International Federation for Choral Music

The World Symposium on Choral Music (WSCM) 2026 – “Reimagining the Future” – held in Macau, China has come to a successful conclusion. WSCM 2026 featured 12 invited choirs and eight ‘World Voices’ participating choirs, 58 invited presenters, a total of 700 participants and distinguished guests from 48 countries. Musically and culturally diverse concerts, keynote presentations, workshops and sessions, conducting masterclasses, and an Expo all showcased the richness of our choral world, challenging everyone to “Grow your network, grow your voice, grow your future.” The artistic excellence and inspirational ideas of these world-class choirs and presenters, along with connections forged between the many choral musicians present, were all key contributors in our quest to reimagine that future.

IFCM expresses its sincere gratitude to the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, the Federation of Cultural Sectors of Macau, the Macau Cultural development Fund and the Macau Choral Art Association.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the members of the WSCM2026 Artistic and Administrative Committees; President Emily Kuo Vong; the WSCM2026 Macau team and staff; the Macau Choral Art Association; the IFCM Board, Young Committee and staff; and all the dedicated individuals who took part in the event, as well as the host city and country.

We do hope WSCM2026 participants thoroughly enjoyed the Symposium, as well as the opportunity to reunite with old friends or make new ones. We look forward to seeing you again in 2029!

Watch the playlist of the World Symposium on Choral Music, Macau, China here.

WSCM 2026 - Day 1

WSCM 2026 - Day 2

WSCM 2026 - Day 3

WSCM 2026 - Day 4

WSCM 2026 - Day 5