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.

Upcoming Dates

2024 Festival
DATES: TBD


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.
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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!

ARTISTIC DIRECTORS

Prof. Gerald Wirth

- President and Artistic Director of the Vienna Boys' Choir
- Artistic Director of the Wiener Sing mit! Choir festivals

Prof. Janos Czifra

- Choirmaster at the Salzburg Cathedral from 1987-2022
- Artistic director of the Sing mit! choir festivals


Sample Schedule

  • Thursday Afternoon: Choir rehearsal #1
  • Thursday Evening: Welcome reception on the roof of St. Stephen's Cathedral
  • Friday Morning: Choir rehearsal #2
  • Friday Afternoon: Choir rehearsal #3
  • Saturday Morning: Dress rehearsal
  • Saturday Afternoon: Concert in St. Stephen's Cathedral
  • Saturday Evening: Concert reception

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