For Choir Directors
Lead your choir into an experience that goes beyond performance.
Bringing a choir to an international festival is a meaningful decision.
A director does not only choose a destination. A director carries the responsibility of the music, the singers, the families, the logistics and the emotional meaning of the journey.
Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace was created for directors who want their choirs to sing with excellence, connect with other cultures and live a human experience rooted in music, community and peace.
June 23–27, 2027 · Costa Rica · Non-competitive international choral festival
You are not only planning a trip
When a choir travels, the director is often thinking about many questions at the same time:
Will the experience be safe and organized? Will the singers grow musically? Will families understand the value of the journey? Will the choir return home more united? Will this trip become more than a performance schedule?
These questions matter.
That is why Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace seeks to offer clarity, structure and purpose from the first conversation.
A festival designed for meaningful choral leadership
This festival is not built around competition, rankings or medals.
It is built around encounter.
For choir directors, this means the experience is centered on artistic sharing, cultural exchange, learning and the human values that choral music can teach: listening, discipline, respect, presence and community.
Here, your choir is invited to perform, but also to connect. To sing, but also to listen. To travel, but also to grow.
Why directors choose Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace
A non-competitive environment
The festival allows choirs to participate without the pressure of competing for awards. This helps singers focus on musical growth, shared purpose and the joy of encounter.
A clear participation process
Directors can begin with a participation request, receive guidance from the organization and evaluate costs, logistics and next steps before confirming participation.
A meaningful destination
Costa Rica offers a natural connection to the message of the festival. Its identity of peace, hospitality and cultural warmth gives the journey a context that goes beyond tourism.
A human experience for singers
The festival helps singers understand that choral music is more than sound. It is a way of belonging, cooperating and building something beautiful together.
A bridge between cultures
Directors and choirs meet ensembles from different countries, share repertoire, discover new perspectives and become part of an international choral community.
What directors need to know
Festival dates
Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace 2027 will take place from June 23 to 27, 2027.
Festival format
The festival is non-competitive and focuses on concerts, workshops, cultural exchange, shared activities and meaningful encounters.
Recommended group size
A minimum of 16 participants is recommended to support group logistics and the overall experience.
Repertoire
Each choir may present a musical program that represents its identity, country or artistic work. Repertoire connected to peace, hope, coexistence or cultural heritage is especially welcome.
Costs and logistics
Participation costs may vary depending on group size, lodging, meals, transportation, number of nights and selected modality. Directors are encouraged to request information so the organization can provide appropriate guidance.
The director’s role in this experience
A director shapes more than musical sound.
A director shapes how singers listen, how they relate to one another, how they prepare, how they travel and how they understand the meaning of the music they carry.
At Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace, directors are invited to lead their choirs into an experience where artistry and humanity meet.
The goal is not only that the choir sings well. The goal is that the choir returns home with a stronger sense of identity, unity and purpose.
Before applying with your choir
We recommend reviewing the following pages before submitting your participation request:
- 2027 Program: /en/program/
- Costs and Logistics: /en/costs-and-logistics/
- Apply: /en/apply/
- Frequently Asked Questions: /en/faqs/
- Choir Travel in Costa Rica: /en/choir-travel-costa-rica/
This will help you understand the experience and evaluate whether it is the right fit for your ensemble.
A journey that can strengthen your choir
Some choir trips are remembered because of the place visited.
Others are remembered because they changed the way the group understood itself.
Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace seeks to offer that second kind of journey: an experience that can strengthen the choir’s identity, deepen connection among singers and give new meaning to the act of singing together.
When singers stand in another country and realize that their voices can touch a community, something changes.
They do not only perform. They discover why their voice matters.
Main festival or Sing with Purpose in Costa Rica
Directors have two possible paths:
Main festival in June
For choirs that wish to participate in the official Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace dates, the main festival offers concerts, workshops, cultural exchange and shared experiences with other ensembles.
Sing with Purpose in Costa Rica
For choirs that cannot travel during the official dates, or for ensembles that want a customized experience at another time of the year, Sing with Purpose in Costa Rica offers a personalized choral journey designed around the group’s schedule, interests and goals.
Both options share the same purpose: music as encounter, learning, community and peace-building.
What happens after you contact us?
1. You submit your choir’s information
You share basic information about your ensemble, country, director, contact details, group size and main interest.
2. We review your request
The festival team reviews the information to understand the choir’s profile and possible participation needs.
3. We contact the director
We reach out with guidance, next steps and available information.
4. Costs and logistics are clarified
You receive information related to lodging, meals, transportation, participation conditions and the general operation of the experience.
5. Participation can be confirmed
Once the required steps and conditions are completed, the choir’s participation can be confirmed.
A message to the director
Your choir does not need only another concert.
Your choir may need a moment that reminds singers why they began singing together.
A journey where music becomes presence. A country where peace is part of the message. A festival where voices are not compared, but welcomed. A place where the choir can grow as an ensemble and as a human community.
That is what Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace seeks to offer.
Request information for your choir
If you are a choir director considering Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace, we invite you to begin the conversation.
Tell us about your ensemble and we will guide you through the next steps with clarity and care.
Frequently asked questions for directors
Closing invitation
If you are looking for a choral journey that combines music, culture, organization and purpose, Costa Rica is ready to welcome your choir.
Lead your singers into an experience where every voice can become part of a larger message.
Request information Submit your choir’s participation request Explore the 2027 program
Can my choir participate if we are not a professional ensemble?
Yes. The festival welcomes different kinds of choirs, including youth, university, community, school, church and adult ensembles.
What kind of repertoire should we prepare?
Choirs may prepare repertoire that represents their artistic identity, country or community. Music connected to peace, hope or cultural heritage is especially meaningful.
Can our choir travel with companions?
In many cases, companions may be included as part of the group, depending on the final conditions, lodging availability and confirmed logistics.
Can we request information before making a final decision?
Yes. Directors are encouraged to request information first so they can evaluate costs, logistics, schedule and participation possibilities.
What if our choir cannot travel during the official festival dates?
Your ensemble may explore Sing with Purpose in Costa Rica, a customized choral travel option for choirs that wish to come at another time of the year.
Is this festival competitive?
No. Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace is a non-competitive international choral festival focused on music, cultural exchange and peace.
Who can participate?
We welcome choral ensembles of different characteristics and backgrounds, including:
- Mixed adult choirs
- Men’s choirs
- Women’s choirs
- Children’s and youth choirs
- School choirs
- University choirs
- Community choirs
- Church choirs
- Chamber ensembles
A minimum of 16 participants is recommended to facilitate logistics and the group experience.
Unidos por la paz.
David Bridges
Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace Non-competitive international choral festival June 23–27, 2027 San José, Costa Rica
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