German lyrical diction (singer)

The aim of the German lyric diction course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge they need to perform the German repertoire independently. It focuses on the specific characteristics of the language (vocabulary, grammar, phonetics, syntax), knowledge of the German poetic, lyrical and polyphonic repertoire, and the fundamental elements of interpretation, in order to give students the keys to the 'Bühnensprache', the official language used on German stages. All the knowledge acquired will enable students to project themselves into a role within their grasp.

Automatic registration for 1st cycle singing students

EXAM :

Exemption (optional):

The student may ask to be exempted from group language lessons (vocabulary, grammar, phonetics, syntax) depending on whether he or she is of German nationality or on the level acquired during previous studies, in secondary or higher education.

The 1st year DNSPM examination (compulsory):

The first year of the DNSPM is divided into two semesters. Each student takes an examination at the end of each term:

- 1st semester: a written and oral examination (coefficient 1), each marked out of 20

- 2nd semester: an end-of-year examination (coefficient 2) comprising :

• a written test, marked out of 20 and lasting one hour
• an oral test, marked out of 20 and lasting 15 minutes, comprising :

1 poem to be recited in German, prepared during the year

1 spoken opera scene in German, prepared during the year

1 deciphering of a text in German, without dressing room.

The 2nd year DNSPM examination (compulsory)

The second year of the DNSPM is divided into two semesters. Each student takes an examination at the end of the 1st and 2nd semesters:

- 1st semester: a written and oral examination (coefficient 1) marked out of 20

- 2nd semester: an end-of-year examination (coefficient 2) comprising :

• a written exam, marked out of 20 and lasting one hour an oral exam, marked out of 20 and lasting 20 minutes, prepared in the following way: throughout the year, the student prepares an opera libretto, or a cycle of lieder constituted or established by the student, or an oratorio from among the works available to him/her, which may combine spoken and sung scenes. For ten minutes, the student performs a choice of sung extracts and a declamation related to the proposed repertoire/booklet, by heart. This is followed by a ten-minute presentation and discussion with the jury. Candidates may refer to their notes, without reciting a written text. The discussion with the jury focuses on the candidate's understanding of the text (vocabulary, grammar, contextualisation) and general knowledge of the repertoire/booklet proposed. The jury will ask you to read an extract from the repertoire/booklet in German.

AWARDS

For the DNSPM :

The certificate in German lyric diction must be taken in the 2nd year of the DNSPM. However, depending on the student's level, and with the approval of the teacher and Head of Department, the student may ask to repeat the 1st year and thus take the certificate in the 3rd year of the DNSPM. In this case, the student will sit an examination at the end of the 2nd year of the DNSPM. The marks obtained in this examination will be used to calculate the certificate.

To obtain the Certificate in German Lyric Diction, students must obtain a cumulative average of at least 12/20 in the 1st year (or 2nd year depending on the student's level) and 2nd year (or 3rd year depending on the student's level) examinations.

Students exempted from the 1st year group courses may take the 2nd year courses and sit the certificate at the end of the year. These students must obtain a cumulative average of at least 12/20 in the various tests.

The tests and the certificate are marked out of 20. The mark obtained is also converted into a TB, B or AB grade.

A certificate is awarded to students in the 3rd year of the DNSPM.

For the 2nd cycle:

Students in the 2nd year of the advanced cycle are awarded a certificate in German lyric diction on the basis of the quality of their work throughout the year and their regular attendance. This certificate is compulsory for the 2nd cycle advanced singing diploma.

Five years of :

Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien

1st year :

- 1? hours of group lessons per week in groups of different levels

- cross-curricular classes in lyric diction and singing (main subject), enabling students to combine the teaching they have received (the lyric diction teachers visit the singing classes once or twice a year).

2nd year :

- 1h30 weekly group lessons in groups of different levels

- 30 min of weekly individual lessons in lyric diction

- cross-curricular classes in lyric diction and singing (main subject), enabling students to combine the teaching they have received (lyric diction teachers visit singing classes once or twice a year).

3rd year:

- a 30-minute individual lesson in lyric diction, approximately every three to five weeks

- cross-curricular lessons in lyric diction and singing (main subject), enabling students to combine the lessons they have received (lyric diction teachers visit singing classes once or twice a year).

2nd cycle Master's degree

1st and 2nd years :

- a 30-minute individual lesson in lyric diction, approximately every three to five weeks

- cross-courses in lyric diction and singing (main subject), enabling students to combine the teaching they have received (lyric diction teachers visit singing classes once or twice a year)