The choir won the gold plaque at Naša pesem Choir Competition in 1999 for best debut choir of the competition. In 2000 the choir was also chosen to take active part in a choir seminar in South Tyrol, where they worked with conductor and music expert Gary Graden. In October 2001 the choir entered the Incanto sul Garda international choir competition in Riva del Garda, Italy, winning a gold medal as best choir in the Sacred Music category and also being declared the overall winner of the competition. Matjaž Šček, who has been the choir’s conductor since 1996, was given a special award as best conductor of the competition. The choir has also performed at prestigious competitions and festivals in Spain (Tolosa), France (Tours) and Bulgaria (Varna).
External links
- Ipavska Chamber Choir website (in English and Slovenian)