Bachelor of Music in Classical Music Performance: Early Music
University of the Arts Helsinki
Key Information
Campus location
Helsinki, Finland
Languages
English, Finnish, Swedish
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 5,000 / per year **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* application period of 3 Jan – 17 Jan 2024.
** annual tuition fee for students who study in English and who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland. The program is also available in Swedish.
Introduction
Immerse yourself in the special characteristics of early music and period instruments with the help of the large instrument collection in world-class training that emphasizes ensemble playing.
Why study here?
Come and study at one of the best performing arts universities in the world! As a student of early music, you will increase your knowledge of music from the renaissance to the romantic era, without forgetting contemporary music composed for period instruments. You will have access to a large collection of instruments, including the full range of baroque orchestra instruments and a collection of renaissance and classical instruments. We believe that ensemble playing is the best way to learn.
Content and objective of the program
This programme is a combined 3-year Bachelor's and 2,5-year Master's degree. In the Department of Early Music, your main instrument is one of the following:
- harpsichord
- lute
- viola da gamba
- recorder
- traverso
- baroque violin
- baroque cello
- baroque oboe
- baroque trumpet (master’s student)
You can also study baroque singing and have baroque viola, baroque bassoon, natural horn, baroque trombone, violone, fortepiano or clavichord as a secondary instrument.
You will gain an understanding of different musical styles and learn to work in different ensembles as well as in different types of roles as a musician. Mastery of your own instrument and performing in concerts is at the core of your studies. In addition to honing your solo repertoire, you will deepen your skills in ensemble playing in our own Baroque Orchestra and in different chamber music ensembles, for example.
The studies prepare students for their careers by combining artistry and research, seminar work, and pedagogical studies. You may also study instrument pedagogy more extensively and complete pedagogical studies providing qualifications as a teacher. You can also choose courses organized by the other two academies of the University and complete so-called joint studies that are available for all students.
During the first three years of studying for the bachelor’s degree, you will not only study your main instrument and ensemble playing but also musical perception skills, music history, and pedagogy. Studying a secondary instrument is also a natural choice for students of early music. Optional studies are also included in the degree.
Teachers
Our teachers are some of the best experts in their respective fields. In addition to the permanent teaching staff, the program welcomes international top experts as guests on a regular basis.
Program Outcome
A student who has completed a Bachelor’s degree is expected to have attained a standard of artistic expression, instrument performance skill and faculties for music comprehension that he/she is competent to undertake professional duties as a soloist, an orchestra, or chamber musician, and/or a music pedagogue.
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