Tallinn Music High School
Tallinn Music High School Tallinna Muusikakeskkool | |
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Address | |
Vabaduse puiestee 130 Estonia | |
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Type | Public |
Established | September 1961 |
Principal | Timo Steiner |
Grades | 1–12 |
Age | 7 to 18 |
Number of pupils | ca 400 |
Average class size | 25 |
Language | Estonian |
Color(s) | Dark blue,red,white |
Website | www.tmkk.edu.ee |
Tallinn Music High School (in Estonian: Tallinna Muusikakeskkool) is a special music high school in Tallinn, Estonia.
History
TMHS was founded in 1961 to ensure sufficient amount of high-level applicants to Tallinn State Conservatory (now Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre). During its existence it has successfully fulfilled its goal, as 80-100% of yearly graduates continue their studies in EAMT or in music academies abroad.
TMHS is the only school in Estonia providing professional music education alongside the general primary and secondary curriculum. This system is made to ensure the graduating student has the possibility of a career in music or in any other field.
Among the staff there are 38 senior teachers and 23 teachers qualified to teach at university level. Also no fewer than 27 professors from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre also tutor students in TMHS.
Notable alumni
Most of Estonia’s better-known musicians of the middle and younger generations are alumnae of TMHS, including:
Composers:
Conductors:
Pianists:
External links
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