Doctor of Music Sami Ruusuvuori serves as the Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Police Symphonic Band. Ruusuvuori has previously held prestigious positions, including the conductor of the Representative Orchestra of the President of the Republic, the Guards Band, and the Chief Conductor of the Conscript Band of the Finnish Defence Forces. His extensive knowledge of classical, jazz, and commercial music has allowed him to collaborate with many of Finland’s top musicians.

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Ruusuvuori has led ensembles on tours across the United States, Japan, Russia, Europe, the Baltic States, and all the Nordic countries. He has also served as a guest conductor in Europe, the Nordic countries, the Baltic States, Russia, and the USA. Additionally, he has been a jury member for several international competitions. As an educator, he has worked at the Sibelius Academy and has lectured and taught at numerous universities and master classes.

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A strong advocate for new music, Sami Ruusuvuori has commissioned and premiered many new pieces. He has conducted 13 recordings and numerous YouTube videos. Ruusuvuori earned his doctorate in music in the spring of 2022, with a thesis on the symphonic wind band and the European repertoire composed for it. His research has garnered widespread international interest. Since 2023, Ruusuvuori has served as the President of the Finnish Wind Band Association.