Orchestras, choirs and chamber music

Playing and singing together is a crucial part of growing up as a musician. Explore our chamber music, choir and orchestra activities.

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Orchestras

Orchestra playing is an integral part of all our instrumental studies. Whether you are interested in contemporary or early music, symphony orchestra, jazz or folk music – our orchestra activities offer possibilities for all.

  • Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra

    Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra

    The Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra offers orchestral instrument students the opportunity to polish their skills as a member of a full-scale orchestra.

  • SibA Alumni Big Band

    Sibis Alumni Big Band

    Our unique big band brings together students, teachers and prominent alumni.

  • SibA Folk Big Band

    The orchestra’s instruments include violins, kanteles, accordions, harmoniums, guitars, wind instruments, vocals and jouhikko. More is more!

  • NYKY Ensemble

    NYKY Ensemble

    The NYKY Ensemble is a platform for students to explore contemporary music projects.

  • Academy Winds

    Siba Winds

    Wood and brass instrument students can apply periodically to participate in our own wind instrument ensemble.

  • Global Orchestra

    Our multicultural orchestra brings together nationalities, languages, instruments and music making methods from around the world.

  • Practise orchestras in conducting

    Practise orchestras are made up of students and led by conducting students as part of their studies.

  • Sibelius Academy Baroque Orchestra

    The Baroque Orchestra has established a vital position in the activities of the Early Music department.

Choirs

The Sibelius Academy offers students of all departments the opportunity to participate in choral activities during their studies.

  • Sibelius Academy Choir

    The choir unites students from all departments and both faculties and performs about three times a year.

  • Vocal Ensemble Vocis

    Vocal ensemble “Vocis” is a unique live instrument for the choir conducting students.

  • Global Choir

    Our energetic and multicultural rhythm music choir Global Choir explores styles and techniques from all over the world.

Learn more about studying at the Sibelius Academy