Photo : François Meiller
Kiosques en fête: the choir "Emprise directe" in a happening!
Forget about being a silent spectator and find your voice in this spontaneous vocal gathering. You will master a song alongside the choir members before joining the final performance that turns the park into a collective musical instrument. A perfect way to spend a communal, heartwarming Sunday in the city.
Square Courteline (Paris 12th)
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On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Square Courteline hosts the Emprise directe choir for an interactive musical event. From 15:00 to 16:30, singers and attendees will gather for a vocal happening in the heart of the 12th arrondissement. This free event invites the public to learn a song under the guidance of the choir director, culminating in a collective performance. The location is wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can join in this community-focused musical experience. It is the perfect opportunity to discover polyphonic singing and explore potential involvement with the choir for the upcoming season.
As part of "Kiosques en fête", come and meet the choir "Emprise directe" at Square Courteline, Paris 12th, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
You will attend a vocal group happening and become a chorister by learning a song with the choir director.
And then, audience and choristers, we will put a final touch to this beautiful meeting by uniting our voices for a common song.
And if these polyphonic voices, this passion, and this conviviality make you want to join the group for this new season, in the 12th arrondissement...!
Our take on this event
As part of the Kiosques en fête program, the Square Courteline will serve as the venue for a unique vocal gathering on October 11, 2026. From 15:00 until 16:30, the Emprise directe choir will host a musical happening designed to bring the local community together. The session is structured as an interactive experience where attendees will learn a specific song directly from the choir director, eventually joining the group to perform a final piece together as one large ensemble.
The event is completely free of charge and open to all, with no prior booking required. The square is fully accessible to wheelchair users. In addition to the musical performance, this event provides a great opportunity for music lovers to learn more about joining the Emprise directe choir for the current season in the 12th district.
