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Insitution:	Széchenyi István University
Faculty:	Faculty of Design and Performance Arts

Course / Programme information

Course / programme name:	Conducting (Orchestra conductor)
Branch of Science:	Arts
Level of studies:	Master
Qualification:	Orchestra conductor
Language of instruction:	English
Duration of the course / programme:	4 semesters semesters
Location/city of the course:	Győr
Study in Hungary link:	http://studyinhungary.hu/institution/szechenyi-istvan-university-96.html
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Description of the course / programme
The aim of MA in Conducting course is to train conductors who, with the appropriate musical training, are able to serve and disseminate universal and Hungarian musical culture, especially in the field of orchestral culture. The orchestral conducting specialisation focuses primarily on the symphonic and operatic repertoire and its practical application (including the symphonic works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Brahms, Dohnányi, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Bruckner, Debussy, Ravel, Bartók, Stravinsky, Ligeti, operas of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini etc.) developing the skills, theoretical and practical knowledge essential for the artistic direction of different types of orchestras, based on knowledge of the various genres of classical and contemporary music.

Orchestra conductors are able to apply their highly developed communicational and advanced instrumental skills to rehearse and perform symphonic and oratorio works, as well as operas and musical theatre shows, and to play a proactive role in various musical institutions. The Orchestra Conductor specialization programme is supported by a number of professional orchestras and theatres, which, as partners of Széchenyi University, provide regular practical training for our conductor students.

Detailed programme of the course: ttr.sze.hu/#/tantargy_lista/en/ZMIN_MFQ
Requirements
1. Bachelor diploma (or higher) relevant for the Master studies.
An authorized copy of a BA degree from a higher education institution:
- in Orchestral/Choral Conducting, with full credit acceptation,
or
- in other specialisations of the Bachelor of Music (by completing specified credits).
2. Portfolio
Portfolio must be submitted electronically by April 15. The portfolio must contain the following items: – curriculum vitae – video recording demonstrating orchestral conducting.
The conductor must be clearly visible throughout the unedited recording, which must be in HD resolution, from the orchestra’s perspective.
3. Personal interview and conducting audition (with repetiteur and orchestra), piano and instrumental skills tests.
1) Conducting:
Beethoven: Symphony No.1 in C major, Op. 21
Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” in B minor, D 759
2) Piano:
– Performance of three pieces in different styles – with a level of difficulty appropriate to the applicant’s previous piano studies – without sheet music (selected from Baroque, classical sonata form movements, Romantic, or 20th-21st century or contemporary composers).
– Sight-reading exercise.
3) Instrumental skills test on the instrument chosen by the applicant (optional):
– Performance of one fast and one slow movement (or excerpt) from a freely chosen piece.
In case the applicant has difficulty attending the live audition, a video recording may also be accepted, which must match the following criteria:
– Video recording demonstrating orchestral conducting.
The conductor must be clearly visible throughout the unedited recording, which must be in HD resolution, from the orchestra’s perspective.
– The recordings should be uploaded either as a single video file or one video per piece, as unlisted YouTube links or cloud links, where the jury can view the videos directly in the browser without needing to download them.
The deadline for submission of video is May 20th.