The Healing Power of Music: Horus Festival’s Impact

At the heart of Beijing’s bustling cultural landscape lies an event that transcends the conventional boundaries of music and community engagement: the Horus Festival. This festival, celebrated for its diverse showcase of talents and harmonies, holds a deeper mission that…

LA Chorus Group’s Casino Adventure

In the heart of Los Angeles, a city known for its dazzling entertainment and eclectic communities, a unique story unfolded that beautifully intertwined the worlds of casino excitement and choral harmony. This is the tale of the Harmony Highs, a…

The Larks: From Chorus to Casino Champions

In a quaint town where the echoes of a once-celebrated chorus lingered in the air, a group of vocal enthusiasts faced a dilemma that threatened the very essence of their harmony. The Larks, a community chorus group beloved for their…

Nicholas Smith

Nicholas Michael Smith, OBE is currently the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Peking Sinfonietta and the International Festival Chorus, both based in Beijing, China. Each offers a regular season featuring the world’s top soloists. Under Mr. Smith’s direction,…

About the chorus

The International Festival Chorus (IFC) was formed in Beijing in 2002 to provide opportunities for experienced and enthusiastic choral singers from all over the world to perform large-scale choral works with orchestra at a professional standard. We aim to introduce…

Become a volunteer

IFC is 100% volunteer run. Please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Volunteer Opportunities: Concert usher Community outreach Special event staffing Office volunteer Translator (English to Chinese)

Auditions for singers

The International Festival Chorus holds regular auditions for all voice parts. We are always keen to hear from experienced choral singers based in Beijing. When you apply to join IFC, we will arrange an audition date and time when you…