Choir Leadership Development : An Event Management Study for the Savonlinna Opera Festival
Berger, Valerie (2018)
Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201805199060
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201805199060
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This thesis project aimed to analyse the leadership approach at the Savonlinna Opera Festival Choir. Thus, to reach this objective, the current methods were examined and compared to specific theories. In addition, literature, as well as feedback on their practices, have been provided. The research was conducted in cooperation with the Savonlinna Opera Festival, an internationally recognised festival.
The reviewed literature revealed some event-specific challenges and practices. Furthermore, leadership and motivational theories discussed concrete approaches for interacting with followers. Next, the choir singers’ views were investigated in both qualitative interviews and through a quantitative survey. Also, the choir’s rehearsals were observed and the choir leader, Matti Hyökki was interviewed. The different resources in combination were used to develop the choir’s leadership approach.
In conclusion, the results indicate that the leadership state of the choir is at a strong level. Nevertheless, a few development areas were identified, and improvement suggestions were provided. With this, the author hopes to provide the choir leadership with an excellent base for future endeavours.
The reviewed literature revealed some event-specific challenges and practices. Furthermore, leadership and motivational theories discussed concrete approaches for interacting with followers. Next, the choir singers’ views were investigated in both qualitative interviews and through a quantitative survey. Also, the choir’s rehearsals were observed and the choir leader, Matti Hyökki was interviewed. The different resources in combination were used to develop the choir’s leadership approach.
In conclusion, the results indicate that the leadership state of the choir is at a strong level. Nevertheless, a few development areas were identified, and improvement suggestions were provided. With this, the author hopes to provide the choir leadership with an excellent base for future endeavours.