Master's Program in Conducting
Helsinki, Finland
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Finnish, Swedish
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Master's Program in Conducting
Leave your name in the history of Finnish music by studying symphony or wind orchestra conducting or choral conducting under the guidance of top-quality teachers.
The degree program in conducting comprises a variety of subjects within music theory and conducting practice. With the help of studies that are tailored to fit your personal goals, you will acquire the skills needed to work in demanding roles in the field of music.
You can also choose courses organised by the other two academies of the University and complete so-called joint studies that are available for all students.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Outcome
Content and Objective of the Program
You will get to lead a trainee orchestra or a choir on a weekly basis, and some of your rehearsals are recorded on video. During the joint feedback sessions, you will be able to exchange thoughts and ideas on your work with your student colleagues and the supervising teachers. Regular collaborations with professional orchestras both in Finland and abroad serve as a bridge between studies and working life. These working methods make our education unique even by international standards.
It is possible to complete a licentiate and a doctoral degree at the University as a third-cycle degree. After graduating with a Master's degree, you will have the option to apply for doctoral studies in music and specialise in research-oriented, artistic or applied doctoral studies
At the Sibelius Academy you may graduate with a Licentiate degree in music or a doctoral degree in music.
Career Opportunities
The orchestral and choral conductors who have graduated from the program have went on to build impressive careers in the world’s leading orchestras and choirs.
Over the course of its long history, the Sibelius Academy has educated a long and illustrious line of internationally renowned conductors. Sibelius Academy alumni include e.g. Mikko Franck, Hannu Lintu, Susanna Mälkki, Eva Ollikainen, Sakari Oramo, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Esa-Pekka Salonen, John Storgårds and Osmo Vänskä.
Program delivery
The languages of instruction for this program are English, Finnish and Swedish.