Hello! I currently hold a BM in performance and will be starting my MM in the fall. Thinking ahead to the future, I’ve been considering the prospect of studying for a year in Europe after I finish my master’s. For funding purposes (I’m hoping to get a Fulbright) it would be ideal to participate in a 1-year program.
I’ve done some research of my own, but if anyone else is in the know about artist diploma/certificate programs in Europe that only last 1 year, I’d love to hear about them. Specifically, this would be in classical performance (brass instrument).
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There are many, of course. Not sure what your performance interests and path might be. Royal Conservatory of the Hague is one to look at. I know a couple of people who studied there outside of a degree program. Do you play any new music? Do you do mostly ensemble or orchestral work? Do you have a preference for a country or city?
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Thanks for the reply! Ideally this would be with an orchestral focus but I’m open to other options. I have no real preference in terms of location…schools that offer their courses in English is preferred but not required.
I have looked into the Hague. It’s definitely a strong choice because they have some very excellent teachers for the instrument I play.
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I think your teachers and peers will have recommendations. I would think they would be great resources. Have you done summer programs in Europe?
Of course you can google and get lists like this: https://peabody.jhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/orchestra_academies.pdf
New music programs are plentiful in Germany, but for orchestral programs, anything in the UK that you have looked at?
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