JULY 3-13, 2023

COMPETITION
PROGRAMS
 The Champions Competition
Category C1 / Block 1
Young Children's Choirs
Jury:
Yeong Hoi Cha (ROK), Christine Argyle (NZ ), Soundarie David (CL), Jürgen Budday (D ),
Susanna Saw (MAL), Jan Míšek (CZ ), Òscar Boada (E )
10.07.2023 14:00
Gangneung Presbyterian Church

1) CAC Blue Children's Choir

Hangzhou, China
Conductor: Jiawen Di
1 Guoqi Zhou: The Plain of Tiele
2 Jianqiang Xu: Delighting in Rain on a Spring Night
3 Robert T. Gibson: Dance!
4 Zhuoxian Wu: Love Me as I Am

2) Wattana Children's Chorus

Bangkok, Wattana, Thailand
Conductor: Sathit Sukchongchaipruk
1 Battista Pradal: Kyrie
2 Ko Matsushita: Kishu no Tonosan
3 Battista Pradal: Acqua
4 Trad. Thailand, arr. Kittikhun Sodprasert: Ramwong Medley

3) Chengdu Philharmonic Children’s Choir

Chengdu, China
Conductor: Xi Zhu
1 Otmar Mácha: Hoj, Hura Hoj!
2 Zhang Yida: Yi Meng Shan Ge
3 Ko Matsushita: Flying Songs of Miao
4 Darius Lim: A Puppet's Dream
 The Champions Competition
Category C1 / Block 1
Young Children's Choirs
Jury:
Yeong Hoi Cha (ROK), Christine Argyle (NZ ), Soundarie David (CL), Jürgen Budday (D ),
Susanna Saw (MAL), Jan Míšek (CZ ), Òscar Boada (E )
10.07.2023 14:00
Gangneung Presbyterian Church

4) Shenyang Radio and Television Children's Choir

Shenyang, China
Conductor: Jiaqi Liu
1 Jianqiang Xu: Chun xiao
2 Darius Lim: The Fire Dance of Luna
3 Xingzimin Pan: Ta suo xing
4 Guan Yu Cao: Guan cang hai

5) Guangzhou Opera House Children's Choir

Guangzhou, China
Conductor: Yanhui Su
1 Orbán György: Lauda Sion
2 Xingzimin Pan: Qing Ping Yue (Village Life)
3 Ko Matsushita: Flying Songs of Miao
4 Darius Lim: Gloria!
 The Champions Competition
Category C4 / Block 1
Mixed Youth Choirs
Jury:
Jong Hyun Kim (ROK), André van der Merwe (RSA), Michael Leighton Jones (AUS), Jan Míšek (CZ ),
Dapeng Meng (PRC), Luc Anthonis (B ), Hyeongmin Cho (ROK)
10.07.2023 19:00
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

1) Gøtu Kirkju Ungdómskór

Gøtugjógv, Faroe Islands
Conductor: Símun Hammer
1 Trad. Faroese, arr. Símun Hammer: Harra Guð títt dýra navn og æra
2 Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, arr. Craig McLeish: You Will Be Found
3 Hyo-Won Woo: Cum sancto spirito
4 Rev. J. K. Alwood, arr. Ēriks Ešenvalds: Amazing Grace

2) Chor am Helmholtz-Gymnasium
Potsdam, Germany
Conductor: Helgert Weber
1 Zdeněk Lukáš: Missa brevis - Gloria, Sanctus
2 Ola Gjeilo: Northern Lights
3 Dan Heymann, arr. Alexander L'Estrange: Weeping (N'kosi Sikeleli Africa)
4 Gunther Erdmann: Jome, spiel mir ein Liedele

3) SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School

Hong Kong, China/Hong Kong SAR
Conductor: Chun Ho Chan
1 Vytautas Miškinis: O salutaris hostia
2 Z. Randall Stroope: I Am not Yours
3 Péter Louis van Dijk: Chariots
4 Cheuk-Yin Ng: Singing Voices of the World
 The Champions Competition
Category C4 / Block 1
Mixed Youth Choirs
Jury:
Jong Hyun Kim (ROK), André van der Merwe (RSA), Michael Leighton Jones (AUS), Jan Míšek (CZ ),
Dapeng Meng (PRC), Luc Anthonis (B ), Hyeongmin Cho (ROK)
10.07.2023 19:00
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

4) Young People's Chorus of New York City - Chorale

New York, USA
Conductor: Francisco J. Núñez
1 Bernat Vivancos: Bubbles
2 Ellen Reid: So Much on My Soul
3 Sydney Guillaume: Ranpono
4 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan: Didn`t My Lord Deliver Daniel?

5) The College of Dramatic Arts Concert Choir

Nakhon pathom, Thailand
Conductor: Kitti Atthaphol
1 Branko Stark: Plaudite manibus
2 Ludovico Da Viadana: Exsultate justi
3 Trad. Thailand, arr. Kittiporn Tantrarungroj: Lao duang deuan
4 Beny Fruto Castillon: Kruhay
 The Champions Competition
Category C5 / Block 1
University and College Choirs
Jury:
Jong Hyun Kim (ROK), André van der Merwe (RSA), Michael Leighton Jones (AUS), Jan Míšek (CZ ),
Dapeng Meng (PRC), Luc Anthonis (B ), Hyeongmin Cho (ROK)
10.07.2023 20:50
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

1) Wenqin Chorus of Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Conductor: Zhenyu Zhou
1 Se Enkhbayar: The Heavenly Alxa
2 Ken Steven: Hentakan Jiwa
3 Chen Lechang: Fishermen's Song at Eventide
4 Rev. J. K. Alwood, arr. Shawn Kirchner: Unclouded Day
 The Champions Competition
Category C7 / Block 1
Mixed Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Namgyu Jung (ROK), Aris Sudibyo (RI), Òscar Boada (E ), Maarten Van Ingelgem (B ),
Vladimir Opačić (RS), Chau Anh Dang (VN ), Injae Kim (ROK)
10.07.2023 19:30
Gangneung Presbyterian Church

1) Omnia
Žilina, Slovakia
Conductor: Monika Bažíková
1 Morten Lauridsen: Les chansons des roses - 1. En une seule fleur
2 Jakub Neske: Deus ex machina
3 Tereza Surovíková: Soulad lásky
4 Trad. Philippines, arr. Fabian Obispo: Chua-ay

2) Newcastle Chamber Choir

Newcastle West, Australia
Conductor: Benjamin Lambert
1 Nigel Butterley: Morning Fanfare
2 Hieronymus Praetorius: Dixit Dominus
3 Paul Stanhope: Geography VI
4 Matthew Orlovich: Tides of Ocean

3) The Nagaland Chamber Choir

Dimapur, India
Conductor: Hito Kiho
1 Budi Susanto Yohanes: Gloria Patri
2 Arvo Pärt: The Deer's Cry
3 Francisco F. Feliciano: Pokpok Alimpako
4 James S. Swu: Ampeu shelo, he-o
 The Champions Competition
Category C7 / Block 1
Mixed Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Namgyu Jung (ROK), Aris Sudibyo (RI), Òscar Boada (E ), Maarten Van Ingelgem (B ),
Vladimir Opačić (RS), Chau Anh Dang (VN ), Injae Kim (ROK)
10.07.2023 19:30
Gangneung Presbyterian Church

4) Siparantum Choir
Pejë, Kosovo
Conductor: Memli Kelmendi
1 Memli Kelmendi: Me nji lule
2 Jan Van der Roost: Before the Coming of the Night
3 Baki Jashari: A Little in the Dream, A Little Awake
4 Katerina Gimon: Fire

5) Norrlands Nations Kammarkör

Uppsala, Sweden
Conductor: Francesco Acquista
1 Anna Cederberg-Orreteg: Natten då stjärnorna föll
2 Nana Forte: En ego campana
3 Anna-Karin Klockar: Speeches - The Rights of Woman
4 Cecilia McDowall: O Oriens
 The Champions Competition
Category C9 / Block 1
Female Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Hyowon Woo (ROK), Başak Doğan (TR ), Aharon Harlap (IL ), Soundarie David (CL),
Jürgen Budday (D ), Susanna Saw (MAL), Byung Jik Lee (ROK)
10.07.2023 19:30
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

1) Bomnae Trinity Chamber Choir

Chuncheon-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: KyungHee Lee
1 Michael East: How Merrily We Live
2 Gwyneth Walker: Steal Away
3 Eleanor Daley: Ubi caritas - Where there is love
4 Deokgi Jeong: Molan-i pigikkajineun

2) Amaranthe
Oudenaarde, Belgium
Conductor: Johannes Dewilde
1 György Orbán: Pange lingua
2 Ēriks Ešenvalds: High Flight
3 Noah Thys: Día Tras Día
4 Jakub Neske: Mironczarnia

3) JOA Choir
Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Gun Yoon Lee
1 Michelle Roueché: Lux aeterna
2 Gun Yun Lee: Arirang Fantasy
3 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan ad. Rollo Dilworth: My Soul`s Been Anchored in the Lord
4 Darius Lim: The Fire Dance of Luna
 The Champions Competition
Category C9 / Block 1
Female Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Hyowon Woo (ROK), Başak Doğan (TR ), Aharon Harlap (IL ), Soundarie David (CL),
Jürgen Budday (D ), Susanna Saw (MAL), Byung Jik Lee (ROK)
10.07.2023 19:30
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

4) "Dream Voice" Women's Chamber Chorus of Mingyuan Charity Foundation

Shanghai, China
Conductor: Shanyun Qi
1 Zoltán Kodály: Hegyi éjszakák
2 Hua Lin: Qing liu
3 Hongnian Yang: Kaming Mag Ma Ni
4 Zaiyi Lu: Qing pin

5) Vocal Ensemble Brevis

Osijek, Croatia
Conductor: Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković
1 Tomás Luis de Victoria: Duo Seraphim clamabant
2 Giuseppe Verdi: Laudi alla vergine Maria
3 Dalibor Bukvić: Orion from Horizont
4 Boris Papandopulo: Dodolice op. 27
 The Champions Competition
Category C16 / Block 1
Musica Sacra with Accompaniment
Jury:
Tonghie Park (ROK), Aharon Harlap (IL ), Luc Anthonis (B ), Steen Lindholm (DK ),
Ana Laura Rey (ROU), Òscar Boada (E ), Michael Leighton Jones (AUS)
12.07.2023 15:30
Gangneung Presbyterian Church

1) Bokamoso Arts Institute

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Conductor: Mohau Mogale
1 Charles Gounod: Ave verum corpus
2 Dmitri Bortniansky: Ige Herouvimy
3 James Varrick Armaah: Come Let Us Sing Unto the Lord
4 Mohau Mogale: Kgalaletso Mass - Sanctus

2) Guangzhou Opera House Children's Choir

Guangzhou, China
Conductor: Yanhui Su
1 J. Reese Norris: Misericordia
2 Felice Anerio: O Iesu mi dulcissime
3 Giuseppe Verdi: Laudi alla vergine Maria
4 Kim André Arnesen: Cradle Hymn
 The Champions Competition
Category C19 / Block 1
Musica Contemporanea Mixed Voices
Jury:
Hyowon Woo (ROK), André van der Merwe (RSA), Luc Anthonis (B ), Jürgen Budday (D ),
Dimitris Ktistakis (GR ), Başak Doğan (TR ), Jong Hyun Kim (ROK)
11.07.2023 11:00
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

1) Siparantum Choir
Pejë, Kosovo
Conductor: Memli Kelmendi
1 Mendi Mengjiqi: Before (First Performance)
2 Memli Kelmendi: Pax
3 Jakub Neske: Mironczarnia
4 Jēkabs Jančevskis: Atsalums

2) Newcastle Chamber Choir

Newcastle West, Australia
Conductor: Benjamin Lambert
1 Adrian Peacock: Venite, Gaudete!
2 Iain Grandage: Wheatbelt
3 Benjamin Lambert: I Am Always with You (First Performance)
4 Trad. Australia, arr. Ruth McCall: Waltzing Matilda

3) Classicus
Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Yang Jaehoon
1 Levente Gyöngyösi: Domine Deus meus
2 Hyowon Woo: Sa-reo-ri Sa-reo-ri-rat-da (First Performance)
3 Hyowon Woo: Eo-gi-young-cha
4 Ken Steven: Hentakan Jiwa
 The Champions Competition
Category C19 / Block 1
Musica Contemporanea Mixed Voices
Jury:
Hyowon Woo (ROK), André van der Merwe (RSA), Luc Anthonis (B ), Jürgen Budday (D ),
Dimitris Ktistakis (GR ), Başak Doğan (TR ), Jong Hyun Kim (ROK)
11.07.2023 11:00
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

4) Omnia
Žilina, Slovakia
Conductor: Monika Bažíková
1 Wojciech Błażejczyk: Terra
2 Mária Jašurdová: Išli hudci horou
3 Ondrej Hutník: Kyrie (First Performance)
4 Josu Elberdin: Cantate Domino

5) The Nagaland Chamber Choir

Dimapur, India
Conductor: Hito Kiho
1 Hito Kiho: Mhesho mheghi kivi (First Performance)
2 Lipokmar Tzudir: Ode to Ganga
3 Z. Randall Stroope: The Conversion of Saul
4 Ralph Manuel: Alleluia

6) Norrlands Nations Kammarkör

Uppsala, Sweden
Conductor: Francesco Acquista
1 Francesco Acquista: En blå vind visslar (First Performance)
2 Mattias Sköld: We Know Not Where the Dragons Fly
3 Sydney Guillaume: Kalinda
4 Z. Randall Stroope: The Conversion of Saul
 The Champions Competition
Category C20 / Block 1
Jazz
Jury:
Hyeongmin Cho (ROK), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA), Aris Sudibyo (RI), Soundarie David (CL),
Vladimir Opačić (RS), André van der Merwe (RSA), Ana Laura Rey (ROU)
12.07.2023 12:00
Gangneung Arts Center - Saimdang Hall

1) Gitabumi Shine Voices

Jakarta, Indonesia
Conductor: Tedy Eka Supriyandi
1 Irving Berlin, arr. Tedy Eka Supriyandi: Top Hat Musical Medley
2 Tedy Eka Supriyandi: Brazil Medley
3 Cole Porter, arr. Tedy Eka Supriyandi: I've got You Under My Skin
4 Richard Stone, et al., arr. Tedy Eka Supriyandi: Jazz Kids Medley

2) Dekoor Close Harmony

Utrecht, Netherlands
Conductors: Christoph Mac-Carty & Marjolein Marzacu
1 Donald Menza, arr. Dave Barduhn: Groovin' Hard
2 Gordon Goodwin, arr. Amanda Taylor, Jeff Horenstein, transcr. Henk Kraaijeveld: Mueva los
huesos
3 Richard Rodgers, arr. Christoph Mac-Carty: My Romance
4 Dizzy Gillespie, arr. Christoph Mac-Carty: Night in Tunisia

3) JOA Choir
Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Gun Yoon Lee
1 Bart Howard, arr. Gun Yun Lee: Fly Me to the Moon
2 Duke Ellington, et al., arr. Kirby Shaw: Duke's Place
3 Henry Mancini, arr. Kirby Shaw: Moon River
4 Joao Gilberto, arr. Kirby Shaw: Bim-Bom
 The Champions Competition
Category C20 / Block 1
Jazz
Jury:
Hyeongmin Cho (ROK), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA), Aris Sudibyo (RI), Soundarie David (CL),
Vladimir Opačić (RS), André van der Merwe (RSA), Ana Laura Rey (ROU)
12.07.2023 12:00
Gangneung Arts Center - Saimdang Hall

4) CAC Blue Children's Choir

Hangzhou, China
Conductor: Jiawen Di
1 Joseph Kosma, arr. Paris Rutherford: Autumn Leaves
2 George David Weiss, Bob Thiele, arr. Marius Douboule: What a Wonderful World
3 Dave Brubeck, arr. Alex Lore: Take Five
4 Sun Yi, Weng Qingxi, E Yilum, arr. Alex Lore: Moon River / The Moon Represents My Heart
 The Champions Competition
Category C21 / Block 1
Gospel
Jury:
Yeong Hoi Cha (ROK), André van der Merwe (RSA), John Rosser (NZ ), Chau Anh Dang (VN ),
Başak Doğan (TR ), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA), Soundarie David (CL)
12.07.2023 15:00
Gangneung Arts Center - Saimdang Hall

1) Hotumese The Student Choir of Pattimura University

Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia
Conductor: Franco Etshirt Ayal
1 Franklin Kirk, arr. Igor Leonard Sopamena: My Life Is in Your Hand
2 Joseph F. Webster: Sweet By and By
3 Franklin Kirk, arr. Igor Leonard Sopamena: Hosanna

2) Calling Choir
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Mina Gye
1 Eddie James: Jesus and Blood (mash up)
2 Phyliss McKoy Joube: Stand on the Word (no. 2-3 mash up)
3 Ezekiah Walker: Power belongs to God
4 Kirk Franklin: Silver & Gold

3) Young People's Chorus of New York City

New York, USA
Conductor: Elizabeth Núñez
1 Sonja G. Whitmore: More Abundantly Medley
2 Kurt Carr, arr. Matt Podd: For Ev'ry Mountain
 The Champions Competition
Category C21 / Block 1
Gospel
Jury:
Yeong Hoi Cha (ROK), André van der Merwe (RSA), John Rosser (NZ ), Chau Anh Dang (VN ),
Başak Doğan (TR ), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA), Soundarie David (CL)
12.07.2023 15:00
Gangneung Arts Center - Saimdang Hall

4) Dekoor Close Harmony

Utrecht, Netherlands
Conductors: Christoph Mac-Carty & Marjolein Marzacu
1 Donald Lawrence, Jonathan Nelson, ad. Christoph Mac-Carty, transcr. Flip Lijnzaad, Ronneke
Nieuwenhuis: Healed
2 Take 6, transcr. W. Custers, F. Lijnzaad, D. Blankestijn: Something Within Me
3 Byron Cage, arr. André Bijleveld: Out of them All
4 Richard Smallwood, arr. Carol Cymbala: Total Praise
 The Champions Competition
Category C22 / Block 1
Spiritual
Jury:
Tonghie Park (ROK), Aharon Harlap (IL ), Luc Anthonis (B ), Steen Lindholm (DK ),
Ana Laura Rey (ROU), Òscar Boada (E ), Michael Leighton Jones (AUS)
12.07.2023 15:00
Gangneung Presbyterian Church

1) Gøtu Kirkju Ungdómskór

Gøtugjógv, Faroe Islands
Conductor: Símun Hammer
1 Trad. Spiritual, arr. James Halloran: Witness
2 Trad. American Christian Spiritual Song, arr. Larry L. Fleming: Give Me Jesus
3 Trad. Spiritual, arr. William L. Dawson: Ezekiel Saw de Wheel
4 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Aaron Dale: Didn`t My Lord Deliver Daniel?

2) Solideo Voice
Soe, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Conductor: Felipus Tefi
1 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Stacey V. Gibbs: Great God Almighty!
2 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Norman Luboff: Joshua
3 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Stacey V. Gibbs: Ain’t That Good News
4 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan: Give Me Jesus
 The Champions Competition
Category C24 / Block 1
Pop Choirs
Jury:
Hyeongmin Cho (ROK), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA), Soundarie David (CL), Vladimir Opačić (RS),
Aris Sudibyo (RI), Chau Anh Dang (VN ), Yeong Hoi Cha (ROK)
11.07.2023 15:00
Gangneung Arts Center - Saimdang Hall

1) Hotumese The Student Choir of Pattimura University

Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia
Conductor: Franco Etshirt Ayal
1 Bob Dylan, arr. Igor Leonard Sopamena: Make you Feel my Love
2 Reza Oktovian, et al., arr. Igor Leonard Sopamena: Lathi
3 David A. Stewart, Jessica Agombar, Henry M. Sopaheluwakan: Dynamite
4 Max Martin, et al., arr. Igor Leonard Sopamena: Bang Bang

2) Gitabumi Shine Voices

Jakarta, Indonesia
Conductor: Tedy Eka Supriyandi
1 Bruno Mars, arr. Tedy Eka Supriyandi: Bruno Mars Medley
2 Jenna Andrews, et al., arr. Tedy Eka Supriyandi: Butter
3 Alicia Keys, arr. Matthew Chalmers: If I Ain't Got You
4 David Foster, arr. Tedy Eka Supriyandi: David Foster Medley
 The Champions Competition
Category C27 / Block 1
Folklore with Accompaniment
Jury:
Hakyon Won (ROK), Christine Argyle (NZ ), Aharon Harlap (IL ), Dapeng Meng (PRC),
Susanna Saw (MAL), Katalin Kiss (H ), Steen Lindholm (DK )
11.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

1) Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete (KTM) Choir

Gaborone, Botswana
Conductor: Terence Dube
1 Trad. Botswana, Gomolelo Motswaledi, arr. Terence Dube: Vula Eno Thethema
2 Trad. Botswana, arr. Luka Disho: Dikgomo
3 Trad. Botswana, arr. Luka Disho: Mmamati
4 Gomolemo Motswaledi, arr. Luka Disho: Lekanyane

2) Shenyang Radio and Television Children's Choir

Shenyang, China
Conductor: Jiaqi Liu
1 Feng Tian: Gan bai lu shang
2 Yida Zhang: Cai Diao
3 Xingzimin Pan: Qing Ping Yue (Village Life)

3) Vinschool ONE Choir

Hanoi, Vietnam
Conductor: Ta Ngoc Dien
1 Trad. Vietnam, arr. Tạ Ngọc Diễn: Gặt Lúa Đông Xuân
2 Trad. Vietnam, arr. Tô Ngọc Tú: Ru em
3 Trad. Vietnam, arr. Tạ Ngọc Diễn: Chi ri ria

4) Chengdu Philharmonic Children’s Choir

Chengdu, China
Conductor: Xi Zhu
1 Wen Yuchuan: Song of Yangque
2 Wen Yuchuan: Song of Frog
3 Guan Yu: Song of Huayao Yi Ethnic
 The Champions Competition
Category C27 / Block 1
Folklore with Accompaniment
Jury:
Hakyon Won (ROK), Christine Argyle (NZ ), Aharon Harlap (IL ), Dapeng Meng (PRC),
Susanna Saw (MAL), Katalin Kiss (H ), Steen Lindholm (DK )
11.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

5) Wenqin Chorus of Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Conductor: Zhenyu Zhou
1 Liu Xiaogeng: Tattoo
2 Gao Zhulan: Su San Under Escort
3 Trad. China, arr. Lv Quansheng: A Joyful Gathering

6) The College of Dramatic Arts Concert Choir

Nakhon pathom, Thailand
Conductor: Kitti Atthaphol
1 Kittikhun Sodprasert: Manohra si phak

7) Bao Lai Junior High School Choir

Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei
Conductor: Chun-Chih Chen
1 Trad. Chinese Taipei, arr. Yi-Ting Chen, Yen-Hsiang Nieh: The Song of Life
2 Trad. Chinese Taipei, arr. Yi-Ting Chen, Yen-Hsiang Nieh: The Praise of Bunun
 The Open Competition
Category O1 / Block 1
Young Children's Choirs
Jury:
Hakyon Won (ROK), Chau Anh Dang (VN ), Dapeng Meng (PRC),
Vladimir Opačić RS), Luc Anthonis (B )
10.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

1) Gangneung Angels Choir

Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Hye Jin Park
1 Trad. Korea, Arr. Hyejun Eo: Children's Song Medley
2 Hakjun Yoon: The World Created by Music
3 Ellen Berg Tollbom: Power Up
4 Il-Sang Yoon: The World I Want

2) Wizard Children's Choir

Incheon, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Yong Myeong Park
1 Mi Hyun Kim: Evacuate First when Fire
2 Jin Young Park: Singing Friends
3 Kyung Eun Kim: Nagging Love
4 Jeongchul Kim: Make the World Beautiful With Music

3) Jianguo Elementary School Choir

Toufen, Chinese Taipei
Conductor: Chia-Hui Jao
1 Arr. Ken Steven: O Ina Ni Keke
2 Fu-Yu Lin: O Holy Night
3 Yu-Shan Tsai: Spring Plowing
4 Jin-Xuan Liu: Hakka World
 The Open Competition
Category O1 / Block 1
Young Children's Choirs
Jury:
Hakyon Won (ROK), Chau Anh Dang (VN ), Dapeng Meng (PRC),
Vladimir Opačić RS), Luc Anthonis (B )
10.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

4) YS Performing Arts Group

Seochu-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Yu Ri Nam
1 Stephen Lawrence Schwartz: One Short Day
2 Haki Park: Beautiful World
3 Benj Pasek, Justin Hurwitz, Justin Paul: Someone In The Crowd
4 Benj Pasek, Justin Paul: This Is Me

5) Four Season Children Choir

Sejong-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Joungyun Ji
1 Charles Strouse, arr. Lee Dong Yeob: Tomorrow
2 WonGyeong Cho: My Country, My Land
3 B. Pasek, J. Paul, Yunsang Lee: This Is Me
4 Watanabe Cheru: Yumeiro Patissiere

6) Shanghai Little Star Boys Choir

Shanghai, China
Conductor: Jie Yun Xu
1 Camille Saint-Saëns: Ave Maria
2 Trad. China, arr. Xu Jianqiang: Li You Song
3 Jacob Narverud: Ad astra
4 Ming Lei Pan: The Song of Ancient Chinese
 The Open Competition
Category O1 / Block 1
Young Children's Choirs
Jury:
Hakyon Won (ROK), Chau Anh Dang (VN ), Dapeng Meng (PRC),
Vladimir Opačić RS), Luc Anthonis (B )
10.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

7) Ajoo Boys & Girls Junior Choir

Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Hyeon Na Kang
1 Yumi Joo, arr. Ra Sora: The Brightest Song in the World
2 Jin Young Park: I'm the Star of Today
3 Bohyeong Jeong, arr. Hyeonna Kang: My Hand Draws the Wind
4 Hyeonna Kang: Let's Sing Together!

8) Yangpyeong Youth Association of Art Choir

Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Whee Rim Kim
1 Seongdong Lee: Mask Dance
2 Huijo Kim: Chucheon-ga
3 Trad. Philippines, arr. Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan: Orde-e
4 Jay Althouse: Music, You are a Friend to Me

9) Frenby Children's Choir

Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Junghui Han
1 Yeontaek Jeong: Baensorae (Boat Song)
2 Hakjun Youn: Ugly Duckling's Wings
3 Chorong Han: Ganggangsullae
4 Trad Trad., arr. Joe Wongyeong: My Country, our Land
 The Open Competition
Category O4 / Block 1
Mixed Youth Choirs
Jury:
Namgyu Jung (ROK), Jürgen Budday (D ), Katalin Kiss (H ),
Dapeng Meng PRC), Dimitris Ktistakis (GR )
12.07.2023 11:00
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

1) Samiweng Singers
Laoag City, Philippines
Conductor: Sherween Cabrales
1 Ernani Aguiar: Salmo 150
2 Ola Gjeilo: Northern Lights
3 Jude B. Roldan: Carpe somnium
4 Trad. Philippines, arr. Lester Delgado: Orde-e

2) Gwarts Choir
Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Seokho Son
1 Trad. Samoa, arr. Christopher Marshall: Minoi, Minoi
2 Seong Eun Cho: Garden Balsam
3 Tae Soo Han: Beautiful Land
4 Greg Gilpin: Why We Sing

3) Methodist College School Choir

Hong Kong, China/Hong Kong SAR
Conductor: Kit Lung Guddy Chan
1 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Brian Tate: Steal Away
2 Alisa Bair: Words Apart
3 Robert Applebaum: Toboggan for Two
4 Isham Jones, arr. Russ Robinson: It Had to Be You
 The Open Competition
Category O4 / Block 1
Mixed Youth Choirs
Jury:
Namgyu Jung (ROK), Jürgen Budday (D ), Katalin Kiss (H ),
Dapeng Meng PRC), Dimitris Ktistakis (GR )
12.07.2023 11:00
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

4) Quezon City Performing Arts Development Foundation Inc. Concert Chorus

Quezon City, Philippines
Conductor: Nicanor Castro Infante
1 Ernani Aguiar: Salmo 150
2 Ruben Federizon: Tinig Ng Lupa
3 Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Sicut cervus
4 John Rutter: O Clap Your Hands

5) Nan Hwa Choir

Sitiawan, Malaysia
Conductor: Gan Kai Ze
1 Josu Elberdin: Cantate Domino
2 Gerald Finzi: My Spirit Sang All Day
3 Philip Wjstopford: Lully, Lulla, Lullay
4 Trad. Malaysia, arr. Vivian Chua: Oleh-oleh Bandung

6) Central Yeadam Christian Academy Choir

Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Ju Hee Kim
1 Trad. England, arr. Ēriks Ešenvalds: This Is My Father's World
2 John Rutter: For the Beauty of the Earth
3 Ju Hee Kim: Psalm 23
4 John Rutter: A Gaelic Blessing
 The Open Competition
Category O5 / Block 1
University and College Choirs
Jury:
Namgyu Jung (ROK), André van der Merwe (RSA), Òscar Boada (E ),
Başak Doğan TR ), Jürgen Budday (D )
11.07.2023 19:30
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

1) Capiz State University Main Chorale

Capiz, Roxas City, Philippines
Conductors: John Michael Lauron & Vivian Apuang
1 Juan del Encina: Más vale tocar
2 Ralph Manuel: Alleluia
3 John Michael Lauron: Orasyon
4 John Michael Lauron: Las islas del siete picados

2) Ewha Chorus
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductors: Eun Seo Cho & Sumin Cho
1 Hyun Kook: Dream of Narcissus
2 Gustav Holst: Spring
3 Byung Hee Oh: Gang Gang Sulle
4 Jae Hun Yang: Sun

3) The Feitian Singers of BUAA

Beijing, China
Conductor: Cheng Wang
1 Jie Rui De: I Love This Land
2 Jie Zhu: We Sing in Love
3 Trad. Shanty, arr. Jonathan Willcocks: Drunken Sailor
4 Zoltán Kodály: Túrót ëszik a cigány
 The Open Competition
Category O5 / Block 1
University and College Choirs
Jury:
Namgyu Jung (ROK), André van der Merwe (RSA), Òscar Boada (E ),
Başak Doğan TR ), Jürgen Budday (D )
11.07.2023 19:30
Gangneung Arts Center - Small Hall

4) TAR UMT Choir

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conductor: Ang Yaw Feng
1 Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi: Amor vittorioso
2 Trad. Indonesia, arr. Ken Steven: Hela rotan
3 Z. Randall Stroope: In paradisum
4 Arr. Nelson Kwei: Malay Melodies
 The Open Competition
Category O7 / Block 1
Mixed Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Ki-Song Kang (ROK), Giovanni Acciai (I ), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA),
Katalin Kiss H ), Ana Laura Rey (ROU)
10.07.2023 15:00
Gangneung Presbyterian Church - TG Hall

1) Blue Marine Chorus

Donghae, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Jong-hong Min
1 Hee Jo Kim: Kyungbokkung taryeong (Gyeongbokgung song)
2 Haeyoung Cho: Unable to forget
3 Ennio Morricone: Nella Fantasia
4 Jake Runestad: Nyon Nyon

2) Chœur Vox Christi

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Conductor: Narcisse Wendpuiré Wermi
1 Narcisse Wendpuiré Wermi: Hymne a Notre Dame du perpétuel secours
2 James Varrick Armaah: My Help Comes From The Lord
3 Anton Bruckner: Locus iste
4 Georg Friedrich Händel: Messiah - Lift Up Your Heads

3) Osan PhilChorus Choir

Osan, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Myung Sub Shin
1 Tom T. Shelton: Turkish March
2 Trad. South Korea: Arirang
3 Trad. South Korea: Miryang Arirang
4 Jake Runestad: Ner Ner
 The Open Competition
Category O7 / Block 1
Mixed Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Ki-Song Kang (ROK), Giovanni Acciai (I ), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA),
Katalin Kiss H ), Ana Laura Rey (ROU)
10.07.2023 15:00
Gangneung Presbyterian Church - TG Hall

4) Seoul Purname Choir

Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor: An Lee
1 Kwang Seok Kim: Where the Wind Blows
2 Hyo Geun Kim: Though Life Deceives Thee
3 Nanpa Hong: Hometown Spring
4 Edward Elgar: Salut d'amour

5) Hwasung Citizen Choir

Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Hyung Keol Kim
1 Myung Chul Lee: Gakshipul
2 Hyun Kuk: Komari Flower
3 Thomas Morley: Sing We and Chant It
4 Z. Randall Stroope: Amor de mi alma

6) T.G. Choir
Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Jong-hong Min
1 Trad. Spiritual: Deep River
2 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan: Ride on, King Jesus
3 Steve Dobrogosz: Mass - Kyrie
4 Hak Jun Yun: Live with the Lord
 The Open Competition
Category O7 / Block 2
Mixed Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Ki-Song Kang (ROK), Giovanni Acciai (I ), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA),
Katalin Kiss H ), Ana Laura Rey (ROU)
10.07.2023 19:30
Gangneung Presbyterian Church - TG Hall

1) Chuncheon Chamber Choir

Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Taeyoung Kim
1 Vytautas Miškinis: Cantate Domino
2 Arr. Taeyo Kim: Doraji Taryeong
3 Hyeyoung Cho: Onghyeya
4 Namgyu Jeong: Missa No. 1 - Gloria

2) Sängerkreis Hildburghausen
Hildburghausen, Germany
Conductor: Yvonne Unger
1 Trad. Germany, arr. Melchior Franck: Kommt, Ihr G'spielen
2 Ola Gjeilo: Ubi caritas
3 Arr. Derek Hakes: Fairest Lord Jesus
4 Trad. Czech Republic, arr. Otto Hilliger: Ging auf den Jahrmarkt

3) Memil Flower Choir

Pyeongchang, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Hyeon Suk Chu
1 Seong Eun Cho: Where the Clouds Flow
2 Stephen Foster: Nelly Bly
3 Ola Gjeilo: Ubi caritas
4 Han-Seo Jin: Miryang Arirang
 The Open Competition
Category O7 / Block 2
Mixed Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Ki-Song Kang (ROK), Giovanni Acciai (I ), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA),
Katalin Kiss H ), Ana Laura Rey (ROU)
10.07.2023 19:30
Gangneung Presbyterian Church - TG Hall

4) UIT Chorus of the China Nankai Shenzhen Alumni Association

Shenzhen, China
Conductor: Yifan Chen
1 Sing Hoi Sinn: Defend the Yellow River
2 Jay Chou: Chrysanthemums Terrace
3 Alatengaole Bao: Beautiful Nankai, My Home
4 Trad. Zambia, arr. Victor C. Johnson: Bonse Aba
 The Open Competition
Category O9 / Block 1
Female Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Byung Jik Lee (ROK), Giovanni Acciai (I ), Ana Laura Rey (ROU),
Jan Míšek CZ ), Ai Hooi Lim (SGP)
11.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Presbyterian Church - TG Hall

1) Gangseogu Choir Seoul

Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Taeyoung Kim
1 Jeong Namgyu: Missa No. 2 - Gloria
2 Trad. South Korea: Arirang Gangseo
3 Arne Mellnäs: Aglepta
4 Jeong Namgyu: Kyrie

2) Hwa-Cheon Women's Choir

Hwacheon, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Jun yong Kim
1 Howard Helvey: Shenandoah
2 Linda Spevacek: Alleluia
3 Arr. Moira Smiley: Bring Me Little Water Silvy
4 Gun young Lee: Open the Gates

3) Naiskoor KEVAD
Tallinn, Estonia
Conductor: Õnne-Ann Roosvee
1 Sergei Rachmaninoff: Bogoroditse Devo
2 Frode Fjellheim: Dona nobis pacem
3 Pierre Passereau, arr. John Leavitt: Il est bel et bon
4 Veljo Tormis: Sügismaastikud, No. 5, 6, 7
 The Open Competition
Category O11 / Block 1
Male Chamber Choirs
Jury:
Byung Jik Lee (ROK), Giovanni Acciai (I ), Ana Laura Rey (ROU),
Jan Míšek CZ ), Ai Hooi Lim (SGP)
11.07.2023 15:30
Gangneung Presbyterian Church - TG Hall

1) Jorih Jerah Choir

Puruk Cahu, Kalteng, Indonesia
Conductor: Dita Sylvia Sabatini
1 Ken Steven: Biarlah segala yang bernafas memuji tuhan
2 Eric Whitacre: Lux aurumque
3 Josu Elberdin: Segalariak
4 Gerhard Gere: Belum huang roh katutu

2) Yonsei Glee Club

Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Seungkeun Oh
1 Jihyeon Jang: Locus iste
2 John Rutter: For the Beauty of the Earth
3 Jeongmin Ham: Seo-si
4 Hye Young Cho: Cannot Forget
 The Open Competition
Category O13 / Block 1
Mixed Senior Choirs
Jury:
Tonghie Park (ROK), John Rosser (NZ ), Steen Lindholm (DK ),
Ai Hooi Lim SGP), Dimitris Ktistakis (GR )
10.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

1) Nanuri Choir
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Ho Suk Kim
1 Chloe Ga Hee: What though Life conspire to cheat you
2 Arr. Ji Hyun Kim: Oh, Danny Boy, Oh Shenandoah Medley
3 Yong Ha Yoon: Barley Field
4 Richard Rodgers, arr. Jae Hyung Park: Edelweiß

2) Bonse Aba Choir

Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Jin Sung Jung
1 Rev. J. K. Alwood, arr. James Erb: Shenandoah
2 Ga Hee Choi: Though Life Deceives Thee
3 Seong Eun Cho: Where the Clouds Flow
4 Young Hun Lee: Living in this World

3) Gwangju Dong-gu Choir

Gwangju Metropolitan city, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Byung-Kuk Park
1 Georg Gemora Hernandez: Rosas Pandan
2 Hak-joon Yoon: On the Way to You
3 Trad. Germany, Arr. Hye-jin Choi: Der Schmetterling
4 David L. Brunner: Yo le canto todo el dia
 The Open Competition
Category O13 / Block 1
Mixed Senior Choirs
Jury:
Tonghie Park (ROK), John Rosser (NZ ), Steen Lindholm (DK ),
Ai Hooi Lim SGP), Dimitris Ktistakis (GR )
10.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

4) YES Chorus (Young Elderly Singers Chorus)

Bangkok, Thailand
Conductor: Nutthan Inkhong
1 Tommaso Giordani, arr. Earlene Rentz: Caro mio ben
2 Dechanat Theeraduriyasakit, arr. Nutthan Inkhong: Na ree rat ta na
3 Nittiphong Honark, arr. Nutthan Inkhong: Khong khwan jak kon din
4 Nutthan Inkhong: Ma len kan ther

5) Comprehensive Art Group BOMNAL

Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Hyung Jin Shim
1 Ban Di Kang: Songs on the Road
2 Ha Reem: Don't Use That Molten Iron
3 Charles Tindley: We Shall Overcome
4 Da Bin Jeon: Springtime Is Coming

6) Salmatnaneun Jungang Choir

Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Choe Yeong-A
1 Jun Beom Kim: Evergreen Tree
2 Ga Hee Choi: What though Life conspire to cheat you
3 Hak Jun Yoon: Hold You Close
4 Sung Eun Cho: Where the Clouds Go
 The Open Competition
Category O13 / Block 1
Mixed Senior Choirs
Jury:
Tonghie Park (ROK), John Rosser (NZ ), Steen Lindholm (DK ),
Ai Hooi Lim SGP), Dimitris Ktistakis (GR )
10.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

7) Odaesan Woljeongsa Lotus Choir

Pyeongchang, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Inseong Hwang
1 Su Wung Yu: Liberation
2 Yeong Hwa Kang: Incense Smoke
3 Acacia .: A Medley of Arirang
4 Tae Soo Han: Beautiful Land

8) Gangneung Raon Choir

Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Sook Hyung Lee
1 Jerry Estes: Benedicamus Domine
2 Trad. Zambia, arr. Andrew Fischer: Bonse Aba
3 Sook Hyung Lee: Old Songs Medley
4 Sook Hyung Lee: Arirang Medley
 The Open Competition
Category O16 / Block 1
Musica Sacra with Accompaniment
Jury:
Injae Kim (ROK), Giovanni Acciai (I ), Òscar Boada (E ),
Ai Hooi Lim SGP), Michael Leighton Jones (AUS)
12.07.2023 11:15
Gangneung Presbyterian Church

1) Shepherd's Choir
Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Seokmoon Choi
1 Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Beati mortui
2 Ji-Hoon Park: Pastors Blessing
3 Hyo-Won Woo: Cum sancto spirito
4 Trad. Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan: The Battle of Jericho

2) Gangneung Christian Association Pastors Choir

Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Jung Woong Choi
1 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Dona nobis pacem
2 Siegfried Fietz, arr. Yoon Changho: By Gentle Powers
3 Kyungmin Son: Grace
4 Allen Pote: God is Our Refuge

3) Ludia Church Choir

Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Gyu Young Kim
1 Maurice Duruflé: Ubi caritas
2 Seonu Hwang: The Love of the Cross
3 Seongwon Jeong: Hallelu Hallelu Hallelujah
4 Hojun Lee: Thanks to God
 The Open Competition
Category O16 / Block 1
Musica Sacra with Accompaniment
Jury:
Injae Kim (ROK), Giovanni Acciai (I ), Òscar Boada (E ),
Ai Hooi Lim SGP), Michael Leighton Jones (AUS)
12.07.2023 11:15
Gangneung Presbyterian Church

4) Gangneung Christian Association Pastor's Wife Choir

Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Geum Shil Lee
1 Chris Rice, arr. Jiyeol Hong: Go Light Your World
2 Seung Nam Paek: Praise Forever
3 Suji Kim, arr. Jiyeol Hong: In Your Heart at This Moment
4 Paul Rader: Fear Not, Little Flock

5) Passione-Voce
Yeoju, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Charlene Younghae Kim
1 Dong Soo Kim: Psalm Arirang
2 Ralph Vaughan Williams: Mass in G Minor - Gloria
3 Ralph Vaughan Williams: Mass in G Minor - Sanctus
4 Ralph Vaughan Williams: Mass in G Minor - Agnus Dei

6) Gangneung Presbyterian Union Choir

Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Eung Oh Choi
1 William Kirkpatrick: When Love Shines In
2 John R. Sweney: Very Happy Song
3 T.C. Kane: God's Children
4 Sung Eun Jo: Grace or Not
 The Open Competition
Category O19 / Block 1
Musica Contemporanea Mixed Voices
Jury:
Byung Jik Lee (ROK), Giovanni Acciai (I ), Ana Laura Rey (ROU),
Jan Míšek CZ ), Ai Hooi Lim (SGP)
11.07.2023 16:00
Gangneung Presbyterian Church - TG Hall

1) Samiweng Singers
Laoag City, Philippines
Conductor: Sherween Cabrales
1 Črt Sojar Voglar: O, Magnum Mysterium
2 John August Pamintuan: Bagbagto
3 Trad. Philippines, arr. John August Pamintuan: Ummah, sallih
4 Tadeja Vulc: O Sapientia

2) Quezon City Performing Arts Development Foundation Inc. Concert Chorus

Quezon City, Philippines
Conductor: Nicanor Castro Infante
1 Oscar Escalada: Tangueando
2 Trad. Philippines, arr. John August M. Pamintuan: Ummah, sallih
3 Trad. Philippines, arr. Eudenice Palaruan: Koyu no tebulul
4 Z. Randall Stroope: Lamentations of Jeremiah
 The Open Competition
Category O20 / Block 1
Jazz
Jury:
Hyeongmin Cho (ROK), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA), Soundarie David (CL),
Vladimir Opačić RS), Aris Sudibyo (RI)
11.07.2023 14:15
Gangneung Arts Center - Saimdang Hall

1) Refé
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Yong Joon Choe
1 Anders Edenroth: I Sing You Sing
2 Gary Carpenter, Real Group?: Walking Down the Street
3 Eroll Garner: Misty
4 Anders Edenroth: Words
 The Open Competition
Category O21 / Block 1
Gospel
Jury:
Hyeongmin Cho (ROK), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA), Soundarie David (CL),
Vladimir Opačić RS), Aris Sudibyo (RI)
11.07.2023 13:45
Gangneung Arts Center - Saimdang Hall

1) City of Roses Choir

Bloemfontein, South Africa
Conductor: Sibongile Mngoma
1 Trad. South African Gospel, arr. Sibongile Mngoma: Ntate kemang, Udumo malube kuwe,
Jehova Jire
2 Arr. Sibongile Mngoma: Peace Perfect Peace, Uyinkosi yeZulu Bayede
3 Arr. Sibongile Mngoma: Amazing Grace, Jesu lidwala

2) Medichoir
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conductor:
1 Moses Hogan: I am Your Child
2 W.H. Doane, Arr. Lee Min Hyeong: Sad hearted person
3 E.A. / A.J. Showalter Hoffman: In Your Kind Arms
4 Haseulki Baek: Full Extent of His Love
 The Open Competition
Category O24 / Block 1
Pop Choirs
Jury:
Hyeongmin Cho (ROK), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA), Soundarie David (CL),
Vladimir Opačić RS), Aris Sudibyo (RI)
11.07.2023 14:30
Gangneung Arts Center - Saimdang Hall

1) Everysing Chorus
Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Dae-Sun Park
1 Linda Solomon: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2 Eun Gee Chung: Hopefully Sky
3 Hey-young Cho: Cheating women in the Spring
4 Roco Berry: Stay With Me
 The Open Competition
Category O27 / Block 1
Folklore with Accompaniment
Jury:
Ki-Song Kang (ROK), Chau Anh Dang (VN ), Michael Leighton Jones (AUS),
Ana Laura Rey ROU), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA)
11.07.2023 19:00
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

1) Jianguo Elementary School Choir

Toufen, Chinese Taipei
Conductor: Chia-Hui Jao
1 Trad. China, arr. Chang-Fa Yu: Firefly
2 Trad. China, arr. Chang-Fa Yu: Due-due dong
3 Trad. China, arr. Chang-Fa Yu: Black-faced Patriarch
4 Trad. China, arr. Chang-Fa Yu: The Kirin

2) Gapyeong Children's Choir

Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Conductor: Min Hee Jeong
1 Trad. South Korea, arr. Choi Gahee: Bird, Bird, Blue Bird
2 Trad. South Korea, arr. Park Jihoon: Mugunghwa Blossoms Have Bloomed
3 Trad. South Korea, arr. Choi Gahee: You and I

3) Nibun Chorus
Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei
Conductor: Chun-Chih Chen
1 Trad. Chinese Taipei, arr. Yi-Ting Chen, Yen-Hsiang Nieh: Bunun-Pingpu Suite
2 Trad. Chinese Taipei, arr. Yi-Ting Chen, Yen-Hsiang Nieh: The Sound of Nature

4) Chœur Vox Christi

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Conductor: Narcisse Wendpuiré Wermi
1 Trad. Mandingo, arr. Narcisse Wendpuiré Wermi: Sabari
2 Trad. Moaga, arr. Narcisse Wendpuiré Wermi: Bongo
3 Trad. Moaga, arr. Narcisse Wendpuiré Wermi: Reem
4 Trad. Burkina Faso, arr. Narcisse Wendpuiré Wermi: Faso koamba
 The Open Competition
Category O27 / Block 1
Folklore with Accompaniment
Jury:
Ki-Song Kang (ROK), Chau Anh Dang (VN ), Michael Leighton Jones (AUS),
Ana Laura Rey ROU), Jason Max Ferdinand (USA)
11.07.2023 19:00
Gangneung Danoje Training Center

5) Genius Seni Koir

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conductor: Syafinaz Selamat
1 P. Ramlee, arr. Genevieve Wong: Kenek-Kenek Udang / Lembu Patah Tanduk
2 Trad. Tambunan, arr. Samuel Tan Hsien Chih: Sonsomido
3 Trad. Malaysia, arr. Siska Khalil: Sewang & Enjut MashUp
4 Trad. Malaysia, arr. Samuel Tan Hsien Chih: Jong Jong Inai

6) The BellaVoce Philharmonic Family Choir

Fujian, Xiamen, China
Conductor: Shuang Kou
1 Trad. Chinese Taipei, arr. Zhong Zhe Liang: Gguĕ niú gguĕ gēng gēng
2 Trad. Chinese Taipei, arr. Deng Yu Xian: Bāng tshun-hong
3 Trad. Chinese Taipei, arr. Yen-Hsiang Nieh: Mother's Eyes

7) AK Choir
Hayama, Japan
Conductor: Akihito Kinashi
1 Akihito Kinashi: Pray of Ainu
2 Trad. Japan, arr. Akihito Kinashi: Soran bush - 1
3 Akihito Kinashi: Tohokami emitame
4 Trad. Japan, arr. Akihito Kinashi: Soran bushi - 2
5 Akira Ikuma, arr. Akihito Kinashi: Dynamic Ryuku