INTERKULTUR World Rankings

as of December 2023

[will be updated several times a year]

INTERKULTUR competitions are known for using the MUSICA MUNDI quality seal, which ensures that all choirs are judged on the basis of the same evaluation criteria. This allows for an impressive overall comparison of all participating choirs.

The World Rankings have been in existence since 2000 and provide a comprehensive overview of the best choirs in the world, based on their performance at INTERKULTUR competitions. Beyond the list of the Top 1000, there are individual lists reflecting the ranking in different categories, such as mixed choirs, male choirs, female choirs and others.

The INTERKULTUR World Rankings are updated regularly to ensure that they always reflect the current rankings of INTERKULTUR events.

A ranking among the best choirs in the world is a testament to a choir's hard work, dedication and talent. It can also serve as motivation for choirs to continue to improve and achieve excellence in their performances. The INTERKULTUR World Choir Rankings is a tribute to the diversity of choral music and the countless talented choirs from around the world.


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TOP 1000

Pos. Choir Conductor Country Points
1. Stellenbosch University Choir André van der Merwe South Africa 1260
2. Tygerberg Children's Choir Hendrik D. Loock South Africa 1224
3. Kamerniy Devichiy Khor by Lysenko Julia Puchko-Kolesnik Ukraine 1221
3. The Aeolians of Oakwood University Jason Max Ferdinand USA 1221
5. Amaranthe Johannes Dewilde Belgium 1206
6. Gnesins' Ensemble of Contemporary Music "Altro coro" Aleksandr Ryzhinskiy Russia 1189
7. Guangzhou Little Petrel Children's Choir Diao Zhijun & Meng Fei Liu China 1185
8. The Müller Chamber Choir Meng-Hsien Peng Chinese Taipei 1177
9. Guangdong Experimental Middle School Choir Ming Jing Xie China 1173
10. Children's Choir "Alye Parusa" Elena Volodina Russia 1171
11. University of Houston Moores School Concert Chorale Betsy Cook Weber USA 1165
12. Children and Youth Studio "Gaismina" Orba Dzintra Latvia 1163
13. Vocal Ensemble "Fortissimo" Milena Dobreva Bulgaria 1161
13. Jeugdkoor Waelrant Marleen De Boo Belgium 1161
15. Dekoor Close Harmony Christoph Mac-Carty Netherlands 1160
16. Diocesan Boys' School Choir Felix Tsi Shing Shuen China/Hong Kong SAR 1159
17. Emīla Dārziņa Jauktais Koris Artūrs Ancāns Latvia 1157
18. Youth Choir Aarhus U Jonas Rasmussen Denmark 1155
19. Shenzhen Senior High School Lily Girls Choir Man Xue Hu China 1151
19. Akustika Chamber Singers Christo Burger South Africa 1151
19. University of Oregon Chamber Choirs Sharon Paul USA 1151
22. Kvindelige Studenters Sangforening Oslo Marit Tøndel Bodsberg Weyde Norway 1149
22. Seisen High School Choir Mikiko Sato Japan 1149
22. ONE Chamber Choir Ai Hooi Lim Singapore 1149
22. Young People's Chorus of New York City - Cantare Elizabeth Núñez & Francisco J. Núñez USA 1149
22. Chengdu Philharmonic Children’s Choir Xi Zhu China 1149
27. Kearsney College Choir Bernard Krüger South Africa 1148
28. Riddarholmens Kammarkör Stefan Boström Sweden 1144
28. iSing Silicon Valley Girlchoir Jennah Delp Somers USA 1144
28. Cantica Collegium musicum Štefan Sedlický Slovakia 1144
31. Cantus Tove Ramlo-Ystad Norway 1141
32. UiTM Chamber Choir Masashi Kishimoto Malaysia 1140
33. Stellenberg Girls Choir André van der Merwe South Africa 1138
34. Akademisk Kor Århus Jonas Rasmussen Denmark 1136
35. Carmen manet Primož Kerštanj Slovenia 1134
35. Kärntner Landesjugendchor Bernhard Wolfsgruber & Florian Pirolt Austria 1134
35. Vocal Formation "Morski Pesachinki" Milena Dobreva Bulgaria 1134
38. Novo Concertante Manila Arwin Tan Philippines 1133
39. Coro Polifonico di Ruda Fabiana Noro Italy 1130
40. Barnsley Youth Choir Mathew Wright Great Britain 1128
41. Cantamus Girls' Choir Pamela Cook & Ann Irons Great Britain 1126
42. Diocesan Schools Choral Society Ronnie Kay Yen Cheng China/Hong Kong SAR 1125
42. The Orthodox Male Choir "Armonia" Ion Iulian Dumitru Romania 1125
44. Vocal Chamber Ensemble Vox pUNT Patrik Sebastian Unt Estonia 1124
45. Guangdong Experimental High School Choir Mingjing Xie China 1123
46. University of Pretoria Camerata Michael Barrett South Africa 1119
47. Choir of the West, Pacific Lutheran University Richard Nance USA 1118
48. Giocoso Rita Scheffers Netherlands 1117
48. Gitabumi Shine Voices Tedy Eka Supriyandi Indonesia 1117
50. Drakensberg Boys Choir Bernard Krüger South Africa 1116
51. Young People's Chorus of New York City - Chorale Francisco J. Núñez USA 1115
52. Ateneo Chamber Singers Jonathan Velasco Philippines 1113
52. Akademitchesky Khor Musikalnogo Uchilishcha RAM imeni Gnessin Elena Kolmakova Russia 1113
54. Västgöta Nations Manskör Korgossarna Rebecka Gustafsson Sweden 1111
55. Gaudeamus Korala Julia Foruria Spain 1107
55. Student Choir of Nankai University Chaomei Meng China 1107
55. La Cappella Tony Margeta Sweden 1107
58. Hotumese Choir Michael Mailuhu Indonesia 1105
59. Victoria Junior College Choir Nelson Kwei Singapore 1104
59. Aarhus Pigekor Helle Høyer Vedel Denmark 1104
61. Vokalensemble incantanti Christian Klucker Switzerland 1102
62. VIVA Ina Cecilie Hjelmervik Olufsen Norway 1100
62. Academy Singers Manfred Payrhuber Austria 1100
62. Kammerchor des Collegium Musicum Berlin Donka Miteva Germany 1100
65. Norrlands Nations Kammarkör Francesco Acquista Sweden 1098
66. Vocalista Angels Yason Christy Pranowo Indonesia 1096
66. Academy of Choral Arts Chamber Choir Aleksei Petrov Russia 1096
68. Adolf Fredriks Flickkör Karin Bäckström Sweden 1095
69. Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta Abraham Patrick Badiaraja Simanjuntak Indonesia 1094
70. Canzone Ulrika Grauberg & Eneken Viitmaa Estonia 1093
70. Calling Choir Mina Gye Republic of Korea 1093
72. KYN Kaija Viitasalo Finland 1092
72. Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Hasanuddin Anshari Sanusi Indonesia 1092
72. 4x4 Frauenchor der Pädagogischen Hochschule HD Heike Kiefner-Jesatko Germany 1092
75. Ars Nova Vocal Ensemble Katalin Kiss Hungary 1090
76. Diocesan School Old Boys' Association Choir Ronnie Kay Yen Cheng China/Hong Kong SAR 1089
77. Mt. San Antonio College Singcopation Bruce Rogers USA 1087
78. Classicus Yang Jaehoon Republic of Korea 1085
79. Mixed Choir "Laiks" Ilze Balode Latvia 1084
80. Credo Natalia Koznova Russia 1078
81. Female Choir Balta Mara Marnauza Latvia 1077
82. Diponegoro University Choir Setyo Watjono & Jefry Franklin Bode Indonesia 1074
82. Diocesan Girls' School Choir Dorothy Hui China/Hong Kong SAR 1074
82. China Welfare Institute Children's Palace Little Companion Art Troupe Choir Fang Lin China 1074
85. COTA Youth Choir Namibia Fanie Dorfling Namibia 1071
85. University of Johannesburg Choir Sidumo Nyamezele South Africa 1071
87. Mt. San Antonio College Chamber Singers Bruce Rogers USA 1070
87. The Children's Choir Alie Parusa of the Art School #1 in Vladivostok Elena Petukhova Russia 1070
89. Singakademie Graz Maria Fürntratt Austria 1069
90. Wenqin Chorus of Zhejiang University Zhenyu Zhou China 1068
91. John P. Stevens High School Chamber Choir Matthew Lee USA 1067
91. Children Choir Consonance Tatiana Chertishcheva Russia 1067
91. Roganova Youth Capella "Harmony" Eugene Ivanov Russia 1067
91. consonus vokalensemble Mauro Ursprung Switzerland 1067
95. Riga Orthodox Chamber Choir "Blagovest" Aleksandrs Brandavs Latvia 1066
95. South China Normal University Female Choir YanHui Su China 1066
97. Ondrášek Czech Choir Josef Zajíček Czech Republic 1064
98. Embla Norunn Illevold Giske Norway 1060
99. Den Norske Studentersangforening Marit Tøndel Bodsberg Norway 1055
99. Mt. San Antonio College Madrigals Bruce Rogers USA 1055
Stellenbosch University Choir (South Africa)
Stellenbosch University Choir (South Africa)