www.peaceorchestra.org

www.peaceorchestra.org

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With performances by its talented young volunteer musicians – and the privilege of the participation of prominent artists and political figures – from all around the world, the WPO conveys messages of unity and solidarity through its annual Play for Peace concert.

The WPO aims to create awareness of social problems by selecting one particular international peace theme each year.

The World Peace Orchestra (WPO) is an international social solidarity organization that promotes peace and dialogue to address worldwide problems such as hunger, poverty and prejudice.

Introduction

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World Peace Orchestra / Introduction

The WPO, consisting of talented young musicians ages 15 to 22 from all over the world, promotes these themes through its annual Play for Peace concerts, which also feature prominent guest artists and other public figures. The WPO selects a different theme each year to draw public attention to specific global issues.

The WPO carries out social responsibility projects and humanitarian relief activities. It also aims to provide alternative solutions to global issues and establish unique perspectives on the issues.

Bringing WorldsTogether With Music

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World Peace Orchestra / Bringing Worlds Together With Music

Our young musicians use the universal language of music to draw attention to global causes. Initially, this creates awareness in each student’s country. The annual Play for Peace concert, given in one of America’s most prestigious concert halls with the participation of local artistic, political and business communities, will create awareness of these issues with the American public at large.

Global media coverage – including social media – will contribute to creating awareness around the world. The first Play for Peace concert will take place in New York City at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on September 10, 2013.

Awareness

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The camp offers a safe, positive experience for orchestra members, giving them one of the most enjoyable and productive summers of their lives. Students will live and train in close proximity to New York’s cultural attractions. Additionally, they will have access to athletic facilities and arts workshops. Camp staff will support participants in all activities.

Young people selected for the orchestra will begin by training and rehearsing at our summer camp in New York. They will also go on field trips, enhancing their enjoyment of their US visit, and they will participate in sports and other social activities.

Summer Camp

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Orchestra members will gain international work experience. Before returning to their respective countries, the musicians will have the opportunity to travel within the United States, enjoy cultural and historical sights and make new friends.

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New York City is a renowned center of international finance, media, arts, fashion, education and entertainment. The WPO’s summer camp experience in the heart of the city will open new horizons to the young musicians.

A Unique American Experience

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World Peace Orchestra / Classical Instruments

The classical orchestra will consist of four groups:

String Instruments

String instruments make up to three-fourths of the orchestra, including some first and second violins, violas, cellos and double basses.

Wind Instruments

We will have wind instruments, including reed instruments, flutes, oboes, clarinets, English horns and bassoons.

Brass Instruments

Brass instruments will include trumpets, French horns, trombones, cornets and tubas.

Percussion Instruments

Percussion instruments, despite their small number, create a strong impact. They include timpani, cymbals, triangles, and tuned percussion instruments such as glockenspiels and xylophones.

The World Peace Orchestra includes hundreds of young instrumentalists and singers from around the world. The classical orchestra will consist of four groups:

Classical Instruments

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World Peace Orchestra / Ethnic Instruments

These ethnic instruments, selected from Russia, Canada, Japan, China, Greece and many other countries, will include: hindewhu, nose flute, umuduri, begena, kissar washint kwitra, zurna man-dole, simsimiyya, balafon, junjung, kalindula, dohol, dombra, duduk, balaban, tur, saluang, sapeh, sa-sando, santur, setar, taiko, taishogoto and tsuzumi, daf, dayereh, dili tuiduk, dutar, kaval and komuz.

As the WPO will include young people from many cultures, countries and ethnic backgrounds, we also will feature many local and ethnic instruments in our repertoire.

Ethnic Instruments

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World Peace Orchestra / Polyphonic Choir

The WPO’s classical and ethnic instrumentalists will perform both monophonic and polyphonic works with its choir of young performers ages 15 to 22.

Polyphonic Choir

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World Peace Orchestra / A Dazzling Concert At Lincoln Center

The World Peace Orchestra, choir and guest artists will perform their first Play for Peace concert at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, America’s most prestigious performing arts center. Lincoln Center is home to the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, Juilliard School, Lincoln Center Theater and many other institutions.

A Dazzling ConcertAt Lincoln Center

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World Peace Orchestra / World-class Guest Artists Performing with Young Singers

In order to send a strong message about collaborating for world peace, world-class singers and instrumentalists will perform with young singers from all over the world at the premiere. From classical to popular, ambient to indie, alternative to rock, the World Peace Orchestra will play guest artists’ chart-topping songs.

World-class GuestArtists Performingwith Young Singers

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World Peace Orchestra / Worldwide Press Coverage

The premiere concert will receive coverage from news and media outlets from all over the world.

WorldwidePress Coverage

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Music is the common language of all humanity, directing our hearts toward kindness and beauty. A melody will elicit the feelings of the listeners through the composer’s passion that he or she originally felt and wished to express. Through sharing these emotions, even people who speak different languages can come together in harmony.

Themes

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World Peace Orchestra / Themes

Students wishing to join the World Peace Orchestra in 2013 must apply via our website at peaceorchestra.org. Having completed your online application, you will have access to related areas of the site. You will be able to modify information on your application, see your application results and communicate with World Peace Orchestra officials.

Application

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World Peace Orchestra / Application

All initial applications will be evaluated by a jury of experts and results will be posted on our website. Certain participants will be selected to complete an online training program while the jury conducts its final evaluation. At the end of the training program, winners will be chosen to come to the United States to be part of the World Peace Orchestra.

Evaluation

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World Peace Orchestra / Evaluation

After the first evaluation stage, selected applicants will receive an online training program from World Peace Orchestra instructors. Those who improve to the desired level will be invited to the US to participate in World Peace Orchestra group training and rehearsal for one month, leading up to the Play for Peace concert at Lincoln Center. Any winner unable to attend group training and rehearsal will be replaced by an applicant from the waiting list.

During training and rehearsal in the United States, participants will also have opportunities to tour famous sites and enjoy a range of cultural and recreational activities. All expenses, except international air travel and personal spending/pocket money, will be covered by our organization.

Education

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World Peace Orchestra / Education

Participants who successfully complete the application, evaluation and training will come to New York to perform at the Play for Peace concert. During the concert, orchestra members will wear costumes specially designed for them.

Presentation

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World Peace Orchestra / Presentation

1 - Instrumental and Vocal Audition Videos

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World Peace Orchestra applicants must meet certain standards for playing an instrument or for singing.

Instrumental Music

Successful applicants must be able to play a classical instrument, such as string, wind, brass or percussion, or ethnic instruments of their region.

Applicants must submit a video to the organization secretariat showing the necessary musical skills listed below. All videos must be recorded, formatted and uploaded according to the specifications on our website.

Applicants must upload three video files to our system as part of the application process:

a. The participant must play a sequence of specified notes.

b. The participant must play a tune from his or her ethnic or national region.

c. The participant must play a piece from the international repertoire.

Vocal Music

Applicants’ vocal characteristics and skills will be evaluated within the framework of each musical piece. Applicants must submit a video to the organization secretariat showing the necessary vocal skills listed below. All videos must be recorded, formatted and uploaded according to the specifications on our website.

Applicants must upload two video files to the system as part of the application process:

a. The participant must be able to perform the scale of the specified song.

b. The participant must be able to perform the specified song.

1. The participants’ student status must be valid as of the date of application.

2. Applicants may only apply individually; group applications will not be accepted.

3. All of the participants’ expenses, including accommodation and food and drink, will be covered by the coordinating institutions. (International air travel expenses are covered.)

4. By completing and submitting the online application, applicants indicate that they accept all WPO terms and conditions.

5. All participants are expected to be responsible for their personal actions. The organization secretariat cannot be held responsible in case of any unforeseen problems.

6. During the application process, applicants can obtain information from the organization secretariat about the selection, evaluation and presentation processes.

7. Participants acknowledge that they are participating in the WPO on a voluntary basis and without a profit-making purpose.

8. All products created as a result of the concert/competition are properties of the WPO.

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3 - Online Application

4 - Evaluation Criteria

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1. Applicants must be registered with the system before making their online application. The participant determines his or her user name and password during the registration. Thereafter, the user name and password cannot be changed.

2. The participants will log in to the system by entering their user name and password. They will then enter the requested application information.

3. The organization secretariat will guide the participants through the online application process.All information given and documents sent by applicants will be examined by the secretariat.Outstanding documents and information will be noted in each participant’s online profile.

Instrumental Music

1. Accurate and Clean Playing: The applicant must be able to obtain an accurate and clean sound with his or her instrument.

2. Integrity, Technique and Level of the Piece: The applicant must be able to play the piece from beginning to end without stopping and must apply the required technical skills.

3. Musical Interpretation: The applicant must be able to play the piece in an effective and sensitive manner.

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Vocal Music

1. Loudness: Having a sufficiently loud voice.

2. Vocal Range: Having a wide vocal range.

3. Timbre: Having a good tone color.

4. Intonation: Being able to sing the song with a correct rhythm and clean voice.

5. Integrity: Being able to sing without stopping or breaking the integrity of the song.

1. The jury, having evaluated the participants, will announce finalists after the first stage and invite them to the online training program. Following the training program, the jury will announce second-stage finalists and invite them to join other winners for the summer camp and performance in New York.Applicants must accept all conditions and decisions of the jury.

2. Applicants must accept all conditions and decisions of the jury.

3. Finalists selected for the rehearsal/training and concert programs will receive additional awards in the form of scholarships from the organization and the event sponsors. Specific awards will be determined during the final training.

4. All competitors, their schools and their teachers will receive individual certificates of attendance.

5 - Awards

Application Deadline June 15, 2013

Online TrainingJune 30 - July 15, 2013

Determination of the Finalists July 30, 2013

NY Rehearsal / TrainingAugust 10 - September 9, 2013

Concert DateSeptember 10, 2013

Determination of the Pre-finalists

June 30, 2013

Program Calendar

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