Global Perspectives on the Art of Choral Music

Patricia Abbott

From her unique position as the executive director of a national choral organization and active participant in a number of international events and meetings, Abbott reports on the current trends and issues in the field of choral music around the world. From the current trends in programming and stage presentations to the concerns about training and working conditions for conductors, Abbott will share the information and insight she has gained in recent years. This presentation will also include a look at the 2006 World Assembly of Associations of Choral Conductors held in Argentina, the upcoming World Symposium to be held in Copenhagen (July 2008), and current International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) projects.