IFCM - International Federation for Choral Music

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Introducing the WSCM 2026 Choirs... Hamilton Children’s Choir (Canada)

Published: Dec 31,2025

Now in its 51st season, Hamilton Children’s Choir (HCC) continues to inspire through passion, creativity, and community. Under the artistic leadership of Melanie Tellez, HCC has expanded both its reach and its imagination, redefining what a children’s choir can be. The choir is recognized nationally and internationally for its expressive sound, dynamic movement, and innovative programming.

2025 Dec 31 highlighted

WSCM 2026: Where in Macau China?

Published: Dec 31,2025

The events of the 2026 World Symposium on Choral Music will take place at iconic locations such as the Macau Tower, Macau Cultural Centre, Macau Cathedral, and Rose the Chapel of Our Lady …. all situated in the Macau peninsula, home to the historic Old Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its rich cultural heritage, including churches and temples.

2026 Jul 16 2026 Jul 20 highlighted

10th Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF): A Decade of Harmony

Published: Mar 31,2026

Singapore | 16–20 July 2026 ONE Choral Company and Rave Group Int'l are proud to announce the milestone 10th edition of the Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF). Since its inception in 2014, SICF has grown into a cornerstone of the Asian choral calendar, welcoming over 22,000 choristers from across the globe to Singapore.

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International Youth Chamber Choir Meeting 2026

Published: Jun 24,2025

The International Youth Chamber Choir Meeting, on 14-23 August 2026, is a unique choral experience in a truly special place, the beautiful island of Usedom, Germany, right by the sea.

2025 Oct 31 highlighted

Musica International : End of a Huge Work on the Composers Table

Published: Oct 31,2025

The May 2025 IFCMeNEWS included a description of the benefits of using the database of 33,000 biographies of choral music composers.

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Grieg International Choir Festival and NINA Solo Competition – for Young Voices

Published: Jan 31,2026

The Grieg International Choir Festival and NINA Solo Competition – for YoungVvoices will take place in Bergen/Norway, 24-27 September 2026.

2025 Sep 29 highlighted

Call for Choirs to Apply for Conductors Beyond Borders Peer-to-Peer Exchange Programme

Published: Dec 31,2024

The Conductors Beyond Borders Peer-to-Peer Exchange Programme is a component of the Choral TIES project coordinated by the European Choral Association, co-funded by the European Union, and organised in cooperation with IFCM. This programme provides limited financial support in the form of a grant to cover international travel expenses.

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The InChoral International Choral Festival Network invites you to experience Portugal

Published: Feb 19,2026

The Beira Interior International Choir Festival & Competition is one of InChoral’s youngest events. Portuguese choirs love it – The last competition welcomed 19 of them – and the event is getting increasingly popular among international choirs as well.

2025 Sep 11 highlighted

World Choral Day 2025: Singing for Peace, Connection, and Our Common Home

Published: Jul 31,2025

On World Choral Day 2025 (14 December 2025), voices from every corner of the globe will rise in a powerful message: peace is possible, and it begins with us. In a world too often divided by conflict, fear, and isolation, singing together is a radical act. It builds trust, opens hearts, and connects strangers. When two people sing together, they are not in conflict—they are listening, responding, and creating harmony.

2025 May 30 highlighted

New IFCM Membership Category for Students and Young People under the Age of 25

Published: May 30,2025

The YOUNG IFCM Committee proposed the creation of a new student membership category to the IFCM Committee responsible for membership. The proposal was examined carefully, and an appropriate amount for this new category was discussed and approved by the IFCM board. IFCM hopes that this new fee will increase membership accessibility for the younger generation.

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Welcome to the 75th European Music Festival for Young People, Neerpelt, Belgium, 4-10 May 2027

Published: Jan 31,2026

The European Music Festival for Young People invites you to experience an unforgettable musical adventure at its event 2027 in Neerpelt, Belgium. For six vibrant days, the city comes alive with song, friendship, and international exchange.

2026 Feb 27 highlighted

Musica International: Designing a Choral Concert Program Based on a Theme Has Never Been Easier!

Published: Feb 27,2026

Provide your theme as a keyword and add specific conditions: type of choir, voicing, language, country of the composer, gender of the composer, author of text, a cappella or with given instruments, etc. Musica International database will provide you with a list of pieces described in detail, as well as links to multimedia features and links to order scores or to locate a copy in different ways.

2026 Feb 27 highlighted

Introducing the WSCM 2026 Choirs… The National Taiwan Hakka Children’s Choir, Taiwan

Published: Feb 27,2026

Founded in 2019 by the Hakka Affairs Council, the National Taiwan Hakka Children’s Choir is Taiwan’s only national-level children’s choir dedicated to promoting the beauty of Hakka music and culture through the art of choral singing.

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Introducing the WSCM 2026 Choirs... The Norwegian Male Choir

Published: Feb 27,2026

The Norwegian Male Choir (NMC) is the only professional male choir in Norway and throughout Scandinavia. Founded in 2009 and consisting of 18 singers, NMCr has its home in the capital city, Oslo. NMC owes its existence to the strong male choir tradition that emerged in Norway in the second half of the 19th century along with the independence movement.

2026 Feb 27 highlighted

Introducing the WSCM 2026 Choirs… Philippine Madrigal Singers

Published: Feb 27,2026

Recognized by UNESCO as Artists for Peace for promoting cultural diversity, dialogue, and peace, the Philippine Madrigal Singers (Madz) stand as one of the most awarded choirs in the world.

2026 Feb 27 highlighted

IFCM Welcomes a New National Organization Member: Zimbabwe Association of Choral and Musical Arts

Published: Feb 27,2026

Established in 2020, Zimbabwe Association of Choral and Musical Arts (ZACMA) has quickly become a leading platform for nurturing, celebrating, and advancing choral and musical excellence in Zimbabwe.

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World Youth Choir session 2026 in Macau and Mainland China

Published: Feb 27,2026

We are happy to announce a World Youth Choir session in 2026: a session in Macau during the World Symposium on Choral Music, organized by the International Federation for Choral Music.

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European Choral Association (ECA), BEAT and the SWAN Database

Published: Feb 27,2026

BEAT - Bringing Equality, Accessibility, and Togetherness

2026 Feb 19 highlighted

Message from Jan Schumacher, Chair of the WSCM 2026 Artistic Committee & IFCM Vice-President.

Published: Feb 19,2026

On 23-28 August 2026, Macau is turning into the ultimate gathering spot for choral lovers worldwide—for six incredible days!

2026 Jan 31 highlighted

Introducing the WSCM 2026 Choirs... The Mad Singers, Hong Kong SAR, China

Published: Jan 31,2026

Founded in 2021, The Mad Singers is a chamber choir of 30 young singers based in Hong Kong SAR, China. The ensemble is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of choral talent and broadening artistic horizons through participation in leading international festivals and competitions.