THE SWEDISH RADIO CHOIR CONDUCTORS WORKSHOP

The Swedish Radio Choir Conductors Workshop – for a new generation of choir conductors

The Swedish Radio Choir is looking ahead as a driving force in the development of Swedish choral life and the education of excellent choral conductors. Therefore, it is now initiating a learning project where a number of choir conductors will have the opportunity to develop together with the ensemble over the course of a week. The week ends with an informal concert where the participants lead the Radio Choir.

• We are looking for you who:
– are in ongoing music education, or ended your music studies within the last two years
– are living in Sweden, or are a Swedish citizen
– are a choir conductor

The Radio Choir was formed at the same time as the Swedish Radio, and is an important part of its cultural creation activities. For almost 100 years, the Radio Choir has spread the Swedish choir sound throughout the world and is now internationally recognized for its recordings and concerts. With this project, the Radio Choir wants to honor, fortify and highlight the choir tradition that the choir itself is part of, and ensure that it lives on.

WHEN?

• May 12-15, 2020. The week starts Tuesday morning at 09:00 and ends on Friday evening at 19:00 with a concert in S:t Matteus Church.
• Workshops and rehearsals are interspersed with individual coaching of members of the Radio Choir, moderated by Arne Lundmark (Senior Vocal Advisor).

WHERE?

Swedish Radio/Berwaldhallen, Stockholm.

HOW?

• Apply by sending your resume, a personal letter and a video file (where you lead a choir in rehearsal and/or concert), to linnea.brorson@sr.se
• In your application, also answer the question: If you were free to choose, which three a cappella pieces would you like to lead the Radio Choir in?
• Application deadline: 8 March, 2020.
• You will be notified whether or not you have been accepted by March 16th.

WHY?

You are a committed and ambitious choir conductor who wants to develop your interaction with the choirs you lead, become more secure in your conductor role and get the opportunity to develop in your leadership together with one of the world’s leading choirs.

ACCOMMODATION?

Lunch is provided each day from May 12-15. The participants pay for their own accommodation.

OBSERVATION?

There will be the opportunity for a number of participants to observe during the week. Report interest to linnea.brorson@sr.se