Ondrášek, the choir of children and youth of Nový Jičín, was born there in spring time of 1967. Its founder, Prof. Václav Ptáček has carved, though not knowingly, freedom and unchained independence characteristics to a legend about Ondrášek, the Walachian Robin Hood in the name of the choir. Being conducted by its founder the new born baby had been doing very well which is supported by number of awards Ondrášek had collected for more than 25 years.

When Josef Zajíček began to conduct the choir in 1992 a fresh chapter of history was started. The name Ondrášek has been pronounced in many international festivals and competitions, the choir has given concerts all over Europe and gained abroad experience in Japan and South Africa. Back home various choir shows and workshops have been organized. Due to school and public concerts a children’s singing has been promoted and the choir became a well respected body. New Year’s concerts have been considered an enevitable part of a town cultural life enriched by quests from USA, Japan, South Africa, Italy, etc. Under the Art School of Nový Jičín all artistic departments hosted various prestigious Czech artists and music composers have entered into closer relations and thus Ondrášek has found a brand new path to promote choir music on continous base.

INFORMATION: http://www.ondrasek.zus-nj.cz