MA in Violinist Performance
Level of degree: Master
Qualification written in the degree: Violinist
Language of study: English
Area of education: Music art
Duration of programme: 4 semesters
Number of credit points necessary for the MSc degree: 120 credit points
Tution fee: 3000 euro/semester
The aim of study programme:
The aim of the course is to acquire a higher level musical, technical and orchestral repertory; a deeper knowledge of the characteristics and requirements of orchestral and chamber music; as well as the knowledge of different styles. In regards to the styles the adequate performance of these styles, studying specific theoretical and historical materials, learning methods that help students to understand complicated music, the knowledge of analytical tools and instruments, and the basic general (theoretical and historical) studies required from a professional. The graduates will be prepared to do research in their given specialization, and to take part in further studies at the doctoral level.
a) The graduates of the Master’s course will acquire:
- a higher level musical, technical and orchestral repertory;
- the specific requirements of orchestral and chamber music;
- different styles and their performance;
- methods, which help gain a better understanding and deeper knowledge of the specific theoretical and historical materials and of the analytical instruments;
- the basic and general material a professional musician should know,
- the specific requirements of the instrument;
- mastery in instrumental techniques,
- a higher level musical and technical repertoire of the instrument;
- stage performance with a piano accompanist , the ethics of behaviour and mediation
The content of the study programme
- Human Literacy: 8 credits
- Music history and Music theory: 16 credits
- Differentiated Professional Knowledge: 50 credits
- Community music modes: 19 credits
- Diploma recital: 15 credits
- Freely elected courses: 12 credits
Admission requirement,
1. An authorized copy of a BA degree from any higher education institution already completed.
2. personal interview and violin audition (or authentic video recording of the violin performance)
3. English language skills that are sufficient for musician training
Minimum language skills required by the training according to the CEFR
One of the following indications of English-language proficiency:
a. TOEFL IBT test score of 66 or PBT score 513
b. Cambridge First Certificate grade B
c. IELTS score of 5.5
d. any official certificate equal to the above mentioned
Thesis requirements
The total number of credits needed to complete the programme is 120. The courses of the programme are divided into three categories: compulsory courses (93 credits), diploma recital (15 credits) and elective courses (12 credits).
Contact person:
Dr. HONTVÁRI Csaba
associate professor and head of department
hontitrombi@gmail.com
+3696329735
