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.

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.
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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.
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Sibis Alumni Big Band
Our unique big band brings together students, teachers and prominent alumni.
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SibA Folk Big Band
The orchestra’s instruments include violins, kanteles, accordions, harmoniums, guitars, wind instruments, vocals and jouhikko. More is more!
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NYKY Ensemble
The NYKY Ensemble is a platform for students to explore contemporary music projects.
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Siba Winds
Wood and brass instrument students can apply periodically to participate in our own wind instrument ensemble.
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Global Orchestra
Our multicultural orchestra brings together nationalities, languages, instruments and music making methods from around the world.
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Rehearsal orhcestras in conducting
Rehearsal orchestras are made up of students and led by the students of conducting as part of their studies.
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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.
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Sibelius Academy Choir
The choir unites students from all departments and both faculties and performs about three times a year.
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Vocal Ensemble Vocis
Vocal ensemble “Vocis” is a unique live instrument for the choir conducting students.
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Global Choir
Our energetic and multicultural rhythm music choir Global Choir explores styles and techniques from all over the world.