A Coeur Joie International (ACJI) is organizing its first composition competition for mixed voices based on French texts – Chanter en français. Open to composers from all over the world without any restrictions, the competition offers 3,000 euros in prizes.
The objective of the competition is to promote the creation of new works in French that are accessible to amateur choirs throughout the international network of ACJI. As well, this initiative demonstrates the strong commitment of ACJI to safeguarding and enriching the cultural heritage that includes choral repertoire in all its French-speaking and international diversity.
The winning works will have the possibility of being published by Editions A Cœur Joie France as well as being performed at concerts organized through initiatives of the federation’s members.
Deadline to submit: 31 December 2023.
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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