3 Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival 9 - 12 July 2019 Florence, Italy

3rd LEONARDO DA VINCI
INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL

9th - 12th July 2019
FLORENCE, ITALY
CONCEPT
The LEONARDO DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL is one of the
new projects of the founder of the Florence International Choir Festival, Leonardo
Sagliocca.
The Festival concept is focused on the person of Leonardo Da Vinci, principally in the
choice of venues, where Leonardo's father, Ser Piero - a notary in Florence - and Leonardo
himself worked.
Florence – cradle of the Renaissance, renowned throughout the world as a UNESCO World
Heritage city, with its immeasurable heritage of history, architecture and art – forms the
stunning backdrop to this remarkable festival.
The Festival Artistic Committee is proud of its prestigious members:

Chairman and Artistic Director, Dr. Leonardo Sagliocca:
Florentine bass-baritone who has sung around the world, founder of the Florence
International Choir Festival, with vast experience in the organization of choral events, has
brought more than 6000 people to Florence to perform in his festivals.
Principal Guest Conductor, Dr. Tim Sharp:
Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association, acclaimed choral
conductor, lecturer and writer of numerous books and articles on choral excellence.
GOALS
The main aim of the LEONARDO DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL
FESTIVAL is to create a great opportunity for cultural exchange between the different
geographical and artistic traditions of the participating countries - music is an excellent
vehicle for sharing knowledge and friendship among peoples.
This event represents not only an important moment of methodological challenge and
interpretative discipline in choral music, but also an opportunity to share and exchange
our human experience.
The LEONARDO DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL, Florence,
with its architectural scenarios of incomparable beauty, is set to join of the circuit of the
best international festivals on the 5 continents.
FESTIVAL STRUCTURE AND PROGRAM

All groups participating in the festival will perform in two stages:
1. The Competition
2. The Evening Concerts
Day 1: July 9, 2019

Opening Ceremony: 4 pm
Evening Concert: 9 pm
Day 2: July 10, 2019

Competition: 10 am to 2 pm
Day 3: July 11, 2019

Competition: 10 am to 5 pm
Nomination of the candidates for the Choral Grand Prix: 6 pm
Day 4: July 12, 2019

Finalists’ Concert for the Choral Grand Prix: 4 pm
Awarding Ceremony: 6 pm
Final Concert: 8 pm; Conductor: Tim Sharp
Festival Dinner for all participants, Jury & Staff : 9.30 pm
PARTICIPANTS
LEONARDO DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL is open to all

genres of choral singing, even with instrumental presence, according to the rules and
categories expressed in the following section.
All choirs will stay in hotels in the historic center of Florence to give opportunities to
singers and instrumentalists of all ages to enjoy the beauty of the city and its opportunities
for them as tourists.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES
Each choral group may subscribe to one or more categories, following a request for
participation by completing an application form.
CATEGORIES
A Mixed Choirs Adults
B Equal Voices Choirs
Adults C Youth & University
Choirs D Children’s Choirs
E Chamber Choirs, Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles
F Sacred Music
G Popular, Folk, Gospel, Barbershop, Jazz and Modern Ensembles
H Early Music
M Modern and Contemporary Music
Z Non-competitive Choirs (only concerts)
Each group will perform 3 pieces. The total performance time must be between 9 and 15
minutes
CHORAL GRAND PRIX
The winners of each category A - M will compete for the Choral Grand Prix
RULES FOR EACH CATEGORY
Categories A, B, C, D, E
1. one work of classical repertoire
2. one work composed from the choir's country of origin
3. one work of the choir's own choice
Category F
1. one work of Renaissance polyphony a cappella
Category G
1. one work of Italian repertoire with original arrangement
for Jazz Ensembles
1. one work from the great American Jazz repertoire
Category H
1. one work composed before year 1400
- minimum one piece must be a cappella
- one piece must be from the Italian repertoire
- one piece must be from the choir's country of origin
Category M
1. one work chosen among pieces published in the section “Composer's Corner” of
our website
2. one work of modern music (1900-2000)
3. one work composed after 2000
Category Z (non-competitive)
Choirs will perform only non-competitive concerts according to the schedule
PRIZES
In each category the Jury will assign the following prizes:
1st place: 700 Euros (only for categories A, B, C, D, E), Gold Medal, Diploma
2nd place: Diploma
3rd place: Diploma
SPECIAL1. PRIZES
Grand Prix for the Best Choir of the Festival: 3.000 Euros and “La Battaglia di
2. Anghiari” by Leonardo Da Vinci (reproduction made by a notable Florentine artist)
3. Best Conductor: Trophy
4. Best Male Soloist: Trophy
5. Best Female Soloist: Trophy
6. Best Performance of Italian Composer's Work: Trophy
7. Best Performance of Contemporary Composer’s Work: Trophy
8. Best Choreography: Trophy
9. Best Traditional Costumes: Trophy
Audience Special Prize: Special Trophy
ADJUDICATING CRITERIA
Performances will be judged by the international jury whose members include
conductors, opera singers and composers.
Choirs will be judged according to the following criteria:
Intonation
Vocal Production
Interpretation
Dynamics
Repertoire
Diction
Overall Artistic Effect
According to the mark achieved, Bronze, Silver and Gold Diplomas will be awarded.
If the choir does not achieve a Diploma (mark under 65,01) it will receive a certificate of
participation. Each member of the Jury will write a report containing reviews
and impressions about the performed repertoire of the choirs. The reports
will be sent to the choirs by email.
Diploma Level Points
Bronze Diploma 1 65,01 – 70,00
2 70,01 – 75,00
Silver Diploma 1 75,01 – 80,00
2 80,01 – 85,00
1 85,01 – 90,00
Gold Diploma 2 90,01 – 95,00
3 95,01 – 100,00
The Jury for the Competition will be composed of 5 members.

Another Jury of 5 members, different from the Competition Jury, will decide the Winner
of the Choral Grand Prix.
The winners of the different categories, if their mark is at least 80,01 points or higher, will
be admitted at the Grand Prix Competition.
During the Grand-Prix the Choirs will perform a free chosen repertoire lasting between 7
and 10 minutes of pure singing time (it is the duration of the performed pieces excluding
applause and going onto or leaving the stage). The pieces must be different from those
performed during the categories.
The decisions of the Jury are final.
The Jury, after consideration of all artistic matters, may not award some prizes or may
award joint or additional prizes.
FINAL CONCERT
The final concert, with orchestra, will focus on a selected repertoire and will be conducted
by a famous musician. The repertoire will be communicated soon after the application.
This concert is not compulsory but it is a great chance to enhance the artistic skills of the
choir.
ENROLLMENT FEE
The Festival enrollment fee for each Choir is 200 euros and 150 euros for every additional
category, non refundable. The Festival enrollment fee for each Choir joining only non-
competitive concerts (category Z) is 200 euros.
TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION AND BOARD
Each choir, including accompanying persons and bus drivers, shall pay their own travel,
accommodation and meals expenses. For every choir, one or two complimentary free
accommodation will be offered according to the number of participants.
Travel
The organization can reserve a private coach on request at the Choir’s expense for visits
and tours.
Accommodation
Accommodation for all choirs will be organized by the Festival in single, double, triple,
multiple rooms in 2, 3, 4, 5 stars Hotels in the historical center of Florence.
On request the staff of the Festival can organize a longer stay in Florence and visits to
other Italian cities.
For organisational and logistic reasons is not possible for the choirs to book
hotels by themselves. The purchase of an accommodation package is four (4) nights
minimum. The package includes hotel accommodation in B&B. Banking information is
also located on the invoice. We would like to draw your attention expressly to the fact that
participation in the event is only possible if the costs due have been received net and by
deadline. Delay in payments may affect the benefits of your participation. To ask the price
of your package please go to package page.
Payment for accommodation must be paid directly to the Festival organisation by bank
transfer.
Meals
The Festival will organize meals for all the choirs in typical Florentine restaurants serving
traditional Italian food with quick service and inexpensive prices.
At the end of the Festival there will be a dinner (offered by the Organizers) for choir
conductors (up to 2 members for choir), Jury, staff in a very special and historical
restaurant in the centre of Florence. All the other participants will have a special dinner-
buffet in another venue in Florence (to be paid a part).
Policies
Application deadline: 20th March 2019.

After receiving the application form, each group will be contacted by email and receive
detailed information on further steps. The payment of the enrolment fee must be paid as
soon as possible after application.
10th April 2019 - Deadline for the first payment for rooms and board - 40% of the total
5th May 2019 - Deadline for the final payment for rooms and board.
Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival Artistic Committee
Leonardo Sagliocca, Chairman and Artistic Director

Tim Sharp, Principal Guest Conductor
Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival

a production by:
Florence Choral
mob. +39 388 8183714
chairman@florencechoral.com
www.florencechoral.com

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3rd LEONARDO DA VINCI

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL

The Festival Artistic Committee is proud of its prestigious members:

FESTIVAL STRUCTURE AND PROGRAM

Day 1: July 9, 2019

Day 2: July 10, 2019

Day 3: July 11, 2019

Day 4: July 12, 2019

LEONARDO DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL is open to all

RULES FOR EACH CATEGORY

Overall Artistic Effect

The Jury for the Competition will be composed of 5 members.

Application deadline: 20th March 2019.

Leonardo Sagliocca, Chairman and Artistic Director

Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival

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