2 Folk Music Master's degrees found
- MA
- Master
- Performing Arts
- Music
- Folk Music
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2 Folk Music Master's degrees found
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University of the Arts Helsinki
Nordic Master in Folk Music (NOFO)
- Helsinki, Finland
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Nordic Master in folk music (Nofo) is an international master’s programme arranged as a collaboration between four higher education institutions. Together with your fellow students, you will form a tight-knit ensemble that performs regularly during the course of the studies. You will deepen your artistic expression through an individual work process and through the guidance of top teachers in each of the partner institutions.
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University of the Arts Helsinki
Master of Music in Folk Music
- Helsinki, Finland
Master
Full time
30 Months
On-Campus
English, Finnish, Swedish
As a master’s student, you can direct your focus in instrument studies, pedagogy or research. After completing a master’s degree, you will have a profound understanding of the playing and singing styles in old and contemporary folk music and know how to apply concepts that are central to the history, aesthetics, and research of folk music. You can also choose courses organized by the other two academies of the University and complete so-called joint studies that are available for all students.
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Many students choose to hone their musical talents by earning a bachelor’s degree in music. What is the next step? A Master in Folk Music allows students to focus their studies on a particular musical field, and even travel to particular universities to get an authentic education in the development of traditional music.
What is a Master in Folk Music? After completing a bachelor’s degree in a related musical field, students may focus their studies on folk music through instrument or voice. Before applying, students often demonstrate their musical talent in front of a panel of judges. The program tends to focus on history and technique, and usually culminates in a performance or tour where students can perform in front of a variety of audiences. Study lasts for approximately two years.
Earning a master’s degree in folk music can help students gain a deeper appreciation for traditional musical instruments and vocal techniques. It is also a great way for students to master their musical talents and share them with the world.
The final cost of earning a Master in Folk Music varies by institution and program specifics. Students will want to factor in the expense of instruments, private training and travel for performances, the cost of which may be separate from tuition. Research your program of choice thoroughly in order to understand what is and is not involved with tuition.
Graduates with a master’s degree in folk music can go on to perform professionally in troupes all over the world, either on instruments or as vocalists. Some graduates may choose to pursue a PhD and teach folk music at educational institutions such as high schools and universities. Earning a master’s degree may expose students to high profile opportunities for musical performances all over the world.
Students can often apply online, though they may need to travel to their school of choice since part of the application process is usually a performance in front of judges. For more information, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.