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The 2nd Tomohon International Choir Competition is to be considered in 10 categories:

1. CHILDREN CHOIR (Ages 13 and below, Min.20 singers)

2. YOUTH CHOIR (Ages 12 – 18, Min. 20 singers)

3. MIXED CHOIR (Ages 18 and up, Min. 20 singers)

4. MALE CHOIR (Ages 18 and up, Min. 20 singers)

5. FEMALE CHOIR (Ages 18 and up, Min. 20 singers)

6. SENIOR MIXED CHOIR (Ages 45 and up, Min. 20 singers)

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Basic information for categories 1 – 6

Categories 1 – 6 are designed to give each choir the chance to compete with choirs of similar size and scope.
Whole song performance with the choreography should be well prepared.
For categories 1 & 2, the character and degree of difficulty of the programs should be age-appropriate.
Programs should consist of 2 (two) piece of the choir’s own choice that can show the best artistic level from the choir and contrast between the 2 (two) songs, and not reduction from orchestral pieces.
A minimum of one pieces to be sung a cappella
The total singing time for the program must not exceed 10 minutes.

7. MUSICA SACRA (No age limit, min. 20 singers)

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This category focuses on Christian sacred choral music from past and present.
Programs should consist of at least:
- One piece of sacred music by a composer born before 1807
- One piece of sacred music by a composer born after 1807
A minimum of one of the pieces to be sung a cappella
The total singing time for the program must not exceed 10 minutes.

8. GOSPEL & SPIRITUAL (No age limit)

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Programs should consist of 2 (two) pieces representing the traditional gospel & spiritual repertoire.
At least one piece must be sung a cappella.
The total singing time for the program must not exceed 10 minutes.

9. POP & JAZZ (No age limit)

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10. FOLKLORE & TRADITIONAL (No age limit)

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