Erkki Kalevi Pohjola (1931–2009) was a renowned Finnish music educator, choir conductor, and pioneer in the international children and youth choir movement. He led the Tapiola Choir from 1963 to 1994, transforming it into an acclaimed vocal ensemble. Under his direction, the choir won prestigious awards and performed extensively. He developed innovative teaching methods based on children's creativity and musicality. Aside from his conducting, Pohjola authored educational materials and served as the artistic director of several music festivals. He remained active internationally as a guest conductor and lecturer after stepping down from his choir leadership.
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Meaning of the name - Erkki
ruler, powerful
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Erkki Pohjola belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Ylistaro
Place of Death: Espoo
Occupation: choir director
Children: Seppo Pohjola | Matti Pohjola
Awards Received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 13 Capricorn 5 | 14 Capricorn 18 | 17 Aries 36 |
| Moon | 11 Cancer 9 | 10 Pisces 43 | 0 Capricorn 55 |
| Mercury | 17 Capricorn 6 | 24 Sagittarius 24 | 6 Taurus 42 |
| Venus | 0 Sagittarius 23 | 1 Pisces 21 | 9 Pisces 0 |
| Mars | 14 Leo 53 | 0 Leo 45 | 2 Leo 24 |
| Jupiter | 15 Cancer 34 | 12 Gemini 51 | 11 Cancer 53 |
| Saturn | 14 Capricorn 22 | 14 Pisces 43 | 23 Capricorn 0 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 30 | 23 Taurus 34 | 15 Aries 27 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 35 | 27 Pisces 20 | 3 Virgo 20 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 56 | 1 Aquarius 10 | 18 Cancer 42 |
| Rahu | 19 Aries 25 | 1 Aries 18 | 14 Aries 27 |
| Ketu | 19 Libra 25 | 1 Libra 18 | 14 Libra 27 |
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