"Due to the circumstances and severe restrictions that the choral scene has faced in recent months - and continues to face - it is very important to INTERKULTUR, the city of Koblenz and the artistic management team to be able to offer a new perspective for choirs to come together, sing together and compete in the city of Koblenz without extensive travel and overnight stays."

Deutsche Chormeisterschaft 2021
Open Stage - It's all about being part of it!
The German Choir Championship - Open Stage invites choirs from November 26 - 28, 2021 to sing and perform together again after a long period of silence. In an open competition, the choirs of the Federal Republic can once again measure themselves against each other, present themselves to the public and also to the jury of experts.
The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has silenced choral music for a long time and also severely affected the planning of the first German Choir Championship - but the current crisis will gradually pass. It is now more than ever the aim of the organizers to strengthen and promote choral singing in Germany and to give the singers a stage again.
All choirs and smaller ensembles of all performance levels based in the Federal Republic of Germany are cordially invited to Koblenz on the first weekend of Advent. Taking into account the applicable safety regulations, the choirs can compete directly, receive feedback from the renowned expert jury in open consultation rounds and enjoy a sonorous start to the Advent season together.
The city of Koblenz, as the partner city of this event, is centrally located and easy to reach from all over Germany, which makes it possible for many choirs to participate even without an overnight stay. All venues are within walking distance of each other, so that concerts and competitions can be easily followed.


INVITATION
People want to sing in community again and not just come together virtually. And this possibility shall be given still this year at the German Choir Championship - Open Stage under consideration of the valid hygiene and safety regulations!
You are cordially invited to join us in Koblenz in November! The event will again offer the German choral scene the opportunity to meet, get to know each other and enjoy the common choral experience.
Participation Opportunities
Registration information
Registration deadline: September 15, 2021
An earlier registration will still be rewarded: we will refund the participation fee for the choir director to all choirs that register by June 30, 2021.
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Event Details
Destination
The ‘German Corner’ with its emperor, the Electoral Palace, kilometres of waterfront promenades, Stolzenfels Castle, the epitome of Rhine romance and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress overlooking the city. The spectacular cable car over the Rhine, the wine village, the Forum Confluentes... And much more: Koblenz is not only one of Germany’s oldest cities but also one of the most diverse.
Churches, castles, palaces and historic town houses tell the story of past times, while winding streets and squares invite you to stroll around and relax. The vineyards and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress also provide incomparable views over the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, keeping the romance of the Rhine alive.
Source: Koblenz-Tourism.com