
Bachelor of Music in Classical Music Performance: Piano
Helsinki, Finland
DURATION
6 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Finnish, Swedish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
22 Jan 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Applications are open 8-22 January 2025
Introduction
Why study here?
Study to become a professional in piano music, find your artistry, and prepare for your future career under the guidance of internationally renowned teachers.
As a piano student at the Sibelius Academy, you will study in a program that is respected both nationally and globally under the guidance of top musicians and pedagogues from Finland and abroad. Many virtuoso pianists educated at the Sibelius Academy have gone on to achieve international success, including e.g. Paavali Jumppanen, Antti Siirala, Laura Mikkola, Gergely Bogányi, Olli Mustonen, and Henri Sigfridsson.
Content and objective of the program
This program is a combined 3-year Bachelor's and 2.5-year Master's degree. In your bachelor’s studies, you will improve not only your piano playing but also ensemble playing, musical perception, music history, and pedagogy skills. Optional studies and possible minor subject studies are also included in the degree.
Pedagogy studies
The internationally esteemed piano pedagogy studies offered by the Sibelius Academy help students acquire an excellent skill set needed for working as a piano teacher. Studies consist of lectures and a supervised teaching practice, where each student teaches their practice pupil. You will learn more about the Finnish system of music schools and teaching methods for piano and arts education on all levels, from beginners right up to the university level. Your studies will also include repertoire seminars, coaching in job-seeking, and study trips in Finland and abroad. You have the option to complete a larger study module in instrument pedagogy and complete studies leading to general qualifications as a teacher.
Teachers
The piano teaching staff has strong expertise in solo repertoires, piano pedagogy, period instruments, chamber and lied music, and performance practices of different eras. A musically rich learning environment is complemented by regular visits by international top artists and pedagogues.
Program Outcome
During your piano studies, you will develop the skills needed for independent artistic work and learn to master the playing technique and styles required by the central repertoire. The studies prepare you for a professional life as a soloist, chamber musician, or pedagogue.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
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