Organ improvisation - 1er Cycle
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Name
Organ improvisation
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Cycle
1st Cycle
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Course's number of years
3 years
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Maximum duration
3 years
Students in the first and second years of the1st cycle who feel that they can complete the1st cycle at the end of the current school year may sit the final exam for the1st cycle at the end of the first or second year instead of the final exam; if they fail the exam and/or do not pass all the disciplines attached to the diploma, they must continue their studies in the next year of the1st cycle and sit the final exam again.
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ECTS
180
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Delivered diploma
Diplôme de1er cycle supérieur d'Improvisation au clavier (1st cycle advanced diploma in keyboard improvisation)
The distinction (Très bien, Bien or Assez bien) qualifying the Diplôme de1er cycle supérieur is that awarded by the jury at the end of the final examination in the main discipline.
The Diplôme de1er cycle supérieur d'Improvisation au clavier is also awarded to students who did not obtain a distinction in the final examination in their main discipline, but whose results in the first and second year examinations so permit, in accordance with the procedures described in Title I - article 5 of the study regulations.
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Course objectives and content
Specific practice of improvisation in the context of the organist's profession.
Study of languages and forms, learning improvisation structured by harmonic discourse.
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French language certificate
B1
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Number of complementary disciplines to validate
1
Disciplines
Entrance exam
Keyboard improvisation - Organ (undergraduate)
Opening date for registration : 10 October 2025
Closing date for registration : 14 November 2025
NO AUDITION IN 2026
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
Admission
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Johann Sebastian Bach: first or last movement of one of the six Trio Sonatas, at the candidate’s choice
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One work of the candidate’s choice from List A, set pieces announced January 10
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Harmonization on the organ of a required classical text or a required popular song, followed by a free improvisation on the theme, maximum duration 5 minutes
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Free improvisation of three short pieces, total duration approximately 5 minutes, on a single imposed element
No. 3 and 4 are preceded by a 20-minute preparation period without an instrument.
Students currently enrolled in an organ curriculum at the CNSMD of Paris or Lyon are exempt from no. 1 and 2.
Maximum age : 26