Voice (B0215A310038)

Programme objectives

The programme’s objective is for the student to further enhance his or her singing technique developed at a conservatory, to master his or her vocal hygiene and endurance, to cultivate each student’s individual musical expression, to construct a repertoire corresponding to the student’s vocal field, to work on portraying a stage character and to acquire practical experience in preparing vocal concerts, operatic performances and productions. The student develops healthy physiological and psychological habits associated with practicing music and publicly performing it. Through his or her own interpretation of solo, chamber and orchestral vocal music, the student is familiarised with a wide range of interpretative approaches and vocal techniques associated with various types of repertoires.

Profile of a programme graduate

The graduate has mastered an extensive repertoire and is equipped with theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience enabling an independent and stylistically appropriate interpretive conception of musical works. He or she is well-oriented in the techniques of portraying characters. The graduate understands the field in the broader contexts of the art of music and in art generally, is familiar with the field’s history and present, and applies this knowledge in his or her own artistic activity. He or she is able to reflect theoretically on the field. The graduate has the technical proficiency and interpretive maturity necessary to master a demanding, extensive and stylistically diverse repertoire, which will enable him or her to enter a music profession or a continuing Master’s programme.

1. Expert knowledge:

A graduate of the Bachelor’s programme in Voice:

• is familiar with standard and specialist vocal techniques;
• has an overview of the interpretive styles and traditions associated with various types of vocal repertoire, and of the authentic interpretation of music from different stylistic periods;
• possesses comprehensive knowledge of the repertoire of vocal music, and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in creating and delivering seamless musical experiences and interpretations;
• is well-oriented in the history and literature of operatic singing.

1. Specialist skills

A graduate of the Bachelor’s programme in Voice:

• performs music at a sufficient technical and interpretive level that he or she may enter the music profession or a continuing Master’s programme;
• has mastered at a high level of proficiency the vocal techniques associated with various types of repertoire;
• has developed healthy physiological and psychological habits associated with studying music and performing it publicly;
• works independently and efficiently in studying compositions;
• executes high-quality public artistic performances in the role of a soloist or chamber vocalist;
• is able to convincingly portray a stage character;
• is able to coordinate precisely in an ensemble on the basis of visual and auditory impulses.

1. General competencies

A graduate of the Bachelor’s programme in Voice:

• demonstrates a strong aptitude for self-motivation and self-discipline, including self-study in preparation for a continuous future education (vocation) with a view to a sustainable career path;
• has the ability to listen, collaborate, express opinions constructively and prioritise the common interest in creating a uniform interpretation of the work;
• regularly evaluates and develops his or her artistic and personal skills and competencies in pursuit of his or her personal goals.

Rules and requirements for creating study plans

General information about admission process

An admissions proceeding consisting of two rounds has been organised for the Bachelor’s programme of study in Voice. Each round will take place in person.

Round 1: A computer-based test on the history of music and other music-theoretical disciplines

The applicant shall answer a set of randomly selected questions with three possible answers, of which one is correct. If the applicant fails to achieve the set minimum score for advancement to Round 2, then the admissions proceeding shall be concluded. If the applicant advances to Round 2, then the points from Round 1 shall not be counted.

Round 2: An aptitude test

The precise requirements of the aptitude tests are published for each academic year, and consist of a designation of required compositions, of compositions selected by the applicant, and of whether these compositions must be sung from memory, etc. These requirements are updated each year and posted in the relevant parts of the Studies section on the faculty website, and thus they are also available to prospective HAMU applicants.

The aptitude test shall take place in person before the examination committee. The applicant shall perform the set programme. The examination committee has the right to designate which of the required compositions the applicant shall perform. The examination committee has the right to interrupt individual compositions at any time.

The admissions committee shall assess the applicant with a comprehensive score, which includes evaluations of aptitude and singing dispositions, especially technical mastery, physiological aptitudes for healthy voice development, auditory imaginativeness, memory dispositions, stage dispositions and individual interpretive contribution.

After the completion of Round 2, the admissions committee shall rank individual applicants according to their average scores and shall recommend for admission those applicants who ranked within the admissions target and who earned the minimum score for the Bachelor’s programme in Voice.

The requirements of the admissions proceeding, including a designation of the method by which points are awarded, their range and the admissions target, are defined for each academic year by a relevant Decree of the Dean, which is subject to approval by the academic senate of the faculty.

If not enough applicants receive the required number of points, the admissions target will not be met.

Applicability to other types of academic programmes

Parts of the state final examination and their contents

Other academic duties

Characterisation of professional practice

Anticipated job placement for graduates (typical employment)