Saxhorn / Euphonium

Simultaneous study of the saxhorn and euphonium, with each student having a main instrument and a secondary instrument.

Basic technical work using the material of orchestral instruments such as the bassoon, cello, double bass, trombone, etc.

Balancing the body and the instrument; breathing and relaxation techniques.

Study of many aspects of contemporary writing:

• new techniques for working with an audio and video broadcasting device or computer;
• sound processing.

Contacts with orchestras to integrate students into the professional world.

Master classes.

^1st YEAR HIGH SCHOOL

^1st year examination

1. a compulsory work, played on the main instrument, posted two months before the examination ;
2. a technical study chosen by the teacher, played on the secondary instrument.

^2nd year examination

1. a compulsory work, played on the main instrument, posted two months before the exam ;
2. a work or study of your choice, in agreement with the teacher, played on the secondary instrument.

DNSPM final examination

Public recital

Duration: 30 minutes maximum

1. a contemporary work chosen from those worked on during the year, played on the main instrument, posted two months before the examination;
2. a compulsory work from the repertoire, posted two months before the exam;
3. a work of your choice, in agreement with the teacher.

The^1st cycle certificate in Saxhorn/Euphonium is awarded to the student who has passed the DNSPM final examination.

The certificate is awarded on the basis of the final DNSPM examination.

^2nd higher cycle

^1st year recital

Non-public recital

1. one compulsory contemporary work, posted two months before the examination ;
2. a minimum of two works of your choice, in agreement with the teacher, in different styles;
3. an oral commentary by the jury after deliberation.

^2nd year recital

Public recital

Duration: 50 minutes maximum

Free programme

The Saxhorn/Euphonium Prize is awarded to the student who has won a prize in each of the two^2nd year recitals.

The mention for the Saxhorn/Euphonium Prize is the mention awarded by the jury for the free recital in the^2nd year of the^2nd cycle.

Throughout the course.