European Choral Association - Europa Cantat
European Choral Association - Europa Cantat ( formerly European Federation of Young Choirs eV (EFJC), then "Europa Cantat - European Federation of Young Choirs eV") is a European choir association founded in 1960/1963 made up of singers , choirs , conductors , composers , member organizations and choir leaders more than 40 European countries and thus represents more than one million members. In January 2011 the association merged with the Association of European Choir Associations (AGEC), founded in 1955, and has been called "European Choral Association - Europa Cantat" ever since.
vision
The aim of the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat is to promote cultural diversity and cultural exchange and to promote and support the development of new contemporary vocal music . This is achieved in particular through various further training opportunities for both choir directors and singers, where participants from different countries meet, make music together and share everyday life. A particular concern is to bring together musicians from different countries and regions in Europe and from different cultural backgrounds, and also to give access to people with economic, social or other difficulties.
activities
The choir association organizes activities at various levels for choirs, young singers, choir directors and composers from Europe and overseas such as
- the EUROPA CANTAT festivals ,
- Singing weeks and events on special music genres (from Gregorian to vocal pop and rap ),
- the European Academy for Young Choir Directors,
- the international competition for choir directors,
- International study trips ,
- Seminars for composers and
- as a special unit the World Youth Choir for selected young singers (under 27).
In addition, the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat is active in the publication of song books in cooperation with publishers and the organization of composition competitions .
As organ of the European Choral appear for members magazine - magazine about the choral life in Europe.