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Have you registered yet for the World Symposium on Choral Music WSCM10?

The choirs are in rehearsal, the presenters are busy preparing their lectures and demonstrations, behind the scenes the organizing team is working hard toward making your visit to South Korea an enriching, exciting and challenging choral experience, so all we need now is YOU!
If you are a choral conductor, director, singer, teacher, or just someone who is passionate about choral music, then this is an event you cannot afford to miss! In the setting of the National Theatre of Korea in beautiful Seoul, join choral musicians from all over the world to hear some of the finest choirs from around the globe in one place, and be stimulated and challenged by leading choral conductors as they make presentations about their passions. Don’t delay in registering today.
WHERE: 10th World Symposium on Choral Music, Seoul, South Korea
WHEN: 6 – 13 August 2014
For more information go to www.wscm10.org

12th China International Choral Festival and IFCM World Youth Choral education conference

Beijing, China, 27 July-4 August 2014
Come to Beijing, Listen to the songs of the world
Choral leaders from around the world will gather with delegates and choirs from throughout China and abroad, to explore the exciting world of choral music, and its impact on youth education, and cultural and economical development.
More than 120 different activities will include opening & closing ceremonies, 20 competitions, 18 high-level concerts, 32 exchange performances, 17 master classes (workshops), 3 first public performances, 25 performing tours, 2 choral saloons, forums, meetings and more. Internationally renowned choirs have been chosen and invited to perform during the forum. An choral event not to be missed!
For more information visit: www.cicfbj.cn or cicfbjf@163.com
Please note that the up-coming issue of the ICB VOLUME XXXIII, NUMBER 3, 3RD QUARTER 2014 will be exclusively devoted to the PROGRAM BOOK OF THE 10TH WORLD SYMPOSIUM ON CHORAL MUSIC, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, 6-13 August 2014. There will be no additional articles and it will be published only in English without translations.

A sample of WSCM10 participating Choirs

The African Youth Choir gathers together about 40 young singers each year from many African countries for a 2-week rehearsal camp in one African country followed by a concert tour. The aim of the choir is to promote the cultural resources of Africa, to create a structure that encourages new choral talent and to develop practical skills among young Africans. The AYC project combines a deeper grounding in the African culture and an openness to other cultures.
African Youth Choir
Vocalessence Ensemble SingersVocalessence Ensemble Singerswas founded in 1969 by its conductor Philip Brunelle. This 32-voice professional chorus is a beloved national treasure in the USA. They are renowned for their superbly blended sound and exemplary technique. The choir is equally at ease with works from the Baroque era to the modern day with many noted composers having written for their voices. The Ensemble Singers also have a rich history of sharing their choral expertise through national outreach programs including collaborations with schools and choral societies.
Founded in 1995, Ansan City Choir is a professional choir that is frequently called upon to represent the Republic of Korea on international stage. Under the direction of Dr. Shin-Hwa Park, the choir has maintained its distinct reputation by performing 45 regular concerts, making numerous local appearances, and participating in the Korea Choral Festival and other international choral festivals with distinction. The choir has raised fervent interest and received warm reception across the country. The choir’s achievements also include appearance in media including KBS-FM and FEBC-FM broadcasts. Ansan City Choir has released 54 recordings.
Ansan City Choir

Announcement of WSCM11

IFCM is excited to announce that the World Symposium on Choral Music in 2017 has been awarded to… Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Every three years choral conductors, performers, teachers, presenters and enthusiasts from around the globe gather for the IFCM WORLD SYMPOSIUM ON CHORAL MUSIC in a different city on a different continent. Between July 22 and 29, 2017, Barcelona will celebrate to the sounds of the very best selected choirs, and members from all walks of the world’s choral community will join in, in full voice.
To bring such an important event to life the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), the Federació Catalana d’Entitats Corals (FCEC), the Barcelona City Council and Catalan Government will work together to ensure that the choral world will remember Barcelona as one of the most memorable World Symposiums on Choral Music ever.
With the backdrop of a city that boasts the astonishing beauty and sinewy architecture of Antoni Gaudi, and with such magnificent performance venues including L'Auditori (that will host the symposium) and the Palau de la Musica, a World Symposium on Choral Music in Barcelona will surely be one of those choral highlights that last a life-time. Preparations are already underway to bring this extraordinary and unique music event to life in one of the world’s most colourful and cosmopolitan cities.
Watch the IFCM website for more updates: www.ifcm.net

In brief - News from the members

The African Youth Choir (AYC) Committee is happy to announce that Mr. Sylvain Kwami Gameti (Togo) has been selected as the new conductor of the AYC. This choice follows the call for applications launched in December 2013. Mr. Gameti will replace Mr. Ambroise Kua Nzambi Toko (DR Congo) who had the huge task of conducting the very first sessions of the AYC and who successfully led the choir to an international recognition after only two years. Mr. Kua Nzambi Toko and Mr. Gameti will both conduct the choir during the 10th World Symposium on Choral Music in Seoul next August (see ‘sample of participating choirs’).
More info on the AYC: www.africanyouthchoir.org

Volunteers

Do you want to join with others around the globe in volunteer work for the IFCM? The IFCM is currently compiling a database of people such as you who wish to have their name included for consideration for assistance in various choral projects throughout the world as they are required. The process is simple. Just send a CV, a photo, and any suggestion of ways you might be able to help us to leonardifra@yahoo.it. Please write "Volunteer's database" in the subject line of your email, and preferably send your material in English.
Remembering the IFCM slogan "Volunteers connecting our choral world" - come and join us in our work!

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