Choral Singing in Brazil
2010-04-15
Introduction
As Carvalho mentioned in a previous Dossier on Brazilian choral singing,[1]the large area of the country, the profound mixture of influences that come together to construct B…Read More →
The Current Choral Scene in China
2010-01-15
Tong Shiu-wai Leon,
Wu Lingfen,
Tian Xiaobao,
Meng Dapeng
Introduction
China’s recent and rapidly growing importance attracts worldwide attention in all manner of different sectors, thu…Read More →
The World Choir Games
2009-10-15
More than only “games”
Christian Ljunggren
Artistic Director of the World Choir Games
Most of you who read the International Choral Bulletin…Read More →
The Bloemfontein International Choral Centre (BICC)
2009-10-15
Annemarie van der Walt
IFCM Board Member
Bloemfontein, the city of roses, in the centre of South Africa!
The town with the vision to establish a centre to e…Read More →
Songbridge
2009-10-15
Social Integration and Learning Through Inter-cultural Music Making
Susan Knight
Founder and Artistic Director of Shallaway
Introduction
Choral Singing and Citizen Education
2009-10-15
André Pires
Choir Director
While honored by the invitation to write this article – on the relationship between choral singing and education – I did wonder what I could possibly say on…Read More →
The Health Benefits of Singing in a Choir
2014-04-01
By Margrethe Ek, conductor, teacher and writer
Several choir singers claimed that they arrived at the rehearsal feeling tired and exhausted, but left feeling happy and full of new energy after two or three hours of singing. The cho…Read More →
Choral Music and Social Action
2014-04-01
By María Guinand
“It is clear that music should be recognized as an element of socialization, because it transmits the highest in social values – solidarity, harmony, mutual compassion – and has the ability …Read More →
Choral World Response to World-Wide Relief
2014-04-01
By Jonathan Velasco, choral conductor, President of PCDA
The Philippines had more than their usual quota of natural disasters last year. On October 15, a powerful quake of 7.2 magnitude rocked the islands of Bohol and Cebu, killing …Read More →
Choral Music, a Vehicle for Social Change in Nigeria
2014-04-01
By Ifeyinwa (Ify) Ebosie, President and Initiator of the Annual Festival of Nigerian Choirs (AFNC)
AFNC: Catalyst for a desirable society
The Nigerian system is by nature very complex given th…Read More →