Organ-interpretation - 2ème Cycle

Information

  • Name

    Organ-interpretation

  • Cycle

    2nd Cycle

  • Course's number of years

    2 years

  • Maximum duration

    2 years

  • ECTS

    120

  • Delivered diploma

    Diplôme de2e cycle supérieur d'Orgue-interprétation confering the grade of Master

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

  • Course objectives and content

    A deeper understanding of the different historical and aesthetic styles.

    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.

    Work on specific repertoires.

    Development of a considered and autonomous artistic practice.

    Work with both teachers, according to pedagogical needs.

  • French language certificate

    B2

  • Number of complementary disciplines to validate

    1

Disciplines

  • Organ-interpretation (Discipline principale - 89 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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  • Practical aspects of the business 3 (Discipline complémentaire imposée - 2 ECTS)

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

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

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

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Entrance exam

Organ-interpretation (master's degree)

Opening date for registration :  10 October 2025

Closing date for registration :  14 November 2025

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.

The programme must be performed from memory, with the exception of contemporary works and the compulsory work.

Maximum age : 28