Eeva Siljamäki
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2012 - present
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contributed to the development of new methods and pedagogies at the interface of art, well-being and learning.
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Research interests involve socially sustainable futures, improvisation pedagogy, social learning environments, multi- and transprofessional collaboration and group work, socially engaged art, societal value and meaning of the arts, arts and wellbeing.
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1995 - present
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singer, choir director, pedagogue & composer. Extensive artistic and pedagogical expertise in music and improvisation.
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Extensive experience in facilitating and leading pedagogically diverse groups in contexts ranging from secondary school to adults and well-being to highly competitive aims.
Resume
Researcher
2023 - Present
Post doctoral researcher, Koneen säätiö
Visiting researcher (Uniarts Helsinki) and principal investigator (PI) in a post doctoral project funded by the Kone foundation: "Improvisation as transformational momentum for equity and safety in school communities"
2021-2023
Post doctoral researcher
University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland in two EU+ funded research development projects focusing on the expanding professionalism of artists, the artwork and Fast45
2019-2020
2013-2017
Doctoral researcher
University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland, to finalize doctoral dissertation "Plural possibilities of improvisation in music education: an ecological perspective on choral improvisation and wellbeing" as part of the Artsequal project
2014
Coordinator
CERADA Center for Educational Research and Academic Development in the Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki.
Academic
pedagogical responsibilities
2023
Supervisor of Master's thesis
2022 - Present
Introduction to Socially Engaged Arts Practice - self-study online course
Open Campus of the University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland (Further education and Master's level). Responsible developer and teacher with Kai Lehikoinen.
2020 - Present
External examiner of Master's thesis
2020 - Present
Casual lecturer
Department of Music Education (Masters level), University of The Arts Helsinki
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Opinkirjo, Helsinkin Evankelinen Opisto (HEO), Exploratorium Berlin
2016
Research Ethics
University of the Arts Helsinki (Doctoral level), responsible teacher with Dr. Marja Heimonen and Prof. Lauri Väkevä.
2013-2014
Choral pedagogue
Responsible teacher in the trans-professional collaboration between the University of the Arts Helsinki and Finnish Students Health Society
Academic
positions of trust
2022 - Present
Finnish Society for Research in Arts Education
Board member, Suomen Taidekasvatuksen Tutkimusseura (STTS)
2014-2017
Ethics committee
Board member, University of the Arts Helsinki
2013-2016
Steering group memberships
Several seminars and conferences at the University of the Arts Helsinki
Research
funding
2021
Improvisation as Transformational Momentum for Equity and Safety in School Communities
Kone foundation for MuT Siljamäki Eeva and working group. 150000 € for scientific research and academic work
Music pedagogical responsibilities
2018 - Present
Workshop leader
Kansalaisfoorumi, Espoon työväenopisto, Olotila
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Also voluntary work at Niemikotisäätiö and Pienperheyhdistys
2002-2015
Choral Conductor
Escappella, Espoo
Espoon laulu, Espoo
Kumpulan kuoro, Helsinki
Kipinä, Espoo
Lasten kuoro, Musiikkiopisto Juvenalia, Espoo
Avoin kuoro, Helsingin työväenopisto, Helsinki
Ely, Espoon lastentarhanopettajien ry, Espoo
Remedium, Orion Oy
Evita -musikaalikuoro, Turun konservatorio
Sonante, Helsingin työväenopisto, Helsinki
Recordings:
2014 Pepe & Saimaa (with Espoon laulu)
2012 Hectorin lauluja - tarinoita elämästä (Espoon laulu)
2012 Suupoppia (Avain säätiö)
2008 Ennen viimeistä pisaraa - lauluja elämän kauneudesta ja kauheudesta (Espoon laulu)
2002-2009
Music teaching
Theater Academy, Uniarts Helsinki
Matinkylä upper secondary school, Espoo
Turku Conservatory, Palmgren Conservatory, Sibelius Academy (music education), professional studies and basic music education
Keravan opisto
Musician
1995 - present
Vocalist, freelancer
Siljamäki has been active as a singer and performer of rhythmic vocal music since 1995. She has been seen and heard as a performer on television, radio and in theatres. As an improviser Siljamäki has performed with the Impronautit ensemble, among others. Most recently she has been the vocalist member of the Ääni-ilmiö collective
Recordings as a vocalist:
2018 Oudot laulu vol 2. (Mental Beauty Records)
2011 Riisutut roolit - Sirkka-Liisa Sass'n lauluja (Global Music Centre)
2011 Ruuskanen Railio Strings : Samassa unessa (Groovy Chamber Pop / Maija Ruuskanen
2008 Ennen viimeistä pisaraa - lauluja elämän kauneudesta ja kauheudesta (Espoon laulu)
2002 - present
Arranger of Choral Music, freelancer
Her arrangements of rhythmic choral music have been published in music booklets (Sulasol) and on recordings.
2012 Suupoppia (Avain säätiö)
2012 Hectorin lauluja - tarinoita elämästä (Espoon laulu)
2008 Ennen viimeistä pisaraa - lauluja elämän kauneudesta ja kauheudesta (Espoon laulu)
Sulaloi 12 Viihdyttäviä lauluja sekakuorolle.
Sulaloi 11 Viihdyttäviä lauluja sekakuorolle.
Sulaloi 8 Viihdyttäviä lauluja sekakuorolle.
Sulaloi 7 Viihdyttäviä lauluja sekakuorolle.
Sulaloi 6 Viihdyttäviä lauluja sekakuorolle.
Education
2021
Music Education | Doctoral Degree
Doctor of Music, University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland
- With distinction
- ”I have examined over 60 PhD internationally and this is one of the best I have read” (Examiner Prof. R. MacDonald, University of Edinburgh)
2021
Culture and Media Entrepreneurship | Master's Degree
Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland
2003
Music Education | Master's Degree
Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, Finland