Organ-interpretation - 1er Cycle
Information
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Name
Organ-interpretation
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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 the DNSPM at the end of the current academic year may sit the DNSPM final exam at the end of the first or second year instead of the final exam; if they fail the exam and/or are unable to validate all the disciplines attached to the DNSPM, they must continue their studies in the next year of the1st cycle and sit the DNSPM final exam again.
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ECTS
180
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Delivered diploma
National Higher Professional Diploma for Musicians (DNSPM)
The distinction (Très bien, Bien or Assez bien) qualifying the DNSPM is that awarded by the jury at the end of the DNSPM final examination.
The DNSPM in organ is also awarded to students who did not obtain a distinction in the DNSPM final examination 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
Musical mastery (technical and expressive) of the instrument.
Development of artistic personality.
Awareness of the professional context.
Work with both teachers, according to pedagogical needs.
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French language certificate
B1
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Bachelor's degree
A partnership between the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris and Sorbonne-Université enables Conservatoire students who so wish, and who are admitted to the 1st cycle, to obtain, together with the Conservatoire's 1st cycle diploma, and subject to fulfilling the conditions for enrolment at the university, the Bachelor degree of Music and Musicology from Sorbonne-Université, including the Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien (DNSPM) from the CNSMDP, and validation at the university of four 26-hour courses, spread over four semesters, chosen from the "Domaines musicologiques" teaching units.
Students are free to choose at which stage of their studies at the Conservatoire (1st or 2nd cycle) they wish to begin this university course.
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Number of complementary disciplines to validate
1
Disciplines
Entrance exam
Organ (undergraduate)
Opening date for registration : 10 October 2025
Closing date for registration : 14 November 2025
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
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.
Audition
Admissibility
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Johann Sebastian Bach: final movement of one of the six Trio Sonatas, at the candidate’s choice
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Johannes Brahms: one chorale of the candidate’s choice from the Eleven Chorale Preludes, Op. 122
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One required work, set pieces announced January 10
At least one of no. 1, 2, or 3 must be performed from memory.
Admission
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One work of the candidate’s choice from List A, set pieces announced October 10
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One third in taille, at the candidate’s choice
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One required work, set pieces announced October 10
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Realization at sight of a figured bass accompanying a solo instrument (preceded by a short preparation in the practice room with keyboard)
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Harmonization at the keyboard of a chorale (preceded by a short preparation in the practice room without keyboard)
At least one of no. 1, 2, or 3 must be performed from memory.
All audition tests will take place on the CNSMDP Rieger organ.
Maximum age : 24