(Winnipeg) – The O Koshetz Choir takes great pride in announcing the appointment of its new conductor, Tetyana Rodionova. Ms Rodionova began working with the Choir in late last year after the passing of long-time artistic director and conductor Dr Walter Klymkiw.

Tetyana immigrated to Canada from Kharkiv, Ukraine where she was vice principal of a prestigious music school with an enrollment of over 1000 students taught by a faculty of 45 teachers. She was also conductor of a large community choir in Kharkiv.

Ms Rodionova received a Diploma in Piano and Theory from Music College and then went on to obtain the equivalent of a double Master’s degree in Piano and Choral Conducting from Kharkiv State University. Theory of Music, Conducting, Choral Literature, and History of Ukrainian Folk Song were among her areas of study.

After moving to Winnipeg, Tetyana acted as a pianist for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and currently teaches piano for the Academy Music School. She also offers piano lessons privately through her home studio.