Jazz Music, Bachelor and Master of Music (3 yr + 2.5 yr)

About this programme

You can apply to following main subjects in the Jazz Music 5.5-year programme: Instrument or voice Jazz composition Why study here? You can develop into a versatile jazz professional under the guidance of Finland’s leading musicians and international top names. We are known worldwide for our high-quality teaching, comprehensive curriculum and the abundant master class activity which also includes possibilities to play and work with the top-notch international jazz musicians. During the studies, you will receive professional-level knowledge and skills in African-American music, music culture and performance practices. Upon graduating, you may take on demanding roles as a musician, bandleader, composer & arranger, orchestra conductor and pedagogue. Instrument or voice Jazz students complete studies in ensemble playing, aural skills, rhythm and arrangement that support their major subject. Optional studies andminor subject studies are also included in the degree. You will also study languages and music technology. At the master’s degree stage, you can choose almost a third of your courses freely. In addition to instrument classes and ensemble playing, you can choose, e.g., music business courses or pedagogical studies needed to work as a teacher. During your studies, you will also participate in different musical projects, master classes and social events. You can also choose courses organized by the other departments in Sibelius Academy and the two other Uniarts Helsinki academies. You can also complete joint studies that are available to all students. Read more on Uniarts Helsinki web pages: Instrument or voice Jazz composition During the first three years, you will study composition and instrument-related subjects, along with complementary courses in ensemble playing, music theory, rhythmics, and arrangement. Additionally, the curriculum includes elective courses, as well as language and music technology studies. As a master student, you can choose almost a third of your courses freely. In addition to composing classes, you can choose, e.g., music business, music technology or pedagogical studies. During your studies, you will also participate in different musical projects, master classes and social events. You can also choose courses organised by the other departments in Sibelius Academy or the two other Uniarts Helsinki academies. You can also complete so-called joint studies that are available to all students. Read more on Uniarts Helsinki web pages: Jazz composition