Skólakór Kársness
| Skólakór Kársness | |
|---|---|
| Seat: |
 Kópavogur
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| Carrier: | Kársnes School |
| Founding: | 1976 |
| Genus: | Youth choir |
| Founder: | Þórunn Björnsdóttir |
| Head : | Þórunn Björnsdóttir |
| Voices : | 250 (SA) |
| Website : | http://www.karsneskorinn.is |
The children's choir Skólakór Kársness from Kópavogur , Iceland , was founded in 1976 by Þórunn Björnsdóttir. The choir has grown continuously since then and is now an integral part of the Kársnes School. It is open to all students .
The students sing in three different age groups. The oldest and most talented children (between 12 and 16 years) were guests at the EJCF in Basel in May 2004 . In total, over 250 children take part in the numerous activities of the choir, which also include radio and television appearances as well as concerts with the national symphony orchestra .
The choir has a very extensive repertoire from simple children's songs to classical music , church music , jazz and contemporary music. Skólakór Kársness has already recorded six records .
Conductor
Þórunn Björnsdóttir is a nationally known personality in Icelandic musical life. In addition to many other mandates, she has been a member of the Pedagogical Committee for Nordic Music and a member of the Art and Culture Committee in Kópavogur since 1991 . She released several choir collections and various CDs for music lessons. She has already received several Icelandic awards for her commitment to music.