Participation Information

With pleasure we INVITE (Choral groups, Singing & Vocal groups) (children, youth and adult groups) to participate on II International Choral Festival “SARANDA CHORAL WAVES”

 27 – 31 May 2026  ,Saranda – Ksamil, Albania

  The intention of our invitation  and the Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough singing and music. The idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares.

• Regulations:
• Every choir, singing formation, and orchestra has the right to participate. Categories include:
•  Children’s Choirs (2/3 of participants must be 16 or younger)
• Youth Choirs (2/3 of participants must be 27 or younger)
• Adult Choirs (1/3 of participants must be older than 27)
• Application requirements: Submit an application form, a photograph of the choir and conductor, and a recent audio recording. Materials can be sent via email, uploaded online, or sent by post.

Categories: Uniform, Mixed, Children’s Choirs. A statue “St. Stefan” will be awarded as the grand prize.

Sections of the Festival:

• Section One – Performances (15-20 minute open-air programs at various public locations)
• Section Two – Pop Music (choral arrangements of pop songs, lasting 8-12 minutes)
•  Section Three – Folk Music (choral arrangements of folk songs or motifs, lasting 8-12 minutes)
•  All choirs must perform in at least two sections.
•  By applying, choirs agree to respect and regulate the legal rights of authors of their performed works and grant rights for the festival to use any recorded material.

Participation Conditions:

•  Limited number of participants (groups up to 50 members including singers, managers, and musicians)
• Groups must provide transportation for arrival and departure
•  Required: Short CV, photos of the choir, and a country flag
•  Each choir must prepare two performances for two sections (8-14 minutes each)