1st Edition 2026
Alexandria – Egypt
(05 - 08 November 2026)
CANTOS International Choral Forum is a pioneering platform for international choral exchange, connecting voices, cultures, and communities across the Arab and African regions and the wider world.
In its first edition in Egypt, the CANTOS Foundation for Arts & Development proudly presents the CANTOS International Choral Forum — an international festival and educational program envisioned as a bridge between the choral movements of the Global North and Global South, fostering artistic exchange, intercultural dialogue, and shared musical experiences.
The CANTOS International Choral Forum is a Festival in collaboration between EGYPT & GREECE
08 June 2026: Applications Open
25 August 2026: Application Deadline
01 September 2026: Announcing and Notifying the Selected Choirs
05 - 08 November 2026: CANTOS International Choral Forum
Performance opportunities in an international festival setting.
Cultural exchange through shared musical experiences and international engagement.
Networking and collaboration opportunities with choirs from around the world.
Increased visibility and international choral exposure.
Exposure to new repertoire, musical traditions, and performance practices.
Artistic and professional development for singers, conductors, and ensembles.
Masterclasses led by distinguished conductors, educators, and choral professionals.
Interactive workshops focused on vocal technique, ensemble performance, and choral artistry.
Certificates of participation for all ensembles.
Complimentary professional photography.
Financial Support & Participation Discounts for Eligible Choirs
A vibrant, non-competitive international choral gathering that welcomes choirs of every size, style, and tradition, providing a platform for artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and global collaboration.
Choirs Requirements
Open to choirs, vocal ensembles, and singing groups worldwide.
Welcoming all choral styles, genres, and musical traditions.
No minimum or maximum ensemble size—choirs of all sizes are invited to participate.
Each choir may present a program consisting of 4–6 works of its own choosing.
Repertoire may be selected from any musical genre, style, or cultural tradition.
Choirs are encouraged, though not required, to include at least one work that reflects their national, regional, or cultural heritage.
Performances may be presented a cappella or with instrumental accompaniment, as appropriate to the repertoire.
Programs should showcase the artistic identity and strengths of the ensemble.
Each choir will be allocated 15–20 minutes of performance time.
Individual works should generally not exceed 6 minutes in duration.
The total performance program, including transitions between pieces, must not exceed 25 minutes.
An Educational performances and collaborative learning experiences that create opportunities for dialogue, cultural exchange, and artistic partnership, bridging the diverse choral traditions of the Global North and Global South.
Masterclasses, Workshops, Lectures, Lecture-recitals, Seminars, Panel discussions
Participation as a lecturer/trainer (submit a proposal):
Conductors, educators, researchers, performers, and arts practitioners are invited to contribute to the forum by proposing masterclasses, workshops, lectures, lecture-recitals, seminars, panel discussions, and other educational sessions that foster artistic exchange and intercultural dialogue.
Participate as an Attendee:
Choir members, conductors, students, educators, and individual participants may register to attend educational sessions as observers or active participants, engaging with colleagues from diverse choral traditions and backgrounds.
Applications must be submitted by the choir conductor, director, manager, or other authorized representative of the ensemble. Before submitting an application, applicants are encouraged to:
Read the Terms & Conditions
Submit: Completed Non-Competitive Festival Performance Application Form
Any questions or problems? Email: cantoschoralfestival@gmail.com
(For conductors, educators, researchers, performers, and practitioners proposing educational sessions)
Applicants must submit:
Any additional materials requested by the Organizing Committee
Educational activities should support the Forum’s mission of international artistic exchange and dialogue between Global North and Global South choral traditions.
Source and all detals: https://www.cantosforarts.org/1st-cantos-international-choral-forum
Any questions or problems, Email: cantoschoralfestival@gmail.com
