OPEN CHOIR

OPEN CHOIR
OPEN CHOIR is for participants who have a function variant and need some extra support during the activities. The repertoire is often fun and playful! No preparations are needed, but the participant needs to have someone accompanying them to help with things like meals and transfers if needed.
PARTICIPANTS

Age: ca 8–18 years
Choir experience: None
Sheet music reading: None required
Participation fee: 250 SEK/participant
TRACK INFO

The track starts on Sunday June 16 and ends with Open in Concert on Wednesday June 19 in the afternoon.

Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuseday June 18, Scandinavium
Open in Concert – Wednesday June 19, Concert Hall

Preparations:
No preparations needed.
APPLICATION PERIOD

Regular application period:
28 November 2023 – 24 January 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 16 February 2024

Late application/Remaining slots:
25 January – 12 April 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 19 April 2024
OPEN CHOIR is for participants who have a function variant and need some extra support during the activities. The repertoire is often fun and playful! No preparations are needed, but the participant needs to have someone accompanying them to help with things like meals and transfers if needed.
PARTICIPANTS
Age: ca 8–18 years
Choir experience: None
Sheet music reading: None required
Participation fee: 250 SEK/participant
TRACK INFO
The track starts on Sunday June 18 and ends with Open in Concert on Wednesday June 21 in the afternoon.

Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuseday June 20, Scandinavium
Open in Concert – Wednesday June 21, Concert Hall

Preparations:
No preparations needed.

Repertoire will be announced later.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
24H CLOCK, CEST

June 18
09:30-10:30 Registration open, Konserthuset
10:45-12:15 Tutti rehearsal, Hvitfeldtska Södra
12:30-13:15 Tutti rehearsal, Hvitfeldtska Södra
13:15-14:15 Lunch, Hvitfeldtska matsal

June 19 10:00-15:30
June 20 10:00-16:30, Including Festival Concert 15:00-16:30
June 21 10:30-15:15, Including Open in Concert 14:30-15:15

Full schedule (downloadable) will be available closer to camp.
APPLICATION PERIOD
Application period 1
9 November – 13 December 2022
Admission notice will be sent no later than January 24, 2023

Application period 2
14 December – 8 February 2023
Admission notice will be sent no later than February 28, 2023

Late application/Remaining slots
Late application is open 15 February – 13 April 2023
Admission notice will be sent no later than April 21, 2023

APPLICATION INFO
It is important that you read through our APPLICATION INFO before submitting your application. There you can read about how the application process works, what applies in case of cancellation, accommodation, and more. You can also get a better track overview in our track pyramid.
Camp Mode
Welcome to this year's camp! Visit the About your camp days page to find the schedule, camp map, and more.
Child under 13 years with adult
13 years or older with adult
Adult playing/singing
Adult non-playing/-singing
Please read our APPLICATION INFO before you apply.
SUBMIT APPLICATION
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Repertoire
OPEN CHOIR

Tin, C: Baba Yetu
John, E: Circle of life from The Lion King, arr Tvete Vik/Dahlgren
Pockriss, L/Vance, P: Fånga varje stjärnfall
Pettersson, M: Kom igen
Laleh: Minnet av ett hav, arr Tvete Vik/Dahlgren/Arvinder
Bach, J.S: Nu grönskar det, Swedish text: Lindström, arr Tvete Vik/Dahlgren
Fröken Elvis: Om du bar mina skor
Franklin, A/Redding, O: Respekt, Swedish text Bagewitz, F och Larsson, E
Trad.: Wellerman (Sea Chanty), arr Tvete Vik
Coldplay: Sida vid Sida, arr Tvete Vik
Collins, P: Trashin the Camp
Di Leva, T: Vi har bara varandra
Hertzman, T: Öga i öga

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Leader
Magnus Pettersson

Magnus has solid experience as a music teacher, musician and music therapist in Sweden and abroad. He works with Angered School of the Arts and has been course leader at the music teacher program as well as a teacher in music didactics for lower ages at the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg.
Film from OPEN CHOIR 2019
Together with Passalen. Video ©Klaff Production 2019
OPEN CHOIR is for you who want to sing, have a function variation and are in need of extra support. You wish to join the Side by Side camp and enjoy singing in a choir together with others.

No preparations are needed.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Digital
Your camp starts Sunday, June 20 and ends Wednesday, June 23.
Open for all voices.
No participation fee. To participate, you need access to a computer, mobile or surf pad, with camera, external audio source, microphone or handsfree, internet, and an email address. The sign-up period for Side by Side: Digital was open until June 3. You can make a late sign-up until June 18, but some instruments may not be available when camp starts..
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OPEN CHOIR is for participants who have a function variant and need some extra support during the activities. The repertoire is often fun and playful! No preparations are needed, but the participant needs to have someone accompanying them to help with things like meals and transfers if needed.
DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE
PARTICIPANTS
Age: ca 8–18 years
Choir experience: None
Sheet music reading: None required
Participation fee: 200 SEK/participant
TRACK INFO
The track starts on Sunday June 19 after lunch and ends with Open in Concert on Wednesday June 22 in the afternoon.

Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuseday June 21, Scandinavium
Open in Concert – Wednesday June 22, Concert Hall

Preparations:
No preparations needed.
INFORMATION FOR YOU WHO COME/LEAVE IN A TAXI OR OTHER TRANSPORT SERVICE
Here we have collected all addresses day by day in case you need to order a travel service or similar.

Do not order a travel service later than the closing time for the day, as the leaders can not guarantee that they can remain after closing.

NB! Get in touch if you have questions to josefina@passalen.se tel. +46 76 242 4448
Taxi / transport service drivers who cannot find the premises are also welcome to call Josefina.

PREMISES DAY BY DAY
Sunday 19 June
Meeting place Sunday: Outside the Concert Hall's entrance, on the left side of the entrance if you have the Concert Hall in front of you.
Address: Götaplatsen 8 (Hörnet Götaplatsen / Stenhammargatan)
Start time: 10.00
Closing on Sunday: Hvitfeldtska. We end at the turning point at the beginning of the entrance
Address: Rektorsgatan 2
End time: 14.15

Monday, June 20th
Meeting place Monday: Hvitfeldtska. We meet at the turning point at the beginning of the entrance
Address: Rektorsgatan 2
Start time: 09.45
Closing on Monday: Hvitfeldtska. We end at the cul-de-sac at the beginning of the entrance
Address: Rektorsgatan 2
End time: 15.15
Tuesday, June 21st
Meeting place Tuesday: Hvitfeldtska. We meet at the turning point at the beginning of the entrance
Address: Rektorsgatan 2
Start time: 09.15
Closing Tuesday: Scandinavium
Address: Valhallagatan 1
End time: 17.00
THE CONCERT at Scandinavium is 15.00-16.30
Regular tickets can be bought here! - You have received a link to guest tickets in the email
Feel free to bring your own snack, as there is a bit of a wait at Scandinavium!

Wednesday 22 June
Open Choir´'s concert in the Götaplats foyer at the Concert Hall
Meeting place Wednesday: Outside the Concert Hall's entrance, on the left side of the entrance if you have the Concert Hall in front of you.
Address: Götaplatsen 8 (The corner of Götaplatsen / Stenhammargatan)
Start time: 09.30
Closing Wednesday: Outside the Concert Hall's entrance, on the left side of the entrance if you have the Concert Hall in front of you.
Address: Götaplatsen 8 (Hörnet götaplatsen / stenhammargatan)
End time: 15.00
THE CONCERT is at 14.00-14.45
Regular tickets can be purchased here!
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSED
OPEN CHOIR is for you who want to sing, have a function variation and are in need of extra support. You wish to join the Side by Side camp and enjoy singing in a choir together with others.

No preparations are needed, but you must bring someone to accompany you, if you need help during things like lunch and transfers between locations.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Digital
Your camp starts Monday, June 21 and ends Wednesday, June 23.
Open for all voices.
No participation fee. To participate, you need access to a computer, mobile or surf pad, with camera, external audio source, microphone or handsfree, internet, and an email address. Expression of Interest closes April 15.
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPEN
Gothenburg
Your camp starts Sunday, June 20 and ends Wednesday, June 23.
No slots available.
Participation fee 450 SEK per person. Selection is based on your age and experience. If you are offered a slot, you must answer YES and confirm it within the time frame stated in the notice. Slots are filled continuously.
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSED
OPEN CHOIR is for you who want to sing, have a function variation and are in need of extra support. You wish to join the Side by Side camp and enjoy singing in a choir together with others. No preparations are needed, but you must bring someone to accompany you, if you need help during things like lunch and transfers between locations.

Your camp starts on Sunday, June 20 and ends with a concert on Wednesday, June 23.
You could submit your Expression of Interest for OPEN CHOIR on December 2–February 7. The admission notice will be sent out during February. If you are offered a slot, you must reply YES and confirm your participation within the time span given in the notice. The participation fee is 450 SEK per person.

The Expression of Interest submission process for Side by Side: Digital opens again on February 11. At that time you will also be able to express your interest for any slots still remaining for the on-site camp.

Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
SUBMIT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Time Frame
Registration: Saturday 15/6 14.00-15.00
First rehearsal: Saturday 15/6 15.30
Ending concert: Wednesday 19/6 Open in Concert
Preliminary finish time: Wednesday 19/6 16.30
Leader
Magnus Pettersson

Magnus has solid experience as a music teacher, musician and music therapist in Sweden and abroad. He works with Angered School of the Arts and has been course leader at the music teacher program as well as a teacher in music didactics for lower ages at the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg.
Leader for OPEN CHOIR

Ledare
Magnus Pettersson
14:00 - 15:00
Registration (Concert Hall)

15:30 - 17:00
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldtska Södra)

17:00 - 18:15
Dinner

18:30 - 19:30 INVIGNINGSKONSERT/ OPENING CONCERT
(Concert Hall)
12:45 - 14:15
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldtska Södra)

14:30 - 16:00
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldtska Södra)

16:00 - 17:15
Dinner
12:45 - 14:15
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldtska Södra)

14:30 - 16:00
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldtska Södra)

16:00 - 17:15
Dinner
10:45 - 12:00
Rehearsal (Hvitfeldtska Södra)

12:00 - 14:00
Lunch

15:00 - 16:30
FESTIVALKONSERT (Scandinavium)
IMPORTANT SPOTS AT THE CAMP
Do you feel unsure how to find?
In every orchestra and track are personal to help you, ask them anyhting!

1. KONSERTHUSET Götaplatsen 8
2. HSM Fågelsången 1
3. HVITFELDTSKA GYMNASIET (HV Södra) Rektorsgatan 2
4. HVITFELDTSKA GYMNASIET (HV Norra) Rektorsgatan 2
5. STUDENTERNAS HUS Götabergsgatan 17
6. VÄRLDSKULTURMUSEET Södra Vägen 54
7. TRÄDGÅRDSFÖRENINGEN
8. SCANDINAVIUM Valhallagatan 1
9. VASAAULAN Vasa kyrkogata 10

Contact

OPEN CHOIR is for participants who have a function variant and need some extra support during the activities. The repertoire is often fun and playful! No preparations are needed, but the participant needs to have someone accompanying them to help with things like meals and transfers if needed.

PARTICIPANTS

TRACK INFO

APPLICATION PERIOD

OPEN CHOIR is for participants who have a function variant and need some extra support during the activities. The repertoire is often fun and playful! No preparations are needed, but the participant needs to have someone accompanying them to help with things like meals and transfers if needed.

PARTICIPANTS

TRACK INFO

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

APPLICATION PERIOD

APPLICATION INFO

Camp Mode

Welcome to this year's camp! Visit the About your camp days page to find the schedule, camp map, and more.

Child under 13 years with adult

13 years or older with adult

Adult playing/singing

Adult non-playing/-singing

Please read our APPLICATION INFO before you apply.

Application Info & Application

Bokningsinfo & Slutbokning (våren 2025)

Plan Your Stay

Om dina lägerdagar (våren 2025)

Repertoire

OPEN CHOIR

Leader

Magnus Pettersson

Film from OPEN CHOIR 2019

Together with Passalen. Video ©Klaff Production 2019

OPEN CHOIR is for you who want to sing, have a function variation and are in need of extra support. You wish to join the Side by Side camp and enjoy singing in a choir together with others. No preparations are needed.

Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.

Digital

OPEN CHOIR is for participants who have a function variant and need some extra support during the activities. The repertoire is often fun and playful! No preparations are needed, but the participant needs to have someone accompanying them to help with things like meals and transfers if needed.

PARTICIPANTS

TRACK INFO

Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.

Digital

Gothenburg

Time Frame

Registration: Saturday 15/6 14.00-15.00First rehearsal: Saturday 15/6 15.30Ending concert: Wednesday 19/6 Open in ConcertPreliminary finish time: Wednesday 19/6 16.30

Leader

Magnus Pettersson

Leader for OPEN CHOIR

Ledare

Magnus Pettersson

IMPORTANT SPOTS AT THE CAMP

Do you feel unsure how to find?In every orchestra and track are personal to help you, ask them anyhting!

OPEN CHOIR is for you who want to sing, have a function variation and are in need of extra support. You wish to join the Side by Side camp and enjoy singing in a choir together with others.

No preparations are needed.

Registration: Saturday 15/6 14.00-15.00
First rehearsal: Saturday 15/6 15.30
Ending concert: Wednesday 19/6 Open in Concert
Preliminary finish time: Wednesday 19/6 16.30

Do you feel unsure how to find?
In every orchestra and track are personal to help you, ask them anyhting!