Chamber music - 2ème Cycle

Information

  • Name

    Chamber music

  • Cycle

    2nd Cycle

  • Course's number of years

    2 years

  • Maximum duration

    2 years

  • ECTS

    120

  • Delivered diploma

    Diplôme de2e cycle supérieur de Musique de chambre conferring the grade of Master

  • Course objectives and content

    Preparing for the chamber music profession and international chamber music competitions.

    Developing the group's artistic identity.

    Ability to design and perform a recital independently.

    Ability of the group to develop and express a reflection on its artistic practice.

    Development of the ability to enter professional life.

    Research and approach an extended and personalised repertoire.

    Development of a considered and autonomous artistic practice.

    In-depth work in a group, as well as occasionally within a different composition group.

    Master classes

    Participation in master classes is compulsory.

  • French language certificate

    B2

  • Number of complementary disciplines to validate

    0

Disciplines

  • Chamber music (Discipline principale - 87 ECTS)

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  • Critical approaches to interpretation (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 2 ECTS)

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  • Professionalisation of the interpreter (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 2 ECTS)

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  • Studio performer (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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  • Modern language (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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  • Practical aspects of the business 3 (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 2 ECTS)

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

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Entrance exam

Chamber music (master's degree)

Opening date for registration :  10 October 2025

Closing date for registration :  14 November 2025

Description :

Important: 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

 

Eligibility for the Audition

This audition is open to candidates in instruments, voice, or chamber music who hold, in France, a Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien (DNSPM), or abroad, an equivalent first-cycle diploma.

Candidates who will only obtain the required diploma at the end of the academic year may still apply by submitting, with their registration file, a school certificate indicating their situation. If successful, final admission will only be confirmed upon presentation of the full diploma, no later than September 30 of their first academic year. Otherwise, the group loses its admission.

 

ECMAster programme

Candidates may apply for the ECMAster program, an international master in chamber music (see “Associated Programs” tab), by completing the dedicated form at the time of registration. More information on this joint program is available on the European Chamber Music Academy website.

 

Pre-selection

Evaluation by an internal jury based on a dossier including:

  • A copy of the required diploma

  • A curriculum vitae

 

Admission

  1. A 20-minute program proposed by the candidate ensemble, including works from different periods and styles

  2. An interview in French or English with all members of the group (approximately 15 minutes), covering their motivations

Candidates admitted to the second-cycle entrance audition who are not nationals of French-speaking countries must present, before June 30 preceding their first registration at the Conservatoire, a certificate from an organization approved by the French government confirming at least a B1 level in French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and before December 10 following their first registration, a certificate confirming at least a B2 level.

Maximum age : 30