Programme

The seminar's main venue is the Helsinki Music Centre.
During the conference, a sales and trade event is organised in the Lower Foyer of the Helsinki Music Centre.
The evening concerts and gala dinner are held nearby in the Helsinki city centre. The official language of the conference is English.
Please see info for more details.

Friday 4.10.

14.00

Registration begins

16.30

The opening of the event

16.45

Lecture: Concert planning – Bernhardt Hess (DE)

18.15

Break

19.30

Concert: Sibelius Academy Vocal Ensemble

Saturday 5.10.

9.30

Two workshops to choose from
a) Rhythm music in choirs – Merzi Rajala (FIN)
b) Choir sound and vocal technique – Jani Sivén (FIN)

11.00
Break

11.30

Two workshops to choose from

a) Rhythm music in choirs – Merzi Rajala (FIN)

b) Choir sound and vocal technique – Jani Sivén (FIN)

13.00

Lunch

14.00

Observe a masterclass or participate in a workshop (choose one)

a) Observing a conducting masterclass for Sibelius Academy students given by Sigvards Kļava(LV)

b) Conducting an equal voices choir – Marit Tøndel Bodsberg Weyde (NO)

15.30
Break

16.00

Observe a masterclass or participate in a workshop (choose one)

a) Observing a conducting masterclass for Sibelius Academy students given by Sigvards Kļava(LV)
b) Conducting a symphony or an opera choir – Ines Kaun (DE/SWE)

17.30
Break

19.00

Concert:

Akademiska Damkören Lyran, Male Choir Euga & Sibelius Upper Secondary School Chamber Choir

20.30

Evening gala (Sokos Hotel Presidentti)