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The “Choralies” – Frequently asked questions
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Who can participate in the Choralies ?
Anyone who likes choral singing can register individually, adults, young adults and teenagers from the age of 16 (only under an adult’s responsibility if underage, the responsible adult must be staying in Vaison). Children from the age of 12 can participate only as part of an existing choir and in specific workshops.
Is it necessary to be part of a group or choir to participate ?
No, subscriptions are individual and anyone who wishes to sing, listen, discover and participate in the event can subscribe. If you do come as a part of a choir/group, it is better if you name someone that will represent your choir during the welcome day in Vaison (August 2nd).
How can my choir participate ?
Each member subscribes individually to a workshop, all choir members don’t have to be in the same workshop. However, please remember to name someone to represent you and collect all documents for the group during the welcome day in Vaison (August 2nd). Your choir can also perform in a concert between August 3rd and 9th with all members even those who do not wish to participate in les Choralies. These choristers will be welcomed under the name “Passagers-Chanteurs”(“Passing singers”). Contact the office in Lyon for further information.
Can I come to the Choralies for a few days only ?
If you can’t stay for the whole duration of the festival, you can subscribe to short workshops (5 days from August 2nd to 7th) or discovery workshops (3 days from August 8th to 10th). You can also subscribe for a few consecutive days in the workshop 1 Day 1 Conductor. All these possibilities come under the 2nd Option on the subscription form (formule Journée-Choralies).
Can I come with my children ?
Yes, some workshops are open to existing choirs of children from 12 years-old. Workshop 20 is specifically open to children between 8 and 16 years old. Young adults from 16 to 18 can participate in any workshop. In both cases, an adult, legal representative, must be participating in les Choralies from the 2nd to the 11th of August. Note: Underage children cannot work in a ‘service’.
Can I pay the « young adult » fee ?
Yes, for every workshop if you are between 16 and 26 years old (born between 31st July 1983 and 31st July 1993). Or if you are between 12 and 16, only in specific workshops. For further information see workshop description and subscription form.
What is the fee for a young adult not staying at the camp site?
The 230€ fee is applicable no matter what the chosen accommodation and food formula are (except special fee for workshop 20).
Is there a reserved area for trailers/caravans by geographical region ?
No, the area reserved for trailers/caravans and camping-cars has 50 spots and and allocation will follow a first come first served basis.
I can stay at friends’ who live in the region and do not wish to pay for accommodation, is this possible ?
No problem, you will only pay for accommodation if you book it when completing the subscription form.
Can I book a hotel or B&B via the Choralies organisation ?
No, the Choralies organisation only suggests accomodation in tents or a camping space. Any other means of accommodation is your responsibility to organize.
Can my choir give a concert during the Choralies?
Yes, either as a participant in the Choralies (in a workshop or as a volunteer) or as a ‘Passing-singer’. In the last case, each member of the choir can benefit from a special fee. A specific subscription form will be sent to you in due time (for further information contact the Lyon office).
What is a Passing-Singer?
It is a chorister, not participating in the Choralies, but who has come to give a concert with their choir. He/She benefits from a special fee including accommodation in camping, breakfast, the possibility to participate in the 1 Day 1 Conductor workshop, lunch, dinner and the concert at the Theatre Antique. You can subscribe through your choir via a specific form (for further information contact the Lyon office).
How do I get concert tickets?
If you are a participant in the Choralies, your badge will give you access to all evening concerts at the Theatre Antique. You will need a ticket for the afternoon concerts and these will be handed out when you arrive in Vaison. If you are not a participant in the Choralies and only passing through Vaison, you can book your tickets for evening concerts only by filling in the following form (download booking form). There are no season tickets, concerts are sold individually. Alternatively, you can buy tickets for afternoon and evening concerts at the “Ferme des Arts”, rue Bernard Noël in Vaison (opening hours: 9.00 – 12.00am and 2.00 – 6.00pm from the 1st to the 10th of August)*. Evening concerts are priced 29.00€ (18.00€ for A Coeur Joie members and Vaison inhabitants, free for children under 12). Afternoon concerts are priced 16.00€ at the Cathedral, at St Quenin and at the Entrechaux Church. All other concerts are free.
*These times are subject to change
Can you be a volunteer (work in a ‘service’ of the organisation) and participate in a workshop?
Participating as a volunteer means committing to working a certain amount of time and this depends on your choice to enrol in a workshop or not. The manager of your chosen ‘service’ will try and work around your schedule if you chose to go to a workshop as well, but bear in mind that it is not only a question of time, but also energy during, before and after the festival. From one ‘service’ to another the work expected of you will vary. Please go to our volunteer pages for further information. volunteers.
I wish to make sure I am enrolled in my first choice of workshop is this possible?
You must chose 3 workshops and write them on your subscription form. The organizers will try to respect everybody’s first wish, but cannot guarantee it. The balance of voices in each workshops needs to be respected which is why we ask you to choose 3 workshops. If you only indicate one workshop, you might be put into a workshop that does not match your interest. You will be informed in May 2010 of the workshop you are in.
I wish to subscribe to a short workshop and then to remain in Vaison for a few days as a tourist after the end of my workshop. Can I keep my accommodation at the Choralies campsite?
This is only possible if you extend your subscription, either by paying a daily fee, or by paying the full fee. You will then benefit from all the choralies services.
Are the ‘discovery’ workshops meant for participants of short workshops?
The ‘discovery’ workshops last 3 days (8 to 10th august) and don’t issue in a concert. You can subscribe after having participated in a short workshop (5 days, from 2nd to 7th August). You can also subscribe if you haven’t participated in a workshop at all and just wish to live the last 3 days of the choralies (see Option 2 on the subscription form).
Do children accompanying their parents to the Choralies need to pay?
Children accompanying their parents, if they are registered in an activity or workshop need to pay the participation fee. Other children will not be taken in charge by the organisation and will not be able to enjoy accomodation, food at the Choralies restaurant, or concerts (except the evening concert in the roman theatre which are free for children under 12).
Must we pay for our coach driver?
You must pay participation fees for your driver if you wish to book accomodation for him/her through the Choralies organisation. If you book and pay an accomodation (hotel or other) directly, and your driver does not wish to attend to concerts, then you needn't pay anything.