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Tallinn College of Music and Ballet – MUBA

TALLINN COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND BALLET

Tallinn College of Music and Ballet, or MUBA, was established in 2022 when a new modern school building opened its doors in the heart of Estonia’s capital.

MUBA unites three historic and prestigious music and ballet schools: Tallinn Music High School, Tallinn Ballet School, and Tallinn Georg Ots Music School.

MUBA continues to embrace old traditions and, in cooperation with our students, teachers and various international collaborators, creates and cherishes all things new.

MUBA provides a high-level specialized education and is an inspiring center for learning for young musicians and dancers who aspire to envision their future and excel in the international art community. MUBA´s teachers aim to nurture and are committed to providing professional tuition and support to MUBA´s students. During their time spent at MUBA, the students are expected to be fully focused and dedicated to their studies. Whilst passing through an intense and rich learning curve, the students will become artistically independent art professionals, with a resilient and passionate character fit for various local and international collaborations.

At MUBA, the students are welcome to study the following disciplines.

CLASSICAL MUSIC,
including string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass), wind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba), percussion, piano, organ, accordion,harpsichord, guitar, Estonian Kannel, composition, classical singing, choral conducting, music theory, music history, piano tuning and maintenance, and instrument teaching.

Studies also include participating in various ensembles, choirs, and orchestras which are fundamental cornerstones for collaborative music making.

RHYTHM MUSIC,
including rock, jazz, pop, world music, and in disciplines such as rhythm music instrument studies (guitar, piano, bass guitar, drums, accordion, and more), rhythm music singing, world music instrument studies, and sound engineering.

Playing in groups is an essential part of the curriculum. Postgraduate studies include the following one year programmes: music production, music entrepreneurship and instrumental and band coaching.

BALLET,
including classical dance and contemporary dance.

Ballet education includes training in classical and contemporary ballet, historical dance, character dance, pas de deux, and acting.

All studies can be pursued in conjunction with the high-quality GENERAL EDUCATION provided by the Republic of Estonia (primary, secondary and high school level education, and vocational education). MUBA students can start their classical music studies, including instrument playing from the 1st grade. Specialized ballet and rhythm music studies start from the 5th grade. By the time the students reach high school, they are expected to specialize on one instrument of their choice.

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
include classical music, rhythm music, ballet and piano maintenance studies.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMES
cover music production, music entrepreneurship, instrument teaching, rhythm music band coaching and choir conducting studies.

Most of MUBA´s students are accommodated in the school`s own modern dormitory located in the same building with the school. The building also comprises a basketball court sized training hall, swimming pool, several mirrored training areas, an outdoor gym, a ball game court and a fully equipped pilates studio.

Other school’s facilities, including stages, practice rooms, and a sound studio enable students to prepare, arrange and conduct concerts and ballet performances, presenting both classical and original repertoire.

MUBA´s goal is to provide comprehensive education to young individuals who, upon their graduation, would be educated to the highest standard, who would become competitive in their chosen field and, who would excel in life in general. An important emphasis is placed on student creativity and the process of creating original work. The classical music, rhythm music and ballet students are encouraged to cooperate both during their regular lessons and joint creative projects.

The school maintains strong partnerships with professional theaters and ensembles in Estonia, such as the Estonian National Opera, Vanemuine, Estonian National Ballet, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, and others. MUBA students regularly participate in aforementioned institutions ́ productions and concerts.

The school´s logo is a pause – a magical moment of silence before a performance.
PAUSE – the silence before art!