José Sempere, Edicson Ruiz, María Eugenia Antúnez, Marcelo Guzzo, Maite Alberola, Suzanne Kantorski, Alok Kumar, Àlex Garrobé, Jesús M.Gómez, Fabiane De Castro, Vicente Antequera, Alfredo Ferre, Miguel Torres Peñarocha, Andrei Frolov, Natalia Millán…

Since 2012 Maestre has conducted at the Teatro Monumental in Madrid and participated in the most prestigious festivals in Europe: Festival of Music in Schleswig-Holstein (SHMF), International Youth Orchestras Festival in Alicante and twice in Summa Cum Laude Youth Music Festival in Vienna where he won the first place in the Symphonic Orchestras Category.

His commitment to Contemporary Music and Composers has led him to conduct many premiers by leading and emerging composers: the Spanish Premiere of the Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra by R. Martinsson with the Berlin Philharmonic soloist Edicson Ruiz, Europe Premier of the Opera Oh My Son, Europe Premier of „Libertadores“ by Oscar Navarro at MuTh Hall in Vienna and World Premiere of the Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra by Simone Iannarelli at the International Guitar Festival „José Tomás“.

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In collaboration with the Alicante´s Administration, he expanded the education programs to include new clinics, side-by-side concerts, competitions, festivals, Masterclasses, mentorship programs and continues to create innovative projects to engage communities, bringing vibrancy and blossoming collaboration to the musical culture in Alicante and abroad.

Among his commitments for 2016 are to conduct Valencia Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre, National Chamber Orchestra of Kazakhstan, joined by the soloists Aiman Mussakhajayeva, José Sempere, Edicson Ruiz…

www.franciscomaestre.com

Competition Program

L.v. Beethoven (1770-1827) Overture Fidelio, Op. 72R. Chapí (1851-1909) Preludio de La RevoltosaN. Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34 -Alborada -Variazioni -Alborada -Scena e Canto Gitano -Fandango Asturiano


E. Granados (1867-1916) Intermezzo from the opera GoyescasF. Mendelssohn (1844-1908) Concerto in E minor for Violin and Orquesta, Op. 64 -Allegro Molto appassionato -Andante -Allegretto non tropo -Allegro Molto vivaceP. I. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Overture for Orchestra Romeo and JulietN. Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34 -Alborada -Variazioni -Alborada -Scena e Canto Gitano -Fandango Asturiano

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OJPA ASPIRANTES - Alicante’s Youth Orchestra

The Orquesta de Aspirantes de la Provincia de Alicante was founded in October 2012 in order to disclose and encourage the infant musical talents in the Alicante region and nurture the OJPA, the Alicante´s Youth Orchestra. Conducted by his Chief Conductor Juan Miguel Antón García the orchestra is currently integrated by musicians aged between eight and fourteen years and belonging to the music schools

and conservatories throughout the region of Alicante.

The Orchestra is formed by 70 young passionate musicians who passed the annual audition held in October each year at Alicante´s main auditorium, ADDA.

Teaching and passing on expertise in orchestra’s performing technique and rehearsal, discipline, as well as performing the standard symphonic repertoire adapted to each one of the different instrumentalist´s levels are some of the goals that allow us to provide the older ensemble, the Youth Orchestra, with new and truly formed members. Both orchestras, the infants and the youth orchestra, work together in order to obtain similar goals at completely different ages and performing levels.

The infant musicians take part in all the events that the Youth Orchestra organizes, such as Master Classes, joint rehearsals. Besides, the orchestra offers frequent possibilities to some of its members to play solo concertos with the Youth Orchestra, being initiated as soloists among their own fellows.

The Orquesta de Aspirantes made its debut concert in June 2013 in the ADDA, with a full audience of over 1.300 seats. In its first concert, some of the members of the older Youth Orchestra also participated in the event, serving as a guide and tutelage of the younger musicians.

During the 2013-2014 season the Orquesta de Aspirantes OJPA performed six different concerts throughout Alicante´s province. They also took part, together with the older Youth Orchestra, in the 2nd Alicante’s International Youth Orchestras Festival (FIJO).

In the 2014/2015 season the orchestra offered ten concerts through different halls, like Auditori de Teulada-Moraira, Auditori de la Mediterrània de La Nucía, Teatro Wagner de Aspe, Teatro Castelar de Elda, Teatro Cervantes de Sax and ADDA itself.

Last March the orchestra also held several events at Alicante’s Hospital General Universitario for children who are treated there. Specially commented was the concert for the Pediatric Oncology Department, designed through the project entitled “La cultura y el deporte se ponen la bata y el fonendo” commanded by the Hospital’s Pediatric Department. Besides

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those concerts, the Infant Orchestra also developed several music workshops at the Hospital´s School for those children who mainly live indoors at the Hospital, getting them to know, practice and get acquaintance with all the orchestral instruments. The other event was a benefit concert to obtain economic aid for the Asociación de Enfermos Mentales de Elda-Petrer y comarca.

In July 2015 the Infant Orchestra of the OJPA was invited to a Tour through different European cities together with their older Youth Orchestra, OJPA, in which they played in the prestigious Summa Cum Laude International, Youth Music Festival in Vienna, where the older Youth Orchestra OJPA was awarded, with Excellent Success, First position in the category of symphonic orchestras.

For the second consecutive year they performed together with the older Youth Orchestra in the 3rd Alicante’s International Youth Orchestras Festival (FIJO) celebrated last August 2015.

In July 2016 the Orquesta de Aspirantes de la Provincia de Alicante will participate at the Vienna Festival Summa Cum Laude, where it will play at the Musikverein´s Golden Hall and MuTh Hall among other venues.

Juan Miguel Antón GarcíaConductor of the Orquesta de Aspirantes a la Orquesta de Jóvenes de la Provincia de Alicante

Juan Miguel Antón García was born in Alicante, where he developed his main musical studies at Óscar Esplá Conservatory with Professor Vicente Antón, finishing his studies with the highest qualifications and honor.

As a violinist, he has been a member of the Murcia Youth Orchestra, the Comunidad de Valencia Youth Orchestra, performing in the main halls throughout Spain. He has participated in a tour performing with legendary cellist M. Rostropovich in the summer 2003, at that time he also collaborated with Frolov Chamber Orchestra, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Región de Murcia.

Juan Miguel Antón García is holding a Master Degree in Performing and Researching on musical Andalucism and Alhambrism.

In 2012 he initiates his conducting studies with Grammy Award Winner José De Eusebio. That same year, he becomes the conductor of the Infant Orchestra of the OJPA, of which he is the Chief and Musical Director, making their debut in June 2013.In August 2013 he conducts the Alicante’s Youth Orchestra in the European youth festival, the French Eurochestries Festival.In November 2013 he works as an assistant conductor for a recording of Mozart´s Requiem

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for the Spanish National Radio and in 2014 at the European premiere of the opera “Oh my son”. At the same time he takes part with OJPA in the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival de Vienna as well as in the 2nd International Youth Orchestras Festival of Alicante (FIJO).He has conducted several soloists such as Pepa Maciá, Myriam Arnouk, Rafael Vázquez, David Cervera, and José Antonio Antón Suay.In 2015 he conducts the Alicante’s Youth Orchestra OJPA in one of the tour’s concert, at the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival in Vienna.In 2016 he continues his work as Conductor and Musical Director of the Orquesta de Aspirantes de la OJPA and will lead the summer tour conducting at the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival in Vienna.

Competition Program

L.v. Beethoven (1770-1827) Overture Fidelio, Op.72E. Granados (1867-1916) Intermezzo from the opera GoyescasG. Bizet (1838-1875) Carmen Suites: -Les Toréadors -Prélude -Aragonaise -Séguedille -Habanera -La Garde Montante


L.v. Beethoven (1770-1827) Overture Fidelio, Op.72E. Granados (1867-1916) Intermezzo from the opera GoyescasJ. Brahms (1833-1897) Hungarian Dance No.5G. Bizet (1838-1875) Carmen Suites: -Les Toréadors -Prélude -Aragonaise -Séguedille -Les Dragons D´Alcala -Habanera -Intermezzo -La Garde Montante

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Sunrise String Orchestra (SSO)

The Sunrise String Orchestra or the SSO, was established in 2008 under the leadership and tutelage of Mr. Poonchok Kularbwong. The orchestra’s repertoires include Classical music, Thai classical music, International Folk music, new compositions by Thai Award winning composers and others.

In the quest to share music and culture, the orchestra has already traveled far to perform

in St. Scholastica’s College in Manila, Philippines, in Musikahan sa Tagum Music Festival 2013 in Tagum City, Philippines, and Nanyang Girls High School in Singapore in 2014. Recently in July 2015, the orchestra was awarded Silver Band (String Orchestra Category) from 7th Bratislava International Youth Music Festival, Slovakia and also performed a concert hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Austria.

Poonchok KularbwongConductor

Poonchok Kularbwong holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education major in Violin, from Chulalongkorn University. He was selected to be one of the representatives of Thailand to join The New Name Orchestra of Russia in a concert in Bangkok. He used to be a member of The Chulalongkorn University Symphony Orchestra and The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. He conducted The Karusart Symphony Orchestra and the 1999 Suzuki Concert in Bangkok. He was the

concert master for The Chulalongkorn University Symphony Orchestra during the Memorial Concert for Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. He has been a violin teacher at Chulalongkorn University (Faculty of Education) since 1999.

He is the founder of Sunrise String Orchestra and conducts many concerts both in Thailand and abroad such as at St.Scholastica’s College in Manila (the Philippines), the Musikahan sa Tagum Music Festival at Tagum City (the Southern Philippines) and Nanyang Girls High School (in Singapore). Recently in July 2015, Sunrise String Orchestra was awarded Silver Band from the competition (String Orchestras Category) in 7th Bratislava International Youth Music Festival, Slovakia.

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Competition Program

W. A. Mozart (1756-1791) Divertimento in F Major, 1st movement, KV 138Gustav Holst (1874-1934) St. Paul‘s SuiteN. Dhamabutra (*1962) Starlight


N. Dhamabutra (*1962) StarlightW. A. Mozart (1756-1791) Divertimento in F Major, 1st movement, KV 138Gustav Holst (1874-1934) St. Paul‘s SuiteBela Bartok (1881-1945) Rumanian Folk DancesN. Dhamabutra (*1962) Portrait of the Three TemplesThai Traditional,arr. by A. Jantarawirote

Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra

Founded in 2013 by conductor Yang Kun Song, The Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra (GTiYO) is a unique string orchestra that performs a diverse repertoire of traditional and modern Chinese music as well as classical Western compositions. The GTiYO, formerly

TIYO, has achieved considerable musical notoriety under Mr. Song’s direction, performing in venues throughout the Toledo, Ohio area and abroad. Varied in backgrounds, cultures, and interests, the members of GTiYO share the common goal of increasing their knowledge and understanding of other cultures through music and maturing personally as global citizens.

The GTiYO/TIYO has established a long history of success through international travel and performance. Beginning in April 2007, the orchestra’s first concert tour led them to Toledo’s Sister City, Qinhuangdao and Beijing in the People’s Republic of China. Later that year, they also toured London and Ontario, Canada. In 2008, the orchestra performed in Europe, visiting two other Toledo Sister Cities: Poznan, Poland and Delmenhorst, Germany. In the

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summer of 2009, the youth orchestra performed in Tanzania, East Africa and visited Toledo’s Sister City of Tanga. This same group was honored to play at the American Embassy in Dar Es Salaam in front of world diplomats for a Fourth of July celebration. In 2010, the orchestra competed in the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival in Vienna, Austria and visited Toledo’s Sister City of Szeged, Hungary. They continued to expand the cultural bridge during travel to Korea and their Sister City of Toyohashi, Japan in 2011. The next year, in late June, 2012, yet another continent, South America, was bridged as the orchestra toured several cities in Peru, including Lima, Cusco and Machu Pichu. After a year hiatus, the newly formed GTiYO traveled in July, 2014, on their first international musical tour through Toledo, Segovia, Cordoba, Seville, Costa del Sol, Granada, and Madrid, Spain. Then finally in July, 2015, the GTiYO touring came full circle, returning to Sister City Qinhuangdao and Beijing in the People’s Republic of China.

Yang Kun SongMusic Director/Conductor

Yang Kun Song, a native of Beijing, China, was born into a musical family, and studied cello with his father at the age of nine. In 1972, he was admitted to the Beijing Music Training Class. The following year he entered the Beijing Conservatory of Music to study with Min Yao Shen, principal cellist in the Central Philharmonic Orchestra of China. Mr. Song graduated from Beijing Conservatory in 1976 and later attained assistant principal cellist of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra.

He is a member of the Beijing Musicians Association and the Performing Arts Committee of the Chinese Violin-Cello Association. In 1988, Mr. Song was sponsored to come to the United States by Dr. William Sloan and Dr. Paul Carter, through a recommendation by world renowned cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. He studied cello with Professor Steven Elisha at the University of Toledo in Ohio, and graduated Cum Laude in 1993.

Honored by a full scholarship, Mr. Song earned his Master’s Degree in Music Performance at Central Arkansas University in Conway, studying with cello professor, Felice Farrel. He performed with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and founded the “Trio China” in Little Rock, which toured four major cities in China in 1995, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

His passion for teaching string music and conducting his own youth orchestra was realized as he founded the Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra, formally the Toledo International Youth Orchestra, and for the past 13 years has experienced success and recognition both locally and internationally connecting through relationships with Sister Cities International.

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Celebration Program

Aaron Copeland (1900 - 1990) HoedownChu Wang Hua (*1941) Days of EmancipationAlan Lee Silva (*1939) America‘s CupW. A. Mozart (1756 - 1791) Divertimento in F major (I. Allegro) KV 138Zheng Lu (1918 - 1976) Good News from Beijing


Alan Lee Silva (*1939) Americas‘ CupBedrich Smetana (1824 - 1884) Themes from the MoldauPan Zhen Sheng Where is SpringVittorio Monti (1868 - 1922) CzardasW. A. Mozart (1756 - 1791) Divertimento in F major Allegro KV 138W. A. Mozart (1756 - 1791) Sonata in A minor KV 310Percy Grainger (1882 - 1961) Molly on the ShoreBrian Balmages (*1975) Point LookoutZheng Lu (1918 - 1976) Good News from BeijingG. Rossini (1792 - 1868) William Tell OvertureAaron Copeland (1900 - 1990) HoedownCarrie Lane Gruselle Goin‘ to Boston

Youth Choir of Central Oregon (YCCO)

Celebrating its 26th season in 2015-16, the Youth Choir of Central Oregon (YCCO) is the region’s premier extra-curricular choral program that provides advanced vocal experiences for talented first through twelfth grade students with

unchanged singing voices in three choirs, Singers School, Debut Choir and Premiere Choir. The major goal of the YCCO is to provide an opportunity for musical expression and personal development in a supportive and joyful environment. Founded in 1990 by Beth Basham, the Youth Choir of Central Oregon has enriched the lives of thousands of young Central Oregon singers with quality music education.

Beth Basham and her YCCO staff have expanded children’s minds and musical abilities to make them leaders in their school while showing audiences that children’s voices can be sophisticated, profoundly musical and artistically excellent.

As ambassadors of music, YCCO singers share their gifts with people around the world and learn to appreciate diverse cultures while representing our community, state and country. Past YCCO tours include: Canada, Hawaii, Greece, England, Chicago, New Orleans, New York City and Italy.

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Beth BashamFounder, Artistic Director and Conductor

Beth Basham founded the Youth Choir of Central Oregon in 1990. As an experienced public and private school teacher for over thirty-eight years, she brings vision and an infectious enthusiasm for singing to the choir. Her choirs have achieved state, national and international recognition and acclaim. Beth Basham has served as an adjudicator and clinician at choral festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Celebration Program

Christine Jordanoff (*1948) Appalachian Suite IIAllan Naplan (*1972) Al ShloshaJohn Leavitt (*1956) Festival SanctusRuth Schram (*1956) ShenandoahBrant Adams (*1944) Exsultate Justi in DominoJ. und R. Gilmore (*1961), Ton Théarr. S. Brumfield Victor Johnson (*1978) Bonse Aba


Victor Johnson (*1978) Bonse AbaBrant Adams (*1944) Exsultate Justi in DominoJim Papoulis (*1953) Stand TogetherRuth Schram (*1956) ShenandoahAllan Naplan (*1972) Al ShloshaJohn Leavitt (*1956) Festival SanctusJim Papoulis (*1953) KusimamaJay Althouse (*1951) La MusicaRollo Dilworth (*1970) Shine on MeJ. und R. Gilmore (*1961), Ton Théarr. S. Brumfield Christine Jordanoff (*1948) Appalachian Suite IIIrving Berlin (1888 - 1989) Sound of Music MedleyVictor Johnson (*1978) Bonse AbaJacob Narverud (*1986) Lunar LullabyRuth Schram (*1956) America the Beautiful

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