Säihke Concerts

Gradian's basic music education Säihke concerts at the Finnish Music Campus. Free entry to the concerts. Stream on Gradia's YouTube.

Säihke concerts will be held from November 2–6, 2026. Säihke concerts can be attended in person at the Finnish Music Campus’s Siltasali and Hannikais Hall (Pitkäkatu 18–22, Jyväskylä) or watched live as online streams on Gradian's YouTube channel. Recordings will be available for viewing for two weeks after the concerts. Media technology students from Gradian Vocational College handle the concerts’ audio and lighting as well as the live multi-camera broadcasts. Admission to the concerts is free. Monday 2.11. 18:00 Vill du flyga? – Chamber and folk music from around the world The concert takes you on a musical journey around the world with chamber and folk music pieces. Performers range from duos to a full chamber orchestra! Tuesday 3.11. 18:00 All in! Wind orchestras The wind orchestras Pikkupuhkut, Vire, and Puhuri, along with Gradian Big Band, come together for a shared musical spectacle led by Lassi Takanen and Heikki Sillanpää. Wednesday 4.11. 10:00 Spotlights and Twilight Things In the concert, songs about lights, shadows, and the borderlands between them will be heard and sung together. Participating are the Loistava choir, young talents on various instruments, and an audience that sings magnificently! A concert for school students. 18:30 I will protect you from everything, Hannikaissali Gradian choirs and singing groups (including Spektri, Valoisa, and Kajo) present the harvest of the autumn season. Of course, there will also be community singing, which the audience can join if they wish. Welcome to enjoy the power of singing! Thursday 5.11. 18:00 Stevie Wonder and Beyond - Bands dive into soul The concert features well-known songs by Stevie Wonder as well as soul classics and other soulful and earthy music. During the evening, five different bands will perform. Participating performers include more advanced music bands from basic education as well as a style workshop from advanced studies. 19:30 A Bag Full of Hits: Eppu Normaali Tribute A concert of hit songs by Eppu Normaali, who ended their 50-year career this year, performed by a band and singers. Friday 6.11. 10:00 Remote Music Class: Musikatti & Kanatude in the stir of emotions Let's have fun making music together in the waves and calms of emotions! 18:00 Rock ’n’ Reggae Gradian's basic music education band workshop and muha groups take over Siltasali with rocking and swinging tunes. Expect music in rock, soul, reggae, and Latin styles. Come and enjoy the vibes!