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2026 Oct 01
Himig Kabataan Wins Gold at World Peace Choral Festival
Published: Oct 01,2026
Himig Kabataan Cultural Society (Surrey, British Columbia, Canada) has brought home a historic Gold Award from the 15th World Peace Choral Festival in Vienna, Austria.
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2026 Oct 01
Berkshire Choral Adventures for 2027
Published: Oct 01,2026
Berkshire Choral International (BCI), the summer choral experience for amateur adult singers, is hosting six bold and rewarding programs in Summer 2027
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2026 Sep 25
Daniel Reuss and the Turkish State Choir: The 11th Walter Strauss Masterclass
Published: Sep 25,2026
From 24 to 30 January 2027, conductors from around the world are invited to Ankara, Türkiye, to take part in the 11th Walter Strauss Masterclass, led by the internationally acclaimed Dutch conductor, Daniel Reuss.
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2026 Sep 24
The International Music Council (IMC) is pleased to announce our partnership with .MUSIC
Published: Oct 01,2026
The International Music Council (IMC) is pleased to announce our partnership with .MUSIC, the verified domain built by the music community, for the music community.
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2026 Sep 15
Obituary: Dr. Ron Smart, Australia
Published: Sep 15,2026
The Australian National Choral Association was very sad to hear of the passing of Dr Ron Smart. "Among his many significant achievements was his role in bringing the 1996 World Symposium on Choral Music to Sydney. This was a major event for Australian choral music, bringing the international choral community to Australia and leaving a lasting legacy. Many who attended still remember the Sydney Symposium as a landmark occasion. The International Federation for Choral Music has recognised Ron’s enormous contribution, both to the Sydney Symposium and to the Federation itself. His influence on the Australian and international choral communities will be long remembered." The IFCM Board and President extend their deepest condolences to his wife, Janette, his family, and the whole Australian choral community.
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2026 Sep 08
IFCM Welcomes a Local Organization: Asociación Pro Paz Choral Fest, Costa Rica
Published: Sep 08,2026
Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace is a non-profit, non-competitive international choral festival organized by Asociación Pro Paz Choral Fest. The festival brings children’s, youth, university, school, community, church, and adult choirs from different countries together through music, cultural exchange, and meaningful human connection.
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2026 Sep 02
WSCM 2026 MACAU China, 23-28 August 2026, Reimagining the Future
Published: Sep 02,2026
The World Symposium on Choral Music (WSCM) 2026 – “Reimagining the Future” – held in Macau, China has come to a successful conclusion. WSCM 2026 featured 12 invited choirs and eight ‘World Voices’ participating choirs, 58 invited presenters, a total of 700 participants and distinguished guests from 48 countries.
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2026 Aug 15 2026 Dec 15
1st Competition of Choral Compositions in Indigenous Languages
Published: Oct 01,2026
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).
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2026 Jul 19 2026 Jul 26
European Seminar for Choral Composers (14th edition)
Published: May 05,2026
Professional masterclass focused on choral composition and arranging
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2026 Jul 07
Welcome to Cantor Évents from Côte d’Ivoire, a New Local Organization Member of IFCM
Published: Jul 07,2026
We are pleased to welcome Cantor Évents as a new member of the International Federation for Choral Music.
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2027 Mar 31 2027 Apr 04
 Misatango Festival 2027 in London
Published: May 14,2026
The Misatango Festival is part of the Singcation Festival series, combining a passion for choral music with the joy of travel.
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2026 Jun 01
Update on the IFCM Young Conductor’s Virtual Mentorship Programme
Published: Jun 01,2026
The inaugural IFCM Young Conductors’ Virtual Mentorship Programme has officially concluded after six months of artistic exchange, learning, and international collaboration.
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2026 Jun 01
IFCM Welcomes a New National Organization Member, The Choral Culture Association (Türkiye)
Published: Jun 01,2026
IFCM Welcomes a New Member in the National Organization Category: The Choral Culture Association (Koro Kültürü Dernegi), Istanbul, Türkiye. Founded in 2012, the Choral Culture Association is dedicated to developing, promoting, and sustaining choral culture in Türkiye.
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2026 Jun 01
Obituary: Tomaž Faganel (Slovenia)
Published: Jun 01,2026
The IFCM community is deeply saddened by the passing of Tomaž Faganel, renowned Slovenian musicologist, conductor, and music educator.
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2026 Jun 01
Choral TIES Online Collection
Published: Jun 01,2026
Cross-border Training on International and European level for professionals in the field of Collective Singing
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2027 Apr 28 2027 May 02
72nd Cork International Choral Festival, Ireland, 28 April – 2 May 2027
Published: Jul 07,2026
The Cork International Choral Festival looks forward to welcoming choirs from across Ireland and around the world for our competitions and non-competitive participation programmes. With outstanding choral performances, a warm festival atmosphere, and the best of Irish hospitality, now is the perfect time to start planning your Cork Choral experience.
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2027 Apr 28 2027 May 02
72nd Cork International Choral Festival, 28 April- 2 May 2027
Published: Sep 18,2026
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2027 May 04 2027 May 10
The European Music Festival for Young People, Neerpelt, Belgium, celebrates its 75th Anniversary
Published: Aug 29,2025
Join the European Music Festival for Young People (EMJ) in Neerpelt, Belgium, 4-10 May 2027, for an unforgettable musical adventure. During these six days, the city will come alive with song, friendship, and international exchange.
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2026 Apr 29
Obituary: Birgit Hemberg
Published: Apr 29,2026
IFCM regrets to announce the passing of Birgit Hemberg, the wife of Eskil Hemberg (1938-2004), IFCM President from 1999 to 2004.
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2026 Apr 29
European Choral Association (ECA) — EUROPA CANTAT Festival - First Artists Announced!
Published: Apr 29,2026
The festival will take place on 9-15 August 2027 in Liepāja, Latvia. We are excited to share a first glimpse of who is coming to Europa Cantat 2027 in Liepāja!
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IFCM International Online cafe

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

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Global Choral Calendar

Our 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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