The International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) was born IN 1982 In order to advance the art of choral music throughout the world.
Therefore the following organizations:
joined together, as founding organizations, to invite all other members of the International Choral Community to take part in the creation of an international organization in Namur, Belgium, on 8-10 August 1982.
As of now the following Founding Organizations are still existing onboard IFCM:
IFCM is legally incorporated in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA.
The business of IFCM is run from offices established by the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the organization and approved by the Board of Directors, as follows:
Main Office
Rua de Buenos Aires 39, 1200-623 Lisboa, Portugal
Office Manager
9901 Brodie Lane, Suite 160 PMB1524, Austin TX 78748, USA
IFCM Regional Offices
A Governance Adviser, appointed by the Board and ExCom together ensures that all legal matters of IFCM are done according to law and to the internal rules and regulations of the organization.
The working language of IFCM is English.
IFCM International Online Cafes are open to everyone! Recordings are available to IFCM members only. Since the first online meeting in 2023, IFCM has invited prestigious choral leaders, conductors and composers, from all over the world: Maria Guinand (Venezuela), Eric Banks (USA), Michael Ostrzyga (Germany), Tracy Wong (Malaysia/Canada), Luz Helena Peñaranda (Colombia), Joel Magus P. Navarro (Philippines), Ana María Raga (Venezuela), Carmen Acevedo (Puerto Rico), Jurģis Cābulis (Latvia), Lim Ai Hooi (Singap
Read moreOur focus at the moment is to unite the choral calendars of international choral organisations. Meanwhile please consult the calendar of choral events published by the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat here.
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