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MusicEstonian Academy of Music and Theatre and 06

Classical Music Performance 16

TheatreComposition, Traditional Music and Improvisational Performing Arts 30

Musicology, Music Pedagogy and Cultural Management 38

Theatre 44

Doctoral Studies 48

Support Units 52

Study Programmes in English and Admission 62 2 3 04 05

“See on suur õnn elada helide maailmas ja osata seda teistele edasi anda.”

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The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre ESTABLISHED IN 1919 is a public university of music and drama, offering higher education in all major fields of music and theatre through bachelor, master and doctoral programmes.

Bachelor programmes provide training for vocalists and instrumentalists, as well as conductors, A two-year joint master’s programme is also offered in contemporary performance and composers, musicologists, music teachers and sound engineers. Master’s programmes also offer composition through a consortium that includes the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the additional education and training in chamber music, accompaniment, contemporary improvisation Royal College of Music in Stockholm, the Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse in and cultural management. The curricula for musicians focus on soloist, ensemble and orchestral Lyon and the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre. performance or . In addition, music theory and history and other fields in the humanities are studied. It is also possible to obtain teaching qualifications. At the doctoral level it is possible to earn a PhD in musicology as well as in music and dramatic arts. 10 11 The Drama School at EAMT (Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre) prepares actors, directors and playwrights. The students of EAMT can additionally select courses from other Estonian public universities.

EAMT offers the following joint master’s programmes:

—— Traditional Music in collaboration with the University of Tartu

—— Viljandi Culture Academy

—— Music Education programme in EAMT is an internationally competitive learning and research facility. The majority of Estonian collaboration with University musicians have been involved with EAMT either through their own studies or through teaching. Our best-known alumni include composers Arvo Pärt, Erkki-Sven Tüür and Helena Tulve, pianists Peep —— Cultural Management programme in Lassmann and Kalle Randalu, as well as conductors Olari Elts, Tõnu Kaljuste, Eri Klas, Vello Pähn, collaboration with the Estonian Anu Tali and . Most of the actors and directors in Estonian theatres are also alumni of Business School our Drama School.

Studying at EAMT means you will be part of an institution that values and maintains the academic traditions of European music education while being open to modern developments in the field. 13

ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE 12 THEATRE MUSIC AND ACADEMY OF ESTONIAN THEATRE MUSIC AND ACADEMY OF ESTONIAN Learning Research environment ENVIRONMENT LEARNING RESEARCH

EAMT is located in the centre of Tallinn and is one of the most Research at EAMT is carried out mainly in the fields of functional music education facilities in Europe. musicology, music education, instrumental and vocal pedagogy, cultural management and dramatic art. In the main building there

are 7,500 square metres The Musicology unit is the only academic division at Estonian universities that directs research of usable space designed in the specialist disciplines of musicology and music theory. In collaboration with the Estonian Musicological Society it issues the peer-reviewed yearbook Res Musica. It also funds the and built especially for the publication of research materials, and organises conferences, seminars and courses relevant for promoting and advancing musicological life, and communicates with other national and higher musical educational international musicological organisations. establishment. The Drama School focuses on research in theatre history and contemporary theatre practices. 14 15 Another important direction of activity at the Drama School is bringing theatre pedagogy up to date, which implies not only the elaboration of a theoretical approach, but also publishing original studies and translations of seminal foreign studies, compiling learning materials and arranging Special mention should be made of EAMT’s chamber hall, which seats up to 150 people, a choir interdisciplinary learning workshops. class combined with a large auditorium for 77 students, an audition room for 40 people with a new Baroque organ, the Opera Studio, the electronic music lab and recording studio, a library with computer facilities, and a student dining hall. In addition to the academic staff, master’s and doctoral level students, The building meets the highest acoustic requirements, boasting 60 soundproofed studios and artists from various creative fields 14 practice rooms with options to adjust any given room’s acoustics. In 2019, EAMT will open a are also involved in research activity, new concert hall complex with over 6,000 square meters of extra space next to its current main including performers, composers, building to further improve the educational environment of the Academy, raise the quality of actors and directors. education, expand domestic and international cooperation, and increase the visibility and impact of the Academy in society. The maximum seating capacity of the concert hall will be 480and the Since 2009, EAMT has been a multipurpose black box will offera performance space accommodating 130 people. member of the Graduate School of Culture Studies and Arts (GSCSA), a joint venture involving four Estonian universities (University of Tartu, The Drama School at EAMT operates EAMT also has a contemporary student Tallinn University, Estonian Academy in a recently completely renovated housing facility located in the city centre. of Music and Theatre and Estonian historic building. Academy of Arts). PERFORMING ARTS AND IPROVISATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION, PERFORMING ARTS AND IPROVISATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION, International

relations RELATIONS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS INTERNATIONAL

EAMT is a member of many international organisations In 2008, joined Nordplus, a EAMT is a member of NordClassic, a collaborative programme for the Nordic network for classical music, NordPlus, a and an active participant in educational programmes countries and Baltic States that aims network for jazz music, NordTrad, a network financed by the European Union and the Nordic Council to strengthen and develop educational for traditional music, Norteas, a network for collaboration in the Nordic countries and theatre, NordOpera, a network for opera, of Ministers. The number of partner universities, including contribute to a common Nordic and Baltic NNME, a network for school music, and education system. The programme supports ActinArt, a network for entrepreneurial several leading European music and theatre universities, mobility, projects and cooperation between thinking in the arts. exceeds 140. networks.

Short-term master classes by visiting professors have EAMT has also joined DoRa Plus, a higher education internationalisation programme. The programme is implemented by the Archimedes Foundation sub-unit Centre for Higher Education become anintegral part of the study programme. EAMT Development, with Estonian institutions of higher education involved as partners. Master’s 16 17 participates as an organiser or partner in international and doctoral programme students and young researchers are the main target groups of the programme. intensive courses with a number of universities.

EAMT continues to participate in specialist collaborative networks such as Association The Academy also promotes the education of its students Européenne des Conservatoires, Academies de Musique et Musikhochschulen AEC, Association of Nordic Music Academies ANMA, European League of the Institutes of Arts ELIA, European Arts at prestigious European music universities through a Management Education Network ENCATC, Arts Management Society AIMAC, and International variety of international programmes and scholarships. Association of Schools of Jazz IASJ.

Student exchange has been most active through the Erasmus+ programme. The programme facilitates student and staff exchange as well as curricular development projects. PERFORMANCE MUSIC CLASSICAL

Classical ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE

18 Music 19 Performance PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC Keyboard Strings

PIANO ORGAN HARPSICHORD ACCORDION KEYBOARD VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO DOUBLE BASS STRINGS

HARP CLASSICAL GUITAR ESTONIAN KANNEL

The keyboard studies at EAMT honour Versatility is one of the main strengths tradition while being open to new ideas. of strings studies – including strong traditions and a theoretical knowledge The influences of Eastern European schools of the performing arts on the one hand, are strongly linked to the best attributes and links to contemporary performing of Western European education. practices on the other.

Experienced faculty members include Mati Mikalai HEAD OF STUDIES, concert artists Mihkel Poll, Students are encouraged to take a broad Sten Lassmann, Age Juurikas and Marko Martin; Peep Lassmann PREVIOUS RECTOR OF EAMT, as well as but integrated approach to the studies they Ivari Ilja THE CURRENT RECTOR OF EAMT, internationally recognized pianist, accompanist and ensemble undertake around their principal study, 20 21 musician, under whose guidance students are able to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary forging connections between technique and for performers and educators in the 21st century. In addition to solo performance classes, the creativity, musicality and theory. piano and accordion curricula also include courses in accompaniment, chamber ensemble and contemporary improvisation. Harpsichord and organ lessons include studies in the area of basso The faculty members include experienced continuo. The curriculum also includes teacher training and other supportive courses. professors such as Mari Tampere-Bezrodny and Urmas Vulp; Arvo Leibur (head of studies) and Triin Ruubel – both leaders of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Distinguished artists and internationally Henry-David Varema (principal cellist of renowned teachers from all over the world the ), Mati Lukk regularly deliver master classes enriching (principal double bass of ENSO) and Heiki the learning process and broadening the Mätlik, guitarist, recording artist and author student’s worldview. of international repute.

The studies also include a variety of creative In addition to individual lessons, ensemble events – concerts and competitions – that and orchestra practice, the studies are support the professional ambitions of the also enriched by regular master classes students, help develop their personal styles by international guest professors and as musical interpreters, and encourage self- opportunities to participate in different sufficiency which is essential in our rapidly projects and perform together with changing world. professional musicians.

In addition to the academic staff, master’s and doctoral level students, artists from various creative fields are also involved in research activity, including performers, composers, actors and directors. PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC Brass and EAMT Symphony

Woodwind WOODWIND AND BRASS Orchestra ORCHESTRA EAMT SYMPHONY

FLUTE OBOE CLARINET BASSOON SAXOPHONE

FRENCH HORN TRUMPET TROMBONE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS

Top level specialist lessons lay the foundation of an EAMT Symphony Orchestra EAMT SO is a launch pad for education in brass and woodwind instruments. professional orchestral musicians.

The faculty includes many internationally renowned teachers and musicians who have worked Over time, the orchestra has been conducted by most of the well-known Estonian conductors: in leading Estonian orchestras and acquired extensive chamber music experience in different Roman Matsov, Peeter Lilje, Eri Klas, Vello Pähn, Paul Mägi, Jüri Alperten, Arvo Volmer, Andres professional ensembles. Mustonen, Toomas Kapten, Toomas Vavilov, Risto Joost and Erki Pehk. The orchestra has performed under the baton of several foreign conductors, including Michel Students learn classical brass and woodwind techniques and repertoire alongside modern Tabachnik SWITZERLAND, Jin Wang AUSTRIA, Colin Metters ENGLAND, Cecilia Rydinger Alin SWEDEN and Lutz 22 23 approaches to musical interpretation. They work together with musicians from different Köhler GERMANY. generations: Peeter Sarapuu - current head of studies and principal bassoonist of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, trumpet players Avo Ots and Indrek Vau (principal trumpet of Every year, a joint concert by the EAMT Symphony Orchestra and Estonian National Symphony ENSO), clarinetists Hannes Altrov, Toomas Vavilov and Sooyoung Lee, saxophonists Olavi Kasemaa Orchestra ENSO takes place, and every two years, a vocal symphonic work or an opera is staged in and Virgo Veldi as well as Kalervo Kulmala (principal French horn of ENSO) and internationally cooperation with the EAMT Opera Studio. acclaimed oboist Dmitri Bulgakov. The orchestra, which on average brings five new programmes to the public each year, has also been recognised abroad. The orchestra has successfully performed at the “young.euro.classic” festival in Berlin several times, including in 2005 when the performance of “JenZeits” by Ülo Krigul and in 2016 Liisa Hirsch’s orchestral piece “Mechanics of Flying” were awarded the European Composer Students also benefit from a diverse Award. range of performance opportunities. The high level of the studies is also Concert tours have also included Sweden and Finland. In September 2009, the EAMT SO was the demonstrated by student exchange main orchestra at the ABAM ASSOCIATION OF BALTIC ACADEMIES OF MUSIC international orchestra academy. In statistics: the number of incoming March 2010, Krzysztof Penderecki’s “Concerto grosso” and “Ciaccona” were performed for the first foreign students and exchange time in Estonia, the latter under the baton of the composer himself. students regularly exceeds the number of students leaving for The EAMT Sinfonietta has been established as smaller practice orchestra for collaboration with the universities abroad. conducting and composition studies. 25

CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE 24 PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC Voice Opera Studio VOICE STUDIO OPERA

Voice studies offer classical courses dedicated to In the Opera Studio, roles and excerpts from repertoire from Baroque to late Romanticism, while also are prepared with guidance from different directors, studying the respective singing schools. Contemporary conductors, choreographers and pianists. techniques and 20th and 21st century music are also

included in the curriculum. Every spring, a full opera with the participation of the most distinguished voice studies students is performed to the public. The Estonian National Opera has been a partner in many of the productions. The main focus is on individual lessons, A teaching module is also available. while regularly held concerts offer Altogetherover fifty operas have been staged over the years, most in collaboration with performance opportunities for the students. Faculty members include soprano Nadia professional (music) theatres, directors and conductors. Thomas Wiedenhofer, Georg Rootering It is considered important that the students Kurem - long-time soloist of the Estonian and Stephan Jöris (Germany), Pekka Saloma and Ilkka Bäckman (Finland), Kim von Binzer are given a comprehensive preparation National Opera and current head of studies; (Denmark) and Giorgio Bongiovanni (Italy) have all worked with the Opera Studio students. 26 27 for their future work in professional opera soprano Heli Veskus - soloist of ENO, The EAMT Symphony Orchestra and students from the Stage Design Department at the Estonian theatres: the curriculum includes acting internationally recognized tenor Juhan Academy of Arts also collaborate in staging the Opera Studio performances. skills and the theory of theatre, elocution Tralla, baritones Taavi Tampuu and Taimo and stage speech, body techniques and Toomast as well as guest professor stage movement, as well as dance and stage Eva Märtson- makeup from different eras. Wilson.

Students in the master’s programme can Major Opera Studio projects focus more specifically on different eras and styles.

MEDER “Die beständige Argenia” 2011 PUCCINI “Suor Angelica” 2007, 2016 “Gianni Schicchi” 2007 HÄNDEL “Rinaldo” 2011 TCHAIKOVSKY “Eugene Onegin” 2001 MOZART “Le nozze di Figaro” 1976, 1988 1980 “Così fan tutte” ROSSINI “La cambiale di matrimonio” 2002 1991, 2005 “Die Zauberflöte” “Signor Bruschino” 2001 2006 “La fintasemplice” “La scala di seta” 2012 “La fintagiardiniera” 2009

CIMAROSA “Il matrimoniosegreto” 1984, 1994, 2003, 2013 MENOTTI “Telephone” 2000, 2012 “The Old Maid and the Thief” 2010 DONIZETTI “Don Pasquale” 1992 1986, 2002, 2015 “L’elisird’amore” BERNSTEIN “West Side Story” 1993

TAMBERG “Cyrano de Bergerac” 2017 PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC Conducting CONDUCTING CONDUCTING

CHORAL CONDUCTING IN THE BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING IN THE MASTER’S PROGRAMME

Orchestral conducting is taught by Paul The EAMT Symphony Orchestra, EAMT Both choral and orchestral conducting are taught as part Mägi - former principal conductor of the Sinfonietta and EAMT Choir work in Estonian National Opera and current collaboration with the conducting studies. of conducting studies at EAMT. During the course of their musical director and principal conductor studies, students are introduced to both music history of the Vanemuine Theatre, Arvo Volmer - former artistic director of both ENO and and scores of works that are important in the Estonian and the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, and Jüri Alperten a long-standing global context. conductor of ENO and highly acclaimed professor of orchestral conducting.

There are more than 1,400 choirs in Estonia. Many of them participate in the Estonian Song Festival, the most 28 prominent and uniting event for the entire nation. 29

The choral conducting curriculum at EAMT largely concentrates on educating people with the aim of maintaining the Song Festival tradition and elevating its artistic quality. At the same time, conductors need new choral works to contribute to musical life. Veljo Tormis, Arvo Pärt, Urmas Sisask, Erkki-Sven Tüür, René Eespere, Toivo Tulev and Tõnu Kõrvits, among many other Estonian composers, have introduced numerous new and interesting works to the world music stage in recent decades.

Estonian choirs have also been awarded many prizes at an international level. Ellerhein Girls’ Choir, Estonian National Male Choir and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir have earned Grammy awards among other distinctions.

The conducting studies at EAMT aim to pass on the experience behind this productive work. The faculty members include Ants Soots and Toomas Kapten -former principal conductors of the Estonian National Male Choir, Hirvo Surva - artistic director of the most recent Estonian Song Festivals, and Tõnu Kaljuste - founder of the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and present head of conducting studies. PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC EAMT Choir EAMT CHOIR EAMT CHOIR

The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Choir has been in existence for several decades. Its varied repertoire includes works from Gregorian chants and early polyphony to contemporary authors. Performing Estonian choir music and working together with leading Estonian choral music composers (Pärt, Eespere, Sisask, Uusberg and others) 30 plays an important role in the activities of the choir.

The EAMT Choir has cooperated with several other ensembles, including Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. Among its former conductors are Toomas Kapten, Ants Üleoja, Kare Hanken, Robert Cowles, Jaan-Eik Tulve and Toomas Siitan.

Since 2010 Tõnu Kaljuste has been the artistic director and conductor of the EAMT Choir. 33

CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE 32 PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC Instrumental Vocal Chamber

Chamber Music CHAMBER MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL Music and ACCOMPANIMENT MUSIC AND VOCAL CHAMBER Accompaniment

The main objective of teaching chamber music at EAMT is The vocal chamber music and accompaniment curriculum to develop the student’s ensemble skills through various focuses on training Lied pianists, piano accompanists and ensemble settings and a broad ensemble repertoire. repetiteurs.

Chamber music conferences with presentations on It also coordinates cooperation between students from various developments in the field of chamber ensembles are departments of the academy. Piano students at master’s level are 34 35 held regularly and master classes have also become welcome to participate in a specialist accompaniment class. an inseparable part of each conference. The chamber music ensembles form part of a thriving performance Renewed forms and methods of academic activity allow students to community, with opportunities to collaborate both with acquire practical skills and teamwork experience, collaborating with vocal fellow musicians and artists from other disciplines. and instrumental soloists, conductors and the Opera Studio.

Annual participation at the International Student The development of the activities of Lied duos plays an important role in Chamber Music Festival is an important part of the the work of the centre. The output of the cooperation between pianists academic work. The festival regularly extends invitations and singers includes annual Lied duo competitions and public concerts. to international concert producers, and provides an opportunity for the best student ensembles to A new concert series Poetry in Music has been launched in cooperation participate in international concert life. with the Concert and Performance Centre, which brings together students studying piano, singing and dramatic art. Students also actively perform Faculty members are also active participants in the work in the Student Tuesday concert series. Daily academic activity is given of the European Chamber Music Teachers Association, further variety by master classes, specialist internships, workshops, with head of studies Marje Lohuaru currently being the colloquia, academic concerts and much more. chair of ECMT. A new course for opera training was launched in autumn 2016 in Participation in chamber music competitions has cooperation with the Estonian National Opera House. already become a tradition with student ensembles achieving remarkable results. The dedicated concert The curriculum promotes relations with the respective departments series From Time to Time features student ensembles. at other European universities and with graduates of EAMT’s Master classes by leading professionals take place Accompaniment major working both in Estonia and abroad. In supervising throughout the year. students and setting requirements for them, the faculty members take into account their individuality, interests and initiative in choosing their A new optional course in orchestral practice has been own direction for development. Current head of studies Helin Kapten launched which provides guidance and practical advice is a highly valued pianist, accompanist, pedagogue and coach, who has to piano students for playing in an orchestra. previously worked with many distinguished Estonian singers. PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC Early Music MUSIC EARLY MUSIC EARLY

HARPSICHORD BAROQUE VIOLIN VIOLA DA GAMBA AND BAROQUE CELLO FORTEPIANO The early music curriculum deals with styles in the history of music until the period of classical music. RECORDER AND TRAVERSE FLUTE BAROQUE BASSOON BAROQUE TRUMPET BAROQUE OBOE The aim is to enhance student’s performance skills and knowledge with detailed, rigorous study of LUTE AND THEORBO ENSEMBLE BAROQUE SINGING VOCAL ENSEMBLE HISTORICAL DANCE historical performance practice.

Activities include teaching Baroque instruments in general as well as optional subjects, where both individual and ensemble lessons play an important role. Additionally, master classes, lectures and seminars are organised in cooperation with other music 36 37 universities in Europe.

The Ceciliana early music festival takes place in March, with contributions by students and teachers from music universities all over Europe in addition to the students and faculty members of EAMT. PERFORMING ARTS AND IPROVISATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION,

Composition, ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE 38 Traditional Music 39 and mprovi I sational Performing arts PERFORMING ARTS AND IPROVISATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION, PERFORMING ARTS AND IPROVISATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION, Composition Electro-Acoustic COMPOSITION ACOUSTIC ELECTRO- MUSIC COMPOSITION ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC COMPOSITION and Audio-Visual COMPOSITION AUDIO-VISUAL AUDIO-VISUAL COMPOSITION SOUND ENGINEERING Composition  AND

Studies in electro-acoustic composition, sound engineering and audio-visual composition The main objective of the composition combine musical, artistic and technical creativity. The sound studio offers a learning environment under the guidance of acknowledged professionals. The music-filled atmosphere of the school and studies is to educate students in high demand for technological skills and solutions create an excellent basis for practical activities. classical music composition, electro- The audio-visual composition curriculum aims to integrate the innovative world of visual art acoustic composition, audio-visual into musical thinking; students are guided through studies on traditional and electronic music, history and the visual arts. Painting, photography and animation are treated in terms of musical composition and sound engineering. parameters and should be seen as an extension of sound art and compositional approaches. The These independent, but closely curriculum includes many subjects from other fields of art: students can learn about editing, film semiotics, colour theory, etc. integrated curricula establish a Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the curricula, the composition programme collaborates with 40 41 creative synergy that supports the Estonian Public Broadcasting, the Baltic Film and Media School and the Estonian Academy of individual creative endeavours in each Arts. specialist field.

TO SYMPHONY CONCERTS.

All composition curricula, including sound engineering, form a coherent and complementary whole, not only due to the structure of the curriculum. Most of the faculty members do not guide students in only one specialist field: students of other curricula also complement their skills with professors specialised in classical composition, while classical composition students can be guided in the well-equipped electronic music studio by specialists in electro-acoustic music.

In addition to choosing between four fields of study, students can choose from a variety of creative mentors from different fields, who have different aesthetic and creative beliefs. It is not obligatory for students to study under the guidance of only one professor, which means that they can take part in different creative visions throughout the course of their studies.

STUDENTS ARE NOT CONSTRAINED BY STRICT ACADEMIC RESTRICTIONS, WHICH IS VIVIDLY DEMONSTRATED BY THE NUMEROUS CONCERTS THAT TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR OFFERING WIDELY DIFFERENT STYLISTIC PREFERENCES FROM CHAMBER AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC ALL THE WAY PERFORMING ARTS AND IPROVISATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION, PERFORMING ARTS AND IPROVISATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION, Jazz Music Traditional and MUSIC JAZZ MUSIC AND FOLK TRADITIONAL

Folk Music

Studies in jazz music offer a progressive education in an The traditional music major offers numerous options to environment of contemporary jazz and improvisation, study the historical styles of playing an instrument and where both training within the jazz tradition and developing singing, and to develop practical playing skills. innovative approaches are important. As traditional music is one of the pillars of Estonia’s

The studies offer many opportunities for individual development, which is at the centre of the national cultural identity, the curriculum focuses on learning process. It is important for students to be able to find a suitable path for themselves and research and teaching subjects related to Estonian to grasp a general perspective of jazz music both past and present. As communicating and playing with other performers is especially important in jazz music, ensembles play a large role in the daily traditional music. The curriculum also contains learning process. introductory courses on other countries and nationalities. 42 43 Almost every year major international courses are held (“Crossing Borders” 2005–2010, “Nomazz Meets the Baltics” 2011–2012, “Girl Power in Jazz” 2014), and professor and student exchanges also occur on a yearly basis. Internationally known musicians Dave Liebman SAXOPHONE, USA and Django Bates KEYBOARD The curriculum was established by maestro Veljo Tormis, who was an expert in Estonian runo INSTRUMENTS, ENGLAND have given master classes at EAMT. The jazz music programme is also an active songs. Teachers of the traditional music curriculum are experts and enthusiasts in their field: member of the IASJ (International Association of Schools of Jazz). Tuulikki Bartosik, Katariin Raska, Robert Jürjendal and Žanna Pärtlas.

Active musicians teach jazz music studies, Students have good opportunities to collaborate with students including guitar player Jaak Sooäär, specialising in other musical styles. Joint projects have percussionist Tanel Ruben, saxophonist occurred with students of jazz and improvisation. and composer Raul Sööt, pianist Kristjan Randalu, bass player Taavo Remmel, Students participate in the NordTrad conference, an vocalist Kadri Voorand and trumpeter and international traditional music event that provides them with arranger Teet Raik. The distinctive style further opportunities to communicate with students from other of the professors gives the students an Nordic and Baltic music universities. opportunity to familiarize themselves with the different sides of jazz in the course of The students describe this as an experience that broadens their studies. This might also be one reason their horizons and see the conference as an inexhaustible why the students of the programme have source of musical ideas. won several international competitions in recent years. Within the curriculum, it is possible to study traditional music, do fieldwork, study different performance styles both in practice and theory, and through new arrangements and developments to bring new life to important cultural texts that are fading. PERFORMING ARTS AND IPROVISATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION, PERFORMING ARTS AND IPROVISATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION, Contemporary Contemporary MUSIC JAZZ MUSIC AND FOLK TRADITIONAL

Performance and Improvisation Composition (CoPeCo)

CoPeCo is a two-year joint master’s programme in Contemporary improvisation is a pioneering MA contemporary performance and composition, offering programme that offers new opportunities in traditional the students an open platform for experimental artistic music education. practice within a European setting. 44 Nowadays, a successful musician needs creativity and an 45

The programme aims to create a dynamic The programme achieves this by establishing open mind in addition to acquire professional instrument environment that supports and promotes a joint platform, where composers playing skills. This means that an ability to improvise contemporary musical expression in all and performers can begin new artistic aspects, including creation, production, collaborations, interact with artists from other should be a natural part of a musician’s education. performance and the relationship between disciplines, work with live electronics and musicians and society. develop their improvisational skills.

For more than 20 years, improvisation at EAMT was an elective subject, but since autumn 2011, it can be studied as a master’s programme that welcomes students from all styles of music wanting to develop their improvisation skills – thinking in and with sounds, exploring self-expression as well as their ability to make music with others.

In addition to musicians, improvisation is also taught to those students that have previously graduated from another programme (e.g. drama or dance), and have now decided to obtain a deeper understanding of the potential for self-expression also through sound.

One of the main objectives of the programme is to develop the students’ open creativity, fluent communication and cooperation skills, but also continuous self-development.

It is also possible to participate in the work of the improvisation choir or orchestra.

THE PROGRAMME CONSORTIUM INCLUDES THE ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE, THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC IN STOCKHOLM, THE CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL SUPÉRIEUR MUSIQUE ET DANSE IN LYON AND THE HAMBURG UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE. Musicology, MANAGEMENT AND CULTURAL MUSIC PEDAGOGY MUSICOLOGY, y

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MUSICOLOGY Vocal Pedagogy PEDAGOGY AND VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL

Musicology studies music in all The primary mission of instrumental and vocal its diversity – how and for whom pedagogy studies at EAMT is to train outstanding music is performed, how it affects teachers for music schools and to offer and influences people and what additional refresher courses to working teachers makes music important to its to improve their skills. listeners.

These are only some of the questions Students can choose between two The pedagogy unit is also responsible for musicologists explore. programmes – musical instrument teaching teaching specialist teaching methodology and instrumental and vocal pedagogy – that courses to music interpretation majors EAMT is the only university in Estonia that teaches can be studied at bachelor and master to help them enhance the playing skills 48 49 musicology. All the most important fields of musicology level. of young musicians with the necessary are represented in the curriculum: history of music, theoretical knowledge and practical music theory, ethnomusicology and cognitive musicology. In the course of their studies, students teaching experience. Both contemporary and historical music is studied, and acquire theoretical knowledge and practical alongside classical music history, there are different pedagogical skills to work successfully as International conferences are regularly national, popular and film music courses. Estonian music teachers of musical instruments in music organised, where in addition to faculty culture is viewed as a part of a wider cultural practice and schools and institutions of intermediate members, specialists from other local and is compared to practices in other countries. music education. The selection of foreign institutes provide input. Student courses provides the students with a conferences, where the best master theses Musicology studies music in all its diversity – how and for good foundation to cope with a variety are presented, are organised on a regular whom music is performed, how it affects and influences of pedagogical challenges. As mastery basis. Collaborative ties also exist with people and what makes music important to its listeners. of a musical instrument is a prerequisite many of the other academy professors and These are only some of the questions musicologists for any good teacher, both curricula visiting professors. explore. understandably include training in playing that instrument. EAMT is the only university in Estonia that teaches musicology. All the most important fields of musicology are represented in the curriculum: history of music, music theory, ethnomusicology and cognitive musicology. Both contemporary and historical music is studied, and alongside classical music history, there are different national, popular and film music courses. Estonian music culture is viewed as a part of a wider cultural practice and is compared to practices in other countries. MANAGEMENT AND CULTURAL MUSIC PEDAGOGY MUSICOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND CULTURAL MUSIC PEDAGOGY MUSICOLOGY, Music Education Cultural

EDUCATION MUSIC Management and HUMANITIES MANAGEMENT AND CULTURAL Humanities

The curriculum of the music education programme is versatile: The two-year full-time master’s programme in cultural management is a joint initiative with the Estonian Business School and the Estonian Academy of Arts. From classical to pop,

from instrumental to vocal, The programme is international, interdisciplinary and from interpretation to teaching, flexible, with an emphasis on the management of culture with the aim of supporting and creative industries. 50 student development from 51 a musical, personal and The curriculum includes learning a musical The MA programme is intended for those interested in managing cultural institutions and instrument (piano, recorder, Estonian organising projects – ideal for anyone with experience in the field or deeper interest in culture. pedagogical standpoint. kannel, rhythm music instruments), conducting, vocal arrangement and vocal Using active learning methods and lively discussions, the course offers students a chance to improvisation, as well as arrangement, engage in cultural discourse, learn about creative industries and cultural entrepreneurship, and solfeggio and pop-jazz solfeggio, and provides access to creative networks. The latest curricula development will provide a special provides various opportunities to perform module on managing the artistic projects with societal impact. with other students. Discussions cover different schools of general and music Lectures are held in English and international topics are taught by guest lecturers from the UK, pedagogy (including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze). USA, Austria, Serbia, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany and Finland. Courses in management and Another strength of the studies is the entrepreneurship are offered by the Estonian Business School to provide relevant knowledge on active and unified student community that effective management, leadership and entrepreneurship. The programme also offers experience organises many kinds of events. from local experts and top-managers in the field. Courses related to arts and design are provided by the Estonian Academy of Arts. The studies are open to all high school graduates, who have learnt and can play a musical instrument, and who wish to become inspiring music teachers. The music education curriculum at EAMT creates a wonderful opportunity for those, who wish or need to influence future society through teaching music to children and others. Many of our graduates work as music teachers in schools of general education, as choral conductors, and traditional and pop-rock-jazz music teachers in music schools. THEATRE

e ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE r 52 t 53 a The 55 The curriculum is based on method acting techniques, as they are the dominant approaches the dominant approaches The curriculum is based are on method as they acting techniques, all cover to also explored are of theatre the same time, other forms At theatres. in Estonian and of traditional skills a synthesis achieve to the new generation of actors opportunities for dimension in their work. as national values and a global as well innovation, which with schools in England and Spain, through The Drama School agreements has collaborative of the framework within The school is also active years. many place for has taken student exchange School Association. Theatre the Nordic It is considered important that students of the Drama School are ethical important of the Drama School that students and personalities It is considered are mother immortalise their and tongue pass on, renew sense, able to in the broader intellectuals mastery their of speech of the art mainly through the stage. on

THEATRE

Starting from Voldemar Panso, the Panso, Voldemar Starting from the present of the school,to founder the Drama School has educated day, and actors. directors leading Estonian The aim of the Drama School is to educate independent and creative and playwrights, who directors actors, and function at a high mental aim to humanist and follow level, physical on national ideals, and build their work the importance of the theatrical arts. As Estonians are considered to be ‘a to considered are As Estonians the Drama School people of the theatre’, had an important place in has always taking and events culture, Estonian of at the centre place at the school are the public’s attention. The Drama School is the largest theatre The Drama School theatre is the largest training actors, school in Estonia, and dramaturgs. directors Drama School 54 STUDIES DOCTORAL

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DOCTORAL STUDIES The doctoral students in the artistic branch have to to artistic branch have students in the The doctoral project, which usually an artistic research complete and a works of creative presentations consists of four them. Similarly, to relevant is directly thesis which written can be combined projects artistic research theatre-related etc. aspects of theatre, with a study of performance The popular main subjects include composition and the in participated students have PhD improvisation. Studies and School of the Graduate of Culture workshops at presentations given Arts and the best students have or conferences (either research conferences international Doctoral can students use the student conferences). AEC the support of DoRa through study abroad opportunities to Plus, ERASMUS and other programmes. doctoral for is no tuition fee It should be that there noted level full time doctoral to studies and students accepted a monthly stipend. receive the right to studies have

DOCTORAL STUDIES Coverage of different areas of musicology (history of music, areas of different Coverage ethnomusicology) is also music psychology, music theory, in admission. Doctoral students of musicology for strived subjects and grant in the research been involved have of the department. and their students projects Several projects. in international supervisors also participated have The first is based on academic music research and research is based on academicThe first music thesis. The of an extensive concludes with a defence students in musicology of doctoral admission examination subject in the of the research on the integration focuses at the department. conducted research Doctoral studies at EAMT are presently divided between presently are Doctoral studies at EAMT academic branches (in the respective and artistic of “Musicology”programmes “Music and Dramatic and Art”). 58 UNITS SUPPORT ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE

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SUPPORT CONCERT AND UNITS PERFORMANCE CENTRE and the early music festival Ceciliana, and the early music festival AUTUMNFESTIVAL Concert and Performance Centre Public performances are a natural and essential element a natural and essential are Public performances while they students, music and theatre of education for fulfil its broader to as an institution enable the Academy cultural life. Estonia’s to social mission as a contributor A special support unit, the Concert and Performance concerts. Productions EAMT most of the produces Centre, in cooperation mostly made of the Drama School with are theatres. professional including classical music, free a varied programme, offers Centre The Concert and Performance of EAMT, place not only on the premises and jazz Concerts music concerts. folk take improvisation, Estonia. and throughout Tallinn places in but also in different Concert Hall, the place in the ‘Estonia’ take often Orchestra Symphony The concerts of the EAMT hall in Tallinn. symphony premier of anniversaries celebrates instance, Jubilate arranged as concert series. For concerts are Many to opportunities performing offer and important composers; Student Tuesdays professors EAMT guest professors. prominent students and Guest Concerts feature EAMT festivals of two EAMT the organisation for is also responsible Centre The Concert and Performance SügisFest – the contemporary music festival which offer opportunities for young musicians to meet with top level professionals and to perform to perform and professionals to meettop level with young musicians for opportunities which offer audiences. broader to

SUPPORT LIBRARY UNITS library EAMT

Almost the entire library collectionAlmost the entire and the audio-visual is housed on open equipment shelves, and target-financed study programmes based on EAMT all. Acquisitions proceed is accessible to themes. research EAMT publications, theses and research by faculty and students, and audio and video recordings faculty audio and video and students, and recordings by publications, and research theses EAMT contains The library archive in their entirety. available are concerts and performances of EAMT composers, unique audio recordings outstanding Estonian by treatises and manuscripts of works films feature literature, of the theatre and books. The main share scores editions, rare and printed located at the library are branch located at the EAMT of stage performances and video recordings Drama School. In 2005, the EAMT library received the status of a research library that includes music and research the status of a libraryIn 2005, the EAMT received on educational books, materials sciences (especially music education),specialisttheatre cultural databases. and electronic sound and video recordings scores, management literature,

The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre of Music and Theatre Academy The Estonian Library . It is the largest research library research in 1935. It is the largest was founded and a major part of the classical music in Estonia, for unique in Estonia. collections are 62

UNITS SUPPORT UNITS SUPPORT Continuing Student

Education Centre CENTRE EDUCATION CONTINUING Council COUNCIL STUDENT

The Continuing Education Centre at EAMT organises The EAMT Student Council aims to protect the interests courses in the subjects taught at the Academy. The and rights of students. One of the goals is to diversify and main target groups for continuing education include enliven student life with a range of traditions and regular teachers in music schools, general education schools and events (dance courses, freshmen initiations, Christmas pre-school childcare institutions, the teaching staff of and graduation parties and a sports day). musical vocational education institutions and institutions of applied higher education, active performing artists A contract with the largest sports club in Tallinn further 64 and cultural workers in Estonia, and the academic staff 65 members of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. increases the sporting opportunities.

Members of the student council also represent students Professional musicians, music teachers and active performing artists are offered the latest information through refresher courses and master classes in cooperation with several other in the EAMT Council and the Estonian Student Union universities in Estonia and Europe. In addition, as flexible study formats, the Open Academy and Council. independent refresher training provide all members of society with suitable opportunities for participating in the lifelong learning process.

Active participation in the Estonian Network for University Continuing Education is an important element of development work in the Continuing Education Centre. Within the framework of the project “High-quality and Diverse Continuing Education in Cooperation with Universities”, Estonian public universities have joined forces to develop a quality assessment system for continuing education, including a self-assessment model based on the EFQM Excellence Model. The Continuing Education Centre at EAMT participated in the piloting of the system. 67

SUPPORT CAREER UNITS CENTRE Career Centre Career can advisor help students with The career as providing planning as well career to decisions related engagements, assistance in finding professional etc. job interviews for preparing and a student jointly created have universities Estonian that portal www.tudengiveeb.ee information employer useful articles on learning, contains numerous topics a job and other career-related looking for employers. from offers as job and internship as well

SUPPORT ADVICE AND UNITS ASSISTANCE

For academic advice and help, students can also turn For of the or the Head Registrars the Study Programme to Registry and Student Affairs Department. The International and practical information DepartmentRelations provides and DoRa Plus advice on the ERASMUS+, Nordplus programmes. At EAMT, the student advice service is provided in two service the student advice is provided EAMT, At Student and English. The Foreign languages, Estonian full time international assistance to Adviser provides students on practical degree bachelor and master permit, a residence how obtain or extend to questions (how as academic as well etc.) open account in Estonia a bank to advice concerning the study programme. Each student has the right to academic and career academic career and has the right to Each student The main aspects of academic life counselling at EAMT. weeks within the first covered are development and career Studies University to of studies in the subject “Introduction Among other the students topics, Life”. and Professional to get practical to advice relating how to introduced are throughout matters various academic and professional their studies.

Assistance Advice and 66 Study ADMISSION IN ENGLISH AND PROGRAMMES STUDY ram ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE Prog mes

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STUDY ADMISSION PROGRAMMES TO BACHELOR IN ENGLISH AND STUDIES ADMISSION PIANO, HARPSICHORD, ORGAN, VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, VIOLA, VIOLIN, CELLO, ORGAN, HARPSICHORD, PIANO, FLUTE, OBOE, GUITAR, CLASSICAL HARP, DOUBLE BASS, SAXOPHONE, BASSOON, HORN, FRENCH CLARINET, TROMBONE, TUBA, PERCUSSION, ACCORDION, TRUMPET, KANNEL, VOICE, CONDUCTING CHORAL ESTONIAN KEYBOARDS, PERCUSSION, BASS, VOICE, GUITAR, VIOLIN INSTRUMENTS, BRASS WOODWIND AND Detailed information is available at: is available Detailed information ema.edu.ee/en/bachelor-studies Admission to to Admission Bachelor Studies in music with programme The bachelor the study language offers English as the main subjects (majors): following MUSIC CLASSICAL JAZZ MUSIC COMPOSITION COMPOSITION ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC COMPOSITION AUDIO-VISUAL

STUDY

PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH AND ADMISSION

can also be studied in English. subjects as cultural management as well Estonian, but most of the musical principal Estonian, The main language of instruction at EAMT is of instruction at EAMT The main language

years. Academy has increased rapidly in recent rapidly in recent has increased Academy The number of international students at our students The number of international EAMT. standards, are always welcome to study at to welcome always are standards, talented people, who meet the required people,talented who meet the required international study environment. Young Young study environment. international Theatre promotes open education and an promotes Theatre The Estonian Academy of Music and of Music Academy The Estonian 70 ADMISSION IN ENGLISH AND PROGRAMMES STUDY ADMISSION IN ENGLISH AND PROGRAMMES STUDY Admission for STUDIES FOR MASTER ADMISSION Master Studies STUDIES FOR MASTER ADMISSION

The masters programme in music with English as the study language offers the following main subjects (majors):

CLASSICAL MUSIC PIANO, HARPSICHORD, ORGAN, VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, CONTEMPORARY JOINT PROGRAMME WITH KUNGL. MUSIKHÖGSKOLANI DOUBLE BASS, HARP, CLASSICAL GUITAR, FLUTE, OBOE, PERFORMANCE AND STOCKHOLM SWEDEN, CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL SUPÉRIEUR CLARINET, BASSOON, SAXOPHONE, FRENCH HORN, COMPOSITION MUSIQUE ET DANSE DE LYON FRANCE, AND HOCHSCHULE FÜR TRUMPET, TROMBONE, TUBA, PERCUSSION, ACCORDION, MUSIK UND THEATER HAMBURG GERMANY ESTONIAN KANNEL, VOICE, CHORAL CONDUCTING, (ADMISSION EVERY TWO YEARS) 72 ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, ACCOMPANIMENT CLASS

MUSICOLOGY JAZZ MUSIC VOICE, GUITAR, PERCUSSION, BASS, KEYBOARDS, BRASS AND WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS, VIOLIN

CULTURAL MANAGEMENT (ADMISSION EVERY TWO YEARS)

COMPOSITION

ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC COMPOSITION A master’s degree generally takes 2 years to complete.

AUDIO-VISUAL COMPOSITION After completing a master’s degree, the student may take a 4-year doctoral programme.

Detailed information is available at: ema.edu.ee/en/master-studies ADMISSION IN ENGLISH AND PROGRAMMES STUDY Admission to STUDIES Doctoral Studies DOCTORAL TO ADMISSION

MUSIC AND DRAMATIC ART

MUSICOLOGY

Detailed information is available at: ema.edu.ee/en/doctoral-study ADMISSION IN ENGLISH AND PROGRAMMES STUDY ADMISSION IN ENGLISH AND PROGRAMMES STUDY How and When Additional to Apply? APPLY? WHEN TO HOW AND admission QUESTIONS INFORMATION & ADMISSION ADDITIONAL information & Documents are to be submitted electronically at questions: estonia.dreamapply.com from January to June

Please check the exact deadlines at: ema.edu.ee/en/admissions Mrs Estonian Academy of Margit Võsa Music and Theatre APPLYING REQUIRED UPON DOCUMENTS +372 6675 709 Tatari 13 Documents [email protected] Tallinn 10143, Required upon [email protected] Estonia Applying

— 1 photo (electronic form) — Copy of document certifying change of name, if the applicant has had a namechange — Copy of identity card or passport (including corresponding document’s page that — Copy of document certifying completion of the General admission information is available at: carries a personal identification code) previous educational level with a certificate with grades or diploma supplement ema.edu.ee/en/admissions 78 79