2026 Civic Calendar, Community Assemblies & Field Concerts
Transparency and predictable scheduling are essential for active citizen participation. Below is the official 2026 operational calendar of JEM LA YE, detailing open weekly rehearsals, free public concerts, volunteer training days, and statutory administrative assemblies across Ariège.
Chronological 2026 Territorial Program
Our activities run year-round to maintain continuous cultural vitality and combat seasonal isolation across our mountain territory.
Quarter 1 (January – March 2026): Winter Vocal Foundations & Assemblies
Completed & ActiveResumption of Weekly Community Rehearsals
Winter session kickoff at the Salle Polyvalente of Saint-Martin-de-Caralp. Focus on diaphragmatic breath support, ribcage elasticity during cold weather, and learning the 2026 multi-part vocal repertoire.
Attendance: 48 registered singers • Welcomed 7 new resident members
Annual Ordinary General Assembly (AG Ordinaire)
Statutory gathering of all association members in Saint-Martin-de-Caralp. Unanimous approval of the 2025 financial accounts, presentation of the certified auditor's summary, and re-election of outgoing board members.
Administrative quorum reached: 76% representation • Full minutes published in public records
Solidarity Singing Circle at EHPAD Les Cimes
Afternoon polyphonic performance and participatory singing workshop for thirty-two senior residents in the Foix valley, accompanied by youth volunteers from local secondary schools.
Quarter 2 (April – June 2026): Spring Harmonies & Fête de la Musique
Upcoming ScheduledSpring Choral Masterclass: Polyphonies of Occitanie & the Pyrenees
Full-day intensive vocal clinic hosted in the historic commune hall of Brassac. Guest facilitation by regional ethnomusicologists exploring authentic modal harmonies, microtonal inflections, and collective vocal placement.
Free registration for all association members • Open observer gallery for curious community members
Intercommunal Choral Exchange: Val d'Ariège Voices
Collaborative joint rehearsal and friendly singing exchange uniting JEM LA YE with two sister community choirs from Tarascon-sur-Ariège and Varilhes. Joint rehearsal of a 90-voice collective anthem.
Fête de la Musique: Free Civic Village Concert
Annual open-air sunset performance in the public square of Saint-Martin-de-Caralp. Featuring the complete JEM LA YE community choir, guest amateur musicians, and a massive participatory sing-along with the public.
Admission: Completely Free • Refreshments organized collaboratively by village volunteers
Quarter 3 (July – September 2026): Summer Heritage & Mountain Valleys
ScheduledAcoustic Evening in the Romanesque Chapel of Ourdenac
Intimate candlelit polyphonic concert exploring sacred canons and medieval vocal works in the historic stone chapel of Ourdenac. Natural natural acoustic reverberation without electrical amplification.
Mobile Singing Brigade: Mountain Hamlet Tour
Our volunteer mobile team visits three isolated high-altitude hamlets in the Barguillère valley, delivering spontaneous 45-minute singing circles in village squares and public wash-houses.
Annual Forum des Associations (Foix & Saint-Martin)
Public informational stand welcoming new residents. Live vocal demonstrations, distribution of free educational toolkits, and registration for the 2026–2027 workshop season.
Quarter 4 (October – December 2026): Autumn Masterclasses & Winter Solidarity
ScheduledAutumn Youth Discovery Lab: Rhythm, Breath & Voice
Special holiday workshop for adolescents aged 10–17, introducing vocal percussion, contemporary harmonies, and collective microphone technique in a fun, non-academic setting.
Civic Volunteer Orientation & Technical Workshop
Training day for association volunteers focusing on mobile sound calibration, stage lighting safety, welcoming elderly singers with mobility aids, and digital archival procedures.
Winter Solstice Solidarity Concert
Our annual concluding celebration of warmth and communal resilience. Songs of winter, world carols, and seasonal folk songs performed in the Salle Polyvalente of Saint-Martin-de-Caralp.
Official Administrative Announcements & Board Resolutions
To fulfill our statutory commitments to administrative transparency, official resolutions of the Board of Directors are published for public review.
| Date | Resolution Reference | Subject & Summary | Administrative Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | RES-2026-01 | Approval of the 2026 operating budget and reaffirmation of zero commercial fee policy | Adopted (Unanimous) |
| 07/02/2026 | RES-2026-02 | Renewal of the municipal partnership agreement with the Mairie de Saint-Martin-de-Caralp | Signed & Ratified |
| 15/01/2026 | RES-2026-03 | Allocation of public equipment grant for upgraded acoustic panels and portable audio cables | Executed |
| 10/11/2025 | RES-2025-09 | Statutory filing of updated board list with the Prefecture of Ariège under RNA W091000907 | Prefecture Validated |
Attend an Event or Join a Rehearsal
All community members are welcome to attend our weekly rehearsals as observers or active participants. No pre-registration required for public concerts.