The City of Leipzig extends an Official Invitation to choirs from the USA, UK and from Europe to participate in the Leipzig International Choral Festival. This will be an outstanding opportunity to develop your choral skills and to meet and perform with singers from other countries in an enjoyable city with a unique musical tradition. During the July 2009 Leipzig International Choral Festival, your choir will enjoy attending workshops with internationally acclaimed Artistic Director Jonathan Willcocks and performing at individual and joint concerts. The Festival will come to a resounding conclusion with the massed choir gala finale in the world renowned Gewandhaus. The July 2009 International Festival in Leipzig will be a memorable event you and your choir will not want to miss.