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2026 Jul 07 highlighted
Welcome to Cantor Évents from Côte d’Ivoire, a New Local Organization Member of IFCM
Published: Jul 07,2026
We are pleased to welcome Cantor Évents as a new member of the International Federation for Choral Music.
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2026 Jul 06 highlighted
The IFCM Online Café “Reimagining the role of the conductor” is now available!
Published: Jul 06,2026
Missed our latest IFCM Online Café? The recording is now available!
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2026 Jul 03 highlighted
WSCM International Masterclass, Macau China, 23-25 August 2026
Published: Jul 03,2026
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?
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2026 Jul 03 highlighted
Important Update – New Contact Email for WSCM 2026
Published: Jul 03,2026
We would like to inform you that, due to a technical malfunction affecting the official WSCM website email account, some messages may not have been received. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or delays this may have caused. To ensure reliable communication, we have activated a new contact email address: wscm2026@ifcm.net
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2026 Jul 03 highlighted
WSCM 2026 Expo – Reserve Your Space Now!
Published: Jul 03,2026
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your organization, products, and services at the World Symposium on Choral Music 2026—one of the world's premier gatherings for the international choral community.
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2026 Aug 14 2026 Aug 23 highlighted
International Youth Chamber Choir Meeting 2026
Published: Jun 24,2025
The International Youth Chamber Choir Meeting, on 14-23 August 2026, is a unique choral experience in a truly special place, the beautiful island of Usedom, Germany, right by the sea.
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
IFCM Elections Join the IFCM Voting Committee
Published: Jun 01,2026
Would you like to be part of the IFCM voting committee that will be monitoring the results of the online voting
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
Planning your journey to the World Symposium on Choral Music 2026 has never been easier!
Published: Jun 01,2026
The official partner of WSCM 2026, Multinational Tourism Group, will provide professional, efficient, and worry-free one-stop reception services in Macau for choirs, guests, artists, and music lovers from around the world.
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
HarbourVOICES! International Festival of Collective Singing Traditions (2-7 July 2027), St. John's,
Published: Jun 01,2026
HarbourVOICES! is an international festival dedicated to showcasing diverse singing practices while emphasizing collaboration, reciprocal learning, and cultural exchange.
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2026 Apr 29 highlighted
WSCM2026 Expo
Published: Apr 29,2026
The WSCM 2026 Expo offers an outstanding platform to showcase your products and services to a highly targeted, international audience. With hundreds of choral leaders, decision-makers, and administrators from around the world in attendance, this is your chance to connect directly with the people who matter most - at one time, in one place.
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2026 Apr 29 highlighted
How To Get to the WSCM 2026 in Macau from Hong Kong International Airport
Published: Apr 29,2026
Many of you will arrive for WSCM 2026 via Hong Kong. From landing at the Hong Kong airport to getting on the coach to Macau and everything in between, here is what you need to know.
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2026 Apr 27 highlighted
Discounted Fees for Groups at the World Symposium on Choral Music, Macau, China, 23-28 August 2026
Published: Apr 27,2026
The Early Bird Discount ended on April 15—but there’s still a great way to save! Starting April 16, the Group Discount is now available. Register with 5 or more participants and enjoy 10% OFF your registration.
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2026 Oct 22 2026 Oct 25 highlighted
Mozart Requiem Festival 2026 & 2027 in Vienna
Published: May 14,2026
The Mozart Requiem Festival Vienna is part of the Singcation Festival series, combining a passion for choral music with the joy of travel.
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2025 Dec 31 highlighted
World Symposium on Choral Music, 23-28 August 2026, Macau, China, Let’s Meet the Presenters
Published: Dec 31,2025
Let’s Meet the WSCM 2026 Presenters. Participation has been confirmed by 40 selected presenters, who will deliver 35 lectures and workshops
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2025 Dec 31 highlighted
WSCM 2026: Where in Macau China?
Published: Dec 31,2025
The events of the 2026 World Symposium on Choral Music will take place at iconic locations such as the Macau Tower, Macau Cultural Centre, Macau Cathedral, and Rose the Chapel of Our Lady …. all situated in the Macau peninsula, home to the historic Old Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its rich cultural heritage, including churches and temples.
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2025 Oct 31 highlighted
Musica International : End of a Huge Work on the Composers Table
Published: Oct 31,2025
The May 2025 IFCMeNEWS included a description of the benefits of using the database of 33,000 biographies of choral music composers.
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2025 Sep 29 highlighted
Call for Choirs to Apply for Conductors Beyond Borders Peer-to-Peer Exchange Programme
Published: Dec 31,2024
The Conductors Beyond Borders Peer-to-Peer Exchange Programme is a component of the Choral TIES project coordinated by the European Choral Association, co-funded by the European Union, and organised in cooperation with IFCM. This programme provides limited financial support in the form of a grant to cover international travel expenses.
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2027 Apr 28 2027 May 02 highlighted
72nd Cork International Choral Festival, Ireland, 28 April – 2 May 2027
Published: Jul 07,2026
The Cork International Choral Festival looks forward to welcoming choirs from across Ireland and around the world for our competitions and non-competitive participation programmes. With outstanding choral performances, a warm festival atmosphere, and the best of Irish hospitality, now is the perfect time to start planning your Cork Choral experience.
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2027 May 04 2027 May 10 highlighted
Welcome to the 75th European Music Festival for Young People, Neerpelt, Belgium, 4-10 May 2027
Published: Jan 31,2026
The European Music Festival for Young People invites you to experience an unforgettable musical adventure at its event 2027 in Neerpelt, Belgium. For six vibrant days, the city comes alive with song, friendship, and international exchange.
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2025 Sep 11 highlighted
World Choral Day 2025: Singing for Peace, Connection, and Our Common Home
Published: Jul 31,2025
On World Choral Day 2025 (14 December 2025), voices from every corner of the globe will rise in a powerful message: peace is possible, and it begins with us. In a world too often divided by conflict, fear, and isolation, singing together is a radical act. It builds trust, opens hearts, and connects strangers. When two people sing together, they are not in conflict—they are listening, responding, and creating harmony.
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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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