Wind instruments, classical instrument, bachelor and master

Why study here?

Study at one of the best performing arts universities in the world. You will get a wonderful opportunity to play in a symphony orchestra from the very first year of your studies. The Orchestra Academy of the Helsinki Music Centre and the close-knit cooperation between professional orchestras allow you to gain work experience. You will get to network with top current and future musicians already as a student.   

Content and objective of the programme

You can choose any of the following as your major subject: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn or tuba. 

Graduates from the Sibelius Academy know the essential repertoire, styles, techniques, and interpretations of their respective instrument as well as the key orchestra repertoire of Western art music. They work as soloists or as versatile chamber and orchestra musicians and have acquired at least basic pedagogical competence. 

Bachelor’s studies

During the three-year bachelor’s studies, you will study chamber music, music perception, music history, pedagogy and languages. You can also include optional and minor studies in your schedule. Performance and audition coaching and general training in career skills are part of your studies. 

You will receive 90 minutes of individual instruction per week. In addition to the lessons with your own teacher, you can also regularly attend master classes taught by visiting teachers. 

Master’s studies

During the 2.5-year master’s studies, you will deepen your competence in your major subject. You may also choose optional studies in, e.g., orchestral performance, chamber music, contemporary music, early music instruments and performance practice. 

You can also choose courses organised by the two other Uniarts Helsinki academies and complete joint studies that are available for all students.

New curriculum to be launched

Our curriculum is currently being updated. Teaching according to the new curriculum will start in autumn 2024. Please keep this in mind when browsing the current curriculum.

Teachers

Our teachers are some of the best experts in their respective fields. In addition to the permanent teaching staff, the programme welcomes top international professionals as guests on a regular basis. 

Applying

Uniarts Helsinki is one of the most sought-after places to study in Finland. Browse the applicant statistics from previous years.

Sibelius Junior Academy

This instrument is part of our Junior Academy, a national programme, which prepares young music students for studies in a higher education institution. In addition to studies in either a major subject or a main instrument, you will study ensemble playing, structural awareness of music and other subjects offered by the Sibelius Academy.

Doctoral studies

You can complete a licentiate and a doctoral degree at Uniarts Helsinki as a third-cycle degree. After graduating with a master’s degree, you can apply for doctoral studies in music and specialise in research-oriented, artistic or applied doctoral studies. 

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