PICF 2024 - Guidelines Booklet
PICF 2024 - Guidelines Booklet
PICF 2024 - Guidelines Booklet
PICF Committee
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WELCOME MESSAGE
Let us sincerely sing out loud a love in the air for everyone,
We are grateful to the Lord, the Almighty, for bestowing us with His grace
and blessings, allowing us to organize the 6th PENABUR INTERNATIONAL
CHOIR FESTIVAL (PICF) 2024 after having it online in 2022. We should
mark this event with a sense of soberness and delight.
Through choir, we instil in our children the value of expressing “love” through
harmonious and soulful voices. Having international participants in the
PICF program will undoubtedly enhance the exchange of knowledge and
perspectives among all participants, leading to improved communication,
building a deep understanding of different cultures and personalities from
around the world is easily achievable, as we share a common bond through
our pure love for singing.
Our expectation is that PICF will not only witness and delight in the melodic
voices of each participant. Furthermore, this small action helps to foster
an environment of peace and teaches us the value of respect and building
friendships with others.
Cheers,
Purnomo Sigit
Board member of BPK PENABUR Jakarta
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WELCOME MESSAGE
Dear All,
Avip Priatna
Artistic Director
PENABUR INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL 2024
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GENERAL SCHEDULE
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ACTIVITIES
A. OPENING CEREMONY
The Opening Ceremony is the grand kickoff event of the PENABUR International Choir
Festival 2024. Get ready to be captivated by a splendid array of performances that will set
the stage on fire, marking the official start of this extraordinary musical journey!
B. CHOIR CLINIC
1. Clinicians/Choir Experts will work with each choir on selected repertoire for 30 minutes.
2. Clinicians will share their musical knowledge and expertise, suggesting areas for
improvement and development.
3. Limited participants only. Registration Fee IDR 2.000.000,00 / choir as active participant
4. Passive Participant (Observer) Fee: IDR 100.000,00 / person.
5. Registrations will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.
6. Participants are required to send a softcopy of the music score which will be discussed during
the choir clinic. The hardcopy is handed over to the Clinicians during the choir clinic.
7. Certificate of participation will be given only for active participant.
C. CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS
1. The Conducting Masterclass is designed to offer a unique opportunity for conductors to
enhance their conducting skills. This exclusive masterclass, open to all conductors, will
be led by a distinguished international choir expert. Choir studio will be provided. Due
to limited number of slots, participants can get personalized guidance and insights from
a seasoned professional, contributing to their artistic growth and proficiency in the art of
conducting.
2. Each active participant will get 30 minutes individual time and 30 minutes podium time
with choir studio.
3. Limited participants only.
4. Registration Fee :
a. Active Participant Rp. 1.000.000 / person.
b. Passive Participant (Regular) Rp. 200.000 / person.
c. Passive Participant Registration Fee (Student) Rp. 100.000 / person.
5. There will be an audition for active participants.
6. Detailed information will be provided later.
7. Certificate of participation will be given only for active participant.
D. WORKSHOP
1. PICF 2024 will host a series of workshops featuring intriguing themes aimed at enhancing
the skills and knowledge of choir enthusiasts. These workshops, led by international choir
experts, are designed to equip participants with valuable insights and techniques. Limited
slots are available for this exclusive opportunity to learn from the best in the field of choral
music.
2. Fee : IDR 200.000,00/ person / workshop.
3. Certificate of participation will be given for all participants.
4. Detailed information will be provided later.
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E. MEET THE JURY
1. During this session, the Jury can share valuable feedback, advice, and tips with the
conductors after the competition.
2. FREE of charge.
3. Every choir may send a maximum of 4 representatives to join this activity.
4. Choirs wishing to participate in the “Meet the Jury” session must register. The registration
form for the “Meet the Jury” will be sent subsequently.
F. FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
1. Friendship Concert will be held in various selected public venues.
2. This activity is a session of singing and sharing amongst other participants of the festival
3. Each Concert typically involves up to 3-4 participating choirs of PICF making music and
friends.
4. Choirs must register to participate in this activity.
5. Each selected choir will be required to sing two songs with a total of 10 minutes on stage
program that showcases their country’s music and culture.
6. Performance slots may be limited and subject to availability.
H. AWARD CEREMONY
1. Announcement of winners all categories.
2. The conductor and participant representatives must be present at the Award Ceremony to
receive awards and the results of the competition.
I. SUNDAY SERVICE
1. Choirs must register to participate in this activity.
2. Registered Choirs will perform at Sunday Services at local churches in Jakarta.
3. The song program performed is 1-2 Christian songs.
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CATEGORIES
SCHOOL CATEGORY
A. KINDERGARTEN CHOIR
1. Kindergarten Student.
2. Choir prepares 2 songs.
3. A-capella or accompanied by acoustic instruments allowed.
4. Unisono / 2-part.
5. 20 – 50 Singers.
6. The maximum pure singing time is 7 minutes.
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GENERAL CATEGORY
E. CHILDREN’S CHOIR
1. Choir prepares 2 songs.
2. A-capella or accompanied by acoustic instruments allowed.
3. S(S)A(A)/ 2-Part.
4. The age limit: 9 - 17 years old. (Born on January 2007 - December 2015). Tolerance: 10% of
the number of singers can be 1 year older/younger than the written age range.
5. 20 – 50 singers.
6. The maximum pure singing time is 8 minutes.
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H. MIXED CHOIR (LEVEL A)
1. Choir prepares 3 songs.
a. One Composition is song created from the 16th - 19th century.
b. One composition originating from the home country of the choir and composed after
the year 2000 is required.
c. One Free-choice song (either a composition or an arrangement).
2. Two of the songs choices must be presented in A-Capella.
3. A minimum of 4 voices is necessary (S A T B).
4. The age limit: Min. 17 years old. Tolerance: 10% of the number of singers can be 1 year
younger than the written age limit.
5. 20 - 50 singers.
6. Total pure singing time 9-15 minutes.
J. FOLKLORE
1. Choir prepares 2 songs.
2. One of the songs choices must be presented in A-Capella. (may include traditional musical
instruments with no more than 3 players).
3. One of the songs must be a folklore song from the choir’s home country.
4. Choir may use traditional instruments (no amplification), traditional costumes, and
choreography.
5. Choir must submit the score of the song along with the information regarding the origin
and meaning of the song in English.
6. Equal Voices / Mixed Voices - S(S)A(A) / T(T)B(B) / SATB.
7. 20 - 50 singers. No Age Limit.
8. The maximum pure singing time 10 minutes.
K. EQUAL VOICES
1. Choir preparevs 2 songs.
a. One Composition is song created from the 16th - 19th century.
b. One Free-choice song (either a composition or an arrangement).
2. One of the songs choices must be presented in A-Capella.
3. S(S) A(A) / T(T)B(B) (A minimum of 3 voices is necessary).
4. The age limit: min. 17 years old. Tolerance, 10% of the number of singers can be 1 year
younger than the written age limit.
5. 20 - 50 singers.
6. Total pure singing time 5-10 minutes.
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L. MUSIC OF RELIGION
1. Choir prepares 2 songs.
2. One of the songs choices must be presented in A-Capella.
3. The song program refers to religious music from around the world, such as Sacred Music,
Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, or other faiths.
4. Equal Voices / Mixed Voices - S(S)A(A) / T(T)B(B) / SATB.
5. You are allowed to perform original compositions or arrangements. Only one song is
allowed to be in unison.
6. 20 - 50 singers. No Age Limit.
7. Total pure singing time 5-10 minutes.
O. SENIOR CHOIR
1. Choir prepares 2 songs.
2. A-capella or accompanied by acoustic instruments allowed.
3. Equal Voices / Mixed Voices (SSA/TTB /SATB).
4. The age limit: Min. 40 years old. Tolerance: 10% of the number of singers can be 1 year
younger than the written age limit.
5. 20 - 50 singers.
6. Total pure singing time 5-10 minutes.
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SCHOOL CATEGORY
TOTAL DURATION
CATEGORY VOICE TYPE SONGS (Max. Singing
SINGERS Time)
Kindergarten
A Unisono / 2-Part 20 – 50 7 Min
Choir
Primary School
B 2-part / S(S)A(A) 20 – 50 7 Min
Choir
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Junior High Equal Voices / Mixed
C 8 Min
School Choir Voices (SA(TB))
20 - 50
Senior High Equal Voices / Mixed
D 8 Min
School Choir Voices (SA(TB))
GENERAL CATEGORY
AGE TOTAL DURATION
CATEGORY VOICE TYPE SONGS
LIMIT SINGERS (Singing Time)
Children’s
E 9 - 17 S(S)A(A) 2 Max. 8 min
Choir
Mixed Youth
F 17 – 23 3 9 – 15 min
Choir (A)
Mixed Youth
G 17 – 23 SATB 2 5 – 10 min
Choir (B)
Mixed Choir (A) H Min. 17 3 9 – 15 min
Mixed Choir (B) I Min. 17 20 - 50 2 5 – 10 min
Equal Voices /
Mixed Voices/
Folklore J - 2 Max. 10 min
S(S)A(A) / T(T)B(B)
/ SATB
S(S)A(A)/ T(T)B(B)
Equal Voices K Min. 17
(Min 3 Voice)
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Music of
L -
Religion
Equal Voices / 5 – 10 min
Pop & Jazz M - Mixed Voices/ 16 – 50 2
Gospel & S(S)A(A) / T(T)B(B)
N - / SATB 2
Spiritual 20 - 50
Senior Choir O Min. 40 2
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COMPETITION RULES
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. PICF Committee warmly invites all choirs from all over the world to participate in our
event, PENABUR International Choir Festival (PICF 2024).
2. Please carefully consider the specific requirements outlined for each category, including the
number of songs, age restrictions, and any additional details.
3. The choir is allowed to register for more than one category. The repertoire for each
category must be different.
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9. Each choir must submit SEVEN (7) sets of original scores for the jurors. 6 (six) sets will be
returned to the participants after the awarding ceremony, and 1 (one) will be kept by the
committee for the archive. If you fail to collect the scores, the committee will not send them
after the closing day.
10. All fixed program must be submitted latest by. July 31th, 2024. PICF committee will not
accept any changes after July 31th, 2024.
11. All scores must be received by the committee via post before July 31th, 2024. Failing to do
so might affect the evaluation of the performance.
To: The PICF Committee
Postage address: BPK PENABUR Jakarta, BLOK C UKRIDA
Jl. Tanjung Duren Raya No. 4, Grogol Petamburan – Jakarta Barat,
Indonesia 11470
12. The use of unauthorized copies or handwritten copies is not permitted.
13. For choir who uses instruments, the score for the instruments is COMPULSORY to be
included in the choir score.
14. Choirs performing a composition work are not allowed to change the original key. Choirs
performing an Arrangement are allowed to change the key and must send a notification
email to the PICF committee.
15. Participants who make it to the Grand Prix round must perform 2 songs (One of your
choice and one new song that has never been perform). Participants who cannot fulfill
these conditions cannot compete in the Grand Prix round.
D. INSTRUMENTS/ACCOMPANIMENTS:
1. The committee will only provide an acoustic piano.
2. A maximum of 3 indefinite pitch instruments are allowed in each category and have to be
informed.
3. Please check the terms of use of the instrument for the category you are participating in.
4. The use of any kind of playback, minus one or soundtrack is strictly prohibited.
5. The use of amplification is not allowed in this competition.
E. PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
1. Participants are required to submit a written list of properties to be used during the
performance via email.
2. There must be no performances with property such as: elements of fire, smoke, glassware,
sharp weapons or other dangerous scenes in the building.
3. Property that is not informed to the committee and is not permitted, may not be used at the
time of performance.
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F. STAGE PERFORMANCE TIME
1. Please pay attention to the total pure singing time of the category you are participating in.
2. The timer will begin after the first note of the 1st song and stop after the last note of the 1st
song. The timer will then resume at the first note of the 2nd song and stop at the last note of
the 2nd song and so forth.
3. Choirs exceeding the maximum pure singing time will be penalized 1 point for every
minute from their total score.
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H. EVALUATION
1. The Participants will be evaluated by national and international jurors.
2. Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards will be awarded based on the score of each participant.
3. Participant with GOLD Award and the highest score in each category will be named
“Category Winner”.
4. The juror will nominate the choirs for the Grand Prix Competition.
5. The Participants with the most jurors’ votes in the Grand Prix Competition will be named
“Grand Prix Winner”.
6. This competition uses scoring system with the following criteria :
7. The final score is the total score of the average score of each juror. All results of the Jurors
will be considered final and cannot be contested.
8. For fairness in assessment, the score from any juries who has active teacher - student
relationship with the choir conductor, will be excluded.
9. Technical Evaluation/Artistic Evaluation :
I. SPECIAL AWARD
A special reward will be presented to a conductor or participant who shows an outstanding
quality during performance. Each participant who is chosen will receive a certificate and
IDR 2.000.000 for development funds.
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J. PRIZES
1. The participants who receive GOLD Award with the Third Highest score in each category
will earn a certificate, a Award, and IDR 3.000.000 development funds.
2. The participants who receive GOLD Award with the Second Highest score in each category
will earn a certificate, a Award, and IDR 4.000.000 development funds.
3. The participants who receive GOLD Award with the First Highest score in each category
will earn a certificate, a Award, a trophy and IDR 5.000.000 development funds.
4. The participants who win Grand Prix prize will earn a certificate, trophy and
IDR 40.000.000 development funds.
K. REGISTRATION
1. REGISTRATION FEE
a. All participants taking part in #PICF2024 are to settle the registration fee which is IDR
3,000,000 for each category.
b. These fees are non-refundable and payable upon registration to take part in the festival.
c. The deadline for the registration for the PENABUR International Choir Festival 2024 is
March 10, 2024. * The committee will close the registration even before the time limit
if the performance slot is full.
2. EARLY BIRD
a. CASH BACK 50% of Registration Fee of 1 category
The Early Bird promotion is applicable to choirs that register by submitting a video
performance link, a completed registration form, and proof of registration payment no
later than February 29, 2024.
b. Cash back will be given after the choir has performed in PICF 2024.
3. REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
a. Preliminary Screening
i. Choirs wishing to participate in the PICF 2024 event are required to undergo a
screening process by submitting YouTube link to one recent live performance
video, not a virtual choir.
ii. The video that was sent is the latest performance from February 2022.
iii. The YouTube performance link should be provided when filling out the
registration form.
iv. Results of the competition screening will be communicated via email on March
20, 2024. For participants who do not pass the screening, the registration fee will
be fully refunded.
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iii. Photograph of Choir (Landscape Format) in high resolution (Min. 2Mb and min.
Res 300 dpi).
iv. Photograph of Conductor (Portrait Format) in high resolution (Min. 2Mb and
min. Res 300 dpi).
v. Choir Short Profile/Biography.
vi. The Competition Program (Repertoar). Changes of the program are allowed
before July 31th, 2024.
i. The Statement Letter for choir who represent school, church, or who take part in
a category with an age limit. The Letter should be signed by the school’s principal
or another authorised official.
ii. Scan / soft copy music score for #PICF24 (Artistic Committee requirement).
iii. Student ID Card (For choirs participating in the school category) or ID Card (For
choirs participating in age-restricted categories).
4. BANK DETAIL
THE PARTICIPATION FEE CAN BE SENT VIA:
Bank Name : Bank Central Asia (BCA) KCP Tanjung Duren
Account Number : 0760 255 025
Account Holder Name : Erline Liestiana / Yovita Arwinda Nugroho
Bank Address : Tanjung Duren Duren 3, Jakarta Barat 11470
Bank Code : 0076
SWIFT Code BCA : CENAIDJA
Telephone Number : +621-7237566
Notes : “PICF24-The complete name of your choir”
: The notes must be filled in based on the category you join.
Example : “PICF24-PENABUR Children Choir”
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5. IMPORTANT
a. The committee will not do any refund due to transfer errors or for transactions
without any notes or with excess funds.
b. No refund for registration fee for any reason.
c. Please ensure that you transfer funds including bank service fees. Any shortfall
in fees received by the committee if the participant doesn’t send the full amount
will be billed.
6. VENUE
PENABUR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Jalan Boulevard Bukit Gading Raya A5-8
Kelapa Gading Barat
Jakarta Utara
DKI Jakarta 14240
Indonesia.
CONTACT US:
E-mail : info@picf.or.id
WhatsApp : +62-896-4810-4578 (Dian)
+62-856-4107-2590 (Otniel)
Website : www.picf.or.id
Instagram : @picf.official
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