Orchestral Academy 2 (6 cr)
Code: 2X00GW63-3002
General information
- Enrolment period
- 09.06.2025 - 30.11.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 15.09.2025 - 30.04.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Credits
- 2 - 6
- RDI portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Music
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 1 - 50
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music
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
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.
Assessment scale
0-5
Further information
The number of study credits can vary depending on the number of productions.
Active participation in TAMK productions is required