The information and program qualifications related to the Voice Bachelor of Arts Program, under the Department of Voice of the Turkish Music State Conservatory, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
With its vision of raising vocal artists who are open to improvement and who know how to search for, collect, question and synthesize information by keeping the roots of national music; and raising individuals who can represent, explain, compare and combine the values of the music they represent with those of the world in the international arena, Department of Vocal Training aims at appreciating traditional music of Turkey; transferring traditional performance qualities to the next generation; supplying the efficient academic conditions for the correct understanding of the music tradition; representing the traditional identity worldwide by associating it with musics of the world; and raising high quality vocal artists and individuals who respect ethical values with its program that contains both Turkish Folk Music and Turkish Classical/Art Music..
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Registration Requirements
Active Student Count
Program Profile
The fundamental aim of the program is to analyze Turkey's traditional musical heritage from an academic perspective and to pass on the performance practices of Turkish Folk Music and Turkish Art Music to future generations without detaching them from their essence. Accordingly, it seeks to train vocalists and scholars who integrate scientific and artistic disciplines, uphold ethical values, possess advanced professional qualifications, and are capable of successfully representing our music on Turkish and global stages.
Program Learning Environments
The Voice Education Undergraduate Program provides a contemporary learning environment uniting traditional Turkish musical heritage with a universal approach to music. The academic and artistic progression of our students is driven by a curriculum centered on Repertoire (Turkish Folk Music, Turkish Art Music) and Vocal Training. This core is heavily supported by Corepetition, Choir, and Stage Performance courses, alongside comprehensive elective course packages. Featuring the simultaneous involvement of academicians from various disciplines, this predominantly one-on-one study model distinctively harmonizes the profound master-apprentice tradition with modern conservatory methodologies. This meticulously guided interactive education is further enriched by regular concert practices, hosted both within our facilities and on the stages of stakeholder institutions via joint projects. Ultimately, it equips students with a dynamic domain of artistic experience that encourages both creative thinking and a scientific mindset.
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English Proficiency
The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education.
Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans, Prerequisites and Course Equivalence
Course Information
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
To provide fundamental knowledge about Turkish Art and Folk Music vocal techniques, theories and the vocal music cultures of the world. They also develop their interpretations with the performance of local and international studies.
Measurement and Evaluation
Student success is evaluated in consideration of Articles 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of the Istanbul Technical University Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation.
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Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Bachelor of Arts Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of İTÜ State Conservatory of Turkish Music Undergraduate Program of Vocal Training can work at TRT, Choirs of Ministry of Culture, Presidential Ensembles and Orchestras, universities, Ministry of National Education, institutional radio and TVs, centers of public education, foundations and private art schools.
Number of Graduates
Voice Bachelor of Arts Program Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 12 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 To have knowledge and skill to perform Turkish Music in traditional style.
P.O.2 To have in-depth professional knowledge and to learn how to use them in a creative way.
P.O.3 To improve Turkish Music by preserving its characteristics
P.O.4 To contribute to the development of Turkish Music performance in terms of dialect, style, and musical interpretation
P.O.5 To contribute to the education of vocal artists who will represent Turkish Music in national and international arenas.
Quality and Accreditation Officer
Committees
Erasmus Coordinator
Öğr. Gör. Laçin MODİRİ
E-Mail: ses-erasmus@itu.edu.tr
Head of Department
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