About the Festival

Come to New York City in the summer of 2012 to participate in an international choir festival that will be as meaningful as it is memorable. “The Rhythms of One World” international choral festival, which will be held June 24 -July 1, 2012, will open with a concert at UN Headquarters celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the UN charter, and will include other significant performances in iconic New York City venues. This festival is unique from others as it focuses not only on great performances, but on the role of the universal language of music in promoting intercultural understanding, brotherhood, and peace.

“The Rhythms of One World 2012″ Festival invites youth and adult choirs from all nations that perform programs that include choral works in folklore, regional sacred, contemporary and national pop music to participate in this rare opportunity – this is your chance to get to know and experience the incredibly culturally diverse city of New York, meet other renowned choir directors, and share in the culture of fellow choristers from the world over. Sing in the UN and other world-class venues in New York City and be part of celebrating cultural diversity and mutual understanding through choral singing.