University of the Arts Helsinki
Degree Program in Church Music
Helsinki, Finland
DURATION
6 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Finnish, Swedish
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Degree Program in Church Music
This 5.5 year program leads to a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.
This versatile training under the guidance of top-level experts gives you the competence to work in diverse roles in the field of church music.
Studies in vocal music, conducting and organ music are the core of church music training. You will also complete studies in accompaniment, arranging and composing music, improvisation, pedagogy, all-around music skills and research. The degree gives the competence to work as a cantor and in several other roles in the field of music.
As a master’s student, you will reach a higher level in your instrument and expand your knowledge and skills in pedagogy and research. You will choose an area of specialisation – choral conducting, singing, organ music, or research – or carry out a project and design your own unique module of artistic studies. Degree requirements include a written work and a thesis project.
You can also choose courses organised by the other two academies of the University and complete so-called joint studies that are available for all students.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Outcome
Target degree - Bachelor’s + Master’s Degrees in Music
After completing a degree in church music, you can work as a versatile music expert and developer and as a musician, pedagogue or a researcher. As a Cantor in a Parish, you are in charge of planning the music for church services and Performing it, and you can also work in other positions in the field of church music, including as a singer, musician or conductor. Church Musicians work as artist-performers and researchers, for example. The training will give you the knowledge and skills concerning pedagogy, Theology and instrument maintenance needed as a professional. Church music majors can choose to complete studies that will give them the Qualifications for a church musician post within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Depending on your interests, you can focus on early childhood education, Solo musicianship, Gospel music,
It is possible to complete a licentiate and a doctoral degree at the University as a third-cycle degree. After graduating with a masters degree, you will have the option to apply for doctoral studies in music and specialise in research-oriented, artistic or applied doctoral studies.
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Career Opportunities
After completing a degree in church music, you can work in diverse expert and developer roles and as a musician, pedagogue or a researcher. As a cantor in a parish, you are in charge of planning and performing the music for church services, and you can also work in other positions in the field of church music, including as a singer, musician or conductor. Church musicians also work as artist-performers, composers and researchers.
Program delivery
The languages of instruction for this program are English, Finnish and Swedish.