Bass clarinet - 2ème Cycle

Information

  • Name

    Bass clarinet

  • Cycle

    2nd Cycle

  • Course's number of years

    2 years

  • Maximum duration

    2 years

  • ECTS

    120

  • Delivered diploma

    Diplôme de2e cycle supérieur de Clarinette basse confrant le grade de 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

    • Perfecting the bass clarinet.
    • Further development of the contrabass clarinet and basset horn.
    • Development of artistic personality.
    • Ability to design and perform a recital independently.
    • Ability to develop and express reflections on one's artistic practice.
    • Development of the ability to enter professional life.
    • Research and approach a broad and personalised repertoire.
    • Development of a considered and autonomous artistic practice.

  • French language certificate

    B2

  • Number of complementary disciplines to validate

    1

Disciplines

  • Bass clarinet (Discipline principale - 77 ECTS)

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  • 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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  • Modern language (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 2 ECTS)

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  • Research methodology (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 3 ECTS)

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

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  • Orchestra (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 12 ECTS)

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

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Entrance exam

Bass clarinet (master's degree)

Opening date for registration :  10 October 2025

Closing date for registration :  14 November 2025

Exam dates : Répétitions : le mercredi 25 février 2026 Épreuves : le jeudi 26 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 a master's degree in Clarinet.

Candidates in their final year of master's 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 : 30