YOUNG (Youth International Cultural Management programme): Empowering the Next Generation of Choral Leaders
The IFCM's programme YOUNG is a project that aims to empower the next generation of choral leaders by providing them with opportunities to learn, grow and make a meaningful contribution to the choral community. Building on the success of the YEMP programme (Young Event Management programme) which the European Choral Association has organised for many years as part of Europa Cantat and the fact that IFCM currently has three employees who are former YEMPers, we wanted to provide an opportunity for young choral organisers from across the globe to gain experience on the spot as well as invest in the future of IFCM. The programme is targeted towards young choral conductors, composers, singers, and administrators, aged 18 to 35, who seek to expand their knowledge and skills in choral music and leadership.
Through YOUNG, participants are provided with access to a series of workshops led by experienced choral professionals and educators, and unique “on the job” training. The programme is connected to one of IFCM’s major events such as World Choral EXPO or World Symposium on Choral Music, and it gives an opportunity to young choral and cultural managers.
YOUNG is designed to support and inspire young choral leaders, offering them a platform to showcase their skills and creativity. Participants are encouraged to form connections and collaborations, developing a network of peers and mentors that can support them throughout their careers.
The success of YOUNG is evidenced by its growing popularity and global reach. Since its inception in 2022, the programme has attracted participants from over 25 countries, from Africa to Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The programme has received acclaim for its ability to cultivate talent, foster innovation and inspire a new generation of choral leaders who are committed to excellence, diversity, and inclusion.
In the frame of the 45th International Congress of Pueri Cantores, (16-20 July 2025), Munich, Germany
Application process is open from 1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025
After the great success of the two previous YOUNG programmes (at the 2022 World Choral EXPO in Lisbon and at the 2023 World Symposium on Choral Music in İstanbul), we are pleased to announce the call for the third YOUNG programme!
The European Choral Association, with the support of Choral TIES and in collaboration with the International Federation for Choral Music, is launching a call for young international cultural managers to be part of the Pueri Cantores 2025 team and to broaden their experience and skills while working closely with the organising team.
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Selection
Successful applicants will be notified by the end of February 2025. Selected participants will be asked to send a copy of their flight/train/bus ticket to secure their space in the programme.
More info on the festival at https://www.muenchen25.de/en
This programme is part of the Choral TIES project coordinated by the European Choral Association and co-funded by the European Union Creative Europe programme and organised in cooperation with IFCM.
(All pictures © WSCM 2023)
Read "Reflection on my YOUNG programme Experience" by Brydon Sundgren
(All pictures by Irvine Redor, IFCM Communication Manager, and Anna Palcsó, YOUNG 2022, for IFCM)
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