Ukraine's first specialized educational project for training young professional choristers. 24 participants, 2-year course. Start 1 September 2026.
Kyiv Chamber Choir announced on 18 January 2026 the founding of the 'Young Singers Academy' — Ukraine's first specialized educational project for training young professional choristers. The academy opens on 1 September 2026. This is a 2-year programme for 24 student-singers aged 18-30, selected from 156 applications (from 14 Ukrainian regions). Didactic structure: 4 semesters, 2 sessions per week, 2 individual + 1 group session plus participation in the main choir rehearsals as observer-students (this provides real professional experience). Teaching staff — 6 professional Kyiv Chamber Choir singers plus artistic director Mykola Hobdych. Course topics: I. Vocal technology for choir; II. Ukrainian repertoire; III. World choral repertoire; IV. Performance and stage presentation. Graduation works — each of 24 students prepares a 15-minute solo fragment and participation in two graduation concerts (1 with main choir, 1 separate — students-only). Graduation concert runs at the Columned Hall of the Philharmonic in June 2028. Academy budget — 1.8 million UAH per year (from Ukrainian Cultural Foundation 60% + private donations 40%). Education is free for Ukrainian students; foreign students pay €1200/semester. First admission — 6 free places for participant-evacuees from near-frontline communities.
