About the Centre
The Centre for Vocal Music at the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek operates as an interdisciplinary artistic and scholarly research unit dedicated to the development, promotion, and preservation of vocal art. Primarily focused on artistic creation, the Centre integrates performance, research, education, dissemination, and promotion of vocal music, aspiring to become a relevant hub of artistic and professional activity at both national and international levels.
Within its activities, the Centre brings together experts in vocal performance, conducting, other performing arts, music pedagogy, and the social sciences and humanities, with the aim of researching solo, choral, and other forms of vocal expression. Through diverse artistic projects, artistic and scholarly research, and international collaboration, the Centre generates new knowledge and encourages innovative approaches to the interpretation of vocal music. In doing so, it provides opportunities for artistic and professional collaboration as well as continuous professional development for artists, educators, researchers, students, and the broader professional and interested public.
The Centre’s activities are particularly oriented toward the performance and production of vocal music through concert and staged productions, national and international guest appearances, festivals, and competitions, as well as professional and artistic development through lecture series, masterclasses, and seminars. Additionally, the Centre actively contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage through the performance, documentation, and research of vocal repertoire, thereby participating in the broader cultural, artistic, and scholarly discourse.
Through its activities, the Centre seeks to establish an integrated approach to the development of vocal art and scholarship, creating a platform for excellence, innovation, and the long-term strategic positioning of vocal art within cultural and academic contexts. In this way, the Centre enhances the visibility and recognition of vocal art in society while fostering the continuous advancement of artistic production, research activity, and international recognition.
Mission
The mission of the Centre for Vocal Music at the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek is to advance vocal art through the integration of artistic creation, education, and scholarly research. The Centre serves as a meeting point for national and international experts, educators, students, and emerging artists, with the objective of developing vocal skills, performance practice, and the preservation and reinterpretation of vocal heritage. Through the organization of concerts, seminars, research projects, and international collaborations, the Centre promotes vocal art as a vital component of cultural identity and contemporary artistic expression.
Vision
The vision of the Centre for Vocal Music is to become a leading centre of excellence for vocal art in the region and beyond—an innovative platform that connects knowledge, creativity, and tradition. The Centre strives for recognition based on the quality of its educational and artistic programmes, its scholarly contribution to vocal literature, and its support for young talents. Through international networking, a multidisciplinary approach, and openness to diverse vocal genres, the Centre aims to shape new generations of vocal artists and contribute to the development of the contemporary vocal scene.
Objectives
- Artistic production of vocal music programmes
- Research of vocal art in all its manifestations
- Education and professional development of vocal artists and specialists
- Support for emerging artists
- Popularisation and promotion of vocal art
- International cooperation
Collaborators
- Prof. art. Dr. sc. Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković, Head of Centre
- Prof. art. Dr. sc. Berislav Jerković
- Assoc. Prof. art. Vuk Ognjenović
- Assist. Prof. Dr. sc. Zdravko Drenjančević
- Assist. Prof. art. Veronika Hardy Činčurak
- Davor Dedić, Senior Lecturer
- Ante Blažević, Artistic Advisor
- Marko Sesar, Senior Artistic Associate
- Dr. sc. Majda Škrlec, Senior Assistant
- Anja Papa Peranović, Teaching Assistant
- Domagoj Maras, Teaching Assistant
- Petra Španić, Teaching Assistant
Projects
PerformART – Development of Contemporary Performance Practices in Music
(1 October 2025 – 30 September 2029)
ZBoR – ZBoR Zvukovi Budućnosti Odjeci pRošlosti (ZBoR – Sounds of the Future, Echoes of the Past) (1.10.2026 – 30. 8. 2026)
International Singing Competition Lav Mirski
(established in 2013)
International Festival of Vocal Music Intervox
(established in 2013)
Academy Christmas Music Festivities (Glaz-B-Os)
(established in 2006)
Academic Concert Series
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Ensembles
Academic Choir of the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek – Chorus academicus Essekiensis
Opera Ensemble Opera Academica
Contact
Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek
Julija Knifer Street 1/1, 2nd Floor, Office 33
Centre for Vocal Music
Head of the Centre:
Prof. dr. art. dr. sc. Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković
E-mail:
cvg@aukos.hr
antoaneta.radocaj-jerkovic@uaos.hr