system. Degree studies were introduced enabling students of the four-year program would receive a bachelor's degree. In 1993, a two-year master's degree program was added. In 1996 a four-year doctoral program in musicology was introduced, whereas in 2000 specific curricula were designed for performers and composers. In 2006 a new program for dramatic art was added, which also has a creative emphasis. Since 1999 the Estonian Academy of Music is based in a building located in the center of Tallinn. Since 2002, it offers a Joint MA in Cultural Management in collaboration with the Estonian Academy of Arts and Estonian Business School. The present name of the academy – Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre – was adopted in 2005. Estonian Academy of Music and Theater Symphony Orchestra At the academy, Estonian Academy of Music and Theater Symphony Orchestra is operating. The orchesta is probably established in 1921. Alumni Evald Aav, one of the founders of the Estonian national opera Gustav Ernesaks, choral conductor Voldemar Kuslap, baritone singer Boris Parsadanian, composer and director of Eesti Kontsert Arvo Pärt, composer of classical and religious music Peeter Saan, Commander of the Band of the Estonian Defence Forces (1996-2019) References External links Study in Estonia Profile Music schools in Estonia Educational institutions established in 1918 Education in Tallinn 1918 establishments in Estonia Kesklinn, Tallinn