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Contemporary Music, BA
Faculty: Music
Academic discipline: Arts
Qualification: Pop Musician (Instrument/Singing)
Specialization: Pop Music Guitar, Pop Music Bass Guitar, Pop Music Keyboards, Pop Music Saxophone, Pop Music Trombone, Pop Music Trumpet, Pop Music Percussions, Pop Music Singing
Starting date: September
Language requirements: English language proficiency (at least B2)
Academic requirements: High school certificate; entrance examination
(for more information: Institute of Pop Music)
Duration: 6 semesters
ECTS credits: 180 credits
Tuition Fee: 10,000 USD/year
One-time fees: Application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD
Short description:
The aim of the program is to educate pop music performers who, with their technical knowledge and skills in the fields of electro-technical, instrumental, and vocal techniques and performance skills, are able to perform in various musical ensembles. According to their professional competence, they can collaborate in the operation of musical or cultural institutions or take on simple managerial roles in pop music management. They are prepared to continue their studies at the master’s level.
Internship/Practice: Performing practice (concerts, galas) is closely linked to the skills development process as defined in the curriculum and the semester work plan.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
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Short History of Classical Music, History of Popular Music, Folk Music/Folk Music Arrangements, Solfege, Music Theory, Applied Music Composition, Cultural History, History of Philosophy, Pop Music Instrument/ Singing Major, Knowledge of Repertoire, Improvisation, Band Practice, Producer Basic Skills, Piano, Management Fundamentals, Foreign Language (English for music professionals), Sound Editing, Orchestration, Rhythm Section, Stage Presence (for singers), Background Singing (for singers), Knowledge of Instrument (for the specific major)
Career prospects: Graduates can work as professional pop musicians in various bands or other areas of the music industry. They can also take on general management tasks in various cultural and artistic institutions. Additionally, they can continue their studies in future pop music-related university master’s programs.
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