{"id":14156,"date":"2019-11-18T10:27:11","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T08:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tartupoistekoor.ee\/?page_id=14156"},"modified":"2025-12-05T18:28:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:28:26","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tartupoistekoor.ee\/en\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Tartu Boys\u2019 Choir was founded by Tartu Pioneeride Maja and Tartu Kultuurihoone in 1961, The conductor became Uno Uiga. For the first few years, the choir worked on understanding the note and learning to read it, meanwhile teaching the boys to embrace their voices. Since there is so little time for the boys in soprano and alto, there was frequent worrying about new singers. Because of this, Tartu Karlova Kool opened a music class, where they sought out boys from Tartu and areas around Tartu.<\/p>

At first the choir consisted of 2, later 3, different voices before developing into a classical boys\u2019 choir. The choir is situated in the same building as Tartu Karlova Kool so every year, when new singers are accepted in to the choir, they start their studies in the school. Thanks to the study program, it is possible to make different groups of singers, make ensembles or teach the boys to sing solo. All the boys also learn different instruments and play in the orchestra or an ensemble. During the 2019\/2020 season the choir is conducted by Annelii Traks and Sander Tamm<\/p>

\u201cTartu Boys\u2019 Choir is one of the oldest boys\u2019 choirs in Estonia. In 59 years, over 1000 boys have been a part of the choir. All previous conductors have poured their heart and soul into their work, wishing to develop the boys, show them different music and discover the world together. Right now, we have reached the point, where the choir has changed but the main objectives are still the same. We\u2019re proud to have such efficient and hardworking boys. We hope, we can change the boys\u2019 character more emotional, so the love for singing would remain, so they would see the bigger picture, so they have something to tell their own kids and remind themselves.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

\u00a0\u2013 Undel Kokk, retired head conductor of Tartu Boys\u2019 Choir<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Browse the brochure of Tartu Boys Choir<\/h4>

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Repertory has pieces from Estonian conductors, contemporary conductors and classical conductors like F. Schubert, W. A. Mozart, J. S. Bach, G. F. H\u00e4ndel, J. Brahms, G. Verdi, J. Sibelius, A. Lotti, H. Sch\u00fctz and more. The choir has been a part of the theatre, helping with \u201cTosca\u201d, \u201cBoheem\u201d, \u201cWerther\u201d, \u201cCarmen\u201d, \u201cGypsy\u201d, \u201cHelisev Muusika\u201d, \u201cEvita\u201d, \u201cMotetid\u201d, \u201cMary Poppins\u201d and more.<\/p>

The choir has recorded L, Cheburini\u2019s Requim e-minor and presented it in Sweden and FInland. in 2005, Tartu Boys\u2019 Choir, Vanemuise Opera Choir, Tartu Youth Choir and Vanemuise Symphony orchestra collaborated for H. Honegger\u2019s \u201cJeanne d\u2019Arc at the stake\u201d, conducted by Arvo Volmer. The same year we presented \u201cCarmina Burana\u201d by C. Orffi with choir Latvija and Northern Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Anu Tali<\/p>

The choir has travelled to Siberia, Asia and Caucasus, not mentioning Belarussia, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Poland, Czech, Slovakia, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Ireland. They have also visited major cities like Moscow, St.Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk,<\/p>

Leninakan, Tbilisi, Tashkent, Angres, Lviv, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Riga, Jurmala, Dubna, Baku, Sumqayit, Minsk, Brest, Chi\u0219in\u0103u, Yerevan, Limerick.<\/p>

In the past, the choir has also appeared in television and radio in Estonia and abroad, concerts have been in factories, schools and concert halls. The choir has also taken part in many culture programs and during Hansap\u00e4evad. Tartu Boys\u2019 Choir has started the tradition of the Boys\u2019 choirs song festival (1976, 1981, 1987, 1996, 2001)<\/p>

The choir was awarded with the title of Choir of the Year in 2010, when the choir successfully participated in contests and gave concerts, collaborated with Vanemuine with operas and musicals and sang everything from Bach to Siiri Sisask in Estonia and abroad.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Conductors:<\/h3>

Uno Uiga 1961 \u2013 1996\u00a0
Alfred Bender 1963 \u2013 1980\u00a0
Lennart J\u00f5ela 1965 \u2013 1969 ja 1980 \u2013 2006
Undel Kokk 1973 \u2013 2018\u00a0
\u00dcllar Palumets 1985 \u2013 1992\u00a0
Marge Palm 1996 \u2013 2000
Annelii Traks 1992 \u2013 til today
Sander Tamm 2018 \u2013 til today\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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They worked as choir masters:<\/h3>

Niina Aardemaa
\u00dclle Sakarias 2000 \u2013 2002
Heidi Ots 2002 – 2007<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Accompanists:<\/h3>\n

Ene Rebane 1961 \u2013 1969
Tiiu Usk 1970 \u2013 2007
Urmas Taniloo
Katrin Nuume 2007 – til today<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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