- Acquiring the techniques of group singing;
- Developing a good attitude and social skills to achieve a common vision of performance;
- Being able to individually prepare a choral composition, as a singer from the choir, in the choir;
- Developing the ear training to listen to other singers who sing with and around you;
- Constructing and controlling a presented choral repertoire;
- Different forms of making music in smaller and bigger ensembles, depending on the specific repertoire and the place of the performance;
- Knowing and controlling choral techniques: a.o. voice control, intonation, phrasing, creating a relaxed voice, use proper breathing and posture technique to get the most out of the choir experience;
- Working towards stage performance;
- Preparing the concert performance(s) by rehearsing once a week from October until March.

- Practicing music by polyphonic choral singing in a classical choir;
- Active group singing participation in a four-part mixed choir;
- Artistic development of the expression and the personality;
- Improving the singing voice and boosting the happiness and healthiness through choir singing;
- Participation in vocal concert performance(s) regarding a.o. music analytical, music theoretical and vocal-technical guidelines;
- Learning to situate the ensemble-oriented choral thinking with special attention to group agreements concerning a.o. performance practice, knowledge of the score and awareness of the rehearsal schedule and rehearsal progress.

At minor level:

The student acquires additional competences and skills to complement the programme’s learning outcomes.

The artistic coaches provide artistic guidance during rehearsals and lessons, offering feedback on ensemble playing, interpretation, style, communication and stage preparation. Where relevant, additional guidance is provided by appointment or during joint performance opportunities. Appointments, repertoire requirements and assessment information can be found on Canvas.

There are no prerequisites for this course.