Sing Mit is an international festival of choirs from different countries, bound by the love of singing sacred music in a stunning acoustic and beautiful sanctuary. Enjoy the fellowship of singers from around the globe, rehearsals with world-renowned musical directors, and a delightful opening reception on the rooftop of the famed St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a 360-degree view overlooking all of Vienna or the stunning Residenzplatz in Salzburg. Each festival date includes a 3-day workshop, culminating with your ensemble performing alongside other choral music enthusiasts and in Salzburg, a chance to participate in the Sunday morning mass. 2025 Festival July 3-5, 2025 Experience the profound beauty of Mozart’s Requiem at Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral as part of the Sing Mit! Choir Festival. Under the expert direction of Erasmus Baumgartner, participants will rehearse this iconic masterpiece over several days, culminating in a grand performance alongside the Vienna Cathedral Orchestra and acclaimed soloists. This unique event also features a complementary composition by Antonio Salieri, blending artistry and tradition in one of Austria’s most revered cultural landmarks. 2024 Festival November 21-23, 2024 The Sing Mit Festival Choir gathered at Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral to perform Handel’s Messiah in English. This timeless masterpiece, one of the most cherished examples of sacred music, portrayed the Old Testament prophecies, the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection, and the narrative of salvation. Participants engaged in English-speaking workshops led by David Wordsworth over several days, culminating in a grand performance alongside the Vienna Cathedral Orchestra and acclaimed soloists in a majestic concert within the cathedral. 2023 Festival Dates July 6-8 (J. Haydn, The Creation) Perform J. Haydn’s Creation as part of the Sing Along! Festival Chors, 225 years after its first performance in 1798 in Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral. As if driven by a force majeure, Haydn created this elementary, large-scale work in just two years and, completely exhausted, fell seriously ill shortly after the premiere. The 66-year-old Haydn describes the act of creation powerfully and uplifting at the same time. You will work on the German version of the work in workshops lasting several days under the direction of Prof. Gerald Wirth, artistic director of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, and then perform it together with the Vienna Cathedral Orchestra and well-known soloists as a celebratory final concert in Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral. July 13-15 (WA Mozart, Coronation Mass & GF Handel, Dettinger Te Deum) Sing WA Mozart’s Coronation Mass and Handel’s Dettinger Te Deum 280 years after its premiere in a sing-along concert in Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Due to their length and the musical inspiration that Mozart gained through Handel’s music, these two works fit together perfectly and fill a concert evening perfectly. Study the works, the Coronation Mass and Dettinger Te Deum (English version), under the direction of Prof. Gerald Wirth, Artistic Director of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, over several days in workshops and then perform them as part of the Sing Along! Festival choirs in a large-scale evening concert in Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Accompanied by the Orchestra of the Vienna Cathedral Music and well-known soloists. October 29-21 (WA Mozart, Requiem) Perform Mozart’s Requiem (KV 626) to match All Saints’ Day in Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Mozart’s Requiem is one of the best and most moving that classical music has to offer. The connection between Mozart and St. Stephen’s Cathedral is known around the world. After his death, he was laid out in the cathedral for farewell before being transferred to the St. Marx Cemetery in Vienna. Under the direction of Prof. Gerald Wirth, artistic director of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, you will work on the work over several days in German and English language rehearsals. Together with well-known soloists and the Vienna Cathedral Orchestra, you will perform Mozart’s Requiem at the end as part of the Sing Along! Festival choirs in a festive concert in St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Perform At Sing Mit! Join the Sing Mit festival in Vienna and perform a significant choral work in St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For 17 years, amateur singers and choirs from around the world have participated in this event, under the direction of a renowned choirmaster. The Sing Mit Festival offers intensive rehearsals to prepare for the performance, and as a member of the Sing Mit Festival Choir, you will sing alongside international performers, the Cathedral Orchestra, and distinguished soloists in a grand final concert.Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to be part of the Sing Mit festival in Vienna!