Master DegreePerforming Arts (Music)
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Graduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Master Degree (Master of Arts, Performer) |
| Tuition fee | €9,211 per year |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Admission score is counted based on: Arithmetic average of all subjects of Bachelor’s degree diploma * 0,3 + bachelor degree diploma examination video * 0,7. A letter with a transcript of records should be sent by email from your previous study institution (University) directly to Vytautas Magnus University International Cooperation Department email address – recognition@vdu.lt and by post: Vytautas Magnus University Transcript of Records should list all the subjects, grades, credits and/or hours The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Proof of English Language: applicant has to present document proving B2 level (TOEFL 87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT, IELTS 5,5-6,5, Cambridge English First (FCE), BEC Vantage, Michigan ECCE, PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310, Duolingo 100-115) if the applicant is not native speaker and/or had not received education in English. After admission, all students have to take English language test at the Institute of Foreign Languages at Vytautas Magnus University. If English level is below B2 students will have to study English to reach C1 level (in first four semesters of Bachelor studies). |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Portfolio (playbills of concerts, list of CD, links of musical activities, etc.) Link to Your performance in Youtube or any other information channel. Upload filled and signed Letter of Concurrence Upload your Curriculum vitae (CV); Example |
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Overview
The content of the programme adequately corresponds the most recent advances in science, art and technology. Students are acquainted with the theory and practice of creative activities, improvisation, artistic project management, art marketing, and research methodology. Students are free to choose composers from various eras (including the latest) and nationalities for their final examinations and the final project. Graduate students are encouraged to pursue the most modern forms of performance, which helps them integrate into and position themselves within the context of the contemporary art scene.
It must be also noted that master classes are led by the most regarded virtuosos in their fields and numerous visiting professors. It truly improves the students’ familiarity with the latest and the most unique artistic developments.
The lecturing pedagogues are active and acknowledged artists with national and international acclaim. They are members of various associations and bring a high level of competence. The professional competence is an important factor in fulfilling the purpose of the programme. Some of the lecturers belong to international organizations which are related to their professional or organizational activities.
Specializations: accordion, choir conducting, jazz, piano, piano accompaniment, singing of concert genres, singing of scenic genres, string instruments, string instruments – chamber, wind and percussion instruments, wind and percussion instruments – chamber
Career opportunities
Graduates will be able to work in the following professional fields of work:
• Play; sing in ensembles, musical collectives.
• Perform roles, play in an orchestra or sing in a choir at various theatres.
• Establish their own ensembles, musical collectives.
• Pursue personal pedagogical practice of preparing.
• Pursue personal pedagogical practice of teaching adults who want to learn an instrument or improve their vocal skills.
• Pursue a solo career.
• Take part in musical projects.
• Continue studying at the doctoral level.
• Write educational or professional papers for websites and musical journals.