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Nicaragua International Choral Workshops

Immersive musical experiences
in Central America
International choral workshops combining music,
travel, cultural exchange, and artistic exploration.
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Community

Singers and travelers from around the world

Immersive
Experience

Singers and travelers from around the world

Artistic
Excellence

Inspired rehearsals, meaningful performance

Cultural
Connection

Discover Nicaragua through local collaboration

Travel with
Purpose

Explore deeply,
Travel consciously

What is NICW?

NICW brings together singers, musicians, and internationally minded travellers for immersive musical experiences in Latin America. Combining choral singing, performance, local collaboration, and shared exploration, each project offers a distinctive experience of music-making within the cultural life and atmosphere of Nicaragua.

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NICW 27

February 2027

Open to participants internationally, NICW 27 combines choral singing, travel, and cultural immersion across several of Nicaragua’s most essential destinations. The 16-day retreat balances rehearsal and performance with exploration, social connection, and ample free time to experience the country at a relaxed pace. Participants will collaborate with Granada-based sister ensemble Coro Laudate in a varied program drawing from classical, Canadian, and Nicaraguan sacred and secular traditions, with singing residencies and performances in San Juan del Sur, Granada, and León. Along the way, participants will build meaningful friendships, engage with local communities, discover Nicaragua’s rich cultural heritage, and share memorable musical experiences that foster artistic growth, cultural understanding.
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Managua Messiah 2027

March 2027

Roland Graham leads a landmark Nicaraguan presentation of Handel’s Messiah (concert highlights), bringing together Canadian and Nicaraguan choristers, professional orchestra and soloists for a week of rehearsals, workshops, and educational outreach, culminating in public performances at the Rubén Darío National Theatre in Managua.
Designed for advanced singers, this intensive 10-day project offers a rare opportunity for international artistic collaboration at a high musical level.
Participants will collaborate with Granada-based sister ensemble Coro Laudate in a varied program drawing from classical, Canadian, and Nicaraguan sacred and secular traditions, with singing residencies and performances in San Juan del Sur, Granada, and León.

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Managua Messiah 2027

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March 2027 Roland Graham leads a landmark Nicaraguan presentation of Handel’s Messiah (concert highlights), bringing together Canadian and Nicaraguan choristers, professional orchestra and soloists for

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NICW 27

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February 2027 Open to participants internationally, NICW 27 combines choral singing, travel, and cultural immersion across several of Nicaragua’s most essential destinations. The 16-day retreat

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past Experiences

NICW 2026

January–February 2026

For the first time, NICW participants collaborated with Nicaraguan singers to prepare and jointly perform Vivaldi’s Gloria and a traditional Nicaraguan mass, while travelling through San Juan del Sur, Granada, León, and the volcanic landscapes of Ometepe Island.Participants will collaborate with Granada-based sister ensemble Coro Laudate in a varied program drawing from classical, Canadian, and Nicaraguan sacred and secular traditions, with singing residencies and performances in San Juan del Sur, Granada, and León.

NICW 2024

February 2024

The inaugural Nicaragua International Choral Workshop introduced participants to a unique combination of choral singing, travel, cultural immersion, and artistic collaboration in Nicaragua. Centered in San Juan del Sur and Granada, the project established the foundation for future NICW experiences and international partnerships.Participants will collaborate with Granada-based sister ensemble Coro Laudate in a varied program drawing from classical, Canadian, and Nicaraguan sacred and secular traditions, with singing residencies and performances in San Juan del Sur, Granada, and León.

Why Nicaragua?

From volcanic landscapes and Pacific coastlines to vibrant cities and remarkable hospitality, Nicaragua offers a sense of warmth, openness, and discovery increasingly difficult to find in a busy world.

Participant Reflections

“One of the best trips I have taken because it combined my favourite things – making music, spending time on the ocean, and mingling with the locals.” — Marjorie
“One of the best trips I have taken because it combined my favourite things – making music, spending time on the ocean, and mingling with the locals.” — Marjorie
“One of the best trips I have taken because it combined my favourite things – making music, spending time on the ocean, and mingling with the locals.” — Marjorie
“One of the best trips I have taken because it combined my favourite things – making music, spending time on the ocean, and mingling with the locals.” — Marjorie

Artistic Director

Roland Graham

Roland Graham is a Canadian conductor, educator, and cultural producer whose work focuses on creating meaningful musical experiences that bring people together across communities, cultures, and countries.

As founder and artistic director of Nicaragua International Choral Workshops, he combines artistic excellence with cultural exchange, travel, and community engagement to create experiences that extend beyond the concert stage. His approach emphasizes collaboration, connection, and the belief that music can foster deeper understanding between people from different backgrounds.

NICW was created from a desire to offer a different kind of choral experience—one that balances high-quality musical preparation with exploration, hospitality, and authentic cultural exchange. Through shared music-making and travel, participants are invited to develop both artistically and personally while forming lasting international connections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

NICW welcomes singers, musicians, and culturally curious travelers from around the world. Programs are designed for participants who enjoy music, exploration, and meaningful cultural experiences.

Most projects are open to singers with choral experience and a passion for music-making. Specific programs may have different requirements depending on their artistic focus and repertoire.
Each project combines rehearsals, performances, cultural activities, local collaboration, sightseeing, and opportunities to explore Nicaragua’s landscapes, history, and communities.
Absolutely. Many participants join independently and quickly become part of the welcoming international community that develops throughout the workshop.
Nicaragua offers stunning natural beauty, rich cultural traditions, warm hospitality, and unique opportunities for artistic collaboration that create an unforgettable musical experience.
Program lengths vary, typically ranging from 10 to 16 days, depending on the project and itinerary.

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Join a welcoming international community of singers and travelers. Discover Nicaragua through inspiring music, cultural exchange, and unforgettable shared experiences.
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