{"id":469,"date":"2019-06-12T10:25:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T08:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musikkons.dk\/?page_id=469"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:57:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T07:57:26","slug":"rama-vocal-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/musikkons.dk\/en\/programmes\/jazz-pop\/innovative-choir-leading\/rama-vocal-center\/","title":{"rendered":"RAMA Vocal Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RAMA Vocal Center is based in Aarhus as of August 2025.<br data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"230\" \/>Discover the different educational paths in Jazz\/Pop Choir Directing and find the one that fits your artistic journey <a href=\"https:\/\/musikkons.dk\/en\/programmes\/jazz-pop\/innovative-choir-leading\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or would like personal guidance, please contact the Head of RAMA Vocal Center, Professor <a href=\"https:\/\/musikkons.dk\/en\/about-djm\/employees\/jim-daus-hjernoee\/\">Jim Daus Hjern\u00f8e.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>RAMA Vocal Center: A Global Leader in Jazz\/Pop Choir Directing<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s deep commitment to excellence ensures that students are immersed in an environment that bridges tradition with cutting-edge approaches to Jazz\/Pop music.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2014each 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn more about the specific opportunities for studying jazz\/pop choir directing, click <a href=\"https:\/\/musikkons.dk\/en\/programmes\/jazz-pop\/innovative-choir-leading\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Artistic and pedagogical development work at RAMA Vocal Center<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musikkons.dk\/en\/about-djm\/employees\/malene-rigtrup\/\">Malene Rigtrup<\/a>: See the artistic and pedagogical development work regarding strategies for creating new original idiomatic choral works.<br \/>\nMore information <a href=\"https:\/\/musikkons.dk\/en\/what-else\/research-and-development\/educational-development\/the-composing-conductor\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 mb-40\">\n    <div class=\"cookie-notice-box-custom hidden\">\n        <div class=\"cookie-notice-content\">\n            <div class=\"cookie-notice-icon\">\n            <\/div>\n            <h2>The video was blocked<\/h2>\n            <p>The video cannot be shown because you have not given permission for the website to use marketing cookies.<\/p>\n            <button id=\"open-cookie-settings\">Cookie settings<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Composing Conductor\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UnpK-0K1qXw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musikkons.dk\/en\/about-djm\/employees\/jesper-holm\/\">Jesper Holm<\/a>: See the educational development work regarding rehearsal techniques and conducting techniques for pop\/jazz choral music.<br \/>\nMore information <a href=\"https:\/\/conductorstoolbox.com\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 mb-40\">\n    <div class=\"cookie-notice-box-custom hidden\">\n        <div class=\"cookie-notice-content\">\n            <div class=\"cookie-notice-icon\">\n            <\/div>\n            <h2>The video was blocked<\/h2>\n            <p>The video cannot be shown because you have not given permission for the website to use marketing cookies.<\/p>\n            <button id=\"open-cookie-settings\">Cookie settings<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AppPR3\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZI8aWYJl4vw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musikkons.dk\/en\/about-djm\/employees\/jim-daus-hjernoee\/\">Jim Daus Hjern\u00f8e<\/a>: See the artistic and pedagogical development work on vocal painting and strategies for making instant music.<br \/>\nMore information <a href=\"https:\/\/theintelligentchoir.com\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/377020792\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Read more about the RAMA Vocal Center, The Intelligent Choir (TIC), and upcoming boot camps through the menu to the right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAMA Vocal Center is based in Aarhus as of August 2025.Discover the different educational paths in Jazz\/Pop Choir Directing and find the one that fits your artistic journey here. 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