Mondial Choral
Encyclopedia
The Mondial Choral, or Mondial Choral Loto-Québec is a festival
occurring in Laval
, Quebec
, Canada
which takes place annually since the summer of 2005. The main sponsor of this occasion is Loto-Québec
, Grégory Charles
is the Art-Director and president this year (2007). Annie Villeneuve is the spokeswoman.
in June 2005. With more than 500.000 spectators, nearly 12.000 chorus-singers, hundreds of artists, more than 300 performances choral societies, the Mondial Choral is the largest gathering of choruses
in North America
.http://www.mondialchoral.org/fr/apropos.php
Each year, multiple events take place simultaneously. Indoor activities are mostly nation
al and international
Vocal ensemble and choirs competitions. Groups present their musical work in different Laval venues
, churches and chapels.
Along with performers, celebrities such as Grégory Charles
, Jireh and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra
also perform in interior Concert Halls and marquees.
The free outdoor events usually take place for the Fête nationale du Québec
on a large stage
at the Centre de la nature. They include performers such as (in 2007) Malajube
, Loco Locass
, Mes Aïeux
, Gilles Vigneault
, Les Trois Accords
; (in 2006) Robert Charlebois
and Les Cowboys Fringants
.
Mondial Choral won both first prizes of the "Grands prix du tourisme Québecois" in "Tourist festivals and events, Operating budget of 1 M$ or more" national category as well as "Price of the Company of the casinos of Quebec Tourist attraction - 100.000 visitors or more" regional category.
In 2010, progressive rock band Yes
performed at the festival.
.
Outdoor:
Concert halls:
Churches:
Festival
A festival or gala is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival....
occurring in Laval
Laval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
which takes place annually since the summer of 2005. The main sponsor of this occasion is Loto-Québec
Loto-Québec
Loto-Québec is a government agency that develops and operates lotteries in the province of Quebec, Canada.-Loto-Québec's mission:Loto-Québec is a Québec government corporation whose mandate is to operate games of chance in the province in an orderly and measured way. It was created in 1969 to...
, Grégory Charles
Gregory Charles
Gregory Charles is a Quebec performing artist of French Canadian and Trinidadian origin.-Biography:...
is the Art-Director and president this year (2007). Annie Villeneuve is the spokeswoman.
History
The festival first took place in LavalLaval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
in June 2005. With more than 500.000 spectators, nearly 12.000 chorus-singers, hundreds of artists, more than 300 performances choral societies, the Mondial Choral is the largest gathering of choruses
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
.http://www.mondialchoral.org/fr/apropos.php
Each year, multiple events take place simultaneously. Indoor activities are mostly nation
Nation
A nation may refer to a community of people who share a common language, culture, ethnicity, descent, and/or history. In this definition, a nation has no physical borders. However, it can also refer to people who share a common territory and government irrespective of their ethnic make-up...
al and international
International
----International mostly means something that involves more than one country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries...
Vocal ensemble and choirs competitions. Groups present their musical work in different Laval venues
Music venue
A music venue is any location used for a concert or musical performance. Music venues range in size and location, from an outdoor bandshell or bandstand or a concert hall to an indoor sports stadium. Typically, different types of venues host different genres of music...
, churches and chapels.
Along with performers, celebrities such as Grégory Charles
Gregory Charles
Gregory Charles is a Quebec performing artist of French Canadian and Trinidadian origin.-Biography:...
, Jireh and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is a symphony orchestra based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, with Montréal's Place des Arts as its home.-History:...
also perform in interior Concert Halls and marquees.
The free outdoor events usually take place for the Fête nationale du Québec
Fête nationale du Québec
Quebec's National Holiday is celebrated annually on June 24, St. John the Baptist DayIn Quebec, the national holiday is a paid statutory public holiday covered under the Act Respecting Labour Standards...
on a large stage
Stage (theatre)
In theatre or performance arts, the stage is a designated space for the performance productions. The stage serves as a space for actors or performers and a focal point for the members of the audience...
at the Centre de la nature. They include performers such as (in 2007) Malajube
Malajube
Malajube is a francophone indie rock band based in Montreal. The band has three albums out on Dare to Care Records.-History:Formed by a group of friends in Montreal, the band made itself known in 2004 with the release of its first album, Le Compte complet. Critics welcomed the disc with positive...
, Loco Locass
Loco Locass
Loco Locass are a hip hop group from Quebec formed in 1995. The group often defends the role of the French language in Canada, and champions Quebec sovereignty.Loco Locass' lyrics often deal with the role of the French language, and Quebec's role in Canada...
, Mes Aïeux
Mes Aïeux
Mes Aïeux is a folk music group from Quebec, Canada founded in 1996.Although they are labeled as leaders of the "neo-traditional" movement in Quebec, they frequently use subjects and characters from traditional French Canadian folklore in order to approach modern themes with a...
, Gilles Vigneault
Gilles Vigneault
Gilles Vigneault, is a Canadian poet, publisher and singer-songwriter, and well-known Quebec nationalist and sovereigntist.A poet deeply rooted in his native Quebec, Vigneault has become an icon at home and Quebec ambassador abroad...
, Les Trois Accords
Les Trois Accords
Les Trois Accords is a rock band from Drummondville, Quebec. The band launched its first album Gros mammouth album in 2003. Some of the notable songs, taken from that album, include "Hawaïenne", "Saskatchewan" and "Lucille". Along with their videos, these songs received heavy exposure in Quebec...
; (in 2006) Robert Charlebois
Robert Charlebois
Robert Charlebois, OC, OQ is a Quebec author, composer, musician, performer and actor. He is an important figure in French language song....
and Les Cowboys Fringants
Les Cowboys Fringants
Les Cowboys Fringants are a popular band and cult phenomenon from Quebec, who perform Québécois néo-trad music , the band also draws on Country music. They have gained an international underground following, especially in France, French-speaking Belgium and Switzerland...
.
Mondial Choral won both first prizes of the "Grands prix du tourisme Québecois" in "Tourist festivals and events, Operating budget of 1 M$ or more" national category as well as "Price of the Company of the casinos of Quebec Tourist attraction - 100.000 visitors or more" regional category.
In 2010, progressive rock band Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
performed at the festival.
Sites
Mondial Choral offers concerts and performances through the city of LavalLaval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
.
Outdoor:
- Centre de la Nature
- Laval's downtown
- Centropolis
Concert halls:
- Salle André-Mathieu
- Maison des arts
- Marcellin-Champagnat theater
Churches:
- Chapelle de la Société des Pères des Missions-Étrangères
- Chapelle des Soeurs Missionnaires de l’Immaculée-Conception
- Chapelle du Mont-de-Lasalle
- Saint Elzéar church
- Saint-François-de-Sales church
- Saint Maxime church
- Sainte Dorothée church
- Sainte Rose church