The Saint Jean Bosco School, located within the grounds of Saints Pierre et Paul Cathedral in Douala, Cameroon, hosted the first Vocal Culture Training Session organized by the Cameroonian Federation of Choral Music A Coeur Joie (FECAMUCH-ACJ). This session was led by Thierry Thiebaut, President of A Cœur Joie International and former IFCM Vice-President.
Around thirty trainees from several choirs in Douala attended the afternoon sessions, half of whom were choir directors. The sessions focused on vocal technique, solo singing, and ensemble performance.
As time and participant numbers limited in-depth work with individual soloists, all participants agreed to organize a follow-up session next year with these factors in mind. The second Vocal Culture session is scheduled for March 23–29, 2026.
During his stay in Douala, Thierry also attended a morning Mass featuring a local children’s choir conducted by former CBB trainee, now conductor, David Ewoungouo. Watch their invigorating performance here.
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