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Registration instructions for folk music instrument and voice level performances 

This page contains registration instructions for level performances in folk music as well as the schedule and locations.

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Registration

Registration for level performances takes place in the Taito channel. Registration for spring performances will take place in January (no later than 31 January) and autumn performances in September (no later than 15 September). Registration applies to A, B, C and D level performances. Check the study guide for the requirements for level performances. Please note that levels D, C and B are performed acoustically, but level A includes the possibility of a sound system. 

Register on the Taito channel

Level performance schedule and locations

Level performance dates are listed below. You can record any requests for the concert days below in connection with the Skills Path registration. We aim to consider requests in scheduling. The teacher-in-charge will confirm the date of the concert for you. Teacher-in-charge in academic year 2023-2024: Anna-Kaisa Liedes. 

Autumn 2023

Level A

15.11.2023 Black Box 
16.11.2023 Black Box 
22.11.2023 Black Box 
23.11.2023 Black Box 
24.11.2023 Black Box 

Level B

Outside the Sibelius Academy (location tba) 

Levels C and D

30.10.2023 R Chamber Music Hall 

Spring 2024

Level A

29.4.2024 Black Box 
30.4.2024 Black Box 
6.5.2024 Black Box 
7.5.2024 Black Box 
20.5.2024 Black Box 
21.5.2024 Black Box 
22.5.2024 Black Box 
23.5.2024 Black Box 
24.5.2024 Black Box

Level B

Outside the Sibelius Academy (location tba) 

Levels C and D

27.5.2024 R Chamber Music Hall 
28.5.2024 R Chamber Music Hall 
29.5.2024 R Chamber Music Hall 

Autumn 2024

Level A

13.11.2024 Black Box 
14.11.2024 Black Box 
15.11.2024 Black Box 

Level B

Outside the Sibelius Academy (location tba) 

Levels C and D

31.10.2024 R Chamber Music Hall 

Spring 2025

Level A

28.4.2025 Black Box 
29.4.2025 Black Box 
30.4.2025 Camerata 
5.5.2025 Camerata 
19.5.2025 Black Box 
20.5.2025 Black Box 
21.5.2025 Black Box 
22.5.2025 Black Box 
23.5.2025 Black Box 

Level B

Outside the Sibelius Academy (location tba) 

Levels C and D

26.5.2025 Camerata 
27.5.2025 Camerata 
28.5.2025 Camerata 

Autumn 2025

Level A

12.11.2025 Black Box 
13.11.2025 Black Box 
14.11.2025 Black Box 

Level B

Outside the Sibelius Academy (location tba) 

Levels C and D

30.10.2025 R Chamber Music Hall 

Spring 2026

Level A

27.4.2026 Black Box 
28.4.2026 Black Box 
29.4.2026 Camerata 
30.4.2026 Camerata 
18.5.2026 Black Box 
19.5.2026 Black Box 
20.5.2026 Black Box 
21.5.2026 Black Box 
22.5.2026 Black Box 

Level B

Outside the Sibelius Academy (location tba) 

Levels C and D

27.5.2026 R Chamber Music Hall 
28.5.2026 R Chamber Music Hall 
29.5.2026 R Chamber Music Hall 

Autumn 2026

Level A

11.11.2026 Black Box 
12.11.2026 Black Box 
13.11.2026 Black Box 

Level B

Outside the Sibelius Academy (location tba) 

Levels C and D

30.10.2026 R Chamber Music Hall 

Spring 2027

Level A

26.4.2027 Black Box 
27.4.2027 Black Box 
29.4.2027 Camerata 
17.5.2027 Black Box 
18.5.2027 Black Box 
19.5.2027 Black Box 
20.5.2027 Black Box 
21.5.2027 Black Box 

Level B

Outside the Sibelius Academy (location tba) 

Levels C and D 

27.5.2027 R Chamber Music Hall 
28.5.2027 R Chamber Music Hall 
29.5.2027 R Chamber Music Hall

Autumn 2027

Level A

10.11.2027 Black Box 
11.11.2027 Black Box 
12.11.2027 Black Box 

Level B

Outside the Sibelius Academy (location tba) 

Levels C and D

29.10.2027 R Chamber Music Hall 

Process description (only for folk music majors)

The process description is a report written by the student to the committee on which the assessment is based. The student sends the process description to the board, the teacher in charge of the concert and any other teachers one week before the concert. 

Throughout their studies, the student keeps a learning diary, i.e. records the stages of their studies and analyses their own learning and development as a musician and artist. You can record insights, successes, difficulties, learning, good/bad ways of studying, successes or challenges in practice, new focuses, choices and other aspects of the process in the learning diary. Based on this diary, the student prepares a report for the committee’s level performance feedback, i.e. a process description and their own opinions.

In the process description, the student informs the committee about their concert’s goals, repertoire and production process. The student’s task is to critically assess their own development. In the report, you could answer these questions: What has the process of preparing this concert been like and how have I developed as a musician in general? Who were the teachers I worked with during the process and how did my work with them take place? What have I learned? How did the concert theme form and why was the repertoire been selected this way? How did the concert music come about? Who wrote the music and assisted in the concert? Key artistic and aesthetic choices and their justifications?

In their own opinion, the student can reflect on the progress of the process and their goals, also highlight what happened after the panel report was written, and comment on the ideas brought forth by the concert situation. 

Stage tech for Master’s Concerts at the Helsinki Music Centre

Important considerations regarding stage tech

Master’s Concert performers have access to a sound designer and lighting designer, who handle the stage technology. Sometimes, a music technology student may also be available to help. In addition to the sound and light designers, always send set lists, stage maps and musical instrument lists to the producer so that in case of illness, the information is also transferred. 

The whole ensemble must be present for the sound check. Remember that the sound check is not a practice or a full pass; there is not enough time for it. The most important thing is to get a feel for the stage, test the sound and find the stage and listening balances. 

From the lights and sound perspective, it is a good idea to play a part of every piece during the sound check, and also agree on how the soloist other musicians arrive on the stage, or at least mark a spot if a song has a different configuration. 

If you want to add song-specific preferences regarding audio and lighting, send the set list to your concert to the sound and lighting designer to keep track of during the concert. The set list should include:  

  • The pieces in order 
  • Short description of each song and its tempo 
  • Does the performer’s spot change (e.g. the soloist moving from centre stage to the piano) 
  • Does the piece include a backing track or a significant solo 
  • Lighting requests (e.g. do you want active or calm lights, or a colour?) 
  • When is the band being introduced? Other speaking parts?

Equipment at Black Box

  • 4 x wireless microphones 
  • 6 x monitor speakers in their assemblies 

Equipment at Sonore

  • 4 x wireless microphones 
  • 4 x monitor speakers in their assemblies 

Equipment at Camerata

  • 4 x wireless microphones 
  • 4 x monitor speakers in their assemblies 

Due to limited resources and time

  • You may not bring your own mixer, unless they are already aware of the hall tech and facilities. 
  • Dance mats are not available. 
  • No pyrotech, water etc. 
  • You cannot bring your own wireless microphones or other wireless devices. 
  • Any background tapes or soundscapes must be handled by the performers themselves on laptops, mobile phones, etc. 
  • If you have your own lighting designer, make sure that they can handle the light set in the hall and is able to quickly program the GrandMa2 light table, and that they have agreed on the matter well in advance with the in-house light designer. They will only have the soundcheck (45min) to program the lights. 

If you want to use projections, you must arrange for your own assistant. The sound or light designer can lower the screen, turn on the video scanner and provide an HDMI connection. However, you cannot delegate the playback of background visuals (even if it is just a click of a button) to them. The sound and lighting techs have so much to do that it is easy to forget anything else. In any case, remember to note the projections on technical rider. 

Master’s Concert outside the Helsinki Music Centre

The student is responsible for concert arrangements outside the Helsinki Music Centre. The student must discuss a concert held outside with the teacher-in-charge of the level performance and the teacher-in-charge of the concert well in advance. If the concert involves expenses, such as facility rent, the student must negotiate the expenses with the head of department six months in advance. 

It is possible to borrow the technology team’s portable small PA, music stands and lights for such a concert (to be agreed on well in advance with Marko Myöhänen:  siba.avhelp@uniarts.fi).   

Recordings of level performances

Level performances are videotaped using the fixed system in the Helsinki Music Centre without a separate request, and if necessary, they can also be recorded on a multitrack. The recordings are available for personal use. Video recordings will be sent as Filesender download links to the level performance candidates’ emails. If you publish a promo tape on social media, etc., make sure you’re aware of the copyright. Commercial use is agreed upon with the director of stage and studio services.  

Feedback on level performances

As a rule, feedback discussions are carried out remotely on the first weekday after the level performance. The chair of the level performance sends a Zoom link to the person performing the level performance, the teacher and the board. 

Practice room reservations

Once you have reserved your level performance, you can make reserve level performance practice sessions at the Helsinki Music Centre’s 7th floor classroom for up to four months in advance. Use the Peppi calendar to find a free slot and file reservation requests (date, room number and time) at siba.mukavaraukset@uniarts.fi. 

Practice reservations can be made as follows:

  • Level A and B performance: 12 hours total 
  • level C performance: 9 hours total 
  • level D performance: 6 hours total 

In addition, you can book practice hours independently in the reservation system in accordance with your existing rights. 


Published 19.9.2022 | Updated 11.12.2024

Registration timetable 

Registration for a performance exam in the Taito channel takes place in two stages.

1. Book a date for the performance exam using the booking form (form 1). You will find a list of examination dates per instrument on the form.

2. Submit the registration form (form 2) at least eight weeks before the performance exam date. This will confirm the performance exam date you have booked.

During holidays, registration will not progress; holidays extend the processing period for registrations. Also see the instructions regarding cancelling your examination on this page.

Enrolment time for Early music and Church music examinations is 6 weeks. If the artistic performance examination is held outside the Sibelius Academy (e.g. in a church), you must register for the examination at least 4 weeks in advance. The chairman convenes the examination board.

Register in Taito channel

Repertoire and approval of repertoire details

When you register, you must submit both the repertoire you will perform in the level performance examination and the repertoire rehearsed for this completion. You can list the rehearsed repertoire to a different document. The document’s file format is optional. Your teacher must check and sign the rehearsed repertoire. Please note that you do not need to list the rehearsed repertoire for performance examinations on string instruments or piano.

You cannot use the same repertoire in a level performance and a chamber music exam – see the Moodle chamber music page for further instructions.

Enter the name of the person approving your repertoire details on the form.

  • Professor or chairperson of the examination board: Level A, B and C performance examinations (Piano C: own teacher). The names of the chairpersons of the examination boards can be found in the examination board decisions below. Your own teacher cannot primarly approve your exam repertoire. Please see the exceptions below
  • Teacher: Level D and below; in piano, level C and below. 

When you have submitted your registration form, the person approving the form will check your repertoire details, and if there is nothing to remark on in the details you submitted, producer services will confirm your examination date and time within two weeks of your registration. If there is something to remark on in your repertoire details, the approver will contact you, and you will then need to submit a new and revised registration.

If your performance forms part of a proficiency demonstration for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, then a planning officer will verify that you have completed the necessary prerequisites. Check the  Study Guide to see whether this level performance examination forms part of a proficiency demonstration in your case.

If you complete the artistic level performance examination with the old curriculum, i.e. according to the degree requirements of the academic year 2023-24, you must have agreed on this with your head of department already before registering in the Taito channel.

Examination boards 2024-2025 (in Finnish)

Repertoire lists

The repertoire list is an instrument-specific list of repertoires suitable for the artistic modules. You will find repertoire lists here below. Descriptions for level performances, demonstrations of proficiency, and other course descriptions may be found  here (the University of the Arts Helsinki’s study guide).

Find repertoire lists here

Program leaflet 

You yourself are responsible for creating and printing out the program leaflet for the audience. When making the program leaflet, please take into account the copyright of any images and text.


Published 19.9.2022 | Updated 11.12.2024

Registration timetable 

Registration for a performance exam in the Taito channel takes place in two stages.

1. Book a date for the performance exam using the booking form (form 1). You will find a list of examination dates per instrument on the form.

2. Submit the registration form (form 2) at least eight weeks before the performance exam date. This will confirm the performance exam date you have booked.

During holidays, registration will not progress; holidays extend the processing period for registrations. Also see the instructions regarding cancelling your examination on this page.

Enrolment time for Early music and Church music examinations is 6 weeks. If the artistic performance examination is held outside the Sibelius Academy (e.g. in a church), you must register for the examination at least 4 weeks in advance. The chairman convenes the examination board.

Register in Taito channel

Repertoire and approval of repertoire details

When you register, you must submit both the repertoire you will perform in the level performance examination and the repertoire rehearsed for this completion. You can list the rehearsed repertoire to a different document. The document’s file format is optional. Your teacher must check and sign the rehearsed repertoire. Please note that you do not need to list the rehearsed repertoire for performance examinations on string instruments or piano.

You cannot use the same repertoire in a level performance and a chamber music exam – see the Moodle chamber music page for further instructions.

Enter the name of the person approving your repertoire details on the form.

  • Professor or chairperson of the examination board: Level A, B and C performance examinations (Piano C: own teacher). The names of the chairpersons of the examination boards can be found in the examination board decisions below. Your own teacher cannot primarly approve your exam repertoire. Please see the exceptions below
  • Teacher: Level D and below; in piano, level C and below. 

When you have submitted your registration form, the person approving the form will check your repertoire details, and if there is nothing to remark on in the details you submitted, producer services will confirm your examination date and time within two weeks of your registration. If there is something to remark on in your repertoire details, the approver will contact you, and you will then need to submit a new and revised registration.

If your performance forms part of a proficiency demonstration for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, then a planning officer will verify that you have completed the necessary prerequisites. Check the  Study Guide to see whether this level performance examination forms part of a proficiency demonstration in your case.

If you complete the artistic level performance examination with the old curriculum, i.e. according to the degree requirements of the academic year 2023-24, you must have agreed on this with your head of department already before registering in the Taito channel.

Examination boards 2024-2025 (in Finnish)

Repertoire lists

The repertoire list is an instrument-specific list of repertoires suitable for the artistic modules. You will find repertoire lists here below. Descriptions for level performances, demonstrations of proficiency, and other course descriptions may be found  here (the University of the Arts Helsinki’s study guide).

Find repertoire lists here

Program leaflet 

You must submit the text for the program leaflet for your performance with your registration if that text constitutes your maturity essay for your Master’s degree. Check the guidelines for your instrument  here.

You yourself are responsible for creating and printing out the program leaflet for the audience. When making the program leaflet, please take into account the copyright of any images and text.

Examination dates and additional examination dates

First book an examination date in the Taito channel using the booking form (form 1). You will find a list of examination dates per instrument on the form. Please note that for some instruments, there are no predetermined examination dates; you can suggest times that suit you.

Examination dates for autumn 2024

Orchestral instruments

Woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)

Woodwinds A x 3
4.11.2024 klo 15–22.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
5.11.2024 klo 15–22.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
18.11.2024 klo 15–22.30* R Concert hall (R-KS)
2.12.2024 klo 15–22.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
4.12.2024 klo 16.30–21.30 R Concert hall (R-KS) (only 2 exams)

Woodwinds BC x 3
25.11.2024 klo 16–22 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
10.12.2024 klo 15–21 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Brass instruments

Brass ABCD x 3
18.11.2024 klo 15–21 Camerata
19.11.2024 klo 15–21* R Concert hall (R-KS)
9.12.2024 klo 15–21 Camerata
310.12.2024 klo 17–20.30 Camerata

Practical exam x 3
28.10.2024 klo 15–21 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
4.11.2024 klo 15–21 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
11.11.2024 klo 15–21 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Percussion

Exam date is agreed with Olli-Pekka Martikainen (teacher in charge)

Harp 

Exam date is agreed with Päivi Severeide (teacher in charge)

String instruments

Note! String instruments will register in the Taito channel via different form (pilot for string instruments)

Violin A x 2
21.11.2024 klo 12–16* R Concert hall (R-KS)
28.11.2024 klo 15–19* R Concert hall (R-KS)
5.12.2024 klo 12–16 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Violin BC x 2
19.11.2024 klo 12–15 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
3.12.2024 klo 12–15 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Cello A x 2
27.11.2024 klo 17.30–21* R Concert hall (R-KS)
4.12.2024 klo 12–15.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Cello B x 2
20.11.2024 klo 12–15 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
2.12.2024 klo 12–15 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Viola and double bass ABCD x 2–4
vla x 2           29.10.2024 klo 11–14 R Concert hall (R-KS)
vla x 4           11.11.2024 klo 15–21 R Concert hall (R-KS) 
vla & cb x 3   25.11.2024 klo 11–15.30* R Concert hall (R-KS)
vla & cb x 4   29.11.2024 klo 15–21* R Concert hall (R-KS)       
vla & cb x 4   12.12.2024 klo 11–17 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Other instruments

Early music, accordion and kantele exam date is agreed with head of the jury. Guitar exam date is agreed with head of the jury and teacher. Organ exam date is agreed with head of the jury and teacher in the department of Church Music.

Vocal music

Voice performance A x 2
15.11.2024 klo 17–20.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
22.11.2024 klo 17–20.30* R Concert hall (R-KS)
5.12.2024 klo 17–20.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Voice performance B x 2
20.11.2024 klo 17–20* R Concert hall (R-KS)
3.12.2024 klo 11–14 R Concert hall (R-KS)
11.12.2024 klo 13–16 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Voice performance CD x 3
12.11.2024 klo 17–20 Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
28.11.2024 klo 17–20 Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
10.12.2024 klo 11–14 Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Piano

Piano A x 2
13.11.2024 klo 12–16.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
27.11.2024 klo 10.30–15 R Concert hall (R-KS)
110.12.2024 klo 12–16.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Piano B x 2
18.11.2024 klo 12–15.30 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
28.11.2024 klo 12–15.30 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
4.12.2024 klo 12–15.30 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Piano CD x 4
22.11.2024 klo 12–17 Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
5.12.2024 klo 12–17 Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

*Level performances requiring harpsichord accompaniment, including B levels. Level C performances with harpsichord accompaniment are placed separately in the Pikkusali or NK-55, it is not possible to bring a harpsichord into the Chamber music hall.

Additional examination dates

All levels | 10.9.2024 klo 10–22 Camerata
Level A | 19.9.2024 klo 10–22 R Concert hall (R-KS)
Level BCD | 20.9.2024 klo 10–22 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Additional examination dates for students are provided at the beginning of each semester. If you wish to complete an artistic performance examination on one of these dates, you must yourself contact the chairperson of the examination board and ask them to convene the examination board. They will notify Tuulia Ryhänen (tuulia.ryhanen@uniarts.fi) of the composition of the examination board. Level performance examinations shall principally be booked on the instrument-specific examination dates. In any case, remember to register as usual through the Taito channel.

Examination dates for spring 2025

Orchestral instruments

Woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)

Woodwinds A x 3
17.3.2025 klo 15–22.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
24.3.2025 klo 15–22.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
31.3.2025 klo 15–22.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
7.4.2025 klo 15–22.30*  R Concert hall (R-KS)
8.4.2025 klo 15–22.30* R Concert hall (R-KS)
14.4.2025 klo 15–22.30*  R Concert hall (R-KS)

Woodwinds BC x 3
1.4.2025 klo 15–21  R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
2.4.2025 klo 15–21  R Chamber music hall (R-KMS) (no flutes)
16.4.2025 klo 15–21 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
29.4.2025 klo 15–21 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Brass instruments

Brass ABCD x 3
25.3.2025 klo 15–21 R Concert hall (R-KS) / French horn, trombone
26.3.2025 klo 16–22 R Concert hall (R-KS) / French horn
28.4.2025 klo 15–21 R Concert hall (R-KS) / French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone
6.5.2025 klo 15–21 Camerata / French horn, tuba, baritone

Practical exam x 3
17.3.2025 klo 15–21 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS) / French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone
24.3.2025 klo 15–21 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS) / French horn, trumpet, trombone
31.3.2025 klo 15–21 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS) / French horn, trombone
15.4.2025 klo 15–21 R Concert hall (R-KS) / French horn, tuba

Percussion

Exam date is agreed with Olli-Pekka Martikainen (teacher in charge)

Harp 

Exam date is agreed with Päivi Severeide (teacher in charge)

String instruments

Violin A x 2
13.3.2025 klo 11–15 R Concert hall (R-KS)
27.3.2025 klo 11–15 R Concert hall (R-KS)
10.4.2025 klo 12–16* R Concert hall (R-KS)
24.4.2025 klo 12–16* R Concert hall (R-KS)
25.4.2025 klo 16.30–20.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Violin BC x 2
24.3.2025 klo 11–14 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
7.4.2025 klo 11–14 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
8.4.2025 klo 11–14 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
10.4.2025 klo 17–20 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
15.4.2025 klo 11–14 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
29.4.2025 klo 11–14 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Cello A x 2
28.3.2025 klo 11–14.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
11.4.2025 klo 12–15.30* R Concert hall (R-KS)
29.4.2025 klo 11–14.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Cello B x 2
31.3.2025 klo 11–14 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
25.4.2025 klo 11–14 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Viola and double bass ABCD x 2–4
Vla & cb x 2 / 25.3.2025 klo 10.30–14.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
Vla & cb x 4 / 28.3.2025 klo 15.30–21.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
Vla & cb x 2 / 1.4.2025 klo 10.30–14.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
Vla & cb x 2 / 8.4.2025 klo 11.00–14.00* R Concert hall (R-KS)
Vla & cb x 2 / 15.4.2025 klo 10.30–14.30* R Concert hall (R-KS)
Vla x 3 / 25.4.2025 klo 11–15.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
Vla x 3 / 29.4.2025 klo 16–20.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Other instruments

Early music, accordion and kantele exam date is agreed with head of the jury. Guitar exam date is agreed with head of the jury and teacher. Organ exam date is agreed with head of the jury and teacher in the department of Church Music.

Vocal music

Voice performance A x 2
4.4.2025 klo 17–20.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)
10.4.2025 klo 17–20.30* R Concert hall (R-KS)
16.4.2025 klo 17–20.30* R Concert hall (R-KS)
24.4.2025 klo 17–20.30 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Voice performance B x 2
27.3.2025 klo 17–20 R Concert hall (R-KS)
3.4.2025 klo 17–20 R Concert hall (R-KS)
9.4.2025 klo 11–14* R Concert hall (R-KS)
11.4.2025 klo 17–20* R Concert hall (R-KS)
28.4.2025 klo 11–14 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Voice performance CD x 3
18.3.2025 klo 16–19 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
1.4.2025 klo 11–14 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
9.4.2025 klo 16–19 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
15.4.2025 klo 16–19 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
24.4.2025 klo 16–19 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
28.4.2025 klo 16–19 R-Pikkusali 

Piano

Piano A x 2
26.3.2025 klo 11–15.15 R Concert hall (R-KS)
4.4.2025 klo 12–16.15 R Concert hall (R-KS)
9.4.2025 klo 15–19.15 R Concert hall (R-KS)
16.4.2025 klo 12–16.15 R Concert hall (R-KS)
30.4.2025 klo 12–16.15 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Piano B x 2
27.3.2025 klo 11–14.30 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
2.4.2025 klo 11–14.30 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
9.4.2025 klo 11–14.30 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
25.4.2025 klo 15–18.30 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
28.4.2025 klo 11–14.30 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

Piano CD x 4
28.3.2025 klo 15–20 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
4.4.2025 klo 15–20 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
11.4.2025 klo 15–20 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)

*Level performances requiring harpsichord accompaniment, including B levels. Level C performances with harpsichord accompaniment are placed separately in the Pikkusali or NK-55, it is not possible to bring a harpsichord into the Chamber music hall.

Additional examination dates

A-tasot / 30.1.2025 klo 10–22 R Concert hall (R-KS)
BCD-tasot / 31.1.2025 klo 10–22 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
kaikki / 3.2.2025 klo 10–22 Camerata
BCD-tasot / 6.3.2025 klo 10–17 R Chamber music hall (R-KMS)
A-tasot / 7.3.2025 klo 10–14 R Concert hall (R-KS)

Additional examination dates for students are provided at the beginning of each semester. If you wish to complete an artistic performance examination on one of these dates, you must yourself contact the chairperson of the examination board and ask them to convene the examination board. They will notify Tuulia Ryhänen (tuulia.ryhanen@uniarts.fi) of the composition of the examination board. Level performance examinations shall principally be booked on the instrument-specific examination dates. In any case, remember to register as usual through the Taito channel.

Rehearsal room bookings 

On the registration form in the Taito channel, suggest a rehearsal time suitable for you from the rehearsal times given in the Peppi room booking calendar. Check current availability in Peppi (see also the additional information). For further information, go to   siba.help.ilmo@uniarts.fi 

  • Level A performance examination: 2 x the duration of the programme 
  • Level A performance examination with orchestra: 4 x the duration of the programme 
  • Level B, C and D performance examinations: 1 x the duration of the programme 

Amplification and instruments requiring a booking e.g. harpsichord and portative organ

If your performance includes works requiring a sound system, remember to mention this in your registration.

If your examination involves a harpsichord or portative organ, contact Annamari Pölhö (annamari.polho@uniarts.fi) at least one month before to agree on its use and booking. Apart from the instrument, hall and time please inform Annamari, whether you need the instrument in 415 Hz or 442 Hz. Essential information is also, whether your keyboard player can tune the instrument; if not, your own Department should pay for it. 

Annamari is informing the porters and the stage management team of the transports. 

If your concert or recital gets cancelled, please let Annamari know asap.

When registering in the Taito channel for the artistic performance examinations, please mention your need for harpsichord / portative organ as well as the tuning (415/442 Hz). The instrument transports are basically organised on the examination weeks.

A harpsichord and a positive organ are available for level performance examinations and concerts at the R Building (concert hall and small hall), at the N Building (rooms N-K48 and N-K55) and at the Music Centre (Camerata and Organo).Level A and B performance examinations where a harpsichord is required shall be given in the concert hall at the R Building in a predetermined level performance examination block (two weeks each semester). Level C or D performance examinations must be booked in the small hall or in N-K55. A harpsichord cannot be brought into the chamber music hall at the R Building.

Chamber music credits in level performance examination

From autumn 2024, no more credits will be awarded for a level performance examination orchestra or a chamber music piece performed in the level performance exam. However, if you are putting together an orchestra for your examination concert, always contact the orchestra planner Anna Rombach (anna.rombach@uniarts.fi) in the orchestra office well in advance to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Recording your performance

Persons who are familiar with using recording equipment may make a recording themselves. The concert hall attendant will help with the recording as required in public level performance exams (A and B levels).

Marketing

Public level performance examinations (A and B levels) will be in the Uniarts event calendar, and no other notice to communications is needed. If the concert is held at the Music Centre, the concert will also be in the Music Centre website automatically. 

Instructions about how to promote your concert

If copyrighted music is played in your public level performance examination concert (levels A and B), you must submit a notification to siba@teosto.fi. Reporting is important because royalties are channeled to music creators. The notification may be free-form, but it must state the following: the time of the concert, the venue of the concert, and the works performed. Be sure to send a notification soon after the concert so that it is not forgotten.

Sheet music materials

In principle, the student is responsible for the purchase of sheet music. If you are arranging sheet music or otherwise require an agreement with the publisher (e.g. you are performing only part of the score), please contact the publisher yourself to confirm the rights and fees for the performance and arrangement of the work.

Read more about the copyright services

If your performance is cancelled

If your performance is cancelled, notify the teacher in charge of the level performance, the department planner, and your teacher as soon as possible. Please note that you may only postpone or cancel your level performance for reasons other than illness eight weeks before the performance date.