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Eeva Siljamäki
2012 - present
Siljamäki is currently a post doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland and the lead- PI of a research and development project funded by the Kone foundation.
Her theoretical and practical applications range from improvisation pedagogy to design of social learning environments in the arts, learning and collaboration, as well as curriculum development and professionalism in the socially engaged arts practice. Her research interests also include improvisation pedagogy, collaborative creativity and group work, as well as arts and wellbeing.
1995 - present
Siljamäki has worked as a musician (singer, choir director, pedagogue & arranger of music), improviser and educator. Siljamäki holds artistic and pedagogical expertise in music and improvisation, and has contributed to the development of new methods and pedagogies at the interface of art, well-being and learning. She holds extensive experience in facilitating and leading diverse groups in contexts ranging from secondary school to adult education and higher education.
2023 - Present
Post doctoral researcher, University of Jyväskylä
A part time position in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies.
2023 - Present
Post doctoral researcher, Koneen säätiö
Lead 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
CERADA Center for Educational Research and Academic Development in the Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland. Project researcher in two EU+ funded research development projects focusing on the expanding professionalism of artists, the artwork and Fast45
2019-2020
2013-2017
Doctoral researcher, Sibelius Academy
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
University of the Arts Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä
2020 - Present
External examiner of Master's thesis
University of the Arts Helsinki
2020 - Present
Casual lecturer
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Further education), Department of Music Education (Masters level), University of the Arts Helsinki (bachelor and master level education and further education), The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Opinkirjo, Helsingin 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
Research Ethics Committee
Board member, University of the Arts Helsinki
2013-2016
Steering group memberships
Several interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary improvisation seminars and conferences at the University of the Arts Helsinki
Music pedagogical responsibilities
2018 - Present
Workshop leader
e.g. Kansalaisfoorumi (Rovaniemi, Tampere, Helsinki); Espoo Adult Education Centre; Olotila, Helsinki
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Also voluntary work at Niemikotisäätiö and Pienperheyhdistys
2002-2015
Choral Conductor
e.g. Escappella, Espoo; Espoon laulu, Espoo; Kumpula choir, Helsinki;
Evita -musical, Turku conservatory, Turku
Recordings
2014 Pepe & Saimaa
2012 Hectorin lauluja - tarinoita elämästä
2012 Suupoppia
2008 Ennen viimeistä pisaraa - lauluja elämän kauneudesta ja kauheudesta
2002-2009
Music teaching
e.g. 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
Singer and performer of vocal music since 1995. Performances on television, radio and in theatres. 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
Arrangements of choral music have been performed by several choirs and published in music booklets (Sulasol) and on recordings.
Recordings
2012 Suupoppia (Avain säätiö)
2012 Hectorin lauluja - tarinoita elämästä (Espoon laulu)
2008 Ennen viimeistä pisaraa - lauluja elämän kauneudesta ja kauheudesta (Espoon laulu)
Booklets
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