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Last week (January 19–22, 2021), a training and inspiration week “Evolving Academy” took place at the Academy of Music and Theatre, during which a number of lectures on various topics took place. There were three so-called big lectures held in the main hall:

Coach Raul Rebane: “From another angle. How to create your own story?”

The media is a technical tool for disseminating and building one’s own image. Fear of making mistakes prevents one from speaking, but with the right exercises and preparation methods, one can train and gain confidence for successful media communication. “Own story” is a system of values on which all business and communication is based.

Lecturer Päivi Arjas (Sibelius Academy): “Performance coaching for musicians – what it is and what it can be”

The presentation focused on the Sibelius Academy’s study program, which addresses mental and physical factors that affect performance, communication with the audience and working under stress, as well as techniques that either help to improve the skills and abilities arising from these factors or overcome certain limitations.

EAMT psychologist Elina Kivinukk: “Supporting a sense of security at work and in class”

Estonian Academy of Music and Theater stands for a safe and respectful learning and working environment. Last year, the Senate approved measures to ensure equal treatment and a complaints procedure that can help to address possible complaints in more detail. Topics of equal treatment, bullying and harassment were touched upon. Suggestions were made on how to support oneself and others’ sense of security in everyday communication, at work and during lessons.

In addition, trainings took place:

Senior Lecturer Maret Mursa Tormis: “Introduction to Alexander Technique” F.M. Alexander has said, “My technique is based on inhibition, the inhibition of undesirable, unwanted responses to stimuli, and hence it is primarily a technique for the development of the control of human reaction.” The ability to stop, to delay the reaction until we are adequately prepared to do so, Alexander calls inhibition. The aim of the short course was to introduce Alexander principle and its use in working with musicians.

Senior lecturer Heiki Mätlik: “Student’s GREAT study plan – soloist, member of an orchestra, pedagogue, early music or contemporary music interpreter?”, which focused on the questions: how to plan the final goal of one’s studies; where to arrive at the end of five years of academic study; how to orient the repertoire according to one’s field, choose the literature, etc.

EAMT psychologist Elina Kivinukk: “How to give and receive feedback (and not against your fingers)?” – how to give feedback during lessons, at the workplace or after the performance in a way that is useful and motivating? How to handle a situation where someone shares a criticism that you do not agree with? EAMT psychologist Elina Kivinukk offered ideas and examples on this topic, based on the research of Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone.

Prof. Lembit Orgse, Prof. Henry-David Varema, Prof. Peeter Sarapuu, Lecturer Eerik Jõks: “Observations and best practices in the implementation of e-learning” – experiences were shared in regards to the e-learning solutions for theoretical-practical subjects of interpretation pedagogy (professional didactics seminars, pedagogical practice, etc.), consequent changes in the content of subjects and in the forms of implementation; as well as the practical possibilities of distance learning and innovations in conducting speciality lessons – the opportunities during the period of pandemic to support students’ autonomy, etc.

Language editor Merit Lassmann: “Our everyday mother tongue” – everyday life requires, to a greater or lesser extent, from all of us to communicate in writing – in order to gain communication courage, we tried to solve the following questions: how to maintain good literacy after many years have passed since your last Estonian class; where to get help in case of language hesitations and doubts; how many language rules have changed, what we should know about these changes, and so on.

Mai Simson, doctoral student in Music, and Hanna Junti, doctoral student in Theater, will represent the Estonian Academy of Music and Theater in the competition “Science in 3 Minutes” organized by the Estonian Academy of Sciences. The ERR research portal Novaator also published articles on the topics of the competition lectures:

Mai Simson “The Miracle of Jonah – Caught or Uncaught” (in Estonian)

Hanna Junti “In theatre bodies experience the subjectivity and objectivity of time” (in Estonian)

The live broadcast of the “Science in 3 Minutes” ceremonial final will take place on February 5, 2021 on the website of the Estonian Academy of Sciences.

The Cultural Management MA program is calling all interested composers to put together a sound book for a Podcast that we are preparing.

The (working) title of the podcast is The Art of Survival and together with guest speakers we are exploring different contexts of work in the arts sector during pandemic (but not only) times.

We are looking for the opening (jingle), short ‘pause’ sounds (breaks between talks) and endings that will be used for the podcast as well as for promotional materials of the podcast.

The intro and outro should be no longer than 10 seconds. Regarding the style, we leave the ideas for the composer’s interpretation.

Deadline for submission is 25th January at anna.ranczakowska@eamt.ee

We will choose the most suitable composition by voting together with our alumni.

The prize for the chosen composition is 500 euro.

For more information and inspirations, please visit our website, facebook and instagram @culturalmasters.

In case you have any questions regarding the call, please contact coordinator of Cultural Management studies Anna Maria Ranczakowska @ anna.ranczakowska@eamt.ee

The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre will soon host the New Time Music 2.0 event, a two day online conference concerning distance learning. The event will take place on 1st and 2nd of December 2020 and more info can be found here: https://newtimemusic.eu/

New Time Music 2.0 is a Nordplus founded cooperation project between Turku University of Applied Sciences (FI), Norwegian Academy of Music (NO), The Royal Academy of Music of Aarhus/Aalborg (DK) and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

From Monday, 2 November 2020:

  • The door of the main entrance of the Academy opens only with a personalised magnetic card.
  • Only activities related to study and research at the Academy of Music and Theater may take place in the study building. Other classes or activities involving people from outside the Academy are strictly forbidden.
  • Guests may be admitted to the building under special circumstances. Each guest must check in at the front desk (you are kindly asked to enter your name on the registration form, citing the reason for the visit and the person to be visited).
  • Guests of concerts and performances taking place in the Great Hall and Blackbox will enter the building from the Sakala Street entrance. For concerts taking place in the Chamber Hall guests are registered at the front desk of the main entrance.
  • To access the Library, please call: +372 6675 751 (books can be ordered in advance at the e-mail address: rmtk@eamt.ee).

Stay healthy!

Estonian String Players Competition 2020, taking place from November 5 to 13 in Tallinn, marks the 115th anniversary of the birth of composer Eduard Tubin. This year’s competition will feature more than 30 participants, judged by an international jury. All rounds of the competition will be held at the Concert Hall of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

The four-round competition will be held in specialities of violin, viola, cello, and double bass. As a result of the preliminary round (video round) in the spring, 27 violinists, 5 violists, 8 cellists and 4 double bassists were qualified for the first round.

The compulsory work in the first round should be chosen from the selection of the works by Eduard Tubin, Heino Eller, and Ludvig Juht. The second round includes a freely chosen piece by Estonian composer that is composed after the year of 1980. Among other pieces, the selection for the final round includes the Violin Concerto No. 1 and 2 as well as the Double Bass Concerto by Eduard Tubin.

Participants will be judged by a five-member international jury consisting of Susie Mészáros (viola, Royal College of Music, London), Jan-Erik Gustafsson (cello, Finland), Eva Bindere (violin, Latvian Academy of Music), Jiri Parviainen (double bass, Finland). The chairman of the jury is Kristel Pappel (Professor of Musicology at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre).

The first and the second round will be held from November 5 to 10. The final round allowing the best competitors to perform with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra under Arvo Volmer will be held from November 11 to 13. All rounds of the competition will be held at the Concert Hall of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and are open to the public. All rounds can also be watched live on YouTube.

Competitions for string players in Estonia started in 1968, at first covering the specialities of violin and cello. The viola as well as the double bass, were included from the year 1975. The competitions were held until 1987, followed by a break of almost 30 years. The tradition of the string players competitions was restored in 2015 at the discretion of the Estonian String Teachers Association in cooperation with the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

The winners of the string players competition include Jüri Gerretz, Tiiu Peäske (Heinsalu), Mari Tampere-Bezrodny, Peeter Paemurru, Arvo Leibur, Mart Laas, Henry-David Varema, and Leho Karin among others. The winners of the previous Estonian String Players Competition held in 2015 include Marcel Johannes Kits, Linda-Anette Verte, and Hans Christian Aavik.

The Estonian String Players Competition is organised by the Estonian String Teachers Association and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

 

* Translation: Estonian Music Information Center: https://emic.ee/estonian-string-players-competition-2020

At the request of the Rector’s Office, starting from Monday, October 12, 2020 all employees, students and guests of the Academy are kindly asked to wear a face mask in our study buildings when it is not possible to consistently maintain a sufficient physical distance.

Our goal is to protect our faculty, staff and students and to keep the Academy open for study and practice. Wearing a mask is necessary in lectures, group lessons, meetings, while attending concerts and in other situations when a room is being shared for a longer period of time and wearing a mask does not directly interfere with a specific activity.

The Health Board emphasizes that wearing a face mask may reduce the spread of infection by minimising the release of respiratory droplets from infected people to others. Face masks should be considered as a good complimentary measure for established preventive practices, such as keeping physical distance, proper hand and respiratory hygiene. Correct use of face masks is key for their effectiveness and safety. Hands must be cleaned with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser after removing the mask.

View the information from the Health Board and instructions how to use masks in English: https://www.terviseamet.ee/sites/default/files/Nakkushaigused/Trukised/facemask-infographic_eng.pdf

Disposable masks will be on sale at the Academy cafeteria, and at the concert hall entrance before public events. Additional trash cans for disposable masks will be located at the main entrance and next to the hand sanitiser stations on each floor.

1) Before you travel to Estonia please check from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ webpage whether you are allowed to enter Estonia without the requirement of self-isolation for 14 days. The list of countries is updated every Friday. The countries which are marked with red are those where the infection rate is high and therefore self-isolation rules are required. If you cannot find your country of departure or transfer from the list then you must stay in self-isolation immediately after your arrival in Tallinn. Please see the list of countries in here: https://vm.ee/en/information-countries-and-self-isolation-requirements-passengers

2) For non-EU students, please make sure you apply in person for a long stay (D) visa at the nearest Estonian representation which handles visa applications. Even if the citizens of your particular country are allowed to enter Estonia without a visa, we recommend that you apply for a visa in order to avoid problems with transfer flights. You can read more about D-visa in here: https://vm.ee/en/long-stay-d-visa
In addition, when applying for a D-visa, your health insurance must cover the cost of healthcare in the event of a possible illness of COVID-19.

 3) We will send study contracts for new students in advance from mid-August. Tuition is paid when the contract is signed.

4) Everyone must notify the EAMT Registry and Student Affairs department about their arrival date, route and where they will be staying in Tallinn.

5) If you arrive from a high-risk country (according to the list of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia) then you must take a taxi (at your own expense) from the airport in order to go to your place of residence (apartment, hotel, airbnb, etc.) for the next 14 days of self-isolation. If you arrive from a country where the infection rate is low (according to the list of MFA) then you can of course also use public transport if you wish to do so.

6) Everyone who arrives from a high-risk country must take a blood test to determine whether they are infected with COVID-19 or not. The test must be done either on the day of your arrival or the following day. You can give the test in Synlab laboratory which is located in Tallinn Veerenni 53a, on the first floor, in specially designed cabins with a separate entrance (on the right side of the main door). The price of the test is approximately 80 EUR. In order to make sure that you will get the blood test done in time, you must first make a reservation by writing to support@synlab.ee OR by calling +372 640 8231 (outside from Estonia). You would need to give information about the day you would like to come, your name, date of birth. This reservation should be done at least a couple of days before your arrival. Please note that after 14 days of self-isolation has passed, you are required to take another test (approximately 80 EUR).

After receiving the result of your first as well as the second test, please notify the Academy whether the test was positive or negative. If your test comes back positive then quarantine needs to be applied, if negative then self-isolation rules need to be followed.

7) If you arrive from a high-risk country then you must self-isolate yourself for 14 days in either a hotel/hostel, airbnb or apartment. Unfortunately these accommodation costs must be borne by the student him/herself. Everyone can therefore choose a proper place according to his/her personal preferences as well as financial possibilities (for example “Tatari 53 Hotel” and “Center Hotel” in Tallinn are more affordable options). However, you must stay in a single room therefore dormitory-style hostel options need to be excluded. If you have booked a place at the EAMT dormitory you will be exempt from paying the dormitory rental fee during the time you have to spend in self-isolation at another location. Please send this information directly to the administrator of the dormitory, e-mail: info@yhikas.ee

8) Self-isolation means that for 2 weeks it is not allowed to go out for any other reason than for the most essential like buying food, medicine, visiting a doctor, etc. Also, please always wear a mask in public places. Participating in lectures in-person is also not allowed. If it is not possible for you to take part in the *Orientation Week (31.08-04.09) then we try to make sure that you can join us via Zoom.

9) Finally, the above mentioned rules need to be adhered to for everyone’s safety. If they are not followed then you will risk loosing your study place and in case of non-EU students the authorities may decide to cancel your visa and/or residence permit.

 

 

*Orientation Week: 

31.08 

12.00 opening ceremony, followed by a lecture “Introduction to University Studies”; introduction of the EAMT library

01.09- 04.09

Arranging individual lessons, partly lesson-based teaching

Curriculum consulting, the IT-manager will introduce the online study system

Information day (Police and Border Guard Board (TBC), Health Board of Estonia)

Academy tours

Welcome event

Please note that a more detailed schedule of the week will be announced at the opening lecture on 31.08

NB! In addition, please take a look at the International Students’ Guideline for further information regarding your studies, necessary contacts and other practicalities that would be useful to know before your arrival: https://eamt.ee/en/admissions/international-student-guideline/

For the academic year 2020-2021, EAMT offers following scholarships:

1) EAMT scholarships for non-EU students at BA and MA levels covering either 50% or 25% of the tuition fee

2) DoRa Plus programme scholarships for all foreign students at MA level awarded for one academic year (350€ per month paid from September to June)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for EAMT scholarships:

  • BA and MA students from non-EU countries, who:
    – were admitted for the academic year 2020-2021: the entrance examination result at least 9 at BA level or at least 4 at MA level;
    – were admitted earlier: last examination result in main study at least “very good”.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for DoRa Plus scholarships:

  • MA 1st year students, who:
    – are full-time students;
    – do not have the Estonian citizenship;
    – whose place of residence is not in Estonia;
    – do not have a permanent right of residence or a long-term residence permit in Estonia;
    – have not stayed in Estonia for more than one year in the past three years;
    – had the entrance examination result at least 4.
  • MA 2nd year students, who:
    – are full-time students;
    – do not have the Estonian citizenship;
    – whose place of residence is not in Estonia;
    – do not have a permanent right of residence or a long-term residence permit in Estonia;
    – have not stayed in Estonia for more than one year in the past three years;
    – have completed the 1st year coursework full (no missing credit points) in programme subjects worth at least 54 ECTS credits and with the examination result in main study at least “very good”.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Performers: live performance of at least 2 pieces with the max length of 15 min (the judging panel has the right to interrupt the performance at its own discretion);
  • Contemporary Improvisation and CoPeCo: 1-2 improvisations in different characters out of which 1 solo and the other in an ensemble (duo, trio etc) with the total length of 10 min.
  • Other majors: artistic portfolio, including list of artistic activities within last 2 years, scores, recordings etc.

The audition panel evaluates and considers the following:

  • persuasiveness and originality of artistic and/or research ideas of a candidate;
  • performance logic and fluency of performance, ability to express the emotional content of works and impressiveness of interpretation (in case of performers);
  • originality, artistic persuasiveness and technical execution in case of creative submissions (composers);
  • specialty-specific level of technical mastery;
  • defined focus and systematic nature of the thesis plan, the reference literature use as well as accuracy of language (in cultural management);
  • general cultural and subject-specific knowledge of a candidate.

The audition will take place on Monday, 12 October @10.00 in the Chamber hall C-405 (except for CPPM students, who should contact Jüri Nael for the audition date, time and requirements).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2 October 2020.
APPLY HERE

Questions and additional info:
Kai Kiiv
+372 6675 721
kai.kiiv@eamt.ee

Dear international students, with the 2020-2021 academic year quickly approaching, we want you to know that we are ready to help you jump into learning! As the next week is the orientation week, but due to the current international situation that does not allow everyone to attend it in person, it is possible to follow the majority of events online. Thus, here’s some information of what is expecting you:

31.08:
12.00 opening ceremony (Great Hall+Youtube);
13.00-14.30 introductory lecture University Studies (Great Hall+Youtube), including introductory lecture by a psychologist and library briefing;

01.09:
10.30-12.00 introduction to EAMT databases (room A402+Zoom, password: EMTA); approval of study plan and electives (different rooms);

02.09:
14.30-17.00 meeting with the Migration Adviser of the Police and Border Guard Board, and a representative of the Health Board (room A402+ Youtube);
NB! If you have any questions, send them in advance by 1 September to tiina.uibo@eamt.ee

01.-03.09:
13.00 daily guided tours (meeting point in the EAMT lobby in front of the Student Council’s room, next to the wardrobe). Please register to the tours in advance here (max 15 students per tour);

01.-04.09:
9.00-16.30 signing of study contracts (room D517) and arranging individual lessons with teachers of the specialty, classes on the basis of the schedule (where possible);

04.09:
15.30 WELCOME EVENT (room A402+Youtube, registration 15.00-15.30). You’ll receive your welcome bag, meet the other Erasmus and international students, hear about the events organized by the Erasmus Student Network and our Student Council. Additionally, IT-manager Innar Järva will introduce you to our online study system OIS.

Please keep in mind that you’re allowed to participate in the events only if you are completely healthy!

In addition, please take a look at the International Students’ Guideline for further information regarding your studies, necessary contacts and other practicalities that would be useful to know before your arrival.