Conducting, Bachelor and Master of Music

Conducting, Bachelor and Master of Music is a Masters program taught at University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland. Intake: Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (5 years 6 months) options.

The Conducting programme has three main subjects: Orchestral Conducting, Wind Orchestra Conducting and Choral Conducting. It combines music theory and conducting practice. Students also choose courses from the other two academies of the University and complete joint studies available to all students.

Students work regularly with a trainee orchestra, a trainee wind band, a choir of professional singers and professional orchestras at the Helsinki Music Centre. The programme includes weekly leading practice, recorded rehearsals, joint feedback sessions and regular collaboration with professional orchestras in Finland and abroad.

In Orchestral Conducting, students study orchestral literature, styles, interpretations and musical theatre, and learn administrative tasks. In Wind Orchestra Conducting, students can choose general wind orchestra conducting or military orchestra conducting. In Choral Conducting, students study choral history, choral literature from the 14th century to the present, conducting technique, sound formation, repertoire and enunciation practices of foreign languages.

Modules

• Orchestral Conducting
• Wind Orchestra Conducting
• Choral Conducting

The minimum requirements for admission in Conducting, Bachelor and Master of Music at University of the Arts Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of the Arts Helsinki.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of the Arts Helsinki as pre-requiste for admission in Conducting, Bachelor and Master of Music.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000000938

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.