The Open Competition

age limit	no restrictions
number of singers	no restrictions
maximum duration of program	15 minutes (actual singing time)
number of compositions	4
maximum number of compositions with instrumental accompaniment	4
category is held in the	1^st part World Choir Games
amplification of voices and instruments	permitted*

Program must include
Popular choral compositions of the choir's own choice. Pop, Rock and Light Entertainment selections from the 20^th century through the present day will be performed. The style and content must not fit into the jazz, gospel, spiritual or folklore categories.

S – Soprano, A – Alto, CT – Countertenor, T – Tenor, B – Bass

* In these categories amplification can be provided according to the amount of singers for a single voice or a group of singers. At any rate, choirs which take part in these categories have to hand in their registration form with clear instructions for the stage indicating the technical requirements of their performance.