International Federation for Choral Music

Benefit from the experience of long-standing participants and prize-winners at choral festivals and competitions.

This online café is for choirs and their conductors who are taking part in competitive or group activities such as festivals, competitions, conferences or symposia. There is always a great sense of excitement and anticipation that motivates and inspires but also some concerns...
How do I deal with the organisational and budgetary issues? What are the criteria for choosing my repertoire? How far in advance do I need to plan for the project to be possible? How do I choose the event in which I want to attend?
Our guest will share their experiences and will develop this theme with you.

Guests

• Betsy Cook Weber (USA): Betsy took the University of Houston Concert Chorale to nine international choral competitions and only wishes she had had the time and money to participate in more. She is now currently Artistic Director Designate of the Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir and has been awarded Emeritus status at both the University of Houston and the Houston Symphony Chorus where she served as Director for eight seasons.
• Helene Stureborg (Sweden): The Stockholms Musikgymnasium Chamber Choir (SMK), under Helene's direction since 2002, has won several prizes at international competitions. Her own choir created in 2011, Helene Stureborgs Chamber Choir (HSK), has also been awarded several times. Helene is now the Artistic Planning Manager of the Swedish Radio Choir.
• Jonathan Velasco (Philippines): Jonathan is a much sought after choral conductor, clinician and adjudicator in the world today. He and his choirs have won first prizes in major European choral competitions. He regularly adjudicates choral competitions in Europe and Asia, and gives choral conducting workshops and choral clinics worldwide. He currently conducts the Ateneo Chamber Singers.

Register to the online cafe here