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  • YOUTH CHOIR

  • YOUTH CHOIR is mainly for older youth and young adults with a lot of choir experience. The track suits those who wish to take their musical skills to the next level. You get to take great responsibility for your part and will sing both a cappella and accompanied by a full orchestra. You will sing together with Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble, sing at several concerts during camp, and perform together with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.

    Participants

     

    Age: ca 16–23 years (from 14 years if tenor or bass)

    Choir experience: Very good

    Sheet music reading: Good

    Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant

    Track Info

     

    The track starts on Saturday June 15 and ends with Closing Concert on Wednesday June 19 in the evening.

     

    Participates in the following concerts:

    Festival Concert – Tuseday June 18, Scandinavium

    Choirs in Concert – Wednesday June 19, Concert Hall
    Closing Concert – Wednesday June 19, Concert Hall

     

    Preparations:

    Participants should be very well rehearsed on the sheet music at camp start.

    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

     

    Better Your Chances of Getting a Slot

    1. Apply on time - the regular application period is 28 November–24 January. "First-come, first-served" does not apply and you have the entire period to apply, but don't wait any longer than that! Late application is only for remaining slots
    2. Choose track according to experience – it's important that all participants have sufficient orchestra/singing experience for the level of the track
    3. Choose tracks by age - we recommend an age range for each track and although there are exceptions, you have the best chance of getting in if you follow the age recommendation

    How to Apply

     

    It is important that you read through our APPLICATION INFO before submitting your application. There you will find out more 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.  

     

    You can apply as an individual or make an application for a group, but the selection is made on an individual level based on the information you provide about your choir experience and age. If you're applying for participants for different tracks, you must make one application per track. You must be at least 16 years old to apply on your own, otherwise an adult must make the application.

     

    1. Choose how many participants you want to apply for on the slider
    2. Under Person 1—first fill in contact information for the person responsible for the application. It is to that person that the acceptance notice is emailed.
    3. Also fill in information that is common to all participants in the application
    4. Then fill in information for the first singing participant under PARTICIPANT INFORMATION. More fields appear depending on which choir track is selected.
    5. Fill in the information for the rest of the participants as Person 2, Person 3…
    6. Read your details carefully and submit the application
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    13 years or older without adult

  • Read through our Application Info/FAQ before applying

    The application is open until January 24

    Apply Here
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    Repertoire

    YOUTH CHOIR

     

    Shaw No 3, Her beacon-hand beckons, ur To the hands

    Miller-Heidke Our Song

    Sandström To see a World

    Williams Duel of the fates

     

    More pieces will be added

     

    To get the login information for the sheet music archive, sign up to our newsletter.                   

    Get Sheet Music
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    Conductor

    Birgitta Mannerström-Molin

     

    Birgitta is a choir director and song teacher in Gothenburg and teaches at the Academy of Music and Drama as well as Hvitfeldtska music high school, She is also the project manager of SKUR – Sweden's church choir association's youth choir. In 2016 she was named Sweden's Children and Youth Choir Leader of the Year and today she is a well received guest conductor throughout the country. Birgitta helped establish El Sistema in Sweden and is one of Side by Side's artistic advisers.

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    Repertoire

    YOUTH CHOIR

     

    Jenkins, C: The Armed Man: 5. Sanctus

    Råberg, E: The Tyger

    Tin, C: Baba Yetu

    Bach, J.S: Nu grönskar det, Swedish text: Lindström, arr Tvete Vik/Dahlgren

    Laleh: Det kommer bli bra, arr Dahlgren

    Coldplay: Sida vid Sida, arr Tvete Vik

    John, E: Circle of life from The Lion King, arr Tvete Vik/Dahlgren  

     

    More pieces will be added

     

    To get the login information for the sheet music archive, sign up to our newsletter.

    GET SHEET MUSIC
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    Repertoire

    YOUTH CHOIR

    Jenkins, C: The Armed Man: 5. Sanctus

    Råberg, E: The Tyger

    Tin, C: Baba Yetu

    Bach, J.S: Nu grönskar det, Swedish text: Lindström, arr Tvete Vik/Dahlgren

    Laleh: Det kommer bli bra, arr Dahlgren

    Coldplay: Sida vid Sida, arr Tvete Vik

    John, E: Circle of life from The Lion King, arr Tvete Vik/Dahlgren  

     

    More pieces will be added

     

    To get the login information for the sheet music archive, sign up to our newsletter.

    GET SHEET MUSIC
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    Conductor

    Simon Phipps

     

    Simon is from England and has studied in Cambridge, London, Munich, and Manchester. He lives in Gothenburg and has won several international awards with the Swedish Chamber Choir. Simon is the artistic leader and conductor for the Gothenburg Symphony Youth Orchestra VÄGUS as well as the Fall Break Choir—in addition to this, he also does opera conducting at Läckö Castle each summer.

  • YOUTH CHOIR is mainly for older youth and young adults with a lot of choir experience. The track suits those who wish to take their musical skills to the next level. You get to take great responsibility for your part and will sing both a cappella and accompanied by a full orchestra. You will sing together with Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble, sing at several concerts during camp, and perform together with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.

    YOUTH CHOIR is a part of UPPER VOICES CHOIR at the 2022 camp. Please go to UPPER VOICES CHOIR to download your schedule and familiarize yourself with your repertoaire.

  • For you who have long experience of singing in a choir, can read sheet music and have prepared yourself well before camp. You are 16 years or older (from 14 years for tenors and bass).

    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. Expression of Interest closes April 15.

    .

    EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPEN

    Gothenburg

    Your camp starts Saturday, June 19 and ends Wednesday, June 23.

    Some slots available for: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

    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. Late Expression of Interest closes April 15. Slots are filled continuously.

    EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPEN
  • Please read our APPLICATION INFO before you apply.​

    SUBMIT APPLICATION
  • For you who have long experience of singing in a choir, can read sheet music and have prepared yourself well before camp. You are 16 years or older (from 14 years for tenors and bass).

    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.

    SIGN UP NOW
  • EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSED
  • For you who have long experience of singing in a choir, can read sheet music and have prepared yourself well before coming to the camp. You are 16 years or older (from 14 years for tenors and bass). Your camp starts on Saturday, June 19 and ends with a concert on Wednesday, June 23.

    You could submit your Expression of Interest for YOUTH CHOIR on December 2–February 7. The admission notice will be sent out during February. The selection will be made based on your experience and your age. 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
  • YOUTH CHOIR is mainly for older youth and young adults with a lot of choir experience. The track suits those who wish to take their musical skills to the next level. You get to take great responsibility for your part and will sing both a cappella and accompanied by a full orchestra. You will sing together with Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble, sing at several concerts during camp, and perform together with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.

    PARTICIPANTS

    Age: ca 16–23 years (from 14 years if tenor or bass)

    Choir experience: Very good

    Sheet music reading: Good

    Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant

    TRACK INFO

    The track starts on Saturday June 17 and ends with Closing Concert on Wednesday June 21 in the evening.

     

    Participates in the following concerts:

    Festival Concert – Tuseday June 20, Scandinavium

    Choirs in Concert – Wednesday June 21, Concert Hall
    Closing Concert – Wednesday June 21, Concert Hall

     

    Preparations:

    Participants should be very well rehearsed on the sheet music at camp start.

     

    PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

    24H CLOCK, CEST

     

    June 17

    11:15-12:15 Registration open, Konserthuset

    12:45-13:45 Tutti rehearsal, Betlehemskyrkan

    14:00-15:15 Sectional rehearsal, Betlehemskyrkan

    15:45-17:15 Tutti rehearsal, Betlehemskyrkan

    17:15-18:15 Dinner (only for accommodation), Hvitfeldtska matsal

     

    June 18 09:00-17:15

    June 19 09:00-19:00

    June 20 10:30-18:15, Including Festival Concert 15:00-16:30

    June 21 09:00-19:30, Including Choirs in Concert 12:30-13:30 and Closing Concert 18:00-19:30

     

    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.

  • For you who have long experience of singing in a choir, can read sheet music and have prepared yourself well before coming to the camp. You are 16 years or older (from 14 years for tenors and bass). Your camp starts Saturday June 13 and ends with a concert on Wednesday June 17.

    For YOUTH CHOIR you must apply for admission. The application is open November 11 – January 10. There are about 50 slots available and admission is based on your age and experience. Admission notice will be sent out by January 17, at the latest. The participation fee is 450 SEK. Please read through our SIGN-UP INFORMATION and TERMS & CONDITIONS before you apply.

  • Time Frame

    Registration: Saturday 15/6 10.30-13.00

    First rehearsal: Saturday 15/6 13.30

    Ending concert: Wednesday 19/6 Closing Concert

    Preliminary finish time: Wednesday 19/6 19.30

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    10:30 - 13:00
    Registration (Concert Hall)
     
    12:00 - 13:00
    Lunch
     
    13:30 - 15: 1 5
    Tutti (Hvitfeldtska Södra)
     
    15:30 - 17:15
    Workshop (Hvitfeldtska Södra)
     
    17:15 - 18:30
    Dinner
     
    18:30 - 19:30
    INVIGNINGSKONSERT/OPENING CONCERT (Concert Hall)
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    9:30 - 12:00
    Tutti (Vasaaulan)
     
    12:00 - 13:15
    Lunch
     
    13:15 - 14:45
    Workshop (Hvitfeldtska Södra)
     
    15:15 - 17:00
    Tutti (Vasaaulan)
     
    17:15 - 18:15
    Rehearsal (Vasaaulan)
     
    18:15 - 19:15
    Dinner
     
    20:00 - 21:45
    Movie (Concert Hall)
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    09:45 - 12:15
    Tutti (Vasaaulan)
     
    12:15 - 13:45
    Lunch
     
    13:45 - 15:30
    Workshop (Hvitfeldtska Södra)
     
    16:00 - 17:00
    Tutti (Vasaaulan)
     
    17:30 - 18:30
    Inspirational Concert (Concert hall)
     
    18:30 - 19:30
    Dinner
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    09:00 - 10:10
    Tutti (Concert Hall)
     
    10:15 - 11:00
    Tutti (Concert Hall)
     
    11:00-12:15
    Lunch
     
    12:30 - 14:00
    Rehearsal (Scandinavium)
     
    15:00 - 16:30
    FESTIVALKONSERT (Scandinavium)
     
    17:15 - 18:30
    Tutti (Hvitfeldtska Södra)
     
    18:30 - 19:30
    Dinner
     
    19:30 - 20:15
    Concert with Simbi (Concert Hall)
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    09:45 - 12:00
    Rehearsal (HSM)
     
    12:30 - 13:30
    AVSLUTNINGSKONSERT I (HSM)
     
    13:45 - 14:45
    Lunch
     
    16:30 - 17:00
    Rehersal (Concert Hall)
     
    17:00 - 18:00
    Sandwich
     
    18:00 - 19:30
    AVSLUTNINGSKONSERT II
    (Concert Hall)
  • 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!

     

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    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

     

     

 

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