RAMA Vocal Center
RAMA Vocal Center will be based in Aarhus starting in August 2025. If you want to learn more about the specific opportunities for studying jazz/pop choir directing, click here.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the head of RAMA Vocal Center, Professor Jim Daus Hjernøe.
RAMA Vocal Center: A Global Leader in Jazz/Pop Choir Directing
Since its inception in 2006, the RAMA Vocal Center at The Royal Academy of Music has been at the forefront of Jazz/Pop choir directing, establishing itself as a world-class institution dedicated to advancing this dynamic field. By integrating artistic innovation with academic rigor, the center has redefined the practices and pedagogy of Jazz/Pop choir directing, contributing profoundly to the global evolution of rhythmic choral music.
The teaching faculty at RAMA Vocal Center comprises internationally renowned educators and practitioners who are pioneers in Jazz/Pop choir directing. Their extensive expertise and forward-thinking methodologies have not only shaped generations of choral directors but have also influenced the broader international choral landscape. This faculty’s deep commitment to excellence ensures that students are immersed in an environment that bridges tradition with cutting-edge approaches to Jazz/Pop music.
The curriculum is meticulously crafted to address the unique demands of Jazz/Pop choir directing. It encompasses advanced training in vocal technique, ensemble dynamics, repertoire curation, arranging, composition, improvisation, and conducting—each approached through the lens of Jazz/Pop genres. Students engage in a rich blend of academic study and hands-on experience, including live performances, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations, fostering both technical mastery and artistic creativity.
As a global hub for Jazz/Pop choir directing, the RAMA Vocal Center attracts a diverse and talented cohort of students and professionals from around the world. Its reputation for excellence, coupled with its emphasis on innovation and artistic exploration, solidifies its role as a driving force in shaping the future of Jazz/Pop choir music. Through its visionary leadership, the center continues to elevate the standards and scope of this vibrant field, inspiring a new generation of choral directors to make their mark on the international stage.
If you want to learn more about the specific opportunities for studying jazz/pop choir directing, click here.
Artistic and pedagogical development work at RAMA Vocal Center
Malene Rigtrup: See the artistic and pedagogical development work regarding strategies for creating new original idiomatic choral works.
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Jesper Holm: See the educational development work regarding rehearsal techniques and conducting techniques for pop/jazz choral music.
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Jim Daus Hjernøe: See the artistic and pedagogical development work on vocal painting and strategies for making instant music.
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In this short music documentary by Carl Eneroth, you will get behind the scenes of Vocal Painting (VOPA), an innovative sign language for improvisational choir singing, as it is taught and performed at The Royal Academy of Music, Denmark.
Read more about the RAMA Vocal Center, The Intelligent Choir (TIC), and upcoming boot camps through the menu to the right.