IFCM Online Café, 22 November 2025, 10AM CET, Creating, Conducting, and Inspiring Youth Ensembles

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Published: Oct 31,2025

With Michael Barrett (South Africa), Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan (Philippines) and Lyn Williams (Australia)

Join us for an engaging IFCM Online Café dedicated to the art of working with youth and children’s choirs. Our guests will explore the many dimensions of conducting, inspiring, and sustaining young vocal ensembles around the world.

Topics include:

Conducting and Leadership – What makes conducting youth and children’s choirs unique? We’ll look at philosophy, strategy, practical tools, and repertoire selection.
Musical and Vocal Development – Discover rehearsal techniques tailored to young voices, approaches to healthy vocal technique, and ways to unlock expressive potential.
Creative Approaches and Expression – Learn how to integrate movement, staging, and transitions and explore themes of gender and inclusivity in youth choir settings.
Community and Ensemble Building – Exchange ideas on creating new youth choirs, fostering collaboration, and strengthening networks among conductors and ensembles.
Sustainability and Resources – Discuss effective fundraising strategies and ways to build lasting support structures for youth choir initiatives.

Whether you’re an experienced conductor or just starting your journey with young singers, this Online Café will offer practical insights, inspiration, and connection within our global choral community.