Global Music | Master of Music

The Global Music programme embraces cultural diversity and aims to educate multi-skilled, innovative musicians and pedagogues with a strong sense of global responsibility. Through the curriculum, students will develop the ability to perform, communicate, collaborate and lead in a wide range of musical, cultural and socially-engaged contexts.

The title of Global Music is viewed in the broadest sense, incorporating multi-disciplinary and collaborative cross-arts approaches, alongside traditional and contemporary forms of artistic expression. Taking inspiration from the richness of cultural diversity, students are supported in forming their own unique artistic and pedagogical identities within the global context. The programme emphasizes the development of essential skills required in transcultural musical settings. The student is introduced to diverse musical practices, with importance placed on improvisation and experiencing music in the body. Subjects relevant to the career of a professional musician are also covered, including such areas as musical leadership, project management, entrepreneurial skills and applied research.

Courses are taught by experts in their field from Sibelius Academy, as well as numerous visiting teachers and guest artists. Students may also take courses from the other academies at Uniarts Helsinki, including the Theatre Academy and the Academy of Fine Arts. As well as receiving both individual and ensemble tuition, students also form a multidisciplinary transcultural arts company as part of their studies and will create a portfolio of new work through collaboration, with a series of performance opportunities. Studying in the Master’s programme at Sibelius Academy is an extremely flexible process. With the help of our experienced academic advisors, you are invited to pick and choose from a variety of courses in order to design your own perfect study plan. Bachelor’s studies at the Academy are more structured, but you are still able to customize your schedule and pick elective courses according to your personal preferences. Opportunities are available for exchange periods and field trips abroad during both Bachelor and Master’s level studies.

Graduates of the Global Music programme will be well equipped to develop international careers as multi-skilled performers, collaborators, project leaders, pedagogues and creative entrepreneurs.

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