[BA] Classical Music Performance (Brass, Woodwind and Percussion)

Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
Estonia, Tallinn

Study location	Estonia, Tallinn
Academic field	Humanities and Arts (ISCED 2)
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Bachelor of Arts in Humanities)
Course code	118697

Tuition fee	€7,500 per year Tuition fee per academic year: EU students: 1600 EUR Non-EU students: 7500 EUR
Application fee	€70 one-time

Tuition fee

€7,500 per year

Tuition fee per academic year:
EU students: 1600 EUR
Non-EU students: 7500 EUR

Application fee

€70 one-time

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Admission dates You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Originals (or certified copies) can be presented or sent to the EAMT later. Margit Võsa, admission secretary of EAMT. Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Tatari 13 Tallinn 10116 Estonia

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

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

Admission dates

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

Originals (or certified copies) can be presented or sent to the EAMT later.
Margit Võsa, admission secretary of EAMT.
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
Tatari 13 Tallinn 10116 Estonia

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Belarus, Russia.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements	Brass and Woodwind Perform a programme consisting of the following: •A large form (sonata, variations, romantic ballades, or something comparable in length and substance); •A large-scale work for a solo instrument; •Two etudes; •The candidate must be prepared to perform scales and arpeggios in all tonalities. Percussion Perform a programme consisting of the following: •A work for marimba, vibraphone or xylophone, with or without accompaniment; •Two etudes for small drum, from which one is rudimental (e.g. Wilcoxon Solos); •An etude or piece for timpani or multipercussion; •The candidate must be prepared to perform scales and arpeggios in all tonalities on either the marimba or the xylophone. After the performance the candidate will be interviewed by a panel of faculty members. During the interview, the examination panel may test the candidate’s knowledge of music and culture. The interview will provide the opportunity for the candidate to demonstrate the sufficiency of their English language skills. The examination panel will evaluate the following: •fluency and precision •expressiveness •technical proficiency •familiarity with various musical styles •conveyance of personal expression •technical difficulty of the repertoire •general knowledge of music and culture Read more: Admission Auditions Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Admission dates Entry requirements for Chinese applicants. The following admission documents must be presented: 1. Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate (Original in Chinese and translation into English) 2. Senior Middle School 3-years (school classes 10-12) (6-semesters) Academic Record (Report) or Study Results Certificate (Original in Chinese and translation into English) 3. Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) Certificate (Original in Chinese and translation into English) 4. Credentials Report of Chinese National University Entrance Examination (in English) issued by China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Center ( www.cdgdc.edu.cn ) certifying the authenticity of the National University Entrance Examination (Gao Kao). Notarized copies of documents (except Credentials Report) must be presented in original language and in English.

Other requirements

Brass and Woodwind
Perform a programme consisting of the following:

•A large form (sonata, variations, romantic ballades, or something comparable in length and substance);
•A large-scale work for a solo instrument;
•Two etudes;
•The candidate must be prepared to perform scales and arpeggios in all tonalities.

Percussion
Perform a programme consisting of the following:

•A work for marimba, vibraphone or xylophone, with or without accompaniment;
•Two etudes for small drum, from which one is rudimental (e.g. Wilcoxon Solos);
•An etude or piece for timpani or multipercussion;
•The candidate must be prepared to perform scales and arpeggios in all tonalities on either the marimba or the xylophone.

After the performance the candidate will be interviewed by a panel of faculty members. During the interview, the examination panel may test the candidate’s knowledge of music and culture. The interview will provide the opportunity for the candidate to demonstrate the sufficiency of their English language skills.

The examination panel will evaluate the following:

•fluency and precision
•expressiveness
•technical proficiency
•familiarity with various musical styles
•conveyance of personal expression
•technical difficulty of the repertoire
•general knowledge of music and culture

Read more: Admission Auditions

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

Admission dates

Entry requirements for Chinese applicants.
The following admission documents must be presented:
1. Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate (Original in Chinese and translation into English)
2. Senior Middle School 3-years (school classes 10-12) (6-semesters) Academic Record (Report) or Study Results Certificate (Original in Chinese and translation into English)
3. Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) Certificate
(Original in Chinese and translation into English)
4. Credentials Report of Chinese National University Entrance
Examination (in English) issued by China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Center ( www.cdgdc.edu.cn ) certifying the authenticity of the National University Entrance Examination (Gao Kao).

Notarized copies of documents (except Credentials Report) must be presented in original language and in English.

More information	eamt.ee/..dmissions/departments-and-majors

Instruction in brass, woodwind and percussion performance at EAMT is grounded in individual lessons from leading professionals. Our faculty members include renowned teachers who have long served in eminent Estonian orchestras and chamber music ensembles, many of whom have also distinguished themselves as sought-after solo performers, including abroad.

Students study both classical and contemporary techniques and repertoire, benefitting from a diverse range of performance opportunities and collaborations. Our university has worked to increase its international standing, as is demonstrated by student exchange statistics: the number of incoming foreign students and exchange students regularly exceeds the number of our own students leaving for universities abroad.

The programme offers instruction in a wide variety of instruments, including flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium and percussion.

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