Choral Ateliers

At the Choralies, you’re the stars! Join over forty ephemeral choirs that bring together people with a passion for music and a curiosity for discovery.

Come and take part in one or more workshops led by choirmasters and conductors specially chosen for their musical and pedagogical skills. Whatever your choral experience, whatever your age, whatever your style preferences, there’s something for you!

We offer 5 types of atelier: for all levels (easy, intermediate, advanced) and with or without prior preparation

  • The ‘Long’ ateliers, lasting 8 mornings (from 31 July to 7 August) with a final concert
    • for everyone aged 16 and over
    • for young people aged 16 to 30
    • for juniors aged 4 to 17
  • The Short” atelierslasting 5 mornings (from July 31 to August 4) with a final concert
  • The Discovery” atelierslasting 3 mornings (August 5 to 7) without a final concert
  • The Technique” ateliers lasting 3 mornings (August 2 to 4 and August 5 to 7) without a final concert
  • An atelierby the morning (1 Day 1 Theme), from 1 to 8 mornings without final concert

Several combinations are possible (Short atelier+ Technique atelier or Discovery atelier + Short atelier…) The Choralies adapt to your desires!

Workshops are divided into three categories:

  • Easy: You like to sing
  • Intermediate: You are comfortable with a score, memorise easily and have some choral singing experience.
  • Advanced: You can sight-read and have a good foundation in vocal technique.

Some ateliers require advance preparation. This may involve reading scores, working on audio files, etc. The aim is to enable participants to work efficiently throughout the duration of the atelier, for the enjoyment of all involved.

1J1T

One day, one theme

Xavier Stouff

Jump into a new musical adventure each day! In this unique atelier, you can join for one or more days as the choir director introduces a new theme daily. No final performance, no pressure – just the joy of singing and discovering new music.

1 Jour 1 Thème
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
150 choristes
ALE

Kids workshop | Ages 4–12

Équipe Juniors

Attending a workshop, but your 4- to 12-year-olds aren’t singing (yet)? Our experienced team will keep them entertained with fun, age-appropriate activities while you focus on your own sessions.

Children 4 to 12 (8 days)
niveau easy
Equal voices
Without preparation
Remaining places only for Tenor, Baritone and Bass C01

Dansez !

Emilie Van Laethem

Songs that celebrate dancing, tunes that make you want to move, all in French! If you like the great tradition of French “chansons”, this workshop is for you. It’ll have you tapping your feet in no time!

Short (5 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
With preparation
100 choristes
C02

Ô Mboa

Jean-Alexis Bakond

Explore the diversity of Cameroon’s vocal music and experience authentic rhythms, melodies and languages from its 200+ ethnic groups.

Short (5 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
80 choristes
C03

Bach, a timeless passion

Philippe Mendes

Step into the world of Johann Sebastian Bach’s sacred music and be swept away by the masterful compositions of the cantor of Leipzig.

Short (5 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
100 choristes
C04

Ukraine sings

Olena Radko

Unlock the vibrant and diverse world of Ukrainian choral music, from ancient baroque to lively folk traditions.

Short (5 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
60 choristes
C05

European oral tradition in song

Emmanuel Pesnot

How should we sing Europe’s traditional music today? Keeping tradition alive means reinventing it! Come explore folk music from across Europe and learn to adapt your vocal style. Discover polyphonic pieces from Sardinia, Albania and Georgia, mainly taught by ear.

Short (5 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
50 choristes
Remaining places only for Tenor, Baritone and Bass C06

Choir meets Broadway

Arnaud Léger

From Starmania to The Lion King, relive hits from musicals arranged for choir.

Short (5 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
With preparation
80 choristes
C07

An die Musik

Louis Gal

Immerse yourself in the German Romantic style of the 19th century: beautiful melodies that dance with the piano, marked by contrasts and breaks. This programme features a diverse selection of standout works by Schubert, Brahms and Mendelssohn.

Short (5 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
60 choristes
C08

Girls, groove and pop !

Eloïse Chadourne

Dive into the world of pop rock and get your groove on!

Short (5 days)
niveau easy
Treble voices
Without preparation
80 choristes
C09

Polyphonic journey of a Renaissance melody

Jérémie Couleau

See how different Renaissance composers put their own spin on the melody of the Neo-Latin poem “Philomena” in contrasting choral arrangements.

Short (5 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
50 choristes
Remaining places for tenors, baritones and basses only C10

Vocal jazz – Swing, harmonies and improv

Antoine Delprat

Come and sing along as we (re)discover "Jazz" through its most fundamental elements: swing, blues, standards, harmonies and the notion of improvisation. It's all in good fun!

Short (5 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
60 choristes
D01

Circlesongs and Vocal Painting: play with your voice

Eloïse Chadourne

Fun, imaginative vocal games where everyone can get creative.

Discovery (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
60 choristes
D02

Ongi etorria Euskal Herrira / Welcome to the Basque Country

Philippe Mendes

From the mountains to the ocean, the Basques sing of their homeland. This region has worked to preserve its traditional songs. In addition, great composers have created new pieces in the traditional style, inspired by poetry that captures the spirit of these strong-willed people.

Discovery (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
60 choristes
D03

Blending folk tradition and creation in Provence

Marie-Madeleine Martinet

Explore the lively spirit of French Provençal music, where poetry, harmonies, movement and voices all come together. This atelier is your chance to connect the past with the present – and maybe even help shape the traditions of the future.

Discovery (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
50 choristes
D04

Monodies and polyphonies of Occitania

Emmanuel Pesnot

Experience the joy of singing in Occitan.

Discovery (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
50 choristes
D05

Colours and rhythms of Cameroon

Jean-Alexis Bakond

Dive into a vibrant mix of melodies, languages and rhythms that showcase Cameroon’s rich cultural diversity.

Discovery (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
80 choristes
D06

Unlock the mysteries of Gregorian chant

Jérémie Couleau

A laid-back exploration of the world of Gregorian chant: discover the hidden secrets of modes, sequences, responsories and more.

Discovery (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
50 choristes
D07

Round and round

Louis Gal

Tired of singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”? Want to impress your friends by explaining a prolation canon? Curious about the canon at the fifth? Or maybe you’d like to try improvising a round? This atelier is for you!

Discovery (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
80 choristes
Remaining places only for Tenor, Baritone and Bass D08

Discover vocal jazz

Antoine Delprat

Let's sing Jazz together, to express our "Swing", our "Blues", and why not improvise? Prerequisites: a body, ears, a voice and a smile!

Discovery (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
50 choristes
Remaining places only for Tenor, Baritone and Bass L01

Creatures of the night

Denis Thuillier

The fantastical has inspired composers throughout the ages. Dive into the world of night and its creatures with stunning vocal harmonies and a touch of piano magic.

Long (8 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
100 choristes
Remaining places only for Tenor, Baritone and Bass L02

Back to the 80s

Pierre-Gérard Verny

From Stevie Wonder to Elton John, relive the Anglo-Saxon pop music of the 80s

Long (8 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
80 choristes
L03

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!

Zoélie Macaudière

Come join us for a fun-filled sing-and-dance fest bursting with energy and joy. Dive into the uplifting world of traditional gospel music.

Long (8 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
150 choristes
L04

Vivaldi’s Gloria for choir and orchestra

Flavien Boy

With its bold contrasts, flowing vocal lines and vibrant harmonic colours, Vivaldi’s Gloria stands out as a shining choral masterpiece.

Long (8 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
With preparation
150 choristes
L05

Tradition meets innovation

Marion Delcourt

Celebrate women as they connect tradition with the present day. Join this atelier for treble voices to sing traditional songs reimagined by contemporary composers.

Long (8 days)
niveau easy
Treble voices
Without preparation
50 choristes
L06

Perspectives on nature

Frédéric Pineau

Feel the full spectrum of nature’s emotions, from gentle calm to wild turbulence, with challenging a cappella pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries. Sensitive souls, this one’s for you!

Long (8 days)
niveau advanced
Mixed voices
With preparation
80 choristes
L07

Come, travel with me!

Marleen De Boo

Hop on board for a fun, energetic musical journey where new friendships are just a song away!

Long (8 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
70 choristes
L08

Divine fury

Pierre-Louis de Laporte

Discover the bloody tales of Miriam, sister of Moses, and King Belshazzar with Schubert and Schumann. Get swept up in the extreme expressiveness and dazzling drama of German Romanticism, from vengeful torrents to fiery flames.

Long (8 days)
niveau advanced
Mixed voices
With preparation
60 choristes
Remaining places only for Tenor, Baritone and Bass L09

French chansons in motion

Maud Galichet

Step into the world of French “chansons” on stage! Sing beloved French tunes arranged for choir, with voice and movement in perfect harmony.

Long (8 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
With preparation
100 choristes
L10

Many countries, one language: music!

Merzi Rajala

Explore and sing songs mainly from Africa, and South America. Experience transcultural music, and groove to rhythmic traditions. Join us for an inspirational, joyful time!

Long (8 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
40 choristes
L11

A Caribbean Fiesta

Cristian Grases

A travel to Caribbean destinations, to sing music rooted in Afro-Caribbean traditions filled with energy, rhythm, and dance.

Long (8 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
80 choristes
L12

Love and longing

Cecilia Martin-Löf

Music from the far north: Discover the boreal blues

Long (8 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
Without preparation
50 choristes
Remaining places for tenors, baritones and basses only L13

Lights, camera, choir!

Loïc Pierre

Your spoken and sung voices at the service of cinema, or how to marry the art of a cappella choral singing with images by Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Scorsese, François Truffaut or Stanley Kubrick. 120 film extracts to divert and color.

Long (8 days)
niveau advanced
Mixed voices
With preparation
60 choristes
L14

Bob Chilcott’s “Little Jazz Mass” and other English gems

Maud Hamon-Loisance

Feel the groove, swing and blues in this short Latin mass in five movements, arranged for treble voices.

Long (8 days)
niveau intermediate
Treble voices
With preparation
120 choristes
L15

Voices of the Baroque

Benjamin Ingrao | Laure-Carlyne Crouzet

Ready for a change of scenery? Uncover hidden gems of choral history and explore the soundscape of Baroque Europe, both a cappella and with a continuo group or other musicians. If this sounds like your kind of experience, this atelier is for you.

Long (8 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
70 choristes
YOUTH 16 TO 30 YEARS OLD L16

Voices in Motion | Youth 16 to 30 years old

Tracy Wong

With music by Asian and North American composers and arrangers, get ready to merge voice and movement to create unique storytelling experiences!

Long (8 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
120 choristes
YOUTH 16 TO 30 YEARS OLD L17

TranscenDanse | Youth 16 to 30 years old

Madeline Francart-d’Houtaud

Unleash your energy with a dynamic pop repertoire. Put together a unique performance with bold arrangements, staging and choreography.

Long (8 days)
niveau intermediate
Mixed voices
With preparation
120 choristes
Youth 16 to 30 years old L18

Nordic Stage | Youth 16 to 30 years old

Astrid Vang Pedersen

Experience the vibrant fusion of Nordic folk traditions with modern pop and classical elements in "Nordic Stage," a dynamic workshop for singers aged 16 to 30, where music and movement combine to create a powerful, contemporary vocal performance.

Long (8 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
With preparation
60 choristes
L19

All aboard! | Juniors Atelier 8 to 13 years old

Céline Castaño

Junior Atelier 8 to 13 years old | Do you love variety, grooving to the beat and having fun with words? Step into my world, where every word counts, the arrangements are joyous and playful, and rhythm reigns supreme!

Junior 8 to 17 (8 days)
niveau easy
Equal voices
Without preparation
60 choristes
L20

Fly | Juniors Atelier 12 to 17 years old

Tom Johnson

An atelier where song, movement and expression will give you wings to soar!

Junior 8 to 17 (8 days)
niveau intermediate
Equal voices
Without preparation
80 choristes
L21

Sing Smile | Junior Atelier 12 to 17 years old

Mathilde Vincent

Junior Atelier 12 to 17 years old | Discover a fun, vibrant and accessible programme packed with movement, different languages, multi-part songs and body percussion. Sing... and smile!

Junior 8 to 17 (8 days)
niveau easy
Equal voices
Without preparation
70 choristes
L22

Study Tour | for choral conductors

Robert Ingari | Perrine Malgouyres

Are you a conductor or a vocal leader? Join us to observe and exchange with Choralies atelier leaders and dive into new repertoires, with guidance from Robert Ingari and support from Perrine Malgouyres.

Study Tour (8 days)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
30 choristes
Reserved for National Youth Choirs L23

Voices of Tomorrow | Chœurs Nationaux de Jeunes

Yuval Weinberg

This exclusive atelier for National Youth Choirs at Choralies 2025 offers a six-day choral experience led by Yuval Weinberg, culminating in a grand performance at the festival’s closing ceremony. Young singers will explore a dynamic repertoire and showcase their passion for singing on an international stage.

Long (8 days)
niveau advanced
Mixed voices
With preparation
T01

Body Percussion

Santi Serratosa

Join us for a dynamic three-day workshop designed for singers to explore body percussion as an innovative pedagogical tool. This immersive experience will blend music, movement, and creativity to enhance your rhythmic skills and overall musicality.

Technique (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
40 choristes
T02

Free your voice

Agnès Brosset

Get the most out of your voice by understanding its anatomy and improving your posture, breathing and listening skills. Unlock a sound that’s more in tune, richer and fuller, while boosting your range and enhancing your diction and phrasing.

Technique (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
40 choristes
T03

Beatboxing basics

Robin Cavaillès

Learn the techniques and rhythms of beatboxing with Robin Cavaillès, the 2023 loop station world champion.

Technique (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
30 choristes
T04

Vocal health techniques

Christine Jager

Singing for seniors: boost your vocal technique and rediscover the joy of singing at any age. This workshop is designed for singers aged 60 and over.

Technique (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
40 choristes
T05

Body Percussion

Santi Serratosa

Join us for a dynamic three-day workshop designed for singers to explore body percussion as an innovative pedagogical tool. This immersive experience will blend music, movement, and creativity to enhance your rhythmic skills and overall musicality.

Technique (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
40 choristes
T06

Free your voice

Agnès Brosset

Get the most out of your voice by understanding its anatomy and improving your posture, breathing and listening skills. Unlock a sound that’s more in tune, richer and fuller, while boosting your range and enhancing your diction and phrasing.

Technique (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
40 choristes
T07

Discover the loop station

Robin Cavaillès

The loop station, or looper, is a device that lets you record, create rhythmic or melodic loops, and layer them in real time. Learn the basics with Robin Cavaillès, the world champion in this art.

Technique (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
15 choristes
SOLD OUT T08

Vocal health techniques

Christine Jager

Singing for seniors: boost your vocal technique and rediscover the joy of singing at any age. This workshop is designed for singers aged 60 and over.

Technique (3 days, no final concert)
niveau easy
Mixed voices
Without preparation
40 choristes