String Instrument loan terms and conditions updated, instrument application now open

Based on student feedback, the Sibelius Academy has clarified the principles for granting instrument loans. The aim is to make the criteria and principles even more open and transparent in the future. These changes are intended to strengthen the fairness of the instrument loan system and to support students’ studies in the best possible way.

From now on, the granting of instrument loans will take into account not only previous merits and technical proficiency, but also academic progress and commitment. In addition, the loan period will be subject to practices designed to ensure the advancement of studies and graduation within the target time frame. The rules governing instrument loans have been updated by decision of the Vice Dean.

Instrument applications and available instruments

The instrument application period is currently open, and the following instruments are available for application:

Violins & bows:

• Thir
• ”Wieniläinen” – an old Viennese violin
• Johann Rombach (Gyllenberg foundation)
• Glen Collins (Wegeliuksen muisto -foundation)
• Jaakko Mäkelä (Wegeliuksen muisto -foundation)
• bow Noel Burke (Fortum)
• bow H.R. Pfretzschner

Viola:

• J.N. LeClerc

Cello & bow:

• William Forster

Basses & bow:

• Carcassi/Piatellini
• Hornsteiner
• bow Bazin

Application must be submitted through the electronic form. The instrument loan period is two years.

The application period ends on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 23.59. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be processed.

More information

Mikko Pietinen
Manager, Instrument Services
mikko.pietinen@uniarts.fi
tel: +358 50 592 5391

Erkki Lahesmaa
Head of Strings
erkki.lahesmaa@uniarts.fi