2nd International Conference "Working with a Children's Choir"
On November 16-17, 2024, the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław hosted a unique conference devoted to the methodology of working with children's and youth ensembles. The event aimed to deepen knowledge about effective choral education, collaborative vocal development, and the artistic development of young choristers in general and music schools.
The 2nd International Conference "Working with Children's Choirs" brought together an international group of experts and numerous participants from across Poland. The first day of the conference began with a lecture by Dr. Amelia Golema on the psychological aspects of music education. Angelika Wolf then presented an innovative approach to engaging singing with young people, combining movement with sound. Participants had the opportunity to participate in workshops led by Dr. Monika Bažíková, who has worked with various choral groups at the National Forum of Music.
The afternoon session included a lecture by Rafał Wysocki, M.A., on biomechanics and posturology in conducting. The day culminated in practical workshops with the NFM Boys' Choir and a concert, after which participants could mingle during a reception.
The second day began with practical workshops by Angelika Wolf, M.A., and an inspiring lecture by Marek Raczyński, M.A., on the choir as a mechanism and an organism. Malina Sarnowska's presentation, drawing on the Orff-Schulwerk concept, provided an excellent opportunity to learn about games and exercises that stimulate the imagination of young choristers. The conference concluded with a lively discussion between participants and the speakers.
We invite you to view a photo gallery from this event.
Photo: Grzegorz Kubiak
Lecture by Angelika Wolf, M.A.: Sound in Motion. Movement in Sound. Ideas inspiring the joy of engaging singing with young people
and workshops are organized as part of the project "The Difficult Art of Being an Artist - Workshops and Courses in Musical Arts and Conscious Career Development." Co-financed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund.
