IFCM - International Federation for Choral Music

The next call to host the WSCM13 in 2023 will be launched in September 2018.

This triennial symposium is the peak global event in the international choral calendar. It draws together the world’s leading musicians, choirs, conductors, composers, clinicians and arts administrators for a superlative experience of concerts, workshops, seminars, presentations and networking opportunities.

The International Federation for Choral Music has held 11 symposia in 14 world-class cities over the past 25 years. The first WSCM was held in Vienna in 1987, followed by Stockholm/Helsinki/Tallinn, 1990; Vancouver, 1993; Sydney, 1996; Rotterdam, 1999; Minneapolis, 2002; Kyoto, 2005; Copenhagen, 2008; Puerto Madryn, Argentina, 2011; Seoul, South Korea, 2014; and Barcelona, Spain, 2017. IFCM policy states that locations will alternate between the five continents. The 12th symposium will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2020.

Hosting a World Symposium brings high profile and prestige to the presenting city. The benefits accrue not only to the city and presenting partners, but to the musical growth and boosted economy of the region. If you and your institution are interested in hosting the 2023 symposium, please examine the guidelines, which give essential information about hosting a WSCM, a list of requirements that will need to be considered, and details on the conference setup and the responsibilities of the host country.

The proposal must come from a national choral organization. A major partnership with other companies such as city/regional government, convention tourist bureau, is highly recommended.

Timeline

September 1, 2018: official launching of call to host the WSCM13 - 2023
November 30, 2018: Pre-Registration of Applicants (FILL THE FORM HERE)
January 31, 2019: Closing date for initial Proposal Applications
February 28, 2019: Short-listed proposals announced
March 2019: Short-listed Proposal Presentations to the IFCM Board
April-May, 2019: Announcement of winner of 13th IFCM World Symposium on Choral Music 2023

Download the Organizational Guidelines here

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Questions 1 to 8 must be completed by all project proposals to the IFCM. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please answer each question as clearly and as briefly as you can. If approved, a contract will be generated for a signing between both parties that will include a statement that, at the end of the project a report and finalized budget must be presented to the IFCM Executive Committee for final approval. Questions 1 – 9 need to be completed for major projects such as IFCM World Symposiums, IFCM World Choral EXPOs, etc..

1. Who are you?

a. Please provide information about your organization? (attach a CV or brief biography in PDF format)

b. When was this organization created and what is its legal status?

c. How is your organization funded?

d. Is your organization an IFCM member?

e. Is your organization a member of your national choral association?

Which one(s):

f. Is your organization’s administration:

Please describe:

g. Are the participants of the proposed project:

Please describe:

h. Name of principal person responsible for this organization? Please provide direct contact details.

i. Name of principal person responsible for this project? Please provide direct contact details.

j. Name of person completing this application and their role in the organization/project?

k. Full Address and contact information of the organization?

Tel:

E-mail:

l. Organisations website address?

2. Project Description

a. Describe your project in detail (max. 500 words) including where the project will take place?

b. Is there a “theme” for this project?

3. Rationale / Goal

a. Why do you want to do this project?

b. Who is the project aimed at?

c. What do you expect to be the social benefits of the outcomes of this project?

4. Artistic Rationale

a. What are the anticipated artistic, choral or musical outcomes of this project?

b. What are the regions that will benefit most from your project? Please name them.

Local:

Regional:

National:

International:

5. Role of IFCM

a. What role do you expect the IFCM to play in this project? Please explain and pick a level.

b. What artistic, financial and promotional benefits will the IFCM receive through being involved in this project?

6. Timeline

a. What is the starting time of your project?

b. What is the finishing or completion time of your project?

c. Briefly outline the timeline of your project and the various stages for which you are seeking IFCM support, and where you will report your progress to the IFCM?

7. Personnel

a. Who are the key personnel involved in the project and what are their roles?

b. Please provide brief CVs of key personnel.

8. Budget (which must balance)

Please provide a realistic estimated budget for the project - clearly notating administrative, production and professional artist costs and levels of support from all contributors.
In summary:

a. What is the estimated income of this project?

b. What is the estimated expenditure of this project?

9. Reportage / outcomes

If successful, status reports to the IFCM Executive Committee will be according to a pre-agreed timeline.

a. After the project is completed who will report the outcomes to the IFCM Executive Committee in writing? Please give detailed contact details.

10. Proposals for major projects such as IFCM World Symposium of Choral Music, IFCM World Choral EXPO, VOICES projects, etc

a. Who are the major governmental and national partners who will be working with you on this project? Please outline their roles and levels of their support.

b. Describe in detail the artistic venues that will be available for this project? Please provide details of performance, rehearsal and workshop venues.

c. Describe in detail the supporting infrastructures that will be available to this project? Please provide details of accommodation, food and beverage, and social venues that will be available.