Europa Cantat

The European Choral Association - Europa Cantat is a European choral organisation formed in 2011 from the merger of the Federation of European Choral Associations (AGEC, founded 1955) and Europa Cantat - European Federation of Young Choirs (EC-EFYC, founded 1963). It is the biggest European choral organisation with members in 40 European countries and 10 countries outside of Europe. It is a network of choir organisations. The association claims to directly represent more than 2.5 million of individuals, and indirectly reach 37 million. The European Choral Association aims to improve the quality of vocal music, supporting cultural diversity and promoting cultural exchange within Europe. It encourages the mobility of conductors, composers and singers, and the creation of innovative contemporary vocal music. It aims to make its activities accessible to young people from all European countries including those who are geographically, economically, socially or otherwise disadvantaged, with a special focus on young people under 27.