Introduction

The young2012prague festival will be already the tenth in the line of youngprague festivals. The event was established in 2003 and within few years became known worldwide as most popular venue for young people aged 8-26 who have an active interest in music and choir singing. Organisers again, like the years before, expect to welcome a thousand young people from all over the world in 2012. Friendly, cultural ambience of Prague as a venue is unique. Participants will have a chance to show their talent and skill, meet new friends and at the same time to enjoy the beauty of the most attractive city in Central Europe.

Festival concept

The festival shall consist of two parts: Category A - public presentations; category B - competition. Participants shall be young orchestras and choirs in both categories.

Participants - choirs, orchestras and other music ensembles (even non-traditional) - shall have one or two performances and will learn and rehearse and perform one joint composition with all the other participants.
A) Public presentations
B) Competition part
The orchestra competition shall have four categories a) symphonic&string orchestras; and b) brass/winds music orchestras and c) jazz orchestras and d) other music (pop, folklore...). In all the orchestra categories one composition from a Czech composer The choir competition shall have four categories a) mixed choirs, b) boys/young man choirs, c) girls choirs, d) children choirs. In all the choir categories one composition from a Czech composer shall be compulsory. Detailed information shall be posted on receipt of the preliminary registration form.

Date

The dates of young2012prague are 29th March-1st April 2012 (Thursday-Sunday)

Festival organiser

The festival is organised in co-operation with Music Travel Agency Prague. We are experienced organisers of international musical and cultural festivals, events and travel (more information on www.youngprague.cz, www.agencyMTA-Stadler.com)

Festival programme overview

Thursday, 29th March 2012
Arrivals Reception of group leaders by the city of Prague representative Dinner in festival hotels
Friday, 30th March 2012
Festival opening and concert Choirs&orchestras competition (non-competing ensembles city tour and/or watch the competition) Dinner in festival hotels Get-together party
Saturday, 31st March 2012
Festive parade through city centre culminating with joint composition Open-air performances in city centre and/or churches Dinner in festival hotels AWARDS and Disco Party
Sunday, 1st April 2012
Individual departures after breakfast

Prices

The following price chart offers package price in different accommodation categories:

Hotel category	**	***	****
Package price per person in tripple	EUR 159	EUR 189	EUR 217
single/twin room supplement for three nights	EUR 24	EUR 48	EUR 63

Package price includes:

participation fee in young2012prague programme
three overnights in a hotel of your choice
three breakfasts
three dinners in a hotel
guided city tour of Prague
services of a local guide for all festival programme activities in English or German language
one free place for every 20 paying participants

Accommodation is in three-bedded rooms in 4*hotels and 3*hotels. Usual solution in 2* hotels is that two twin-bedded rooms or twin and tripple rooms share private facilities.

The prices are valid provided that there are at least 60% of young people/students up to 26 years of age in a group.

The price does not include:

transportation. (Please note that organisers would be happy to arrange transportation to/from festival functions as per your requirements.)

Next step

Please fill in and dispatch following preliminary booking form to make us aware of your interest. We would like to have the completed form from you as soon as possible, latest 15th December 2011. On receipt of the completed form we will send you a detailed information pack that will give you more detailed information to make a decision about your participation.

In some countries youngprague festivals are also marketed by our partners. You may find them and contact in your country, they should also be able to help you with your transportation arrangements.

	Phone	Email
Ireland:	+353 (0) 1 888 7830	carolinequigley@travelplaces.ie
Israel:	+972 (9) 950 3175	uzi@relax.co.il
Norway:	+47 6983 3083	asbjorn@sabratours.no
Sweden:	+46 3325 8150	info@eurotravel.se
USA:	+1 800 624 0166	youngprague@music-contact.com

We very much look forward to see you in Prague end March 2012 !!!