How would you like to be a passive or active participant in the WSCM 2026 Masterclass led by Howard Arman, an intensive 3-day professional masterclass within the World Symposium on Choral Music?
The masterclass participants will have the opportunity to work on conducting technique, rehearsal methodology, and interpretation. One local choir, the Mad Singers from Hong Kong China, will act as the pilot choir for the masterclass participants, also singing in the closing concert.
To be selected as an active participant, please submit:
Six to eight conductors will be selected and will be notified by 23 July 2026.
To join as a passive participant, please submit your CV. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2026
Conditions:
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
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