Classical Musical Instrumental Performance

Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
Hungary, Budapest

Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music

Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Master, partial/exchange studies
Nominal duration	1 semester (5 months, approx. 30 ECTS credits) or 2 semesters (10 months, approx. 60 ECTS credits)
Study language	English
Awards	MA
Course code	Arts

Entry qualification	Bachelor diploma (or higher) Ongoing studies at a university in a master’s degree programme in Classical Musical Instrumental Performance. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. 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 the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher)

Ongoing studies at a university in a master’s degree programme in Classical Musical Instrumental Performance.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian.

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 the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English The following language certificates are accepted: - TOEFL iBT (min. 60 points) - IELTS Academic (min. score of 5.0) - Cambridge (min. 154 points) Other language certificates are not accepted.

Language requirements

English

The following language certificates are accepted:
- TOEFL iBT (min. 60 points)
- IELTS Academic (min. score of 5.0)
- Cambridge (min. 154 points)

Other language certificates are not accepted.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Applicants are to upload recordings of three works* performed by the applicant to Media Files. *except for string instruments: two works from different eras performed by the applicant

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

A relevant portfolio is required.

Applicants are to upload recordings of three works* performed by the applicant to Media Files.
*except for string instruments: two works from different eras performed by the applicant

More information	uni.lisztacademy.hu/departments

Program description:

During the course of the master program students wishing to pursue classical music studies may choose from various specialisations all of them serving the purpose of getting to know the given instrument in depth. Classical instrumental performers are trained to use their instruments clearly, well-formed, and according to style and to the composer’s way of thinking in orchestras and chamber music ensembles. In addition to technical skills theoretical knowledge is also necessary as the knowledge of general music studies is part of the professional musician’s skills.

Available specializations:

Please indicate in your motivational letter which specialization you are applying for.

Only classical specializations are available. Jazz specializations are not available with the scholarship.

Piano
Piano Accompaniment and Repetition
Organ
Harpsichord
Accordion
Harp
Guitar
Cimbalom/Dulcimer
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Saxophone
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Percussion

Selection process:

Applicants for part-time studies in Classical Musical Instrumental Performance are selected based on their submitted music portfolio (recording of three works performed by the applicant*).
*except for string instruments: two works from different eras performed by the applicant