France has a unique type of music as influenced by its diverse cultural background. As such, for the purpose of professional training, it is necessary to introduce the many ways of learning music in France:
The French National Conservatory of Music categories:
■ Higher National Conservatory of Music .
This refers to the Academy of Music in France which has two types: 1) the Paris National Conservatory of Music; and 2) National Higher Institute of Music. These two institutions are said to be the world's top music institutions. As such, degrees in these schools have some difficulty.
■ District-Level National Academy of Music.
Generally, these institutions have the same status with the two music schools under the Higher National Conservatory of Music. There are about 34 campuses of these type of institutions and are usually established in provincial capital cities or major cities. Some of these schools are patterned after the National Institute of Music or the Paris National Conservatory of Music.
There are also music laboratory classes such as the Metz Academy of Music. The music teachers in the academy are also graduates of the National Science Music Center. These music laboratories also offer professional degrees in music. Some of these laboratories are Metz Northern College of Music and the South Toulon Academy of Music. They have comprehensive courses on vocal music, instrumental music, music and cultural theory, stage arts, drama, dance and other professional courses.
■ City College of Music
There are about 100 city colleges of music in France. Colleges are generally smaller scale but with excellent quality of teachers. Teachers here are of the same quality with those in the conservatory.
Students who have completed all the requirements in any of the above-mentioned institutions and have passed the comprehensive examination will be awarded the D.E.M national music education diploma. In addition, both foreign and domestic students will enjoy equal opportunity such as tuition-free bit have to pay registration fee of about 145 francs.
France Unique Music Education
The French National Conservatory of Music was established in 1920, which is only about 7 years later than the Chinese National Conservatory of Music established in 1920. France is the home of classical music. Throughout history, France has produced many famous composers such as Saint-Saens, Bordes and Berlioz.
France and China give great importance to holistic development and enrichment of musical inclination and interest. In fact, in China, some students who graduated from their Undergraduate degree will attend the College of Music to learn the domestic arts.
In France, the music education system is divided into three stages. It was the French who started this great feature of music training. The first stage is the introduction to music; the second stage provides in-depth study music aimed at acquiring the basic skills; The third phase divided into two terms—the short and long terms. The short term includes evaluation of the student’s skills and performance. This determines whether the student is qualified to take the long-term. Students who finished the long-term stage and have passed the final examination will be awarded the DEM national music education diploma. Usually, students who graduate from this three stages age from 17 to 19 years old.
How to Study in the French National School of Music?
1. 18-year-old Chinese students who graduated from high school or college students are eligible to apply.
2. Students must learn at least 5600 French words. Students must present TEF result.
3. Students must submit CD or DVD documentary of professional performance
4. must obtain recommendation from one of the student’s professors or teachers.
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