This was the first time when all symphonic orchestras of Estonia took part in the festival. The Chief Committee of the song festival became a permanent fixture.

CHIEF CONDUCTORS:

Gustav Ernesaks, Jüri Variste (joint choirs, male choirs), Alfred Karindi, Ants Kiilaspea (mixed choirs), Arvo Ratassepp, Harald Uibo (male choirs), Richard Ritsing, Lembit Verlin (female choirs), Karl Leinus (Russian choirs, children�s choirs), John Tungal (Russian choirs), Kuno Areng, Heino Kaljuste (children�s choirs), Uno Järvela, Aksel Pajupuu (boys� choirs), Neeme Järvi, Heino Rannap (symphonic orchestras), Jaan Kääramees, Voldemar Lemmik, Helmut Orusaar, Leopold Vigla (brass orchestras).

690 choirs and orchestras with 25,806 singers-musicians took part in the festival.