Composition

Practical testing of the acquired knowledge – these include the creation and public presentation of compositions for different instrumental ensembles, including electroacoustic music, collaboration on the preparation of films and theatre performances, the creation of multimedia projects and the participation of students in various interdisciplinary projects, etc.

And what else can they learn at JAMU?

The teaching also includes the basics of marketing, law, economics and psychology. They can also visit foreign partner schools for an experience.

1. Submit scores of several different compositions for different instrumental, vocal or mixed ensembles (the result of this part of the examination constitutes 50% of the overall mark).
2. Knowledge of music theoretical disciplines and instrumentation at the level of a high school graduate in composition, including the ability to create short studies without preparation concerning the contemporary organization of pitches, rhythm, etc. (the result constitutes 30% of the evaluation).
3. The practical piano examination includes a performance of repertoire from different styles (the result constitutes 10% of the assessment). The committee assesses the level of the candidate both musically (convincing expression, feeling for harmony and form, polyphonic and tonal hearing) and technically. The repertoire should include at least:
   • one piece from the Baroque or Renaissance period
   • one composition or sonata movement from the Classical period (sonata form is preferred)
   • one piece from the Romantic or 20th century
   • one song of your choice
   At least one of the songs must be performed by heart.
4. The exam includes a written test of general cultural knowledge (the result constitutes 10% of the assessment) and an interview with the candidate, which examines his/her interest in the chosen field.