Mixed Choir

The Mixed Choir of Musical Praxis Conservatory started in 2003 as a core course, within the curriculum of the Advanced Theory course of the Classical department.

Students from the Classical, Contemporary and Jazz departments, as well as from the Traditional Music department, have the opportunity to participate in the largest musical ensemble of the Conservatory. As the voice replaces the student’s primary instrument, all participants take part on equal terms in a musical process that:

– treats the voice as a fundamental musical tool. No prior vocal training is required; through the process, all participants acquire the basic techniques of vocal use
– “composes” a unified polyphonic instrument, based on shared responsibility and highlighting the value of collective effort
– contributes decisively to the understanding of core musical elements (rhythm, form, structure, melody, harmony), with particular emphasis on harmony and counterpoint
– develops all essential qualities of a musician, from the perception of multiple parallel musical lines and themes to the ability to perform backing vocals in ensemble settings
– highlights the importance of text and language in music
– offers exposure to a wide range of musical styles and traditions

The Choir of the Musical Praxis Conservatory is composed primarily of Conservatory students, but is also open to anyone who loves choral music and possesses the necessary qualifications.

The average age of the choir members is 25. The choir is conducted by Kostas Manolkidis, a member of the Athens Chamber Choir and the Meizon Ensemble, and conductor of the Conduit Choir.

The Conservatory Music Practice with its choir, ensembles and multidimensional curriculum, submits a comprehensive proposal in music education aiming at cultural culture, the development of musical perception as well as the professional training of its students.

In April 2017, the Choir of the Conservatory Music Act took part – for the first time – in the 27th PANHELLENIC CHOIR COMPETITION HON 2017 and was distinguished with the award of the First Excellence! In November 2019 he took part in the 6th Artiva International Choir Festival, held in Nafplio, and won the Silver Medal in the category of religious music, in a demanding repertoire.