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Musiker (YH) h21, flerform: Kyrkomusik

Code: FF21MU-UMS

Degree:
Bachelor of Culture and Arts

Degree title:
Bachelor of Culture and Arts

Credits:
240 ects

Duration:
4 years (240 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2021

Teaching language:
Svenska

Descriptions

Novia's education in music is the only music education in Swedish in Finland that provides a music degree at the Bachelor level. The program comprises 240 credits and normally takes four years.

The main focus of the studies is on the musical craft. Through tuition in the main subject as well as various forms of ensemble work, theoretical subjects and field-specific knowledge, students are supported in developing their musical identity and profile. A large part of the tuition is project-based in the form of workshops and master courses as well as various forms of concert activities.

Further information

Specialization Areas

Baroque Music

The main focus of this specialization is on group work and chamber music. Seminars on epochs, style knowledge, the aesthetics of early music and the construction and care of baroque instruments are held during periods in Jakobstad. During the individual lessons, instrument specific technical and stylistic questions are worked on.

The Degree Programme in Baroque music gives regularly concerts in the Schauman hall. Concerts are also performed at various chamber music festivals around the country. The goal is to provide students with the skills to independently perform as a professional musician in the early music scene. Education is the only one of its kind at the Bachelor degree level in Finland.

 
Church Music

Within the specialization church music, students receive prerequisites for work within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland. In addition to the traditional main instrument Organ, Choir or Vocla, another main instrument can be selected. Key topics include Organ playing, worship services playing, Piano playing, Choral and ensemble conducting, and Theory subjects.

The studies also place great emphasis on tuition in practical Piano playing, Gospel Choirs and popular music theory in order to provide a broad competence that is useful in the church musician's work. As a church musician, the graduate can work on a broad level within the congregation: act as musical leader in worship services and ordinances, lead various choirs and ensemble projects, and teach at the congregation's music school. A church musician has the opportunity to develop the music life within the congregation and collaborate musically with children, young people and adults through their varied education.

Multi-form studies are primarily intended for those who have a music degree before and can thereby supplement their education with church musical and theological studies. The studies should be conducted alongside work. For each student, an individual curriculum is made based on previous studies and work experience. The curriculum for church musicians includes 130 credits determined by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland.

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Autumn 2021 Spring 2022 Autumn 2022 Spring 2023 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 1. / 2021 2. / 2021 3. / 2022 4. / 2022 5. / 2022 1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2023 4. / 2023 5. / 2023 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 5. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 5. / 2025
GRU-3038
CORE STUDIES

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15
UOKUÖ10AS-1013
Generic studies

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15
MS19IN01 Introduction to Academic Studies 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
UOKUÖ10FM01 Research Methodology 3 3 3 1 1 1
KU20SV Swedish 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
YH10SV01-M Swedish - Oral Skills 0
YH10SV01-S Swedish - Writing Skills 0
KU20FI Finnish 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
YH10FI01-M Finnish - Oral Skills 0
YH10FI01-S Finnish - Writing Skills 0
KU20EN English 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
YRK-3031
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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191
YRK-P--1004
Professional Studies

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62
YRK-1016-1003
Second Instrument

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10
MU19BI01 Piano Minor 1 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19BI02 Piano Minor 2 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19BI03 Band Instruments 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
YRK-P--1002-1002
Notio - the form, function and tradition of music

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24
MU19NT01 Notio 1.1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU19NT02 Notio 1.2 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU19NT03 Notio 1.3 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU19NT07 Notio 2.1 Classical Music 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU19NT08 Notio 2.2 Classical Music 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU19NT09 Notio 2.3 Classical Music 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU19NT10 Notio 3.1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU19NT11 Notio 3.2 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU14KS-1010
Choral Singing

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3
MU14KS01 Choral Singing 1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU10ML-1010
Music Leadership

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3
MU12ML01 Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques 3 3 3 1 1 1
YRK-1016-1004
Ensemble playing and projects

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22
MU19MH01 Music history 1, Baroque 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU19MH02 Music history 2, Classicism 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU19MH03 Music history 3 , Romanticism 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU19MH04 Music history 4 , 20th century and improvisation 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU14LM----1003
Professional Studies, Church Music

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129
MU14LM-1004
Liturgical Music

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19
MU19LM01 Liturgical Vocal 1 3 3 1.5 1.5 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.5 0.5
MU14LM02 Liturgical Vocal 2 3 3 1.5 1.5 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.5 0.5
MU19LM03 Liturgical Playing 1 4 4 2 2 1 1 0.7 0.7 0.7
MU19LM02 Liturgical Playing 2a 4 4 2 2 1 1 0.7 0.7 0.7
MU14LM04 Liturgical Playing 2b 4 4 2 2 1 1 0.7 0.7 0.7
MU16LM02 Hymnology 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2
MU14KÄ-1004
Church & Church-orientated Subjects

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11
MU19KÄ01 General Theology 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU19KÄ02 Church Music Theology 1 1 1 0.3 0.3 0.3
MU19KÄ03 Church music History 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
MU19KÄ04 Congregational Music Education 1 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU19KÄ05 Congregational Music Education 2 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU14LM----KM---1003
Choral Singing

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8
MU19KS01 Choir Singing 2 2 2 2 1 1
MU14KS03 Children's Choir 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU19KS02 Gospel Choir 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
MU19KS03 Arranging in afro-american tradition 1 1 1 0.3 0.3 0.3
MU14KF-1004
Church Music Forum

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6
MU14KF01 Church Music Forum 1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU19KF01 Church Music Forum 2 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU19OR-1002
Organ D

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15
MU19OR01 Organ Level D1 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19OR02 Organ Level D2 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19OR03 Organ Level D3 Examination 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19KL-1002
Choir Conducting D

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15
MU19KL01 Choir Conducting Level D1 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19KL02 Choir Conducting Level D2 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19KL03 Choir Conducting Level D3 Examination 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19SD-1002
Vocal D

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15
MU19SÅ01 Vocal Level D1 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
MU19SÅ02 Vocal Level D2 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
MU19SÅ03 Vocal Level D3 Examination 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
MU19PI-1002
Piano D

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15
MU19PI01 Piano Level D1 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
MU19PI02 Piano Level D2 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
MU19PI03 Piano Level D3 Examination 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
MU19HCK-1002
Main Subject Level C, Church Music

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25
MU19HCK01 Main Subject Level C5 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19HCK02 Main Subject Level C5 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 0.8
MU19HCK03 Main Subject Level C3 15 15 7.5 7.5 3.8 3.8 2.5 2.5 2.5
PRA-1083
PRACTICAL TRAINING

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30
MU14PR-1006
Practice for Musician

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30
MU14PR10 Practical Project 4 4 4 2 2
MU14PR05 Congregational Training 1 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
MU14PR06 Congregational Training 2a 3 3 3 1 1 1
MU14PR07 Congregational Training 2b 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
MU14PR08 Practical Training 1 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
MU14PR09 Practical Training 2 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
MU10PR06 Teaching Practice 1 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
EX-1040
DEGREE THESIS

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15
UMSMU19EXA01 Degree Thesis 15
Total 240 65 69 81 16 33.5 31.5 31.5 37.5 43 38 13.5 2.5 17.1 17.1 10.3 10.3 10.3 16 16 12.4 12.4 12.4 21.6 21.6 12.8 12.8 12.8 6.8 6.8 0.9 0.9 0.9

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

Bachelors Degree

In accordance with F1129/2014 A Bachelor´s Degree contains the following studies: 1) Core Studies and Professional Studies, 2) Elective Studies, 3) Student Internship, 4) Degree Thesis.

Core studies

Extent of Core Studies

Introduction to Academic Studies
Research Methodology
Swedish
Swedish - Oral Skills
Swedish - Writing Skills
Finnish
Finnish - Oral Skills
Finnish - Writing Skills
English
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Practical Training
Practice
Practice
Practice
Practice
Practical Project
Congregational Training 1
Congregational Training 2a
Congregational Training 2b
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Teaching Practice 1
Professional Studies
Piano Minor 1
Piano Minor 2
Band Instruments
Notio 1.1
Notio 1.2
Notio 1.3
Notio 2.1 Rhythm Music
Notio 2.2 Rhythm Music
Notio 2.3 Rhythm Music
Notio 2.1 Classical Music
Notio 2.2 Classical Music
Notio 2.3 Classical Music
Notio 3.1
Notio 3.2
Choral Singing 1
Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques
Ensemble Project 1
Ensemble Project 2
Ensemble Project 3
Ensemble Project 4
Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 1
Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 2
Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 3
Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 4
Music history 1, Baroque
Music history 2, Classicism
Music history 3 , Romanticism
Music history 4 , 20th century and improvisation
Rhythm and blues history
Popular music history
Jazz History
Electronic music
Aesthetics in Early Music
Performance practice and old notation
Continuo and Baroque Harmony Knowledge
Renaissance Music
Seminar
Baroque Ensemble 1
Baroque Ensemble 2
Baroque Ensemble 3
Baroque Ensemble 4
Baroque Orchestra 1
Baroque Orchestra 2
Baroque Orchestra 3
Baroque Orchestra 4
Main Subject C1
Main Subject C2
Main Subject Level C3 Examination
Main Subject Level B1
Main Subject Level B2
Main Subject Level B3 Examination
Liturgical Vocal 1
Liturgical Vocal 2
Liturgical Playing 1
Liturgical Playing 2a
Liturgical Playing 2b
Hymnology
General Theology
Church Music Theology
Church music History
Congregational Music Education 1
Congregational Music Education 2
Choir Singing 2
Children's Choir
Gospel Choir
Arranging in afro-american tradition
Church Music Forum 1
Church Music Forum 2
Organ Level D1
Organ Level D2
Organ Level D3 Examination
Choir Conducting Level D1
Choir Conducting Level D2
Choir Conducting Level D3 Examination
Vocal Level D1
Vocal Level D2
Vocal Level D3 Examination
Piano Level D1
Piano Level D2
Piano Level D3 Examination
Main Subject Level C5
Main Subject Level C5
Main Subject Level C3
Thesis
Degree Thesis
Not grouped
Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 5
Construction and Care of Baroque Instrument

Code Name Credits (cr)
GRU-3038
CORE STUDIES

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15
UOKUÖ10AS-1013
Generic studies

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15
MS19IN01 Introduction to Academic Studies 3
UOKUÖ10FM01 Research Methodology 3
KU20SV Swedish 3
YH10SV01-M Swedish - Oral Skills 0
YH10SV01-S Swedish - Writing Skills 0
KU20FI Finnish 3
YH10FI01-M Finnish - Oral Skills 0
YH10FI01-S Finnish - Writing Skills 0
KU20EN English 3
YRK-3031
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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304
YRK-P--1004
Professional Studies

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62
YRK-1016-1003
Second Instrument

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10
MU19BI01 Piano Minor 1 5
MU19BI02 Piano Minor 2 5
MU19BI03 Band Instruments 5
YRK-P--1002-1002
Notio - the form, function and tradition of music

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24
MU19NT01 Notio 1.1 3
MU19NT02 Notio 1.2 3
MU19NT03 Notio 1.3 3
MU19NT04 Notio 2.1 Rhythm Music 3
MU19NT05 Notio 2.2 Rhythm Music 3
MU19NT06 Notio 2.3 Rhythm Music 3
MU19NT07 Notio 2.1 Classical Music 3
MU19NT08 Notio 2.2 Classical Music 3
MU19NT09 Notio 2.3 Classical Music 3
MU19NT10 Notio 3.1 3
MU19NT11 Notio 3.2 3
MU14KS-1010
Choral Singing

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3
MU14KS01 Choral Singing 1 3
MU10ML-1010
Music Leadership

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3
MU12ML01 Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques 3
YRK-1016-1004
Ensemble playing and projects

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22
MU19EN01 Ensemble Project 1 3
MU19EN02 Ensemble Project 2 3
MU19EN03 Ensemble Project 3 3
MU19EN04 Ensemble Project 4 3
MU12KO01 Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 1 3
MU12KO02 Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 2 3
MU12KO03 Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 3 3
MU12KO04 Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 4 3
MU12KO05 Chambermusic / Orchestraplaying 5 3
MU19MH01 Music history 1, Baroque 3
MU19MH02 Music history 2, Classicism 3
MU19MH03 Music history 3 , Romanticism 3
MU19MH04 Music history 4 , 20th century and improvisation 3
MU19MH05 Rhythm and blues history 3
MU19MH06 Popular music history 3
MU19MH07 Jazz History 3
MU19MH08 Electronic music 3
MU14LM----KM----1003
Professional Studies, Baroque Music

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113
MU12BÄ-1004
Advanced Baroque Music

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21
MU19BÄ01 Aesthetics in Early Music 4
MU19BÄ02 Performance practice and old notation 4
MU19BÄ03 Continuo and Baroque Harmony Knowledge 4
MU19BÄ04 Renaissance Music 2
MU19BÄ05 Seminar 4
MU19BÄ06 Construction and Care of Baroque Instrument 3
MU14BE-1004
Baroque Ensemble & Baroque Orchestra

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32
MU19BE01 Baroque Ensemble 1 4
MU19BE02 Baroque Ensemble 2 4
MU19BE03 Baroque Ensemble 3 4
MU19BE04 Baroque Ensemble 4 4
MU19BE05 Baroque Orchestra 1 4
MU19BE06 Baroque Orchestra 2 4
MU19BE07 Baroque Orchestra 3 4
MU19BE08 Baroque Orchestra 4 4
MU19HCB-1002
Main Subject Level C Baroque

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25
MU19HCB01 Main Subject C1 5
MU19HCB02 Main Subject C2 5
MU19HCB03 Main Subject Level C3 Examination 15
MU19HBB-1002
Main Subject Level B Baroque

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35
MU19HBB01 Main Subject Level B1 10
MU19HBB02 Main Subject Level B2 10
MU19HBB03 Main Subject Level B3 Examination 15
MU14LM----1003
Professional Studies, Church Music

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129
MU14LM-1004
Liturgical Music

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19
MU19LM01 Liturgical Vocal 1 3
MU14LM02 Liturgical Vocal 2 3
MU19LM03 Liturgical Playing 1 4
MU19LM02 Liturgical Playing 2a 4
MU14LM04 Liturgical Playing 2b 4
MU16LM02 Hymnology 1
MU14KÄ-1004
Church & Church-orientated Subjects

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11
MU19KÄ01 General Theology 3
MU19KÄ02 Church Music Theology 1
MU19KÄ03 Church music History 1
MU19KÄ04 Congregational Music Education 1 3
MU19KÄ05 Congregational Music Education 2 3
MU14LM----KM---1003
Choral Singing

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8
MU19KS01 Choir Singing 2 2
MU14KS03 Children's Choir 3
MU19KS02 Gospel Choir 2
MU19KS03 Arranging in afro-american tradition 1
MU14KF-1004
Church Music Forum

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6
MU14KF01 Church Music Forum 1 3
MU19KF01 Church Music Forum 2 3
MU19OR-1002
Organ D

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15
MU19OR01 Organ Level D1 5
MU19OR02 Organ Level D2 5
MU19OR03 Organ Level D3 Examination 5
MU19KL-1002
Choir Conducting D

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15
MU19KL01 Choir Conducting Level D1 5
MU19KL02 Choir Conducting Level D2 5
MU19KL03 Choir Conducting Level D3 Examination 5
MU19SD-1002
Vocal D

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15
MU19SÅ01 Vocal Level D1 5
MU19SÅ02 Vocal Level D2 5
MU19SÅ03 Vocal Level D3 Examination 5
MU19PI-1002
Piano D

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15
MU19PI01 Piano Level D1 5
MU19PI02 Piano Level D2 5
MU19PI03 Piano Level D3 Examination 5
MU19HCK-1002
Main Subject Level C, Church Music

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25
MU19HCK01 Main Subject Level C5 5
MU19HCK02 Main Subject Level C5 5
MU19HCK03 Main Subject Level C3 15
PRA-1083
PRACTICAL TRAINING

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60
MU14PR-1006
Practice for Musician

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60
MU14PR01 Practice 5
MU14PR02 Practice 5
MU14PR03 Practice 10
MU14PR04 Practice 10
MU14PR10 Practical Project 4
MU14PR05 Congregational Training 1 5
MU14PR06 Congregational Training 2a 3
MU14PR07 Congregational Training 2b 3
MU14PR08 Practical Training 1 5
MU14PR09 Practical Training 2 5
MU10PR06 Teaching Practice 1 5
EX-1040
DEGREE THESIS

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15
UMSMU19EXA01 Degree Thesis 15
VALSTUD-1003
ELECTIVE STUDIES

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11