Department of Turkish Music

Hello, I'm Yusuf Daşkın. I am a 4th year student at Anadolu University’s School of Music and Drama, Department of Turkish Music. Our department was established in 2015 within Anadolu University School of Music and Drama, which provides a deeply-rooted classical music education. It started accepting students in the 2017/2018 academic year. Within the department, it gives training in the fields of tambur, classical kemençe, qanun, lute, ney, fasil singing, baglama and folk music vocal performance. In our department, education is given on instruments, maqam theory and classical western music theory. Thanks to the Instrument and Music Ensembles lessons for 4 years, one learns how to play an instrument both individually and in ensemble. Afterwards, starting from the 2nd grade, the student can choose courses such as Turkish Music History, Assistant Piano, and any Turkish music instrument as an auxiliary instrument. Our school has study rooms and concert halls. Each student gives a graduation recital after 4 years of education. After graduation, they can work in domestic and foreign music ensembles, and in institutions such as the Ministry of Culture or TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation). This department was among my preferences as it aims to preserve Turkish makam music and Turkish folk music in the most authentic way. After my graduation, I want to work in the academic field. Besides, I want to do stage performances and work in institutions such as the Ministry of Culture or TRT. The first thing I would like to say to the candidates who will choose our department is that they should work hard and consistently for their exams. I wish good luck to all candidates.