IVUMO NATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL

A brand new national choir festival is being introduced in Joburg in association with the Philip H Moore Music Competition. Rules and entry form can be downloaded from the website www.philiphmoore.co.za

The festival is open to all Primary Schools in South Africa (Grades 1–7) and Secondary Schools in South Africa (Grades 8–12) excluding specialist music schools (as per the definition in the Rules).

Fantastic cash and other prizes for first, second and third places to be won with a “Spirit Award” trophy going to the choir with the best overall spirit.

Junior School first prize is R10,000 with the Senior School first prize being R15,000 plus a Casio Privia PX130 Digital Piano worth R9,000 to each winning school.

Closing date for entries is May 16. Format of entries: DVD format only and the entry fee is R750 per choir entry. Size of choirs need to be between 20 and 120 members (including all accompanists).

The finals will take place on August 6 at Jeppe High School for Girls, Kensington, Johannesburg. This will be a day of song held at the school with food and goodies on sale. Entrance is free. Contact: Victoria on 082 958 8133 or email: victoria@myconnection.co.za