Ancient voices intertwine with contemporary music. Fomento al Canto Coral Mexicano (FCCM), INALI, and the Ministry of Culture proudly present the 1st Choral Composition Competition in Mexican Native Languages (Isthmus Zapotec).
This global call invites composers worldwide to create unpublished choral works. Language fluency is not required; a digital library of authorized texts and a virtual IPA phonetics workshop will be provided. Submissions are open from 15 August to 15 December 2026. Entry fees are 0 MXN (Mexicans) / €20 (foreigners).
Three winners will join FCCM’s catalogue, and the first place composition will be premiered at the 5th Mexico-Canada Encounter in Oaxaca.
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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