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Orchestra Academy 1 (6 cr)

Code: 2X00GW62-3001

General information


Enrolment period

10.06.2024 - 01.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 07.05.2025

Credits

2 - 6

RDI portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Music

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

6 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music
  • Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music

Teachers

  • Dimas Ruiz Santos
  • Markus Yli-Jokipii

Person in charge

Dimas Ruiz Santos

Groups

  • 24MUSE
  • 24MUPE

Objectives (course unit)

The student develops following skills:

• Orchestral playing
• Active listening
• Section playing, following, and leading
• Playing in different ensembles
• Orchestral musician’s work practices, ethics, and well-being
• Preparation for professional life and auditions

Content (course unit)

• Collaboration with Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. Professional orchestral musicians serve as advisor
• Trainee activities with Tampere Philharmonic and Finnish Military Bands through auditions
• Various productions from chamber Music to opera
• Different ensembles and musical styles
• Repertoire sessions
• Orchestral excerpts
• Lectures
• Mock Auditions

Further information (course unit)

The number of study credits can vary depending on the number of productions.
Active participation in TAMK productions is required

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student works professionally and responsibly as part of an ensemble during rehearsals and concerts, in accordance with the work ethics of a professional orchestra.

Location and time

Up-to-date info to be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1udIMZTJp3977om5bPMT9Whdl928xtEAk?usp=sharing

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Learning materials

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1udIMZTJp3977om5bPMT9Whdl928xtEAk?usp=sharing

Completion alternatives

To be discussed between the concerned students and teachers.