Piano - 2ème Cycle

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.