Why Your College Choir Should Perform at Encore Voices Prague 2026

Picture your university choir performing in Prague’s magnificent Smetana Hall, bringing Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem to life alongside singers from around the world. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits at the Encore Voices Prague Festival, now taking place June 7–14, 2026.

This premier choral event is designed specifically for university choirs, their directors, and individual student singers. Participants will engage in dynamic rehearsals, exclusive masterclasses, and meaningful cultural experiences, all culminating in a massed choir performance at one of Prague’s most celebrated concert halls. Under the artistic direction of Anthony Blake Clark and festival consultant Simon Halsey, this festival offers a unique opportunity for artistic growth and international collaboration.

Why Your University Choir Should Join

World-Class Stage
Smetana Hall is one of Prague’s most renowned concert venues, known for its acoustics, elegance, and rich history. Performing here gives your students the opportunity to sing on a grand European stage as part of a professional-caliber experience.

Artistic Development
Through massed rehearsals, targeted workshops, and hands-on training, students will sharpen their musical skills and gain deeper insight into the choral repertoire. Emerging conductors may apply for a scholarship track that includes mentorship and conducting opportunities with festival leadership.

Faculty Recognition
Directors receive full tour support, complimentary travel, and access to professional development sessions tailored for collegiate ensemble leaders.

Performance Opportunities
In addition to the gala performance at Smetana Hall, university choirs may present individual concerts at select venues in Prague throughout the week, giving each ensemble a chance to share its unique voice with international audiences.

Immersive Cultural Experience
From a Vltava River dinner cruise to guided tours of Prague Castle and Old Town, every element of the program is designed to connect students with the region’s music, history, and culture.

Extend the Journey

University choirs may add a post-festival tour to Vienna or Leipzig. Each extension includes curated performances, guided cultural visits, and further opportunities to engage with the European choral tradition.

Festival Package

The full program is priced at $4,999 per participant. This includes:

• Weeklong festival program in Prague
• Accommodations and most meals
• Round-trip airfare and ground transportation
• Guided cultural excursions and activities
• Rehearsals, masterclasses, and performance participation
• On-the-ground support staff and services

Optional post-festival extensions are available for groups upon request.

All travelers are automatically covered by our Basic Protection Plan at no extra cost. This includes on-tour health coverage, travel delay support, and added peace of mind for every participant.

Registration closes September 15, 2025, and space is limited. Early planning ensures the best options for your choir’s travel, accommodations, and performance opportunities.

Give your students the stage, the music, and the cultural experience they’ll never forget. Join us at Encore Voices Prague 2026 and bring your university choir’s vision to life in one of Europe’s great musical cities.