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The World Youth Carnival Your Invitation to an Exciting Event |
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World Expo will be held in Shanghai, China, from May 1st to October 31st, 2010. World Expo is a culturally and artistically rich event that offers youths from around the world an opportunity to experience the core values of this World Expo focus - "Understanding, Communication, Gathering and Co-operation". “World Youth Carnival 2010”, whose theme is Youth, Passion, Wisdom and Harmony will be held in June/July, 2010 and is part of various activities that will make up the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. At that time, outstanding youths will bring their own music style and culture, such as: Choir/Chorus, Wind Ensemble / Concert Band, Chamber Orchestra, Marching Band, Symphony orchestra, Jazz band, Electro-acoustic, Rock and Percussion etc. The carnival will also incorporate various themes and a spectacular opening and closing ceremony representing all of the world’s youth! The World Youth Carnival also offers your ensemble an excellent opportunity to meet with some of the finest universities in China, present an indoor performance within Expo Park, experience the Chinese culture and have the chance to interact with like minded peers from all over the world! In addition, a broad range of exciting cultural events and activities will be offered to the participants inside and outside the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Park! During the event, the participants will travel to other China’s well-known cities such as Beijing, Hangzhou, Xi’an etc. to perform, sightseeing, do charity and exchange activities! It is expected that global media will report this event as it develops and there will be additional performance opportunities inside and outside expo parks for attending groups. Any groups interested in participating are requested to register as early as possible to ensure availability. We will respond to you immediately and acknowledge your registration. We look forward to welcoming you to this fantastic event and look forward to your active participation!
Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Events Department The World Expo is a large-scale, global, non-commercial expo. The hosting of the World Expo must be applied for by a country and approved by the international World Expo committee. Expo aims to promote the exchange of ideas and development of the world economy, culture, science and technology, to allow exhibitors to publicise and display their achievements and improve international relationships. Expo 2010 will be held in Shanghai, China between May 1st and October 31st, 2010. The theme of the exposition will be "Better City – Better Life" and signifies Shanghai's new status in the 21st century as a major economic and cultural center. It is expected to generate the largest number of visitors in the history of the world's fairs in terms of gross numbers, with over 70 million visitors anticipated to attend Expo events. Venues / Performances Ensembles which are invited to attend the 2010 Shanghai World Expo “World Youth Carnival” between June 20th – July 3rd, 2010, will be given the opportunity to perform at various venues throughout Shanghai (exact venue availability is TBC). Ensembles may have the option to perform in the following venues during the 2010 Shanghai World Expo “World Youth Carnival”: 2010 SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO “ART AND PERFORMANCE CENTER” NB: this venue is currently TBC and will only be available for one day during the period June 20-July 3,2010. The exact date of the venue availability is currently TBA. Located in the southeast of the Expo site, the Shanghai World Expo Performing Arts Center will resemble a flying saucer on eastern bank of the Huangpu River. It will have a floor area of 80,000 square meters - 10,000 square meters larger than the Shanghai Grand Theater - and hold audiences of up to 18,000. The center, when completed by the end of 2009, will become the city's first circular performance facility whose interior structure is reconfigurable in three dimensions, according to designers.
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JIANGNAN SQUARE Jiangnan Square will be one of 22 major squares built for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and will be incorporated in to ‘Expo Park’. Jiangnan Square is one of many Expo sites involved in the ‘Sculptures’ program. The Expo sculptures will be an opportunity for international arts exchange while being perfectly integrated into the construction of the Expo Site. SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL EXCHANGES Shanghai is home to some of the finest university music programs in China, including the Shanghai Conservatory, Shanghai University, East China University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Fudan University, Tongji University and more. Exchange concerts can be arranged in concert halls or auditoriums that offer both ensembles the opportunity to hear like minded peers and the chance |
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OUTDOOR VENUES THROUGHOUT SHANGHAI There are numerous outdoor spaces all throughout Shanghai that will be suitable for a more informal ‘Open-air’ style concert. These will range from parks to squares scattered all throughout the Greater area of Shanghai. MAP DISPLYING LOCATION OF “WORLD YOUTH CARNIVAL” VENUES IN SHANGHAI |
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Forms of Performance The following ensembles will be considered for participation in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo “World Youth Carnival”: Performance Touring/ Exchange activities/ Charity activities outside of Shanghai Customized touring plans can be arranged for your ensemble, in addition to your 2010 Shanghai Expo “World Youth Carnival” involvement. You may be interested in traveling north to Beijing, to see such highlights as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China! Or you may wish to venture into other areas of China such as Xi’an, Hangzhou, Suzhou or even Hong Kong! We will be happy to work with your ideas and offer suggestions on musically and culturally beneficial touring plans! Festival Acceptance Procedure Send a completed acceptance form by Feb. 1, 2010 (attached) and a recent recording of the ensemble that must include ONE piece you intend on performing at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo “World Youth Carnival” and ONE piece of your own choice to: 2010 Shanghai World Expo “World Youth Carnival”, Room 504-507, No. 583 Lingling Rd,Xuhui District, Shanghai, China. The recording should be indicative of your group’s performance level and planned repertoire. Additional Information Weather in China will be humid and warm to hot during this time of year. Please be prepared for high temperatures and humidity. |
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2010 SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO -“The World Youth Carnival” Please circle the type(s) of group(s) applying to participate: Name of organization:______ Group Previous Festivals and Tours attended by group(s): _______________________________ Please send the following item for each separate group with this application: Recording of the ensemble that must include ONE piece you intend on performing at the Signatures: _______________________________ __________________________________ Oversea Partner and Coordinator: Chris Gibbs (Australia) Enquiry hotline: |
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《年轻的世博》之“2010世界名校青年大联欢”
The World Youth Carnival
2010年6月20日-7月3日
2010上海世博会-邀请函
亲爱的朋友们， 世界博览会将于2010年5月1日到10月31日在上海举办。《年轻的世博》之“2010世界名校青年大联欢”， 以世博为契机，以音乐为载体，是中国首次举办之后每2年将举办一次的面向全球卓越青年的文化艺术交流。届时，来自各国优秀青年的各种音乐形式的表演，如：合唱、室内管弦乐、美式行进乐、交响乐、爵士乐、电声、摇滚、打击乐及民族舞蹈、街舞等都将登陆上海，带来目不暇接、精彩绝伦的表演。 本次活动以青春、激情、睿智、和谐为主题，旨在全力打造全球青年视听盛会，届时，来自18个国家，36所国外名校音乐团队，共2010名海外青年及中国36所名校音乐团队，共2010名国内青年和近10000名参与者展现各国独特音乐和各自深厚的校园文化，构筑起大联欢靓丽风景线！这些杰出名校的青年，将通过各种不同表现形式表现对中国的畅想与热爱，用音乐、激情和智慧勾勒出心目中理想的2010上海世博，融汇全球青年智慧，奏响世博激情的交响乐章！ 本次活动不仅云集五大洲顶尖学府，演出形式更有别于传统音乐会或舞蹈专场演出，在14天内7个主题活动并伴有精彩纷呈的开幕式和闭幕式，音乐和舞蹈水乳交融，舞台形式变化多彩，既有超级乐队气势恢宏的齐奏，又有常规乐团的细腻流畅，还有色彩斑斓的舞步。同时，世界著名音乐家给予参与艺术团积极中肯的评价和指导，全球知名媒体也将对活动循环跟踪宣传报道。 活动期间，顶尖学府的师生们更会分别前往中国其它9个城市参加学校交流、音乐汇演、慈善公益活动等，这不仅是体验和学习灿烂中华文明和世界各国文化的捷径，亦是走进中国名校，慈善演出及结交天下精英的绝佳机会！活动史无前例必将成为世界青年文化艺术及全球青年精英的盛事！ 此外，更多更激动人心的文化活动将同时在2010上海世博会园区内外举办，参与者不仅能享受到音乐及表演的盛宴，更能够与世界各地的优秀年轻人每天一起狂欢！ 为了更好的组织此活动，任何有意参与的团队需按要求尽快注册报名。我们会基于你申请的时间确认你的注册。 我们热忱的欢迎你们来到此次全球青年盛会，并期待你们的积极参与！
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上海世博会事务协调局活动部 关于世博会及2010上海 世界博览会是一个广视角，全球性，非营利性的博览会。承办世博会必须由国家提出申请并由国际世博委员会通过。展示会旨在促进思想交流，互通世界经济发展，交流文化与科技，允许参展商宣传展示其成就，改进国际关系。故而，人们把有着150年历史的世博会誉为经济与科技方面的奥林匹克。 2010世博会将于2010年5月1日至10月31日在中国上海举行。其主题是“城市，让生活更美好”，体现了上海在二十一世纪里作为主要经济文化中心的全新地位。从大致的参展总数来说，预计本届世博会将会产生史上空前的参观人数，约超过7千万人将参与此次盛会。 |
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演出场地 于2010年6月20日至7月3日受邀参与上海世博会——“世界名校青年大联欢”的音乐团队将有机会在全上海各处进行表演（确切的场地待定）。音乐团队有机会于2010年世博会期间在以下场地演出： 2010上海世博会-演艺中心 上海世博演艺中心位于世博园区东南端，造型呈飞碟状矗立在黄埔江东岸。它总建筑面积8万-10万平方米，比上海大剧院更具规模-并能容纳18，000多名观众。 将在2009年底建成的演艺中心将成为城市唯一的一个圆形表演设施建筑，设计师解释，其内部三维结构进行了设计和重组.
江南广场将是2010上海世博兴建的22个主要广场之一，并与世博园形成一体。江南广场也是世博‘城市与雕塑’项目中系列场馆之一。世博建筑雕塑不仅是一种国际艺术交流，并完美的与世博建设融为一体。预计在2010上海世博期间，每小时会有两万人通过江南广场。 上海大学/学校交流 上海是中国某些最好的大学音乐项目所在地，包括有：上海音乐学院，上海大学，华东师范大学，上海交通大学，复旦大学，同济大学等等。交流音乐会可以安排在音乐厅或观众厅，这不仅使得青年间可以互相交流想法思想更提供了通过音乐文化交流的机会。
室外表演场地 “世界名校青年大联欢”演出场地地图
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中国其他城市巡演/交流/慈善活动 我们亦为你安排了在中国其它城市的巡演活动作为“世界名校青年大联欢”的宣传活动之一。你也许很乐意去北京看那些必看景点：天安门，紫禁城及长城！或者你希望前往探索中国其它地域，如西安，杭州，苏州甚至香港！
请于2010年2月1日前把完整的报名材料与一张自己音乐团队的录音带（必须包括音乐团队在2010上海世博-“世界名校青年大联欢”预备表演的一首曲目及一首自选曲目）寄给我们，我们的地址是： 录音应体现您团队的表演水准及计划演出的曲目 其它信息： 夏天的气候非常潮湿及炎热，届时请注意防暑降温。
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