5th International Bandung Choral Festival 2025, Bandung - INDONESIA

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Jury

Auditorium PPAG Universitas Katolik Parahyangan

Address:
Jl. Ciumbuleuit No.94, Hegarmanah, Kec. Cidadap, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40141


Venue Map

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Competition Type

Open Category

Provides an opportunity for beginner choirs (those that have never participated in an international competition before) who wish to gain experience performing on an international stage and to be evaluated by judges with international reputations. It is specifically intended for participants/choirs originating from the West Java Province.

For IBCF 2025, there are 4 categories available in Open Category:

  1. Elementary School

    Participant are elementary school students

  2. Junior High School

    Participant are junior high school students

  3. Senior High School

    Participant are senior high school students

  4. University & Public

    Participant are university student and public

Solo Singing Competition

Open to all singers who wish to participate individually. Singers may come from Indonesia or abroad and from all age groups.

For IBCF 2025, there are 7 categories available in the Solo Singing Competition:

  1. Solo Children
    Participant aged 13 years and below
  2. Solo Youth
    Participant aged between 12 and 18 years
  3. Solo Adult
    Participant aged 17 years and above
  4. Solo Classical Music
    Song include Aria, Lieder, Opera, etc. The choosen song must have been composed before 1900
  5. Solo Sacred Music
    Song with a Christian spiritual background, in any genre
  6. Solo Seriosa Indonesia
    Song from Indonesia's art song reportoire
  7. Solo Popular Music
    Songs of various popular genres

Choir Competition

Open to choirs and vocal groups from across Indonesia and internationally, following the regulations set by the Bandung Choral Society.


For IBCF 2025, there are 11 categories available in the Choir Competition:

  1. Children's Choir
    Participant aged below 13 years
  2. Teenager's Choir
    Participant aged between 12 and 15 years
  3. Youth Choir
    Participant aged between 15 and 18 years
  4. Mixed Choir
    Participant aged 18 years and above
  5. Equal Voices
    Participant aged 18 years and above
  6. Music of Religions
    Refers to religious music from any faith or tadition.
  1. Traditional Spiritual
    Spiritual songs rooted in African – Americans traditions.
  2. Folksong
    Includes regional songs arranged for choral performance.
  3. Pop and Jazz
    Consists of popular song (either secular or spiritual).
  4. Vocal Group
    Encompasses free-choice songs from all music genres.
  5. Musica Sacra
    Refers to sacred church music from ancient times to the present

Competition Mechanics

Open Category

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  • Each participation in every category has maximum 10 minutes to perform 2 songs that counts from first note until the last note is sounded. If the total duration exceeds the allotted time, the total score will be reduced by a penalty of 1 (one) point for every minute that passes.
  • The final score is the total of the average scores of each judge which determined by following criteria:
    1. Intonation
    2. Sound Quality
    3. Fidelity to the Score
    4. Overall Artistic
  • This round uses a total score system of 100 with the final value grouping as follows:
    • Medal Score
    Successful Participation 1,00 - 39,99
    Bronze Medal 40,00 - 59,99
    Silver Medal 60,00 - 79,99
    Gold Medal 80,00 - 100,00
  • The gold medal with the highest score will be announce as the “Winner of Category”.
  • If in one of the categories no participant gets a gold medal, there will be no "Winner of Category".
  • For open category, the participants who have been named "Winner of the Category" will not participate in Grand Prix Round and not get a thropy.

Solo Singing Competition

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Competition Round

  • Each participation in every category has maximum 5 minutes to perform 1 song that counts from first note until the last note is sounded. If the total duration exceeds the allotted time, the total score will be reduced by a penalty of 1 (one) point for every minute that passes.
  • The final score is the total of the average scores of each judge which determined by following criteria:
    1. Intonation
    2. Sound Quality
    3. Interpretation
    4. Overall Artistic Performance
  • This round uses a total score system of 100 with the final value grouping as follows:
    • Medal Score
    Successful Participation 1,00 - 39,99
    Bronze Medal 40,00 - 59,99
    Silver Medal 60,00 - 79,99
    Gold Medal 80,00 - 100,00
  • The gold medal with the highest score will be announce as the “Winner of Category”.
  • If in one of the categories no participant gets a gold medal, there will be no "Winner of Category".

Grand Prix Round

  • Participants in the Grand Prix of Solo Competition are all Winners of Category with recommendations from the Artistic Director and the Jury.
  • Participants who achieve more than 1 (one) Winner of Category, will perform once.
  • Each participation has maximum 5 minutes to perform that counts from first note until the last note is sounded.
  • Grand Prix winners will receive a certificate and trophy “Grand Prix Solo Winner of the 5th International Bandung Choral Festival 2025 2025”.

Choir Competition

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Competition Round

  • Each participation in every category has maximum 10 minutes to perform 2 songs that counts from first note until the last note is sounded. If the total duration exceeds the allotted time, the total score will be reduced by a penalty of 1 (one) point for every minute that passes.
  • The final score is the total of the average scores of each judge which determined by following criteria:
    1. Intonation
    2. Sound Quality
    3. Fidelity to the Score
    4. Overall Artistic
  • This round uses a total score system of 100 with the final value grouping as follows:
    • Medal Score
    Successful Participation 1,00 - 39,99
    Bronze Medal 40,00 - 59,99
    Silver Medal 60,00 - 79,99
    Gold Medal 80,00 - 100,00
  • The gold medal with the highest score will be announce as the “Winner of Category”.

Grand Prix Round

  • The participants eligible to compete in this round are the choirs that have been named "Winner of the Category" and those recommended by the jury and artistic directors.
  • Each participation has maximum 5 minutes to perform that counts from first note until the last note is sounded.
  • These participants will compete again to win the title of "Grand Prix Winner of the 5th International Bandung Choral Festival 2025."

Number of Participant

51

Solo Singing Competition

51

Choir Competition

6

Open Competition

  • For choirs and solo that participats in more than 1 category is counted as 1

Number of Performance

Open Category

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2

Senior High School

2

University & Public

1

Junior High School

1

Elementary School

Solo Singing Competition

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22

Solo Youth

21

Solo Children

6

Solo Popular Music

4

Solo Sacred Music

2

Solo Seriosa Indonesia

2

Solo Adult

1

Solo Classical Music

Choir Competition

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18

Folksong

13

Teenger's Choir

11

Pop & Jazz

9

Youth Choir

9

Children's Choir

7

Mixed Choir

6

Music of Religions

4

Vocal Group

3

Musica Sacra

2

Equal Voices

1

Traditional Spiritual

Performer List

Competition Type Category Choir/Solo Name Conductor From
Competition Type Category Choir/Solo Name Conductor From

IBCF 2024 Highlight

Day 1 - Thursday, 9th October 2025

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Auditorium PPAG 2

Time Event
17.30 - 19.30 Opening Ceremony
Pusaka Indonesia

Education Room A

Time Event
09.00 - 10.00 Choral Masterclass:
Soundarie David Rodridgo
10.00 - 11.00 Choral Masterclass:
Dr. Yu-Chung Johny Ku
12.00 - 13.00 Choral Masterclass:
Luciana D. Oendoen

Education Room B

Time Event
10.30 - 11.30 Choral Workshop:
Beautifying Your Voice, Beautifying Your Performance, Performing Art for a Successful Solo Singing by Tommyanto Kandisaputra

Day 2 - Friday, 10th October 2025

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Auditorium PPAG 2

Time Event
08.30 - 09.00 Choir Competition - Open Category
Junior High School, Senior High School
09.00 - 11.30 Solo Singing Competition
Children, Adult, Popular
12.00 - 16.30 Choir Competition
Mixed, Children, Sacra, Traditional Spiritual
17.00 - 21.00 Choir Competition
Vocal Group, Folksong

Education Room A

Time Event
09.00 - 10.00 Choral Masterclass:
Dr. Pawasut Jodi Priyapongrat
10.30 - 11.30 Choral Masterclass:
Elise Bradley

Education Room B

Time Event
10.30 - 11.30 Choral Workshop
Score Study: The First Step to Understanding the Music by Dr. Yu-Chung Johnny Ku

Field - Floor 3

Time Event
10.30 - 11.30 Choir Exchange
12.30 - 13.30 Choir Exchange

Day 3 - Saturday, 11th October 2025

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Auditorium PPAG 2

Time Event
08.30 - 09.00 Choir Competition - Open Category
Elementary School, University & Public
09.00 - 11.30 Solo Singing Competition
Youth, Classical, Scared, Seriosa
13.00 - 16.30 Choir Competition
Teenager's, Pop & Jazz
17.00 - 20.30 Choir Competition
Equal, Youth, Music of Religions

Education Room A

Time Event

Education Room B

Time Event
10.30 - 11.30 Choral Workshop
Rehearsal Strategies: Fostering a Positive Rehearsal Environments by Susanna Saw

Field - Floor 3

Time Event
10.00 - 11.00 Choir Exchange
11.30 - 12.30 Choir Exchange
16.00 - 17.00 Choir Exchange

Day 4 - Sunday, 12th October 2025

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Auditorium PPAG 2

Time Event
09.00 - 12.00 Award Ceremony
13.00 - 14.00 Meet The Jury
15.30 - 18.00 Grand Prix Round
18.00 - 19.00 Closing Ceremony
20.00 - 22.00 Special Concert
Messa di Gloria & Festival Choir

Note

  • All times in WIB timezones (GMT +7)
  • This schedule is still subject to change

Choral Workshop

IBCF Participant Open for Public

This educational activity is open to the public. Participants will have the opportunity to study into theory and engage in hands-on practice with choral experts who have an outstanding reputation on the international stage.

Available Workshop:

  • Beautifying Your Voice, Beautifying Your Performance, Performing Art for a Successful Solo Singing by Tommyanto Kandisaputra

    • 9 October 2025 | 10.30

  • Score Study: The First Step to Understanding the Music by Dr. Yu-Chung Johnny Ku

    • 10 October 2025 | 10.30

  • Rehearsal Strategies: Fostering a Positive Rehearsal Environment by Susanna Saw

    • 11 October 2025 | 10.30

Choral Masterclass

IBCF Participant

This educational activity is open to the public. Participants will gain knowledge, skills, and other choral techniques shared directly by international choral experts.

Available Masterclass:

Soundarie David Rodrigo

  • One Voice of Purwokerto
    9 October 2025 | 09.00
  • Voice of Purwokerto
    9 October 2025 | 09.30

Dr. Yu-Chung Johnny Ku

  • Pawitkra Choir
    9 October 2025 | 10.00
  • Arjuna Maizan Singers
    9 October 2025 | 10.30

Luciana D. Oendoen

  • Colours Choir
    9 October 2025 | 12.00
  • Palmae Choir 2009
    9 October 2025 | 12.30

Dr. Pawasut Jodi Piryapongrat

  • Sparkling Singers
    10 October 2025 | 09.00
  • Viva Brio Choir
    10 October 2025 | 09.30

Elise Bradley

  • SMAPA Choir
    10 October 2025 | 10.30
  • Svara Deva Male Choir
    10 October 2025 | 11.00

Choral Exchange

IBCF Participant

Choir Exchange is a fun and relaxed session where choirs from different backgrounds come together to share music and cultural ideas. It’s all about learning from each other, making new friends, and building lasting bonds through music. Participants can contact the committee to register for FREE as long as slots are available.

10-11 October 2025 | 09.00

Meet the
Jury

IBCF Participant

This activity is an opportunity for all participants to receive direct feedback from the jury based on their competition performance. Each participant will be given 5 minutes and is allowed to send 5 choir representatives.

12 October 2025 | 13.00

Event Result

Open Category

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Elementary School

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Junior High School

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Senior High School

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

University & Public

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Solo Singing Competition

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Solo Children

Name From Final Score Remark

Solo Youth

Name From Final Score Remark

Solo Classical Music

Name From Final Score Remark

Solo Seriosa Indonesia

Name From Final Score Remark

Solo Popular Music

Name From Final Score Remark

Solo Sacred Music

Name From Final Score Remark

Solo Adult

Name From Final Score Remark

Choir Competition

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Children's Choir

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Teenager's Choir

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Youth Choir

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Musica Sacra

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Pop & Jazz

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Folksong

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Music of Religions

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Vocal Group

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Equal Voices

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Mixed Choir

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Traditional Spiritual

Choir Name Conductor From Final Score Remark

Grand Prix Participant List

Competition Type Choir/Solo Name From Result

Special Jury Award

Category Name

Export Result

Downloadable Files

File Name Description
IBCF2025 - Information Book (for choirs from abroad).pdf IBCF2025 - Information Book (for choirs from abroad)
IBCF2025 - Buku Informasi (untuk paduan suara indonesia).pdf IBCF2025 - Buku Informasi (untuk paduan suara indonesia)
IBCF2025 - Information Book (for solo singer from abroad).pdf IBCF2025 - Information Book (for solo singer from abroad)
IBCF2025 - Buku Informasi (untuk penyanyi solo indonesia).pdf IBCF2025 - Buku Informasi (untuk penyanyi solo indonesia)

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