IFCM - International Federation for Choral Music

The call of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) to host the World Symposium on Choral Music (WSCM 2029) will be launched in 2026. This triennial symposium is the peak global event in the international choral calendar. It draws together the world’s leading musicians, choirs, vocal ensembles, conductors, composers, clinicians and arts administrators for a superlative experience of concerts, workshops, seminars, presentations and networking opportunities.

IFCM has held 11 symposia in 14 world-class cities over the past 34 years. The first WSCM was held in Vienna in 1987, followed by Stockholm/Helsinki/Tallinn in 1990; Vancouver, 1993; Sydney, 1996; Rotterdam, 1999; Minneapolis, 2002; Kyoto, 2005; Copenhagen, 2008; Puerto Madryn, 2011; Seoul, 2014; Barcelona, 2017; Auckland, 2020, (canceled); Istanbul, 2023. IFCM policy states that locations will alternate between the five continents.

IFCM is thrilled to bring the World Symposium on Choral Music to Macau China from 23 to 28 August 2026! It will be wonderful to immerse ourselves in the region's amazing and diverse cultures. Macau's omnipresent blend of cultural influences will provide the perfect setting for the WSCM 2026 celebration of exchange and collaboration. Macau is an autonomous region on the south coast of China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong, and is well connected for travel by choirs and delegates with easy access from every corner of the globe. IFCM is extremely grateful to the Macau Choral Arts Association and is looking forward to working with the local team to make this symposium a success!