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04.03.2025

Choir conducting course 14.-18.7.2025

Choir conductor and composer Mikko Sidoroff's choir conducting course at Valamo College in July. The course is suitable for both experienced choir conductors and assistant conductors who already have experience in choir conducting. Passive students are also welcome.

The aim of the course is to deepen students' abilities to work as a choir director. The course introduces students to the key areas of choir conducting, such as percussion technique, analyzing and practicing the repertoire, using the vocal cords, and teaching voice formation in the choir.

The course is excellent for both experienced choir directors and assistant directors who already have experience in choir conducting. The teaching and work methods include practicing and conducting the repertoire (4–5 pieces), lecture teaching, and video analysis. Participants are required to have previous experience in choir conducting and choral singing, as well as the ability to read music. Piano skills are useful. A maximum of 10 active students will be accepted for the course. An unlimited number of passive students can be accepted. No discounts will be granted on the course price for active course participants. The teacher is Master of Music Mikko Sidoroff.

More information and registration Choir Conducting Course 7/2025 | Valamo Monastery