As a fashionable country, France is very accomplished in the field of music and has many internationally renowned music schools. Therefore, when many students apply to study abroad in the arts, it is very important for them to choose France to study abroad. Many domestic music friends have asked music and art students what are the application conditions and application methods for studying in France? Let’s take a look at the content I’ve compiled for you. Welcome for reference reading! 1. Conditions and methods for studying music in France
1. Educational background
High school student or above; GPA: Generally, the GPA is required to be at least 2.5/4, and the better the GPA when applying to the school.
2. Career matching
Generally, French public universities require students to have relevant professional backgrounds, and GE courses do not require professional backgrounds.
3. Foreign language requirements
Chinese language majors also have different requirements for graduate students. Take the graduate students at public universities as an example. Arts and science majors require at least C1, while science majors generally require Level B2. English tests include: TCF/TEF test, DELF test, SIM test, English test GMAT test, etc.
4. Required funds
France requires that the balance of current bank deposits exceed 60,000 yuan.
5. Age
To apply for undergraduate studies in France, students must be over 18 years old, but not over 22 years old. Some majors among graduates are quite special, so the age requirements for applicants are relatively loose, basically under 30 years old. Compared with public universities, French private institutions can relax the age limit for students.
Application method:
Due to the special nature of the major, France has not opened application channels for international students such as Hors-DAP and Campus Art for music majors. Currently, there are only two ways to apply for a music conservatory in France. One is to apply through an agency in China, and the other is to apply in France and have an interview.
Applying for an interview in France is obviously not very reliable for domestic students, so there is only one way left for domestic students - to apply through an agency.
Most of the conservatoires enrolling students in China are monopolized by intermediaries. The intermediaries will invite them to come to China to interview students. Then the students are responsible for the funds and travel expenses. In this way, through application fees and service fees That's pretty high. So be sure to keep your eyes open when looking for an agency. After all, the application fee is not a small amount. 2. Interview skills for French public conservatoires
Important notes
1. Arrive at least 20 minutes in advance, do not be late, and ensure you have enough time to understand the environment and situation;
2. It is best for instrumental music and vocal music candidates to take the exam without music;
3. Wear a suit or formal dress to take the exam, and pay attention to your appearance;
4. Outside the examination room Do not make loud noises, and please turn your mobile phone to silent;
5. Do you have all the documents you have brought: resume, motivation letter and music score.
Bonus points for the interview
1. It would be best if you can communicate with the dean in French throughout the process, and introduce yourself confidently and concisely (the introduction content can include name, age, place of origin, graduation College, major, etc.);
2. In addition to the interview repertoire, can you also improvise the works of 1-2 other musicians (of course, a few candidates will have this opportunity, because each student interviews (time is limited);
3. Are you familiar with the musician’s nationality and works?
4. Do you have experience in chamber music (that is, ensemble experience or performance with other instruments );
5. Have you learned certain music theory knowledge? If you have proof, you can also provide it, such as the King's Theory Assessment Certificate;
6. Can you sing while playing? He said it would be better if he could also play other musical instruments;
7. It would be better if it could be more diversified. For example, it would be better if he knew a little jazz and could perform an improvisation on the spot (of course it would be better to watch the theater) 8. The basic expression of French, in addition to simple communication, you should also know how to describe music or a certain instrument or even a favorite musician, and describe emotions. 3. Tuition fees for music students studying in France for music majors
1. Tuition fees
France’s public music conservatories are subsidized by the municipal government, and students pay about 300-1,000 euros for registration every year. fee.
2. Guarantee amount
The guarantee for postgraduate study expenses generally only requires about 100,000 yuan, with a deposit period of 3 months before the visa is issued.
3. Medical insurance fee
International students studying in France must pay medical insurance fee. This fee depends on the age and nationality of the student, as well as the insurance level. It is 100 per year. -Varies from 800 euros.
4. Accommodation fee
There are two types of accommodation, one is to live in school dormitories and the other is to live in apartments. The monthly rent for a room in the school dormitory is 110-150 euros. The rent for an apartment with bathroom in Paris is about 400-600 euros, and in other provinces it is about 200-350 euros. 4. Ranking of the best music conservatories for music students studying in France
1. Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris, France
The Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris was founded in 1978 and is a regional-level institution directly under the French Ministry of Culture. The Conservatoire of Music is the number one music school in France and one of only two national institutions of higher learning in France. Located in the capital Paris, it provides various types of music training and can award higher education diplomas in music from undergraduate to doctoral degrees. Majors include various musical instruments, dance, composition and conducting, voice and singing, etc. 2. Lyon National Conservatoire
Lyon National Conservatoire is one of the best music conservatories in France. The school has a very strong teaching staff, with 250 senior teaching staff, more than 2,600 students, and more than 40 Majors in vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and drama cover the fields of ancient, classical, jazz, and modern pop music.
The academy is directly supervised by the French Ministry of Culture. Its educational goal is to discover and cultivate outstanding musicians, dancers and theater artists so that they can obtain sufficient and high-quality art education.
2. National Conservatoire of Lyon, France
Founded in 1872, it has a history of nearly 150 years. With the strong support of the French royal family, it developed rapidly and became a branch of the Conservatoire National Supérieure de Music in Paris in 1874, and later became an independent national conservatoire.
This French national conservatoire has a strong and extensive higher art education resources and cooperation network, including the Conservatoire National Supérieure de Musique de Paris, the Conservatoire National Supérieure de Musique de Lyon, the French Art Education Association, the Orchester National de Lyon, and the Alps. The National Dance Center, Casa Music and Culture Center, National Drama Training Center and many other higher art schools and cultural institutions in France and around the world maintain very close partnerships, including inter-school exchanges, teacher exchanges, artistic practice, performance projects and Rich and active activities.
3. Conservatoire National de Musique Douai
3. Conservatoire National de Musique Douai
It is one of the oldest music conservatoires in France. It was founded in 1806 by Pierre-Joseph Lecomte. The classes were held at H?tel dauphin (today's city hall). The academy became the National Conservatory of Music in 1884. Since then, the college has entered a period of rapid development. Between 1958 and 1959, the college established its current campus and was upgraded to a regional national conservatory of music in 1974. Today, the National Conservatory of Music in Douai has more than 1,000 students, 58 professors, 9 symphony and choral groups, and offers 5 concerts to Douai citizens every quarter. The annual school budget is 3 million euros.
4. Conservatoire National de Musique de Marseille
Conservatoire National de Musique de Marseille is one of the top music conservatoires in France. CRR ranks second overall, and is expected to become one of the top conservatoires in France after the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Paris and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Lyon. The third national higher conservatory of music. In addition to France, its influence also covers the entire Mediterranean region. The school has a large concert hall with 600 seats, two small concert halls with 300 seats, and an outdoor concert hall. The school is located in Carli Square in the center of Marseille. It was originally the Marseille Academy of Fine Arts during the Napoleon III period. This beautiful building, known as the Palace of Arts, was an important exhibition hall of fine arts and architecture during the Napoleon III period in the 19th century.
5. National Conservatory of Music of Besancon
The National Conservatory of Music of Besancon is located under the supervision of the Cultural and Educational Supervision and Administration and is funded by the municipal government. Its mission is partly to accept children, teenagers and adults who want to learn about culture and develop fully from it, and partly to provide professional training based on the students' attitudes and motivations. In addition to school education, music conservatory education should establish an optimal choice for effective practice of music learning abilities. For students, learning here requires special talents in hearing, knowledge and physical fitness.
6. Paris Conservatoire
The Paris Conservatoire is the usual name of the Conservatoire National Supérieure de Musique in Paris (named in 1957). It offers composition, musicology, music analysis, performance, singing and dance. and other majors. When L. Cherubini was the principal from 1812 to 1842, he stipulated that students in the composition department must be proficient in piano and learn counterpoint, harmony, fugue and other theories. For nearly 200 years, the Paris Conservatory of Music has trained many world-famous musicians and provided a large number of outstanding talents for opera, dance, drama, film and other performing arts.
The National Conservatory of Music in Paris, France, was originally the Paris Conservatory of Music and was founded in 1795 in Sarette. After several moves, in 1911, when FAURE was the dean, it moved to its current location at No. 14, Avenue Madrid, Paris. The Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris was renamed the Conservatoire Supérieure de Musique de Paris in 1978.