The World Youth Choir is a genuine educational and social experience drawing on many vocal traditions, aiming for the highest artistic level. By music education, professional artistic approach, multicultural social interaction and exchange the World Youth Choir unites 40 to 80 young choral singers age 18 to 30 from all over the world at projects organized in different countries each or every other year. Artistically, singers develop their musical talents by interacting with internationally renowned conductors performing repertoires of various styles, time periods at a professional level. The choir performs both a cappella and with distinguished youth or national orchestras, further expanding its message of artistic unity. Socially, and regardless of political or cultural differences, singers share up to a month of their lives together. They work, play, converse, and debate. Such communal living creates a genuine spirit of understanding, lifelong friendships, and a cohesive group with a unique bond. This is why UNESCO has awarded the World Youth Choir with the “Artist for Peace” title in 1996, recognizing its success as a platform for intercultural dialogue through music.

1. Artist for Peace by UNESCO in 1996.
‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’
Or in English ‘’Faster, Higher, Stronger’’ is the motto of
the Olympic games; one of the first and oldest events of
the modern age promoting international, multicultural
tolerance, cooperation and understanding through
inspiration, determination, excellence, equality,
friendship, respect and courage. Seven aims and values
of every single event organized, of every individual
participating.
Following these values, building a peaceful and better
world is the aim of the World Youth Choir itself,
encouraging young singers from all over the world to
come together peacefully, unite in song and celebrate
their shared passion not just for singing but for culture
and friendship.

2. P R I D E
P personal excellence
R respect & friendship
I inspiration
D determination & courage
E equality

3. A genuine educational and social experience drawing on many vocal traditions.
Building bridges between young singers from diverse cultures.
Original choral concept nowadays. The most interesting musical and intercultural
experience offered to young singers aged 18 to 30 from all over the world.
PROJECT FOR PEACE
YOUTH MUSICAL SHOWCASE of the highest quality
''INTERNATIONAL CHORAL ACADEMY'' & INTERACTIVE PLATFORM FOR
EDUCATION AND EXCANGE with local groups and individuals
Life time experience for young singers to: change the way they see the world, the host country, develop
social talents, multicultural awarness and tolerance. ‘A united world on stage!’

4. Where have we been? Created in 1989 by
Jeunesses Musicales International
Patronized by
Jeunesses Musicales International;
European Choral Association - Europa Cantat
International Federation for Choral Music
Managed by the Foundation World Youth Choir
35+ sessions | 1000 singers in total | 65+ countries
46 conductors | from 20+ countries on 5 continents
100+ recruiters | 75+ countries on 5 continents
250+ audition applications per year | 45+ countries
20+ CD's and documentary DVD's published
20+ hours of world's best choral music selection recorded
Milestones
1990. – 2nd WSCM in Stockholm, Sweden
1992. – Olympic Gala, Barcelona
1996. – Awarded UNESCO ‘’Artist for Peace’’
2002. – 6th WSCM, Mineapolis, USA
Awarded the ‘’Robert Edler’’ prize
2004. – ‘’Normandy Landings ‘’ WWII, 60th anniversary
2008. – Olympic Equestrian games, Hong Kong
2011. – Nobel Peace Prize award ceremonies

5. Last 5 in facts!

6. GREETINGS FROM OSLO!
FROM DECEMBER 5TH TO DECEMBER 12TH, 2011, THE
WORLD YOUTH CHOIR, CONSISTING OF 60 SINGERS
FROM 37 COUNTRIES, CONDUCTED BY GRETE
PEDERSEN, NORWAY, PERFORMED IN OSLO
UNIVERSITY’S CEREMONIAL HALL ACCOMPANIED BY
FAMOUS FIDDLE PLAYER, GJERMUND LARSEN,
NORWAY, AS WELL AS AT THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
AWARD CEREMONY IN OSLO CITY HALL, WHERE THE
THREE 2011 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNERS, ELLEN
JOHNSON SIRLEAF, LEYMAH GBOWEE AND
TAWAKKUL KARMAN RECEIVED THE AWARD FOR
THEIR NON-VIOLENT STRUGGLE FOR THE SAFETY OF
WOMEN AND FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS TO FULL
PARTICIPATION IN PEACE-BUILDINGWORK.
THE WORLD YOUTH CHOIR WAS HONORED TO
PARTICIPATE AT THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE CONCERT
ON DECEMBER 11TH – THE ANNUAL MUSICAL TRIBUTE
TO THE YEAR’S NOBEL PEACE PRIZE LAUREATE.
FEATURING AN INTERNATIONAL SELECTION OF
MUSICAL ARTISTS AND CELEBRITY HOSTS, THE
CONCERT HONORED THE SPIRIT AND MESSAGE OF
THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. IT WAS A MUSICAL
CELEBRATION LIKE NO OTHER.
THE WORLD YOUTH CHOIR PERFORMANCES WERE
BROADCASTED TO 300000 HOMES ALL OVER THE
GLOBE.

7. World Youth Choir in Oslo 2011
‘’After a tremendous winter session with the World Youth Choir in Belgium 2004, I was bursting with joy of
being able to receive the Choir in my own home town, Oslo, in 2011. They came, indeed, with lots of musical
resources, stamina, musical surplus, temperament, forbearance and lots of good humor. Unforgettable days!
Thanks a lot!'' ... Says Grete Pedersen, the conductor of World Youth Choir performances in Oslo.

8. EXPANDING HORIZONS for young, talented musicians (capacity building, new approaches, innovation),
SUPPORTING personal endeavors of each participant (career development and networking),
BUILDING NEW social and communal CAPABILITIES chorally,
PROMOTING organizational capacities, cultural and historical achievements of the host country.
EVENT PACKAGES on offer to future singers and hosts are:
Summer projects of 3 weeks maximum, 40 to 80 singers age 18-30, extensive international selection.
Winter projects of 2 weeks maximum, 40 to 60 internationally selected singers, age 18-30/32.
Special projects during the year - cooperation with internationally recognized institutions of a high profile
and/or projects within the global events of the highest artistic, cultural, educational, social and political
importance. Up to 80 internationally selected singers and alumni age 18-30/35.
INCLUDING: A preparatory session of medium length (''international choral academy camp''), a concert tour
and a cappella and/or vocal-instrumental repertoire of various styles, time periods, and genres.

9. WHAT DO WE OFFER?
INTERNATIONAL EXCANGE
EDUCATION and INTERACTION
PROMOTION and SUPPORT
We do not rehearse or perform 365 days a year,
neither are we a choir in residence! Even so, the
World Youth Choir is a “traveling international
choral academy” unique for its:
- Impact on local society. Interaction through open
rehearsals, master classes, visits to schools, concerts.
- Impact on singers living the host country. Learning of
country's historical, social and cultural achievements.
- Promoting the musical heritage of the host nation.
- Cooperating with other national choral ensembles or
national youth or senior symphony orchestras.

10. Who can host the World Youth Choir?
Cultural associations, foundations, universities, music federations, festivals, governmental institutions - ministries
are eligible, as well as state or private institutions supporting and promoting youth, education, national heritage,
science, and/or intercultural exchange within annual programs.
General steps:
Select the most suitable event package (aforementioned) and make your plan!
Send us the plan (‘’letter of intent’’ with basic ideas about the potential partnership) not later than March 31st, 36
to 30 months before the proposed session dates and we will develop a production concept just for you!
Further actions to be followed by negotiations leading to a final agreement (contract)
with determined obligations between contracting partners:
WORLD YOUTH CHOIR
- International recruitment of singers
- Complete and direct, informative and organizational
communication with selected singers and session hosts.
- The work of the international jury (renewing
membership every year by selecting new singers).
- Artistic vision - building up new repertoires every
season (rehearsing in the host country).
- Selecting (subcontracting) renowned conductor(s).
- General public relations.
EVENT ORGANIZER/HOST
- Securing local and international partnerships.
- Securing local and international funding sources.
(Production fee, subsidies, sponsorships, donations)
- Organizing international rehearsal camp.
(Choral Academy) - accommodation, food, facilities
- Organizing a concert tour and other social and
educational activities.
- General PR and marketing
- Audio/video visibility and recordings

11. Add a ‘’spice’’ or two?
Educational advantages?
An ''international choral academy'' is a rehearsal
camp during which the World Youth Choir prepares
the selected repertoire and is artistically and
socially build as a compact ensemble. Camp can be
open for public, partly. An INTERACTIVE
PLATFORM for educational exchange with local
individuals and groups can be developed and
master classes, workshops or seminars organized.
Designed to give the opportunity to participants to
observe the work of conductors and
coaches/mentors on skills used to build an
international youth ensemble in a short period of
time and to help them meet challenges beyond their
university training. ''Podium time'' can be
organized with non-musical responsibilities,
providing other career-building information. Other
educational and social concepts can be developed to
promote ethic and aesthetic postulates of the World
Youth Choir. The organizer can gain financial
benefit out of all activities. If so, all incomes belong
to the local organizer.

12. Financial advantages? The host is free to negotiate any sponsorship to raise money for the
organization of the entire World Youth Choir session, including also indirect support. All incomes from
concert selling, all remaining funds supplied from governmental, other national and local grants,
subventions, private sponsorships, donations and any other incomes belong to the local organizer.
Add a ‘’spice’’ or two?

13. Like the recipe?
Have all necessary ingredients?
‘’Then start cooking!
Make a wonderful, yummy
World Youth Choir session in your country!’’

14. You can frame our picture, but you cannot frame our VOICES!
DIVERSITY, EXCITEMENT, EMOTIONS, TOP QUALITY!
IN our SOUND! ON YOUR stage?
WE NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT
Bring the World Youth Choir to your country!
Because the true World Youth Choir can only be experienced LIVE!
Contact us @ manager@worldyouthchoir.org

15. Thank you for listening and good bye!