“One School, One Choir” is a new project recently launched in sub-Saharan Africa. Initiated by the choir Chant sur la Lowé, local organizer in Gabon and member of the African Confederation for Choral Music, and in partnership with À Cœur Joie International, “One School, One Choir” is supported by the Agence française du développement (AFD) as part of the Access to Culture project.
Prior to a week of events, headmasters and headmistresses of the partner schools, as well as all the activity leaders who will be leading the various groups throughout the year, were contacted by the Ministry of Education. On a voluntary basis (non-compulsory activity), interested children obtained written permission from their parents to take part in this activity.
A selection of songs was sent to the organizers who printed songbooks for the leaders.
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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
Read moreOur 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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