BUSAN CHORAL FESTIVAL & COMPETITION

Cancellation of 2020 Busan Choral Festival & Competition/Composition Competition

Dear BCFC Friends, The Board of 2020 Busan Choral Festival & Competition/Composition Competition feels very sorry to announce that we have decided to cancel this year’s event due to COVID-19 pandemic, widely spreading in the world. This decision was very hard for us and disappointed us. But we concluded that it could not be avoided when considering the safety of participants and audience, also uncertain situation for all indoor events including choir’s rehearsals, after careful consideration based on Korea government's recommendation and WHO’s information. The Busan Choral Composition Competition warmly thanks from the bottom of its heart the more than 40 composers from all over the world who wanted to participate in our composition competition this year, but reasons beyond the capabilities of all of us did not help us in its realization no matter how hard we try. The global liquid economic situations, the health crisis, the inability to prepare are some of the reasons that led us to this decision. As for the all submitted works for 2020 Busan Choral Composition Competition, they could be competed for 2021 Competition if participants want. Next year, we’ll have the Busan Choral Festival & Competition from October 20th to 23rd in 2021. Sending all best wishes during this challenging time in the world. Best wishes,Yong-Bok DO Chairperson of 2020 Busan Choral Festival & Competition/Composition Competition

2020.05.12
2019 BCFC WINNERS

2019 BCFC WINNERS GRAND PRIZEThe Archipelago Singers (Indonesia) YOUTH1. Angelus Domini Choir (Korea)2. Voice of the South Children's Choir (Philippines)3. Yemun Students Chous (Korea) CLASSICAL EQUAL & MIXED1. The Archipelago Singers (Indonesia)2. Dasmariñas Chamber Singers (Philippines)3. Agados Singers (Korea) POP & ACAPPELLA1. The Archipelago Singers (Indonesia)2. Holy Angel University Chorale (Philippines)3. Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (Indonesia) ETHNIC1. Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (Indonesia) 2. Voice of the South Children's Choir (Philippines)3. JOA Choir (Korea) CONDUCTOR AWARDEga Odeta Azarya / The Archipelago Singers (Indonesia) BEST PRESENTATIONElan (Russia) YOUNG SINGERS INCENTIVE PRIZEPenang Chinese Girls Primary School Choir (Malaysia)Vinschool One (Vietnam) BEST MANNERVocaBlends (Singapore)

2019.10.19
2019 BCFC FINALISTS

2019 BCFC FINALISTS YOUTHAngelus Domini Choir (Korea) CLASSICAL EQUAL & MIXEDThe Archipelago Singers (Indonesia) POP & ACAPPELLAThe Archipelago Singers (Indonesia) ETHNICPaduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (Indonesia) For the Grand Prix Final, each winners should choose ONLY 1 piece from their winning category within 8 minutes. Time for Stage Rehearsal of Grand Prix:1. 10:00-10:30 Angelus Domini Choir (Korea)2. 10:30-11:00 The Archipelago Singers (Indonesia)3. 11:00-11:30 Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (Indonesia) Waiting Room:1. 10:00-19:00 Angelus Domini Choir (Korea) / 2F, Dressing Room 3(Group)2. 10:00-19:00 The Archipelago Singers (Indonesia) / 2F, Dressing Room 1(Group)3. 10:00-19:00 Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (Indonesia) / 2F, Dressing Room 2(Group)

2019.10.18
2019 Composition Competition Winners (Revised)

The Jury (the final 8 submissions)Mark Anthony Carpio (Philippines) Raul Talmar (Estonia)Tim Sharp (USA)Vytautas Miškinis (Lithuania)Young-Jo Lee (South Korea) 2019 Composition Competition Winners 1st Place: Mark Raeniel Agpasa (Philippines) "Jubilate Deo"2nd Place: Carlos Cordero (Venezuela) "Tota Pulchra es, Maria" 3rd Place: Guilherme Hollanda-Azevedo (Brazil) "Ocean of Illusions" Brief assessment of a president of the Jury, Young-Jo Lee 2019 Finalists' compositions seem dominated by harm onic progressions favoring texture and color over linear counterpoint among voices. Perhaps a few more passages giving prominence to contrapuntal techniques and conversations between voices would have added variety and balance. Ultimately, the composers’ creations were well appreciated for their contemplative qualities. Thank you for all the hard works both participants and juries. We have got 60 works of 56 applications from 29 countries this year. We highly appreciate their brilliant works which were impressive enough to touch the jury. However, as the Busan Composition Competition much prefers artistically higher quality songs, so the judgement focused on it. All winners of the 1,2,3 places are invited to join the 2019 Busan Choral Festival & Competition and will receive their Diplomas during an Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The Prize Money will be sent to their bank account within 2 weeks after finishing the BCFC. The first prize winner's work will be performed on OCT 19th, 2019. As a member of the 2019 BCFC, they will be entitled to participate in all the Festival activities including the Choral Competition, Choral Workshops and additional performances. If there is any winner who cannot join the Festival, the BCFC committee will mail the Diploma via First Class Mail to the address provided in the Application Form. Congratulations!

2019.07.18

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