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2026 Jan 31 highlighted
Introducing the WSCM 2026 Choirs…   Postyr, Denmark
Published: Jan 31,2026
Since 2009, the award-winning electronic vocal group Postyr has developed groundbreaking vocal music for five singers and computers. New compositions and songs using the world’s oldest instrument - the human voice - and new digital software express the feeling of today and shape the sound of tomorrow.
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2026 Jan 31 highlighted
Introducing the WSCM 2026 Choirs... The Singapore Choral Artists
Published: Jan 31,2026
Singapore Choral Artists (SCA) was established in early 2022, composed of 24 professionally trained vocalists dedicated to performing high-quality choral masterpieces from both Singapore and international repertoires. Since its inception, the choir has given annual high-profile gala concerts in Singapore.
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2025 Dec 31 highlighted
European Choral Association: Rewatch the last Choral TIES webinar Designing International Events
Published: Dec 31,2025
Rewatch the last Choral TIES webinar Designing International Events: From Preparation to Evaluation How do you bring an international choral event to life, from the first idea to the final evaluation?
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2026 Mar 31
IFCM Signed this petition. Did you?
Published: Mar 31,2026
Sign and share this petition by the Forum on EU–UK Cultural & Media Relations calling on the UK to join the Creative Europe programme from 2027.
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2026 Mar 29 2026 Apr 02
19th International Choir Festival & Competition, Riva del Garda, Italy
Published: Aug 18,2025
29 March-2 April 2026. Festival open to all kinds of choirs from all around the world.
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2026 Mar 13 2026 Mar 17
34th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition & Festival, Vienna, Austria
Published: Aug 18,2025
13-17 March 2026. Festival open to all kinds of choirs from all around the world.
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2026 Feb 27
World Symposium on Choral Music (WSCM 2026) Registration Is Now OPEN!
Published: Feb 27,2026
So many of you have been asking! REGISTRATION for WSCM 2026 is NOW OPEN! You can register to join us in Macau.
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2026 Feb 13
Helmut Rilling, Obituary and Testimonies
Published: Feb 13,2026
The International Federation for Choral Music deeply regrets the death of Maestro Helmuth Rilling, Honorary Patron of our organization.
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2026 Jun 06 2026 Jun 07
The Choral Federation A Cœur Joie Wallonia-Brussels announces Namur en Chœurs 2026
Published: Jun 30,2025
Namur en Chœurs is an open, welcoming, and multicultural festival — a joyful celebration for everyone who sings in a choir, whether professionally or as an amateur or someone who simply loves choral music.
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2026 Feb 06 2026 Feb 08
“Music Worldwide” 2026 - The 12th International Youth Arts Festival in Vienna
Published: Sep 05,2025
“Music Worldwide” 2026 - The 12th International Youth Arts Festival in Vienna will take place in Vienna, Austria, from 06 to 08 February 2026. We cordially invite artists of choral music and etc. from Europe, China and all over the world to participate in this unforgettable winter event.
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2026 Jun 09 2026 Jun 12
The European Music Council announces the 14th European Forum on Music: Music, Health and Wellbeing
Published: Feb 19,2026
The European Forum on Music (EFM) returns in 2026 with its 14th edition, dedicated to the theme Music, Health & Wellbeing. We are delighted to welcome you to Timișoara, Romania, from 9 to 12 June 2026, where we will explore how music supports physical and mental health, strengthens resilience, and contributes to wellbeing across society.
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2026 Jan 31
WSCM 2026, Venues, Getting There, a Quick Look at the Registration Fees
Published: Jan 31,2026
Whether you’re joining WSCM for the first time or returning as a longtime participant, the WSCM 2026 is for you: Come Reimagining the Future with us on 23-28 August 2026, Macau, China.
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2026 Jan 31
Peer-to-Peer Conductors Beyond Borders: All Sessions Completed
Published: Jan 31,2026
The Conductors Beyond Borders (CBB) Peer-to-Peer Exchange Programme is part of the Choral TIES project coordinated by the European Choral Association, co-funded by the European Union Creative Europe programme, and organised in cooperation with IFCM. Thank you to all the participating partners! Here’s a peek into the January exchanges made possible through the CBB Peer-to-Peer Exchange Programme.
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2026 Jul 03 2026 Jul 06
6th International Choral Celebration & Laurea Mundi Budapest, Hungary
Published: Aug 18,2025
3-6 July 2026. Festival open to all kinds of choirs from all around the world.
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2026 Jul 06 2026 Jul 12
Federació Catalana d'Entitats Corals (FCEC) Announces the 61st International Choral Music Festival
Published: Aug 29,2025
From 6–12 July 2026, the Federació Catalana d'Entitats Corals (FCEC) invites choirs from around the globe to Barcelona for its 61st International Choral Music Festival—a week of singing, cultural exchange, and unforgettable performances.
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2026 Jul 07 2026 Jul 10
Summer Course on Choral Conducting, Barcelona, Spain, 7-10 July 2026
Published: Jan 31,2026
The Federació Catalana d'Entitats Corales (FCEC) offers a 4-day course on choral conducting for working groups in three levels: Initial, Intermediate, and Advanced.
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2026 Jul 15 2026 Jul 19
15th Musica Eterna Roma International Choir Festival and Competition, Italy
Published: Aug 18,2025
15-19 July 2026. Festival open to all kinds of choirs from all around the world.
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2025 Dec 31
Conductors Beyond Borders in Cameroon, 24-29 November 2025
Published: Dec 31,2025
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.
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2025 Dec 31
Thank You to All of You Who Celebrated the World Choral Day on 14 December 2025!
Published: Dec 31,2025
The International Federation for Choral Music would like to express its deepest gratitude to all the choirs, conductors, and singers around the world who took part in the World Choral Day celebration. The response has been truly overwhelming and deeply moving.
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2025 Dec 31
Dr. Jordi Roch Passed Away: Obituary by the International Music Council
Published: Dec 31,2025
The International Music Council is profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Jordi Roch i Bosch, a tireless advocate for music as a universal force for connection and understanding.
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IFCM International Online cafe

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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Global Choral Calendar

Our focus at the moment is to unite the choral calendars of international choral organisations. Meanwhile please consult the calendar of choral events published by the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat here.

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