- the premier European choir organisation
- dedicated to education and cultural exchange
  among singers of all ages
- a European network of choir and conductors'
   organisations, choirs as well as  individual
   singers, conductor, composers and managers

 

The European Choral Association - Europa Cantat directly represents

• more than 1 million singers and conductors in over 40 countries all over Europe and indirectly reaches 20 million

 

In general the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat aims at

• improving the quality of vocal music all over Europe 

• Supporting singing at all age levels, especially the singing of children and young people

• Advocating for music education for all children in kindergartens and elementary schools and the importance of singing within music education

• Encouraging life-long learning and the dialogue between the generations, offering opportunities to singers of all ages

• Being the reference organisation for singing at all age levels, especially singing among children and young people and offering services to the choral world

• supporting cultural diversity and promoting cultural exchange within Europe

• encouraging the mobility of conductors, composers and singers

• encouraging the creation of innovative contemporary vocal music

• Serving choral life in Europe

• encouraging the exchange of artistic and organisational  knowledge and experience between choir organisations in Europe

• Supporting the promotion of tolerance and inclusion through choral singing

• making its activities accessible to (young) people from all European countries including those who are geographically, economically, socially or otherwise disadvantaged

-         on the basis of respect for differing cultures and a strong belief in the social and economic importance of vocal music

-         with a special focus on children and young people under 27

 

It is a basic right for all people to express themselves and communicate through music.

The European Choral Association – Europa Cantat therefore endorses the five basis music- rights, formulated by the European/International Music Council

• The right for all children and adults to express themselves musically in all freedom.

• The right for all children and adults to learn musical language and skills.

• The right for all children and adults to have access to musical involvement through participation, listening, creation and information.

• The right for musical artists to develop their artistry and communicate through all media, with proper facilities.

• The right for musical artists to obtain just recognition and remuneration for their work.