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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 Jun 01 highlighted
IFCM Online Café: Reimagining the Role of the Conductor, 27 June 2026, at 5PM CEST
Published: Jun 01,2026
What does it mean to be a conductor in today’s changing world? Join this IFCM Online Café as we explore how leadership, artistry, and expectations are evolving in choral music and beyond.
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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
Introducing the WSCM 2026 Composers... Steve Ho, Canada
Published: Jun 01,2026
As part of the WSCM tradition, six WSCM 2026 invited choirs will be paired with six commissioned composers, culminating in world premieres at their gala concerts at the Macau Cultural Centre. Reflecting the symposium’s theme, each choir will perform a newly created work by a composer from a different country, creating a dynamic space for cultural exchange and musical dialogue.
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
Introducing the WSCM 2026 Composers... Monika Sokaitė
Published: Jun 01,2026
As part of the WSCM tradition, six WSCM 2026 invited choirs will be paired with six commissioned composers, culminating in world premieres at their gala concerts at the Macau Cultural Centre. Reflecting the symposium’s theme, each choir will perform a newly created work by a composer from a different country, creating a dynamic space for cultural exchange and musical dialogue.
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
Introducing the WSCM 2026 Composers... Çiğdem Aytepe, Türkiye
Published: Jun 01,2026
As part of the WSCM tradition, six WSCM 2026 invited choirs will be paired with six commissioned composers, culminating in world premieres at their gala concerts at the Macau Cultural Centre. Reflecting the symposium’s theme, each choir will perform a newly created work by a composer from a different country, creating a dynamic space for cultural exchange and musical dialogue.
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
Chinese Composer Gan Lin to Present at WSCM 2026
Published: Jun 01,2026
We are delighted to announce that renowned Chinese composer and conductor Gan Lin will present a session at WSCM 2026 titled Soul Cannot Be Copied: The Essential Boundary Between Human Artistry and AI.
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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
Important Message to the IFCM Membership
Published: Jun 01,2026
An important message regarding the 2026 IFCM General Assembly and Elections was recently sent to each member of IFCM. It contained important information regarding the Elections of the President, new Board of Directors, and Internal Auditor of IFCM, as well as details on the General Assembly 2026!
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
Update on the IFCM Young Conductor’s Virtual Mentorship Programme
Published: Jun 01,2026
The inaugural IFCM Young Conductors’ Virtual Mentorship Programme has officially concluded after six months of artistic exchange, learning, and international collaboration.
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
IFCM Welcomes a New National Organization Member, The Choral Culture Association (Türkiye)
Published: Jun 01,2026
IFCM Welcomes a New Member in the National Organization Category: The Choral Culture Association (Koro Kültürü Dernegi), Istanbul, Türkiye. Founded in 2012, the Choral Culture Association is dedicated to developing, promoting, and sustaining choral culture in Türkiye.
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
Obituary: Tomaž Faganel (Slovenia)
Published: Jun 01,2026
The IFCM community is deeply saddened by the passing of Tomaž Faganel, renowned Slovenian musicologist, conductor, and music educator.
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
European Choral Association (ECA): Call for events under ECA label in 2027
Published: Jun 01,2026
Apply now and give your event a head start this summer. Do you organize choral events, workshops, or festivals and want to boost your international visibility while connecting it with Europe’s largest collective singing network? This is your chance!
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2026 Jun 01 highlighted
Choral TIES Online Collection
Published: Jun 01,2026
Cross-border Training on International and European level for professionals in the field of Collective Singing
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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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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 May 18 highlighted
Did You Miss the Last IFCM Online Café: Reimagining the Community?
Published: May 18,2026
The video of the IFCM Online Café “Reimagining the Community” is now available!
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2026 Apr 29 highlighted
World Voices Program, a Special Addition to the WSCM 2026 for Choirs in Asia
Published: Apr 29,2026
Apply now to this special addition to the World Symposium on Choral Music 2026 in Macau, China, 23-28 August 2026, for a chance to perform within the frame of the symposium.
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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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