Mitja Vaupotič

Дирижер

Mitja Vaupotič, a graduate of the Department of Music at the Faculty of Education, University of Maribor, Slovenia, has been teaching music at the Maks Pečar Primary School in Ljubljana since 2008. Concurrently, he serves as the conductor for the school's three choirs. In his role, he fosters a special relationship with choir music, aiming to inspire young singers with enthusiasm for singing and music in general. Mitja actively participates in various school events and occasions, demonstrating his commitment to music education. He is a regular attendee of seminars, continually enhancing his expertise. In 2018, a small vocal group under his direction performed in the play entitled "The Gruffalo" (Zverjasec), earning a gold award at the Slovene national children’s theatre convention. As the author of a folk songs concert titled "A Little Bird Came Flying" (Ena ptička priletela), staged in March 2017, Mitja Vaupotič showcases his creativity in choral compositions. Since 2015, he has led different choirs to several regional, national, and international competitions, consistently earning top awards and praises. Mitja's involvement in the realm of music extends beyond choir singing. Between 2000 and 2010, he was a member of the Academic Folklore Group A Student from Maribor, Slovenia, where he was responsible for the group’s musical composition. Recognizing his 10-year active participation, he received a special award – the Silver Marolt Badge.