An IPAEA Festival Initiative

One Song
Choral Festival

A new gathering envisioned for choirs, conductors, educators, and communities to learn from one another, share their musical traditions, and sing together.

IN DEVELOPMENT

A Festival Growing from Real Experience

One Song is a new IPAEA initiative. The festival itself has not yet taken place. It is being developed from the organization's established work in ensemble education, community performance, youth arts programming, and cross-cultural exchange. This page shares the foundation, direction, and partnership opportunities behind the project.

Festival Vision

The first edition is being designed as an educational and collaborative gathering—not simply a competition.

Shared Performance

Participating choirs present their own repertoire and come together for a culminating festival performance.

Workshops & Rehearsals

Conductors and teaching artists support musical growth through rehearsals, clinics, and practical exchange.

Cultural Exchange

Choirs share languages, musical traditions, and stories in a welcoming community setting.

Lasting Partnerships

The festival creates connections among schools, ensembles, educators, venues, and visiting artists.

Orange Choir community performance
OUR CHORAL ROOTS

Built on Ensemble and Community Work

Orange Choir has provided young singers with regular rehearsals, musicianship training, public performances, and multicultural community experiences in Irvine and Orange County.

IPAEA-affiliated artists have also participated in benefit performances, cultural showcases, and international music activities. These experiences form the practical foundation from which One Song is being developed.

Orange Choir is the founding host ensemble. Its past activities are the festival's foundation—not presented as previous editions of One Song.

Current Development Priorities

IPAEA is currently matching the artistic, educational, and operational resources required for a credible first edition.

Venue Partners

Performance, rehearsal, classroom, and community spaces in Southern California.

Conductors & Educators

Experienced choral leaders, clinicians, accompanists, and teaching artists.

Choirs & Schools

School, community, university, adult, and intergenerational ensembles interested in participating.

Community Support

Sponsors, donors, volunteers, and cultural organizations aligned with the festival's mission.

Help Shape the First One Song Choral Festival

IPAEA welcomes conversations with venues, conductors, educators, schools, choirs, community partners, and supporters.

Discuss a Partnership