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This study aimed to determine the extent of field competence of choir teachers working in Fine Arts High Schools. The case study, a qualitative research method, was employed in the research and purposeful sampling, specifically maximum variation sampling, was used in determining the sample group. The sample group of the research consists of 11 choir educators working in fine arts high schools in different regions of Turkey. Research data were collected through semi-structured interviews. An interview form consisting of 8 open-ended questions and a demographic information form with five questions were administered to the sample group. Content analysis technique was used in the analysis of the data obtained as a result of the interviews. According to the findings of this study, it was determined that some participants considered themselves competent in piano proficiency, choir discipline, choir-conductor harmony, and breath-sound studies; while others perceived themselves partially competent in choir lesson mastery. Based on the research results, participants found their choir colleagues competent, and the sharing of repertoire among teachers and social networks contributed to this competence. Most choir teachers were found to be lacking in competences in using the piano for accompaniment, stage mastery, participation in professional training, and repertoire mastery; however, they were considered competent in terms of process management skills and leadership qualities.

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