Helena Fojkar Zupančič holds degrees in solo singing and musical pedagogy. She conducts the choir and teaches vocal technique at the Diocesan Classical Gymnasium in Ljubljana. In her work with choirs, she pays particular attention to shaping a healthy, homogenous, and beautiful choir sound and focuses on achieving cogent stage performances. She leads St Nicholas Choir Litija and St. Stanislaus Girls' Choir Ljubljana, both of which regularly tour Europe and win first places and various special awards. She won best conductor at several competitions. She leads seminars in vocal technique, choir singing, and conducting and is a widely respected panellist at state and international competitions.

St. Nicholas Choir Litija has been contributing to the Slovenian and world choral scene for more than 20 years. It's projects are often very different from the classic choral repertoires. It combines traditional choral compostions with novelties of Slovene and world renown composers. The choir formally works within the 'Nova kultura Litija' society ('New culture Litija') and is a member of the Europa Cantat. The singers with their conductress are regularly rewarded with awards on national and international competitions and festivals.