Accordion - 2ème Cycle

Information

  • Name

    Accordion

  • Cycle

    2nd Cycle

  • Course's number of years

    2 years

  • Maximum duration

    2 years

  • ECTS

    120

  • Delivered diploma

    Diplôme de2e cycle supérieur d'Accordéon confering the grade of Master

    The grade of the2nd cycle diploma conferring the grade of Master is the grade obtained in the free recital of the second year of the2nd cycle.

  • Course objectives and content

    Teaching unit

    Objectives

    Artistic practice

    Master the practice of one's instrument

    Ability to construct a coherent musical and artistic discourse

    Ability to adapt one's playing to different styles and periods - ability to incorporate stylistic knowledge into a coherent discourse

    be capable of proposing coherent programmes, taking into account their interaction with the audience

    be capable, as a performer, of taking on creative projects.

    Research and culture

    be familiar with the instrument's repertoire

    Adopt a critical, reflective attitude to one's own artistic activity/production

    Understand the issues and expectations of academic research

    Consider one's responsibility as an artist towards society

    Professionalisation

    Know how to position yourself in the professional ecosystem and develop your own professional project

    Be familiar with the professional environment(s) in which the student will be working

    Demonstrate interpersonal skills (e.g. ability to adapt to a group, listen to others, take account of different opinions, etc.).

    Discipline

    ECTS

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Semester 3

    Semester 4

    UE 1 : Artistic practice

    Accordion

    77

    X

    X

    X

    X

    Orchestra

    12

    X

    X

    X

    X

    EU 2: Research and culture

    Research methodology

    3

    X

    X

    Personal study work

    9

    X

    X

    UE 3: Professionalisation

    Introduction to teaching methods

    4

    X

    Practical aspects of the profession 3

    2

    X

    X

    Practical aspects of the job 4

    1

    X

    Professional situations

    6

    X

    Modern language

    2

    X

    Optional complementary subject

    4

    2 to 4 semesters

  • French language certificate

    B2

  • Number of complementary disciplines to validate

    1

Disciplines

  • Practical aspects of the business 3 (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 2 ECTS)

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  • Practical aspects of the business 4 (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 1 ECTS)

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  • Introduction to pedagogy (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 4 ECTS)

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  • Accordion (Discipline principale - 77 ECTS)

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  • Orchestra (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 12 ECTS)

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  • Modern language (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 2 ECTS)

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  • Research methodology (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 3 ECTS)

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  • Personal study work (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 9 ECTS)

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  • Work experience - 2nd cycle (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 6 ECTS)

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Entrance exam

Accordion (master's degree)

Opening date for registration :  10 October 2025

Closing date for registration :  14 November 2025

Exam dates : Du 23 au 24 février 2026

Description :

Visa

Non-EU candidates must apply for a short-stay “competition” visa in order to take part in the entrance examinations. If successful, this visa will then allow you to apply for a student visa. You should not apply for a tourist visa. More information here

 

Required Diploma

This audition is open to candidates who hold, either:

  • In France, a Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien (DNSPM)
  • Abroad, an equivalent first-cycle diploma.

Candidates in their final year of undergraduate studies may also apply, provided they submit a certificate of enrollment specifying their current academic status at the time of registration. If admitted, they must present their completed diploma before the first enrollment.

 

French Language Level

Successful candidates who are not nationals of French-speaking countries must present:

  • Upon first enrollment: a French language certificate (DELF or TCF) at level B1 or higher;
  • Then, by the following December 10, a certificate at level B2 or higher.

 

Audition

 

Preselection

Based on examination by an internal jury of a dossier including:

  • Copy of the required diploma ;
  • Curriculum vitae.

 

Admission

  1. One required work, set pieces announced December 10

  2. A program proposed by the candidate, approximately 20 minutes in duration, containing, as far as possible, works from different periods and styles

  3. Interview in French regarding the candidate’s motivations (approximately 15 minutes)

The jury reserves the right to interrupt the candidate at any time during the audition.

Maximum age : 28