Sing the Novena like never before: open workshops with Catalunya Canta

A choral community uniting singers, choirs, and great works on renowned stages. Workshops, concerts, and projects open throughout Catalonia.
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Catalunya Canta is much more than a website: it is a choral community that connects singers, projects and great works such as Beethoven's 9th, with open workshops, intensive rehearsals and concerts in large auditoriums.

Catalunya Canta: experience the great choral projects

A choral community uniting singers, choirs, and great works on renowned stages. Workshops, concerts, and projects open throughout Catalonia.

Discover all the projects and sign up from the Catalunya Canta website.

Catalunya Canta: a choral platform that unites training, community and major musical projects

The Associació Catalunya Canta has established itself as a meeting point for singers, choirs, and music lovers seeking high-level choral experiences. Its website, catalunyacanta.catIt reflects a constant activity that combines initial and continuous, participatory projects, concerts, specialized workshops and a community that grows year after year.

The entity is characterized by a very clear approach: to make quality choral music accessibleIt caters to both experienced singers and amateurs who wish to participate in iconic works from the universal repertoire. Its programming ranges from local events to large-scale productions in renowned concert halls.

Activities and services offered by the association

🎶 Participatory choral projects

Catalunya Canta organizes open projects where any singer can register and work on challenging repertoires under the direction of professionals. These projects include:

  • Intensive workshops on symphonic-choral works.
  • Partial and full trials with personalized follow-up.
  • Final concerts in prestigious auditoriums.
  • Pedagogical support throughout the entire process.

Sing Beethoven's 9th Symphony with Catalunya Canta

Workshops, guided rehearsals, and a final concert in a large auditorium. An open project for singers who want to experience the Ninth Symphony from the inside.

Registration via the website: limited places for a unique choral experience.

🎤 Continuing education

The website also highlights training activities such as:

  • Thematic workshops.
  • Vocal technique sessions.
  • Advice for choirs and directors.
  • Study materials and support for participants.

🤝 Community and participation

The association fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment:

  • Registrations open without initial aptitude tests.
  • Accompaniment for singers of all levels.
  • Activities spread across different municipalities in Catalonia.
  • Option to become a member to enjoy benefits and discounts.

The flagship project: the Beethoven's Ninth Symphony workshops

Among all the activities, one of the most outstanding projects is the Beethoven's 9th Symphony workshopOne of the most emblematic works of the choral-symphonic repertoire. Catalunya Canta organizes a complete preparation cycle that culminates in a concert at the Auditori de Barcelona, ​​a milestone for any amateur singer.

🧩 How the workshops of the Novena work

According to official project information:

  • Aptitude tests are not performedHowever, the director may assess during rehearsals if anyone needs additional support.
  • They are scheduled partial and tutti rehearsals for several months, working on the piece exhaustively.
  • It happens attendance list to ensure that all participants keep up with the work pace.
  • Singers can request the official score (20 €).
  • Registration is done individually by transferring and sending personal data (voice, choir of origin, contact…).
  • Participation implies acceptance of the transfer of image rights for photos and videos of the project.

📅 Workshop Calendar

The workshop schedule includes rehearsals from March to June, with a dress rehearsal on June 6th and the Final concert on June 7th at 12:00 at the Auditori de Barcelona .

The trials are conducted in Cornellà de Llobregat, in the Santa Maria parish house, with detailed access on the website (Renfe, Metro L5, Tram, FGC and private parking).

🎼 Why this workshop is special

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is a work that demands:

  • Vocal power.
  • Ability to work in groups.
  • Emotional connection with Schiller's text.
  • Discipline in rehearsals.

Catalunya Canta turns this challenge into an accessible and exciting experience, bringing together singers from all over Catalonia in a project that combines training, community and artistic excellence.

 

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Beyond the Ninth: a website that reflects a cultural mission

The web catalunyacanta.cat It doesn't just announce activities: it conveys a philosophy. The association is committed to:

  • Democratizing access to choral music.
  • Create large-format projects with open participation.
  • Connecting singers of different levels and backgrounds.
  • Keeping the Catalan choral tradition alive.
  • Collaborate with auditoriums, cultural entities and choirs in the territory.

The result is a platform that not only informs, but also invites you to participateto learn and become part of an active musical community.

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