Page updated 5 March, 2026
Applicants are invited to meet with teachers either at an instrument selection event or for a personal audition and interview.
Instrument selection event
Applicants who have not yet played any instrument will participate in the instrument selection process. Those who wish to switch from their current instrument to another will also participate in the instrument selection process.
The instrument selection event will begin with a short joint information session. After this, applicants will visit classrooms with their guardians, where teachers will let them try out the instruments. The entire session lasts about an hour, during which time you will have time to try out 4–6 instruments. When leaving the session, applicants will indicate their instrument preferences at the information desk in the lobby.
No advance preparation is necessary for the instrument selection.
Audition
Applicants who already play an instrument and wish to apply only for that instrument will be invited to an audition and interview. The audition consists of a short piece of your choice. Please bring your own instrument. PMO has a piano and drums available for use.
Important dates
- Application period: 1 March– 30 April
- Instrument selection events Tuesday, 26 May–Thursday, 28 May
- The results of the student selection process will be announced to all applicants on Friday, 5 June
- New students will begin their studies in August.
A more detailed schedule will be drawn up after the application period has ended and will be announced to applicants by email on Monday, 11 May.
PLEASE NOTE! Messages to applicants under the age of 18 will be sent to their guardian’s email address. Messages will be sent from postitus@pmo.fi. If necessary, add this address to your email program’s list of trusted senders. If you have not received a message by 9 p.m. on Monday, May 11, and cannot find it in your spam folder, please notify us by email at timo.saarinen@pmo.fi.
If you don’t know yet what instrument you would like to play
If you haven’t decided on an instrument yet, we highly recommend attending our demonstration and trial events (see details below). These sessions give you the opportunity to try out different instruments under the guidance of our teachers.
You can also explore your options on our website and watch our instrument demonstration videos here: Soitinesittelyvideot. In addition to the events listed below, we organizesnumerous concerts featuring performances by children and young people. Check out our event calendar! All events have free admission unless otherwise stated.
Tampere
Friday, 27 March at 4:30 PM & 6:30 PM: Musical fairy tale ”Little Red Riding Hood” & instrument trials at Pyynikintie 2, Multipurpose Hall
Instrument trials will take place via an ”instrument orienteering” session after each concert:
Session 1: Concert 4:30 PM – 5:10 PM | Trials 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Session 2: Concert 6:30 PM – 7:10 PM | Trials 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Ylöjärvi and Hämeenkyrö
Saturday, 7 March: Potter Event at Monitoimikeskus Silta, Kyrönsarventie 16, Hämeenkyrö
The wind orchestra Puhallica performs on the cafeteria stage at 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM, followed by instrument trials in the library from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tuesday, 21 April 21 at 6:30 PM: ”Pieni iltasoitto” (Little Serenade) at Leija Library, Koivumäentie 2, Ylöjärvi
Come and learn more about starting a musical hobby and try out instruments with the help of our teachers!