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Will we be seeing you in South Korea in August?
The World Symposium on Choral Music WSCM10 is approaching very
fast!
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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 ( http://www.wscm10.org )

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New advertising deadlines - WSCM10 In Korea
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It's not too late to advertise in the official Program Book
of the 10th World Symposium on Choral Music (WSCM10), which will
be held from August 6-13, 2014, in Seoul, South Korea.

Please complete the attached form ( http://www.ifcm.net/public/doc/1105.pdf
), follow the
instructions on it and make your advertising reservation today.
Your coloured ad will be viewed by thousands of choral music
delegates from all over the world who will attend the symposium.

Please note that the new advertising deadlines are:

Ad reservation deadline: May 9, 2014

Ad submission deadline: May 16, 2014

To know more about ad specifications, please visit
www.ifcm.net ( http://www.ifcm.net ) or www.wscm10.org (
http://www.wscm10.org ), or contact nrobin@ifcm.net (
mailto:nrobin@ifcm.net ) or expo@wscm10.org (
mailto:expo@wscm10.org )

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A sample of WSCM10 participating Choirs
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ASIA PACIFIC YOUTH CHOIR
The ASIA PACIFIC YOUTH CHOIR was formed in 2009 at the IFCM
Asia Pacific Choral Summit in Wuxi, China. Representing a
cross-section of voices of the region, the hope is to foster and
nurture the development of choirs and choral music in the Asia
Pacific region. The singers are ages 18-28 and come from all
parts of the Asia Pacific region. The choir exists to embrace
the ideas of respect, love and joy among the peoples of this
culturally diverse region and to be instruments for peace and
understanding.

WONJU CIVIC CHORALE
The WONJU CIVIC CHORALE, conducted by Namgyu Jung since
1997, was founded in 1988. The chorale was promoted to full-time
choir in 2006. Since then the choir has been performing over 60
concerts annually including regular concerts, project concerts
and invited concerts including visits to local schools,
hospitals, and companies. Wonju Civic Chorale has a unique sound
in which the Korean style is very well mixed with European
sonority. This unique sound of the choir enable them to have a
wide range of repertoire from Renaissance to Modern Music.
Moreover, Namgyu Jung‘s unique musical interpretation has made
Wonju Civic Chorale one of the best Korean choirs.

VOZ EN PUNTO
VOZ EN PUNTO was founded in 1990 by its director, José
Galván. It is the a cappella vocal group with the most
international status of any in the history of Mexican music.
Founded to give testimony to Mexico's rich musical heritage the
group has appeared throughout Mexico, the USA, Europe and Asia.
They have also collaborated with Bobby McFerrin, the King's
Singers and Marimba Nandayapa.

SOFIA VOKALENSEMBLE
The SOFIA VOKALENSEMBLE was formed in 1995 by Bengt Ollén,
who remains as its conductor. The choir's performances are
characterized by a warm, lyrical Swedish choral sound and
engaging stage presence. At home in Stockholm, Sweden the choir
gives regular concerts in the Sofia church. They have performed
throughout Scandinavia as well as in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Music of Bach, Poulenc, Pärt and Schnittke occurs frequently in
their repertoire. In 2012 the choir won the European Grand Prix
for Choral Singing in Maribor, Slovenia.

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12th China International Choral Festival and IFCM World Youth
Choral education conference
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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 ( http://www.cicfbj.cn/en/ ) or
cicfbjf@163.com (
mailto:cicfbjf@163.com )

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In brief - News
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CWB in Togo

Conductors Without Borders (CWB) continues to go from strength to
strength in Africa in Senegal, Ivory Coast, R.D. Congo, Gabon,
Togo, Benin…
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Local instructors (trained in past CWB programs) in Congo
and Togo are now able to teach conducting programmes to the next
generation of conductors, teachers and singers. With the
assistance of International instructor Christian Pariot, CWB have
the pleasure to announce that two new choral music Institutions
have opened recently in Togo and Benin. The Togo Center is
managed by Sylvain Gameti, who will be the next conductor of the
African Youth Choir, after Ambroise Kua Nzambi from R.D. Congo.
This African Youth Choir has been invite to participate in the
IFCM World Symposium on Choral Music 10 in Seoul later this year.

CWB in Togo
Through the financial generosity of the French Embassies in
Senegal and Ivory Coast the twice a year week-long conducting
teaching sessions will continue. And, in Togo, the Ministry of
Culture will soon officially recognize a degree of choral
conducting instigated in this program. As the program spreads,
other countries, like Nigeria and Cameroon, will soon join the
CWB programme that is now developed in eight countries of West
and Central Africa.

Thierry THIÉBAUT, Coordinator of the CWB programme in
Africa

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IFCM Excom met in Pomaz, Hungary in April
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The members of the IFCM Executive Committee were very
appreciative of the hospitality extended to them by Gabor Móczár
and his staff at the Teleki-Wattav Music School. The brisk spring
weather, the beautiful surrounds of the castle and the stunning
setting of the school created an invigorating and productive
working environment for the IFCM team. Whilst in Budapest, the
ExCom were treated to a wonderful performance of Hungarian folk
singing legend Martá Sebestyén and a special performance of
Hungarian choral music by Vox Humana Choir conducted by Sándor
Bence.

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Festival Regional La Plata Cantat II
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Ciudad de La Plata, Argentina – August 15-18, 2014
Celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Argentine association
AAMCANT (Argentine Association for Choral Music)

This festival will feature workshops on a selection of
pieces led by Bernardo Latini, Emiliano Linares, Martin Palmeri,
Santiago Ruiz and Virginia Bono. Marcelo Valva will lead the
common singing, a Forum on “Musical Creation" with the
participation of Alberto Balzanelli, Alicia Terzian and Jorge
Armesto, a forum on "A Choir at School" with the presence of
Oscar Escalada and Ricardo Barrera, a forum on "Singing and
Pronunciation Techniques" by Nicholas Alessandroni and Study
Group.

The festival will give the opportunity to learn and sing a
new repertoire and to attend the concerts of the invited choirs,
and also the ones of the workshops’ participants. Sightseeing
tours will be organized. AAMCANT invites you all to participate
in this special event featuring the choral music of the beautiful
region of La Plata, whether you come with a choir, a group or you
come as an individual chorister, singer, conductor, music teacher
or student. Registrations are open between March 15 and July 15,
2014.

More info on www.aamcant.org.ar ( http://www.aamcant.org.ar )

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The Vlaamse Federatie van Jonge Koren (VFJK)
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... is happy to announce that the General Assembly of April
11, 2014 elected Jean Smeets as President of the association as
successor of Monique Lesenne. The General Assembly also appointed
five other Board Members and confirmed their mandates:
Jean Smeets (President), Jeroen Beckers (Vice-President), Valerie
De Craene (Secretary), Annie Vander Schelden (Treasurer), Marleen
Annemans (Board Member), Dieter Staelens (Board Member).

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International “Arts for Peace” Festival
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The International “Arts for Peace” Festival 2014, Queen
Elizabeth Stadium, Wanchai, Hong Kong, invited IFCM Vice
President Stephen Leek as guest to represent International choral
music in this event on May 4. The Festival is part of a larger
program in Hong Kong, which includes Asia-Pacific Drama Education
Conference and the International “Arts for Peace” Research
Symposium hosted by the Hong Kong Institute of Education Taipo.

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Thinking of our Korean Colleagues
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The international choral community is thinking of our
friends in South Korea at this time following the recent tragedy
and senseless loss of life. The maritime disaster last month just
off the coast from Seoul has personally affected many of our
colleagues in the Korean choral community and within the teams
who are working on the WSCM10. Some of the invited choirs to the
WSCM10 will be performing in the Ansan Cultural Centre - the home
town of most of the missing and deceased students and passengers.
The IFCM offers our deepest condolences and support to the
families, friends and colleagues in Korea.

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VALE Paul Salamunovich
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(1927 – 2014) - a conductor and master musician accredited
for shaping the sound of American choral music has died. Through
recordings and live performances; particularly as Music Director
of the Los Angeles Master Chorale (1991 – 2001); through his
inspirational college and university workshops, and through
working with some of the great directors of Hollywood in
providing lush choral sounds for film scores, Paul Salamunovich
created a unique choral blend and warmth that inspired composers
such as Morten Lauriden (Lux Aeterna) to write iconic music for
the choral repertoire. A friend, mentor, and inspiration to many,
Paul will be sadly missed in the global choral community. Rest in
Peace.

Obituaries in dailynews.com (
http://www.dailynews.com/obituaries/20140404/north-hollywoods-paul-salamunovich-renowned-choral-conductor-for-film-tv-dies-at-86
). Read about the last meetings of Salamunovich and Lauridsen
here in allisyar.com (
http://allisyar.com/2014/04/04/morten-lauridsen-shares-a-truly-amazing-story-about-visiting-paul-salamunovich-in-the-hospital/
)

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VALE John Shirley-Quirk
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(1931 – 2014) The IFCM notes the death of the English
bass-baritone John Shirley-Quirk. He was 83 and was still
teaching at Peabody in Baltimore and at Bath Spa University in
England until the end. Although much of his career centered
around the British Isles and English music (particularly the
works of Britten and Vaughan Williams), he was highly regarded
for his performances of Bach and Mahler. Rest in Peace.

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Volunteers
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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 (
mailto: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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Feedback
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Remember that the IFCM wants to hear your feedback about
our projects and other choral issues. HAVE YOUR SAY is an
important feature of the current IFCM website. The IFCM would
love to hear from you.

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Member organisations and Choirs
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Remember to forward this newsletter to your individual
members! This will assist the IFCM in its mission to “connect our
choral world”.

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What's on in our choral world
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* 1-4 International Choir Festival, Antwerp, Belgium −
www.musicultur.com (
http://www.musicultur.com/en/trips/reisen/international-choir-festival-antwerp-2014.html
)
* 1-5 Costa Barcelona Music Festival 2014, Calella on the Costa
Barcelona, Spain − www.mrf-musicfestivals.com (
http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com )
* 1-5 Queen of the Adriatic Choral Festival and Competition,
Cattolica, Italy − www.queenchoralfestival.org (
http://www.queenchoralfestival.org )
* 1-5 62nd European Music Festival for Young People, Neerpelt,
Belgium − www.emj.be ( http://www.emj.be )
* 1 May Sacra/Profana Choral Call for Scores 2014, San Diego, USA
− www.sacraprofana.org ( http://www.sacraprofana.org )
* 1-5 1st Choral International Festival Let's Sing Under the Sun
of Sardegna, Sant Antioco Island, Sardegna −
info@giulianorinaldi.com ( mailto:info@giulianorinaldi.com )
* 1-6 Blossoming Bohemia! Vienna, Austria, Teplice & Prague,
Czech Republic, Dresden & Berlin, Germany −
www.children-festivals.com ( http://www.children-festivals.com )
or www.advent-in-prague.cz ( http://www.advent-in-prague.cz )
* 2-11 Perform Dvorak’s Stabat Mater at Musikverein, Vienna,
Austria and Dvorak Hall, Prague, Czech Republic −
www.varnainternational.com ( http://www.varnainternational.com )
* 2-5 International Competition for chamber Choirs Mosbach 2014,
Mosbach (Baden), Germany − www.choral-competition-mosbach.de (
http://www.choral-competition-mosbach.de )
* 3 May 3rd International Pop Choir Festival Berlin, Germany −
www.popchoirfestivalberlin.com ( http://www.popchoirfestivalberlin.com )
* 4-19 Association of Canadian Choral Communities Conducting
Apprenticeship Program, Novia Scotia, Canada −
www.choralcanada.org ( http://www.choralcanada.org )
* 6-11 15th International Julio Villarroel Choir Festival,
Margarita Island, Venezuela − juliovillarroelfestival@gmail.com (
mailto:juliovillarroelfestival@gmail.com )
* 10-14 9th Paparac Kvetka International Student Choral Festival,
Minsk, Belarus − www.chorum.bsu.by ( http://www.chorum.bsu.by )
* 11-17 Singing in Venice, Italy − www.lacock.org (
http://www.lacock.org/html/venice.html )
* 11 May 2nd Contemporary Japanese and American Music (CJAM)
2014, Tottori, Japan − www.sakaiminato-bunka.jp (
http://www.sakaiminato-bunka.jp )
* 14-18 Vaasa International Choir Festival, Finland −
www.vaasa.fi/choirfestival ( http://www.vaasa.fi/choirfestival )
* 14-18 Mexico Children's Choir Festival, Cozumel Island, Mexico
− coros.fpmc@gmail.com ( mailto:coros.fpmc@gmail.com )
* 15-18 Mayo International Choral Festival, Ireland −
www.mayochoral.com ( http://www.mayochoral.com )
* 15-18 Sing Along Concert, Budapest, Hungary −
www.interkultur.com ( http://www.interkultur.com )
* 15-18 3rd Vandor-Revesz Choral Festival and 1st International
Choral Competition, Budapest, Hungary − www.vandorkorus.hu (
http://www.vandorkorus.hu )
* 15-18 Choralscapes Paysages Chorals Podium 2014, Halifax,
Canada − www.choralcanada.org ( http://www.choralcanada.org )
* 15-18 4th Kaunas Cantat International Choir Festival and
Competition, Kaunas, Lithuania − www.kaunascantat.lt (
http://www.kaunascantat.lt )
* 15 May The Esoterics' Polyphonos 2014-2015 Competition,
Seattle, USA − www.theesoterics.org (
http://www.theesoterics.org/polyphonos/ )
* 22-25 International Choral Competition Ave Verum, Baden,
Austria − www.aveverum.at ( http://www.aveverum.at )
* 22-26 Festival Filadelfia 2014, Italy −
www.associazione-melody.com ( http://www.associazione-melody.com )
* 22-25 4th Siauliai Cantat International Choir Festival and
Competition, Siauliai, Lithuania − www.kaunascantat.lt (
http://www.kaunascantat.lt )
* 22-26 National Capitol Choir Festival, Washington, DC, USA −
www.sechristtravel.com ( http://www.sechristtravel.com )
* 23-24 SheSings Festival 2014, Eugene, USA −
www.womensacappella.org ( http://www.womensacappella.org )
* 23-26 6th International Choral Festival Cantate Croatia 2014,
Pula, Croatia − www.virtus-travel.com ( http://www.virtus-travel.com )
* 25 May 1st International Choral Festival Oslo, Norway −
info@eventtours.nl ( mailto:info@eventtours.nl )
* 28 May-1 June Festa Choralis Bratislava, Slovak Republic −
www.festamusicale.com ( http://www.festamusicale.com )
* 28 May-1 June 9th European Festival of Youth Choirs, Basel,
Switzerland − www.ejcf.ch ( http://www.ejcf.ch )
* 28 May-1 June International Festival of Choral Singing Nancy
Voix du Monde, France − www.chantchoral.org ( http://www.chantchoral.org )
* 30 May-1 June 43rd International Competition Florilège Vocal de
Tours, France − www.florilegevocal.com ( http://www.florilegevocal.com )
* 30 May-1 June 8th International Choir Festival Harmonia,
Harmanli, Bulgaria − www.harmchoir.org ( http://www.harmchoir.org )
* 31 May-1 June Choir Conducting Workshop for Women, Filzbach,
Switzerland − www.cattapan.ch ( http://www.cattapan.ch/index.php/en/n/ )

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