Tartu Youth Choir
Tartu Youth Choir is a mixed choir consisting of the town’s university and high school students and has been active since 1983. Our repertoire consists of both folk and traditional choir music as well as contemporary choir pieces and larger projects. Over the years, the choir has performed at concerts, festivals and competitions, both local and international, as well as worked alongside many other musical groups.
Our aim is to give the singers a chance for musical development in a friendly atmosphere and to provide audiences with beautiful and diverse listening experiences.
Rehearsals take place on mondays and wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm in Miina Härma Gymnasium hall.
Upcoming performances
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10. April 2026
Tartu Youth Choir's spring concert "Noorte käte järgi"
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28. July – 31. July 2026
Choir competition in Firenze
Tartu Youth Choir was founded in 1983 by Riho Leppoja, who was the chief conductor until 2019. Markus Leppoja has conducted the choir since 2010 and became the chief conductor in 2019. Kadri Leppoja has conducted the choir since 1996. In 2001, Viviane Kallaste joined as a teacher of vocal culture. The choir has given concerts in various different countries, been to every Estonian Song Celebration and participated in an international competition almost every year.
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Juubelda, rahvas
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Lustiline lumelaul
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Kahte harusse kasvav puu
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Nüüd on sõna lihaks saanud
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Kyrie
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Jõulud sinuga
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Isamaale
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Sii om leelo liinast tuudu
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Laudate Dominum III
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Dominus vobiscum
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Päkapiku jõululaul
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Uuesti, uuesti
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CD "Lend”
Tartu Youth Choir's CD "Lend" ("Flight") was recorded in April 2017 and February 2018, it includes 16 selected songs from the choir's recent repertoire. Albums title is inspired by the final part of "Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine", where the famous artist and inventor finally takes flight.
