Cincinnati will host the 7th annual choral competition - the first time the bi-annual international event will be held in the United States of America - from July 4th to July 14th. Over 360 choirs from 48 countries will be participating in the games. An estimated 20,000 participants and 200,000 spectators are expected to attend the competition, boosting Cincinnati's economy and bringing positive attention to the region. The goal of the World Choir Games is to "unite people from all nations through singing in peaceful competition." (2012worldchoirgames.com)
The games are produced by INTERKULTUR, an organization based in Germany which produces choral events worldwide. The World Choir Games is the organization's signature event. Click HERE for more information.
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has written the official theme song for the 2012 games. "I Can" was released on May 23, 2012 and will be performed by a mass choir at the opening ceremony.
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