Music Classes
Oulu comprehensive school music classes operate in Myllyoja, Pateniemi, Teuvo Pakkala, Tuira and Rajakylä Schools for grades 3-6. Third grade music classes beginning in autumn 2024 operate in Teuvo Pakkala, Tuira and Rajakylä Schools.
The classes for grades 7-9 operate in Pohjankartano and Rajakylä Schools.
Info sessions on special subject emphasis classes are held in January 2024.
Studying in a Music Class, Applying and Entrance Exam
Studying in a music class
The goal is to develop pupils into active music enthusiasts. Music classes have orchestras, bands and choirs. Instrument teaching is done in small groups or private teaching. Pupils can also study at a conservatory or a private musical instrument school. Practicing at home is also important for pupils in music classes.
There are 4-6 music lessons per week.
Applying for music classes in grades 3-6
The guardian of a second-grader can apply for a place in a music class between 24 January and 5 February 2024 by filling in the electronic application form in the address: https://ouka.inschool.fi/browsecourses.
A pupil can apply for a place in one or several special subject emphasis classes. If you are applying for a place in several classes, please apply for all the classes with one application form. You can place your applications in an order of preference. The order is binding. If a pupil is admitted to their first wish, all other applications are expired.
Primary school entrance exams are held in Teuvo Pakkala, Tuira and Rajakylä Schools 15 February and 16 February 2024 from 8–15. A separate invitation is sent to all applicants.
The music class entrance exam includes a musicality test, a singing sample, an interview with a teacher and an optional instrument sample. In the singing sample, the pupil performs two songs. One song is the mandatory Hämähämähäkki. The pupil can choose the other sample song. Previous background in musical instrument studies is not required for admission to a music class.
Third grade admission decisions will appear in Wilma 18 March 2024. A written decision will be mailed 18 March 2024 to those who have chosen to receive a decision in writing.
Applying for music classes in grades 7-9
The guardian of a sixth-grader can apply for a place in a music class between 24 January and 5 February 2024 by filling in the electronic application form in the address https://ouka.inschool.fi/browsecourses.
When transitioning to lower secondary school, a sixth-grader in a music class does not need to take the entrance exam again. Only a guardian's confirmation of continuing to study in the special class is needed. The guardian must respond to a survey regarding a child’s continuation in a special class by 15 December 2023.
A pupil can apply for a place in one or several special subject emphasis classes. If you are applying for a place in several classes, please apply for all the classes with one application form. You can place your applications in an order of preference. The order is binding. If a pupil is admitted to their first wish, all other applications are expired.
The music class entrance exam includes a musicality test, rhythm and melody repetitions, a theory test, a singing sample, an interview with a teacher and an optional instrument sample. In the singing sample, the pupil performs two songs. One song is the mandatory Hämähämähäkki. The pupil can choose the other sample song. Previous background in musical instrument studies is not required for admission to a music class.
Lower secondary school entrance exam is held in Pohjankartano and Rajakylä Schools 12 February and 13 February 2024. An applicant must inform the school office of the school they are primarily applying for by 5 February 2024 at 14.00 at the latest. The applicant's current school's office will then inform the applicant about the entrance exam place and date.
Seventh grade admission decisions will appear in Wilma 2 April 2024. A written decision will be mailed 2 April 2024 to those who have chosen to receive a decision in writing.