The Polytech Orchestra

The Polytech Orchestra, founded in 1922 and perhaps more commonly known with the acronym PO, is a student symphony orchestra with around 100 active members. We are one of the numerous organizations coordinated by The Student Union at the Helsinki University of Technology (TKY). Most of us are indeed technology students but there are also students from other universities as well as people who have already graduated.

The main event of the year is the spring concert series, which includes concerts in the Helsinki area and in other Finnish cities. The orchestra has also given concerts abroad; the PO has visited for instance Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Sweden. Other important annual events are the Waputin matinee on the 1st of May and a Christmas concert. The orchestra also plays yearly in the Tupsahdus concert with the other musical organizations of the TKK. In addition, the PO takes part in different concerts and productions.

You can find the concert calendar under "Konsertit".

Can I join even if I don't speak Finnish?

As long as you can play an instrument, it doesn't matter whether you speak Finnish or not. Your fellow players are almost sure to speak English and will help you, should the conductor forget to speak English. Joining the orchestra is an excellent way of making Finnish friends - and of course a very good one if you would like to enjoy music and playing in Finland too. If you don't know when and where the rehearsals are, don't hesitate to contact the PR responsible or any of the other board members!

Contact Information

President:
puheenjohtaja(at)polyteknikkojenorkesteri.fi

PR responsible:
tiedottaja(at)polyteknikkojenorkesteri.fi

Board:
johtokunta(at)polyteknikkojenorkesteri.fi