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<\/a><\/p>\nMoraviachor<\/b>, a mixed choir founded in 2012, unites singers from across the Czech Republic in their shared passion for choral art. Gathering about six times a year for intensive rehearsal weekends, the ensemble cultivates musical excellence and fellowship. Since its founding, Moraviachor has taken part in sixteen international competitions, consistently earning gold-level awards. Among its distinctions are finalist honors at Voce Magna \u017dilina and the Ohrid Choir Festival 2018, second place in Baia Mare 2019, and Grand Prix victories in Prijedor 2017 and Zadar 2023. In 2025, the choir received the award for the Best Compulsory Piece at IFAS Pardubice. Its repertoire spans sacred and secular a cappella works by 20th- and 21st-century composers, as well as vibrant arrangements of Czech and Moravian folk songs. The choir performs under the inspired direction of <\/span>Josef Surov\u00edk<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Paduan Suara El-Shaddai Universitas Sumatera Utara (El-Shaddai Choir)<\/b> was founded in 1996 in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Since its inception, the choir has pursued vocal excellence through discipline, teamwork, and inspired leadership, while proudly sharing Indonesian culture on the global stage. Beyond competitions, the ensemble develops artistry through workshops, seminars, and concerts. From its early years (1996\u20132009), it built a strong presence in local and national events before expanding internationally from 2010 onward. Major achievements include the World Choir Games 2010 in Shaoxing (category winner, 2nd place), Bali International Choir Competition 2012 and Singapore Choir Festival 2014 (two golds each), Grand Prix of Nations Riga 2017 (two golds), and recent honors at Tokyo (2019\u20132023), World Choir Games 2021, and Takarazuka 2023 (silver).<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For over six decades, the <\/span>Philippine Meistersingers<\/b>\u2014formerly the AUP Ambassadors\u2014have stood among the world\u2019s most esteemed and active choirs. They gained international prominence in 2011 as <\/span>Choir of the World<\/span><\/i> at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, earning the Luciano Pavarotti Trophy, followed by a Philippine Congressional Proclamation and the Ani ng Dangal Award in 2012. Earlier honors include the U.S. Congressional Merit for Excellence (1999) and the World Choir Games Champion title in Gospel and Spiritual (2006, Xiamen). In 2018, they won top prizes at the 39th International May Choir Competition \u201cProf. Georgi Dimitrov\u201d in Bulgaria. Under <\/span>Ramon Molina Lijauco, Jr.<\/b>, their director since 1998, the ensemble continues to share its ministry of music worldwide\u2014to the enduring glory of God.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just Sing Choir<\/b> is a vibrant children\u2019s ensemble founded four years ago, bringing together talented young singers aged 9 to 13 from Avenor College. Under the inspiring guidance of their music teacher <\/span>Ioana-Andreea Gafencu<\/b>, the choir nurtures musical growth through a joyful blend of discipline, creativity, and teamwork. Despite its youth, <\/span>Just Sing<\/span><\/i> has already performed in distinguished venues such as St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague and the Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur Church in Bucharest, earning warm acclaim for its energy and sincerity. In 2024, the choir proudly received the Bronze Medal at the Musica Orbis Festival in Prague, marking an important milestone in its artistic journey. Looking ahead to the Rimini Choral Competition this November, <\/span>Just Sing<\/span><\/i> continues to celebrate the beauty of music and the uplifting power of young voices united in harmony<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Founded in 1991, the <\/span>Pra\u017esk\u00e1 kantil\u00e9na Women\u2019s Choir<\/b> is one of the concert ensembles of the Ji\u017en\u00ed M\u011bsto School of Arts in Prague, Czech Republic. Together with three preparatory sections, the choral program brings together more than 450 singers. The choir\u2019s repertoire spans a wide range of musical styles, with a special passion for works of the 20th century and compositions inspired by folk traditions. Over the years, the ensemble has earned numerous awards both at home and abroad, including the Grand Prix in Bratislava (2013) and Venice (2019), as well as prizes in Bielsko-Bia\u0142a (2015), Budapest (2017), Jihlava (2018), and Limburg\u2013Lindenholzhausen (2024). Among its most valued collaborations are projects with the Czech Philharmonic, Collegium Marianum Orchestra, and the Prague Youth Philharmonic. The choir\u2019s artistic director is its founder <\/span>Zuzana Drtinov\u00e1<\/b>, and its conductor is <\/span>Lea Esserov\u00e1<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The <\/span>Pale\u010dek Choir<\/b> is based at the Elementary Art School in Prague and takes its name from a long-vanished pond once located in Prague 9 \u2013 Horn\u00ed Po\u010dernice. The ensemble brings together 35 young singers aged 11 to 18, who progress from the preparatory choir <\/span>Mal\u00ed\u010dek<\/span><\/i>. Each year, Pale\u010dek performs in major Christmas and end-of-year concerts, as well as at various cultural events. The choir also holds an intensive summer camp focused on developing vocal technique and ensemble harmony. Pale\u010dek regularly participates in festivals and competitions, achieving notable success: double-category victory and the title of Absolute Winner at the Festival of Songs Olomouc (2022), a Gold Band<\/span> at the International Choral Festival Bratislava (2023), and 1st prize at Porta Musicae (2024). The choir is led by <\/span>\u0160\u00e1rka Mistrov\u00e1<\/b>, with <\/span>Martina Hud\u00e1\u010dekov\u00e1<\/b> as accompanist.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nPaduan Suara El-Shaddai Universitas Sumatera Utara – Medan – Indonesia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Rudolf Aristeus Nababan<\/h5>\n
Categories: A – B – C<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nPadjadjaran University Choir – Bandung – Indonesia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Arvin Zeinullah<\/h5>\n
Categories A – B – C<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/strong>The Padjadjaran University Choir (PSM Unpad)<\/b>, founded in 1978, is one of Indonesia\u2019s leading student choirs, celebrated for its artistry and global achievements. Over the decades, the ensemble has gained acclaim at prestigious international competitions, affirming its standing among the world\u2019s top choral groups. In 2019, PSM Unpad was a finalist at the Asian Choral Grand Prix in Manila and triumphed at the 67th Polifonico Guido d\u2019Arezzo in Italy, winning seven awards including the Grand Prix Citt\u00e0 d\u2019Arezzo. This milestone led to its participation in the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing 2022<\/span> in Tours. The choir continued its success with 1st place at the 11th \u201cAntonio Vivaldi\u201d Competition in Bulgaria, 1st in Contemporary Music at the Tokyo International Choir Competition 2023, and double golds at the Singapore International Choral Festival 2024.<\/span><\/p>\nChamber Choir Ipavska – Vipava – Slovenia<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Damiana Von\u010dina<\/h5>\n
Categories A – B – C<\/h5>\n
<\/a>Komorni zbor Ipavska (Chamber Choir Ipavska)<\/b> has been a vibrant part of Slovenia\u2019s Vipava Valley for over twenty-five years, uniting singers from across the region. The ensemble has appeared at numerous festivals, collaborated with choirs at home and abroad, and hosted masterclasses with renowned conductors Javier Busto and Gary Graden, performing with the latter in Stockholm in 2018. Ipavska frequently commissions new works, including pieces dedicated to it by Slovenian composers, Vytautas Mi\u0161kinis, Javier Busto, and Bo Hansson. Its competitive achievements include top prizes at Lege Artis 2019, Varsovia Cantat 2019, and CantaRode 2022, where conductor <\/span>Damjana Von\u010dina<\/b> earned multiple best conductor awards. In 2023 the choir won two golds in Olomouc and 1st prize in Herceg Novi, and in 2024 triumphed at Cantu Gaudeamus with two 1st prizes and the Grand Prix.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Philippine Meistersingers – Silang – Philippines\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Ramon Molina Lijauco Jr<\/h5>\n
Categories A – B<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nJust Sing – Bucharest – Romania\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Ioana-Andreea Gafencu<\/h5>\n
Category D<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCorala Sargetia – Nicoale Icobescu – Deva – Romania\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Adrian Vinars<\/h5>\n
Category C<\/h5>\n
<\/a>The <\/span>Sarge\u021bia Choir<\/b> from Deva was founded in 1998 by Professor Nicolae Icobescu and soloist Gheorghe Pop, taking its name from the legendary river Sarge\u021bia near the Dacian capital Sarmizegetusa\u2014a symbol of one of Europe\u2019s oldest civilizations. Its repertoire spans Romanian choral masterpieces by I. Vidu<\/span>, <\/b>Gh. Dima, and George Enescu, alongside works by Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, Tchaikovsky<\/span>,<\/b> and Orlando di Lasso. Over the years, the choir has earned numerous honors, including the Grand Trophy of the Liviu Borlan International Choral Festival (Baia Mare) and the Silver Medal at the Krakow International Choral Festival. Applauded on stages across Romania and throughout Europe, the ensemble\u2014now under <\/span>Adrian Vinars<\/b>\u2014continues to champion Romanian and European choral heritage with artistry, unity, and devotion.<\/span><\/p>\nCantate Brno – Brno – Czech Republic\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Patrik Buchta<\/h5>\n
Categories A – B<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/strong>The Girls\u2019 Choir <\/span>Cantate Brno<\/b> was founded in 1998 by choirmaster Vojt\u011bch Vesel\u00fd at the Cyrilometod\u011bjsk\u00e9 Gymn\u00e1zium and Pedagogical Secondary School in Brno. Since 2017, it has been led by <\/span>MgA. Patrik Buchta<\/b>, joined in close collaboration with <\/span>Mgr. Stanislav Chv\u00edla<\/b> since 2021. For over 25 years, Cantate has proudly represented its school at festivals across the Czech Republic and abroad, including Germany, Austria, Italy, and Slovakia. Recent successes include a Gold Award with <\/span>Cum laude<\/span><\/i> at the Europees Muziekfestival voor de Jeugd in Neerpelt (2024), Gold at Slovakia Cantat (2023), and at the Festival of Czech Pedagogical High Schools in Brno (2025). Beyond competitions, Cantate enriches school life through benefit concerts, collaborations with Hradi\u0161\u0165an and the Schola brn\u011bnsk\u00e9 ml\u00e1de\u017ee, and has released four CDs, most recently <\/span>Srde\u010dn\u011b<\/span><\/i> (2023)<\/span>.<\/p>\nPra\u017esk\u00e1 kantil\u00e9na – Prague – Czech Republic\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Lea Esserov\u00e1<\/h5>\n
Categories A – B<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nChoir Pale\u010dek – Prague – Czech Republic\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: \u0160\u00e1rka Mistrov\u00e1<\/h5>\n
Categories A – C<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nInsieme per Caso – San Miniato – Italia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Fabrizio Berni<\/h5>\n
Category C<\/h5>\n