Big Sing-along concert in Utrecht and workshops in Hilversum

 

Questions about rehearsal and concert in TivoliVredenburg

I already know the works well. Can I join the concert alone?
Yes, you can, but you will not have received the conductor's comments from that day and this can be disturbing for those who did record them. Not participating in the joint rehearsals also does not change the participation fee, which remains the same.

I have no experience singing in a choir, can I join? / I can't read notes. Can I participate? / What is the required level?
Anyone who loves to sing may apply. However, we do advise you to prepare your parts with or without the help of sites such as Cyberbass.com, choirparties.nl, coria.nl or practice CDs from Broekmans & Van Poppel (more on this in the question 'How do I get my music?')

I am coming by train. Is there a route description available?
Directions on foot to Vredenburgkade 11, 3511 WC Utrecht and information about parking and public transportation can be found here.

At which entrance should I be at TivoliVredenburg?
The entrance on the Vredenburgkade, central Hall, where the box offices are also located.

Is there a checkroom?
At each event there is a guarded and unguarded checkroom where you can store all your belongings. For participants, the guarded checkroom is free of charge.

Will there be coffee and/or tea during the break and any sandwiches during the day or do I have to provide this myself?
Coffee and tea are provided free of charge in the foyers of the Great Hall during intermission. There is a short break when the orchestra/choir rehearses. You can then bring your own or buy something yourself, for example in catering establishment 'Het Gegeven Paard' in the central Hall.

Can I register with a larger group or with my entire choir?
You can register for up to 5 people per registration. The person who registers multiple people via his/her email will be sent all the necessary E-tickets after payment is made by the person registering. You can then forward these to the various participants. Practice shows that individual registration works better because then the various email addresses are known and information we send arrives directly to those involved. Therefore, if your entire choir wants to participate, it is recommended that each choir member register individually.

Ticketshop.co.uk
We are once again working with Ticketshop.nl this year. Tickets for the Meezingconcert are offered and managed by Ticketkantoor. Ticketkantoor is thus the official ticket partner to sell tickets for our event. The electronic payment is handled by Mollie Payments. You can therefore find that name on your bank statement. You will receive an e-ticket with barcode by mail. You can print this ticket or have it scanned from your smartphone (set to high resolution) at the Singing Desk. On the ticket you will also find your chosen workshop date.

Paid but did not receive an E-ticket?
Normally, the system sends the tickets by email immediately after receiving confirmation of payment. Sometimes it takes a little longer for this confirmation to arrive. But after a few hours they really should be there. The reasons for not receiving them are usually: the message ended up in your "junk mail" folder, or you entered a wrong address (typo in the email address).
Are you sure that you have paid and find after several hours nowhere the message from Ticketkantoor with tickets? Then contact Ticketkantoor via the contact form you can find on their site: www.ticketkantoor.nl

Tickets purchased, but how do I get my music?
You can purchase the sheet music through Broekmans & Van Poppel. Of course, you are free to purchase the music elsewhere. When purchasing the Requiem, make sure you order the Peters edition (25413). A discount arrangement has been agreed with Broekmans. You can order via this form. Prices: € 9.00 for the sheet music; € 22.00 for a practice CD. Prices do not include postage. We have no further involvement with orders. For questions please email: music@broekmans.com or call: 020-6796575.

Practice games can be found at: https://koorpartij-oefening.nl/oefenbestanden-1-t-m-7-3.html or https://cor ia.nl/content/johannes-brahms/ein-deutsches-requiem.html

Tickets purchased, but I can't participate.
Returning tickets once purchased is not possible. There will be no refund or compensation. You may choose to resell the tickets and music. In that case you have to make sure that we are informed of this change in order to prevent a possible change of voice. You can notify us by e-mail to ria.raven@omroepmuziek.nl

Tickets purchased, but the organization cancels the concert.
Then a refund of the paid tickets will follow. On your bank account you will then find the description "ticket office" or "mollie payments".

Can choir members sit together during rehearsal/concert or are they assigned by voice group / can I choose where to sit?
Layout is by voice group in the designated boxes. There is no placering. So within the voice group you can sit together if there is room for it. However, it is possible that during the concert you will be seated somewhere else than at the rehearsal because there is no fixed seating, except for the reserved seats for participants with mobility problems who have indicated this in advance.

Will the concert be in prescribed concert attire?
No concert attire is required.

Is TivoliVredenburg wheelchair friendly?
Yes. However, it is convenient to speak to a TivoliVredenburg employee to guide you to the correct location.
For disabled parking, TivoliVredenburg recommends using the Rijnkade parking garage. Please check with the parking garage for availability of spaces. For more information: click here.
If you have difficulty walking (i.e. if you are definitely unable to climb stairs) you can ask for a reserved seat within the box of your voice type via meezingconcert@omroepmuziek.nl.

May I take (professional) photographs?
You are not allowed to bring in professional photographic, video and audio recording equipment without permission. However, consumer cameras are allowed.
By professional photo and film equipment, we mean devices with interchangeable lenses or SLRs.
Recordings may be made again this year in cooperation with TivoliVredenburg for promotional purposes and YouTube, among others. A disclaimer is included with the registration so you are aware that footage on which you are visible may be distributed.
Sharing on Facebook and twitter is, of course, great. However, please be considerate of your fellow singers regarding too much cell phone use during rehearsal.

Can I bring a guest?
Unfortunately no. There is a limited number of public tickets available. These can only be ordered through the TivoliVredenburg site This will not be available on the TivoliVredenburg site until later in the season.

 

Questions about the workshops in Hilversum

The workshops for the Groot Meezingconcert 2024 will take place at the Muziekcentrum van de Omroep in Hilversum on Saturday, November 25, 2023 and Saturday, January 20, 2024 from noon to 5:30 p.m.

Can I switch workshops if I am unable to attend on the specified date?
Unfortunately no, only in case of a real emergency the workshop can be exchanged. Requests can only be made via meezingconcert@omroepmuziek.nl

Can I park near the Muziekcentrum van de Omroep?
Yes, parking is available around the MCO. See links below for information on MCO parking lots, street parking and rates.
https://www.mcogebouw.nl/bereikbaarheid/
https://www.prettigparkeren.nl/kaart/#!Hilversum//Saturday/13:30pm
On the Heuvellaan section on which our building is located (between J. Pennweg and Middenweg), parking is free on both sides.

Can I bring a guest?
Unfortunately, this is not possible at the workshops either.

Do I have to provide my own music?
Yes. See also the general information about the Great Singing Concert and the information above under the question "Tickets bought, but how do I get my music?".

Is there a division classification?
There is no division.