We are thrilled to share with you our latest project: Tenso CONNECT!
At Tenso, we believe in the power of collective singing to inspire substantial change in communities and society. Specifically, we believe in the capabilities of singers and conductors as professional communicators. In Tenso CONNECT we aim to support singers and conductors through training, interning and networking opportunities.
Co-funded by the European Union, Tenso CONNECT aims to foster positive change in the working culture of choirs by offering meaningful training opportunities for young professional singers and conductors, thereby enhancing the choirs’ societal impact as professional communicators. The program is free of charge for our interns also the travel, accommodation and daily expenses during the internships will be covered by Tenso CONNECT.
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Conduct Connections Across Europe: Tenso CONNECT Internships for Conductors
Conduct Connections Across Europe: Tenso CONNECT Seeks Conductors!
Tenso CONNECT offers meaningful training and networking opportunities for conductors, aiming to cultivate their potential as professional cultural communicators within society. We are looking for 6 conductors to join our project!
The project will run from autumn 2024 through November 2025. Selected conductors will:
- Intern with top European choirs*: Forge connections with renowned professionals firsthand.
- Develop key skills: Classes in digital connection, leadership, and societal impact will equip you to connect more deeply.
- Join a vibrant online Tenso CONNECT community: Build lasting connections with fellow passionate choral professionals.
- Network with industry leaders: Attend two Tenso CONNECT conferences and connect with the faces from the network**
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We welcome conductors from all backgrounds to join our inclusive choral community! To apply, please send the requested material to connect@tensonetwork.eu by August 23, 2024
Application Criteria:
While we primarily focus on applicants aged between 25-35, applications from conductors of all ages are encouraged. To participate, you must be a citizen of the European Union or residing in Europe for at least three years.
Requested Material:
- Curriculum Vitae
- A short video (max. 3 minutes) where you explain your motivation for applying to the program
- 2-3 videos of you conducting a choir, showing the conductor from the front (some singers from the choir should be visible in the frame)
Please note that, for the videos, we do not require high quality. A video simply shot by your phone’s camera will be sufficient. We only would like to get to know you and see you conduct!
Application Process:
Once you have all the materials ready you can send them over to connect@tensonetwork.eu by August 23 2024.
For any questions you may have please do not hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to meeting you!
*Ensemble AEDES(FR), Helsinki Kamarikuoro(FI), Croatian Radiotelevision Choir(HR), Chamber Choir Ireland(IE),RIAS Kammerchor(DE), Musicatreize(FR).
**The conferences are planned to take place in early 2025 and end of 2025. The dates may be subject to change.
Forge Vocal Bonds Across Europe: Tenso CONNECT Internships for Singers
Forge Vocal Bonds Across Europe: Tenso CONNECT Seeks Singers!
Tenso CONNECT offers meaningful training and networking opportunities for singers, aiming to cultivate their potential as professional cultural communicators within society. We are looking for 24 singers to join our project!
The project will run from autumn 2024 through November 2025. Selected singers will:
- Intern with top European choirs*: Forge connections with renowned professionals firsthand.
- Develop key skills: Classes in digital connection, leadership, and societal impact will equip you to connect more deeply.
- Join a vibrant online Tenso CONNECT community: Build lasting connections with fellow passionate singers.
- Network with industry leaders: Attend two Tenso CONNECT conferences and connect with the faces from the network**.
- Sing in the Tenso CONNECT project choir: Showcase your learnings and connect through singing together.
Apply now!
We welcome singers from all backgrounds to join our inclusive choral community! To apply, please send the requested material to connect@tensonetwork.eu by August 23, 2024
Application Criteria:
While we primarily focus on applicants aged between 25-35, applications from singers of all ages are encouraged. To participate, you must be a citizen of the European Union or residing in Europe for at least three years.
Requested Material:
- Curriculum Vitae
- A short video (max. 3 minutes) where you explain your motivation for applying to the program
- Videos of you singing:
- ‘Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen’ (Johannes Brahms) until bar 28
- These vocal exercises
- A lied or aria by Bach or Mozart
Please note that, for the videos we do not require high quality. A video simply shot by your phone’s camera will be sufficient. We only would like to get to know you and see you sing!
Application Process:
Once you have all the materials ready you can send them over to connect@tensonetwork.eu by August 23, 2024
For any questions you may have please do not hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to meeting you!
*Ensemble AEDES(FR), Helsinki Kamarikuoro(FI), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir(EE), Cappella Amsterdam(NL), Coro Casa da Música(PT), Turkish State Choir(TR)
**The conferences are planned to take place in early 2025 and end of 2025. The dates may be subject to change.
A central component of CONNECT is the internship program, which provides young singers and conductors firsthand experience working with top European professional choirs. Interns will engage with choir members to explore motivations and foster a sense of belonging. Additionally, our interns will be supported by online training content created by industry leaders. This content will be shared on CONNECTspace, a new digital and user-friendly platform, that will offer online courses covering topics such as digital connection, leadership, and societal engagement for choral musicians. The project also includes two international conferences: MERGE and TRAMPOLINE. These conferences will help our interns network with the larger Tenso Network and facilitate in-person exchanges among partners, interns, and the broader community. TRAMPOLINE will feature artistic showcases from choir workshops involving supported singers and conductors over the two years, culminating in a celebratory event.
June 2024 – Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or [name of the granting authority]. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
