Tampere University Singers
We are a mixed choir functioning within Tampere University (Tampereen Yliopiston Laulajat, TYL) with our singers however representing all walks of life. Our repertoire consists of classical choir music with a lot of variety, pieces' styles ranging from church music to modern choral compositions and folk songs. Along with learning the pieces, our choir focuses on maintaining its unified sound that is an important element in the choir's musical values.
Singer, come join our cheerful group!
Next auditions will be held at the beginning of the autumn season 2025.
If you think you can sing and feel like joining a qualified group of choristers, don't hesitate to join our choir! Our singers do not need to be students in any of the higher education institutions in Tampere - You are welcome to the choir regardless of your education level or situation in life.
Exchange students are very welcome too, provided that you can attend the rehearsals on Tuesday evenings and are still in Finland when we have our concerts. You do not need to speak Finnish, as there will always be someone among the singers to translate all necessary instructions when needed.
On spring 2025 weekly rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 17h45 to 20h45. The rehersals are held at Linna building on Tampere University city centre campus, room K104 (Kalevantie 5). There are typically three concerts per year, two in Autumn and one in Spring.
In addition to rehearsing and performing, we spend many cheerful moments together in more casual occasions such as going for drinks after rehearsals and throwing parties after concerts. We have a warm and kind community!
Join via our auditions
We hold auditions twice a year; They are announced on this website and in our social media accounts usually towards the beginning of each semester (January and September).
The audition includes some simple tasks measuring your voice and tune and a song of your choice without accompaniment. At the audition you can choose freely what you want to sing, in any language you want. We recommend that you choose something that you are comfortable to sing a capella. Many candidates choose simple traditional songs, because it is near to the classical style of the choir repertoire. The idea is that we can hear what your voice sounds like, and evaluate if your voice type is fit for the choir.
You can contact our choir board for more information about our choir and the auditions via the form on this page or via email at hallitus(ät)tyl.fi.
Latest concert: Light and Joy
The concert Valo ja ilo (Light and Joy) by Tampere University Singers (TYL) and Discant Choir Lila invites the audience under a brilliant starry sky. The themes of the songs—beauty, joy, and hope—convey a message the choirs wish to share with the world. The artistic director of both choirs, Emmi Saulamaa, will conduct the performance.
The concert offers a diverse selection of Christmas music, ranging from traditional carols to modern arrangements. TYL brings a playful Christmas spirit with lively renditions of familiar songs, including Reippahasti käypi askeleet and Tonttujen jouluyö, composed by Emmy Köhler and Vilhelm Sefvén. Lila, in turn, guides the audience toward light with the stunning Northern Lights by Ola Gjeilo, a piece that captivates with its beauty. For this performance, a few singers from TYL will join Lila to enhance the choir's bright harmonies.
The concert concludes with a grand rendition of Franz Biebl’s Ave Maria (Angelus Domini), performed jointly by TYL and Lila. The Catholic prayer’s text transforms into a striking polyphonic masterpiece through intricate harmonies.
Tampere University Singers and Treble Choir Lila wish their audience a radiant and joyful Christmas season!
Location: Viinikka Church (Kaartotie 1)
Date: December 14th at 6 PM
Free admission, program booklet 15/12€
Want us to come sing at your event?
In addition to our regular concerts, we perform at events and parties. For most events, we recommend a 15–20 minute performance by a group of 4–8 of our talented singers. If you wish, you may even book the entire choir of 60 singers to perform at your event!
To book us for an event, please contact our event manager at keikat(ät)tyl.fi or via the form below.
Our event manager will be more than happy to help you out with all your choral music needs. You can plan the perfect set of songs from our vast repertoire. That's about all you need to worry about! Our event manager will take care of finding the appropriate singers and they'll show up at your event on the agreed date and time! Any event can be spiced up by our singers, be it a wedding, funeral, graduation party, or even a talk show on prime time TV! Let us know what you need!
Our prices for a 4–8 singer group performing for 15–20 minutes start at 350 €.
The event manager will be happy to tell you more!
Contact us
How to contact us
Email:hallitus(ät)tyl.fi
Or by filling the contact form