Mägimets, Kaie, juhendajaRemmik, Marvi, juhendajaSildos, KristinaTartu Ülikool. Humanitaarteaduste ja kunstide valdkondTartu Ülikool. Viljandi Kultuuriakadeemia. Kunstide ja tehnoloogia õpetaja2026-06-092026-06-092026https://hdl.handle.net/10062/121660The aim of this study was to identify pedagogical methods used by choir conductors to maintain student motivation in lower and upper secondary school choirs, and the factors influencing it. A qualitative approach was used, with data collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using content analysis. The results showed that motivation is shaped by age, competing interests, peer influence, and performance opportunities. Key supporting factors include engaging repertoire, a positive learning environment, and the teacher’s role. Support from parents and school leadership was also important. The findings suggest that maintaining motivation requires a multi-level approach combining pedagogical, social, and external factors. The study provides practical guidelines for choir conductors and contributes to a better understanding of the development and maintenance of young singers’ motivationetAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Estoniahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ee/koorijuhtiminelastekooridkoorilaulminemotivatsioonteine kooliastekolmas kooliastemagistritöödThesis