Teekkarikuoro, a mixed choir of around 50 singers based at Tampere University's Hervanta campus, has been combining engineering ambition with musical creativity since 1985.
Known for its light-hearted yet high-quality approach, the choir has earned a gold stamp at the Tampere Vocal Music Festival in 2017 and 2019. The choir rehearses weekly from late August to early June, supplemented by weekend camps for concert preparation and both domestic and international performances.
Our repertoire ranges from rhythm music to choral classics, with a strong emphasis on local culture, including "manserock." Teekkarikuoro also regularly commissions new compositions and arrangements.
The choir actively organizes themed concerts, participates in national and international events, and performs at university and private functions. Additionally, the smaller ensemble TeekkariKvartti, formed by choir members, delivers frequent performances in the Pirkanmaa region. Teekkarikuoro has released three albums, the latest in 2022, and collaborates with various organizations on special projects.
Responsibilities of the Choir Conductor:
- Artistic leadership, including repertoire and production planning.
- Leading weekly rehearsals and weekend camps to achieve artistic goals.
- Conducting performances.
- Auditioning new choir members and TeekkariKvartti candidates.
Qualifications:
- A B-level degree in choral conducting (or near completion) or equivalent skills.
- Professionalism matching the choir’s standards.
- Strong proficiency in Finnish and English.
- Commitment to long-term development of the choir.
- Vision and enthusiasm for advancing the choir.
- Willingness to maintain and build musical collaborations.
What We Offer:
- A permanent part-time conductor position with hourly pay (as an employee or via invoicing).
- A motivated and talented choir with a strong sense of community.
- A dynamic, student-driven environment under the choirs association.
- The opportunity to preserve and develop the Teekkari singing tradition.
Application Process:
Submit your CV, cover letter (including salary expectations and availability), and a response to the following task:
Design one or two concert programs for Teekkarikuoro, with proposed themes, collaborations, and repertoire suggestions.
Applications must be sent to careers@teekkarikuoro.fi by Sunday, February 2, 2025. Selected applicants will be invited to interviews in February, followed by a trial conducting session in March. The position begins on August 1, 2025, or as agreed.
More information about the application process and the choir you can ask via email: careers@teekkarikuoro.fi or calling 050 573 2879 (Paju Tella / recruitment committee) or current choir conductor Johanna Lantto 050 590 9480.
