voX±Pop : 99€ fee/person

• The CONCEPT: 3 days with music in a walking distance  town/city/village with the same basic fee participation  99€/person
• Changing PARADIGM: Why does an event has to end with a final concert? Why can´t We/I decide to come on the days it fits better to us/me? Why can´t We/I just come before or after the event? Why just Life has to be THIS or THIS and just can´t be THIS & THIS? 
• different ways of PARTICIPATION: join with your choir ± create your ensemble just for the event, ± come with your friends ± come with your best friend/s ± come by yourself and be included in one of the participating choirs ± come as you prefer and join the workshops and sing the repertoire at the concerts
• ADD-ONS: Each voX±Pop event has their unique experiences. You can choose from so many offers and just decide to do them before and/or after the Event. You design as best suits you.

Do you like the vox±Pop concept and you feel inspired to do in your hometown? Just send an email to info@voxlaci.com and schedule a videocall.

Thursday
• 12:00 — Lunch with Conductors
• 15:00 – Opening Workshop led by the Local Artistic Director
• Evening — Opening Concert

Friday
• Morning — Singing in the City (performances in public spaces)
• Lunchtime — Concerts across the city
• Evening — Choir Concerts

Saturday
• Morning — Workshops open to the public with different international conductors (60 minutes each)
• Afternoon — City concerts & preparation for the final event
• 17:00 — Closing Concert

• Final Dinner after the concert

Sunday (optional/extra)
• Choir participation in different local Masses

Thursday
• 12:00 — Lunch with Conductors
• 15:00 – Opening Workshop led by the Local Artistic Director
• Evening — Opening Concert

Friday
• Morning — Singing in the City (performances in public spaces)
• Lunchtime — Concerts across the city
• Evening — Choir Concerts

Saturday
• Morning — Workshops open to the public with different international conductors (60 minutes each)
• Afternoon — City concerts & preparation for the final event
• 17:00 — Closing Concert

• Final Dinner after the concert

Sunday (optional/extra)
• Choir participation in different local Masses

(to be announced)

Vincenzo Scarafile

Italian Maestro and Choral Director

Dynamic and passionate Italian choral director, countertenor, and educator with over 20 years of experience in leading ensembles, performing Renaissance polyphony, and fostering musical excellence. Specializing in choral conducting and vocal pedagogy, I bring a deep commitment to the Italian choral tradition while collaborating internationally. As Local Director for Compagnia Virtuosa, I orchestrate innovative performances and educational programs that bridge historical repertoire with contemporary audiences. Seeking opportunities to inspire and elevate choral communities through masterful direction and artistic vision.

Professional Experience

**Compagnia Virtuosa**, Lecce, Italy
*2020 – Present*
– Lead artistic direction for a premier choral ensemble, curating repertoires focused on Renaissance polyphony, sacred music, and contemporary compositions.
– Coordinate performances at major Italian festivals and international venues, including collaborations with orchestras and guest soloists.
– Develop educational outreach programs, mentoring young singers and conductors to promote choral heritage in Puglia and beyond.
– Directed acclaimed productions of works by Palestrina, Monteverdi, and modern Italian composers, earning praise for precision and emotional depth.

Choral Director and Countertenor
Various Ensembles and Freelance Projects, Italy and Europe
*2010 – Present*
– Served as principal conductor for choirs including [specific choirs if available, e.g., Coro Polifonico Pugliese], leading over 100 performances in cathedrals, theaters, and concert halls.
– Performed as countertenor in high-profile ensembles, specializing in Baroque and Renaissance repertoire, with recordings and live streams on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud.
– Collaborated with international masters such as Marco Berrini, Diego Fratelli, and Gary Graden, enhancing cross-cultural choral exchanges.
– Produced educational videos and tutorials on choral techniques, amassing thousands of views on YouTube (e.g., “Pater Noster” by Nikolai Kedrov, blending Orthodox and Catholic traditions).

Tutor and Coordinator
**Conservatories and Music Academies**, Puglia Region, Italy
*2015 – Present*
– Coordinated choral workshops and masterclasses at institutions like Conservatorio “T. Schipa” in Lecce, training emerging talents in polyphonic singing and conducting.
– Developed curricula for vocal pedagogy, emphasizing historical performance practices and ensemble dynamics.
– Mentored over 200 students, with many advancing to professional choral careers in Italy and abroad.

Education

Diploma Accademico di II Livello in Polifonia Rinascimentale (with Honors)
**Conservatorio “T. Schipa”, Lecce, Italy**
*Graduated 2012*
– Focused on Renaissance polyphony under renowned faculty, culminating in a thesis on Italian madrigals.

Diploma Accademico di I Livello in Maestro del Coro
**Conservatorio “F. Morlacchi”, Perugia, Italy**
*Graduated 2009*

Diplomas in Violin, Choral Music, and Choral Direction
**Conservatorio “N. Rota”, Monopoli (BA), Italy**
*Graduated 2005*
– Early training in instrumental and vocal foundations, igniting lifelong passion for choral arts.

Advanced Masterclasses
– Studied with international luminaries including Roberto Acciai, Gianluca Ferrarini, Peter Phillips, and Nigel Short in choral conducting and Renaissance performance practice (2006–2018).

Skills
– **Conducting Expertise**: Choral direction, Renaissance polyphony, sacred and secular repertoires.
– **Performance**: Countertenor vocals, ensemble leadership, historical instrument knowledge.
– **Education**: Vocal pedagogy, workshop facilitation, curriculum design.
– **Technical**: Music notation software (Finale/Sibelius), audio production, digital content creation (YouTube, SoundCloud).
– **Languages**: Italian (native), English (fluent), Latin (proficient for liturgical texts).

Awards and Achievements
– Honored with lode (distinction) for II Livello Diploma, recognizing excellence in polyphonic studies.
– Featured performer and director in international choral festivals, including contributions to recordings of Orthodox and Catholic sacred music.
– Built a digital presence with 500+ followers on Facebook and growing YouTube channel dedicated to choral education and performances.

Myguel Santos e Castro has a degree in Management and Public Administration.

He began his musical studies at the age of 7 in piano, acoustic guitar and music theory.

At the age of 17 he began teaching music in schools, recorder, music theory and history, piano, electric and acoustic guitar and percussion.

He studied Choral Conducting at the Academia de Amadores de Música de Lisboa Academia, participated in workshops and masterclasses in Choral Conducting / Orchestra / Vocal Technique, inside and outside the country (Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden) with the most influential conductors today. . Under his Artistic Direction he has developed an intense and passionate work in different events and workshops in Portugal.

His choral work has taken him to many countries around the world (France, Mexico, Japan, USA, Estonia) and he has developed many projects with radio, television and cinema.

He is often invited to lectures/classes at schools and universities.

Founder of the VOX LACI project