Orchestra Academy 1 (6cr)

Code: 2X00GW62-3002

General information

Enrolment period: 09.06.2025 - 30.11.2025; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 15.09.2025 - 30.04.2026; Implementation is running.

Credits: 2 - 6

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Music

Campus: TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 1 - 40

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music

Teachers: Dimas Ruiz Santos

Person in charge: Dimas Ruiz Santos

Course: 2X00GW62

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

Pass/Fail

Further information

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