Performing Arts

The aim of education in the study programme Performing Arts is to professionally prepare future graduates of the programme in their chosen field of study for professions in the field of performing musical arts, for autonomous artistic activity in solo, chamber and orchestral performance and for continuation in a subsequent master's study programme or, after completing the qualification education, for the profession of a teacher of a primary art school.

Bachelor's degree programme in Performing Arts with a profile focus on :

keyboard instruments: piano, accordion

string instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, dulcimer

wind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, percussion

vocal interpretation: musical singing

choir conducting.



Prospects of graduates

Depending on the chosen focus, a graduate of the Performing Arts programme can apply as a member of professional musical ensembles, as a member of an orchestra, as a chamber player - a member of a chamber ensemble, a member of a musical group, an ensemble, a member of a choir, a conductor of a choir, a choirmaster, an accompanist, in specific cases as a solo performer or a solo singer in the field of vocal interpretation, or as a solo singer in the field of vocal interpretation, respectively. In addition, in the audiovisual media, as a worker in cultural institutions, as a leader of amateur ensembles, as a music dramaturge in orchestras and theatres.

Person responsible for the implementation, development and quality of the study programme (OZŠP):
prof. Mgr. art. art. Štefan Sedlický, ArtD.



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Conditions of admission

A student may enter the Bachelor's programme after successful completion of secondary education, which ends with the matriculation examination and after successful completion of the entrance examination. The aim of the entrance examination is to examine the level of knowledge, talent, abilities and skills of the applicant in terms of the specific requirements that arise for the applicant from the chosen study programme and field of study within the Bachelor's degree programme in Performing Arts. The entrance examination consists of a practical (talent) part and a theoretical (written) part. The talent test is conducted in a manner appropriate to the nature of the programme of study the student wishes to study. It consists of an artistic-creative or artistic-interpretive part and is evaluated in the range of points 0-25. The theoretical part takes the form of a written test in the following areas: music theory, counterpoint, harmony, musical forms, musical instruments, intonation and rhythm, music history, foreign language.

The theoretical part takes the form of a written test in the following areas: music theory, counterpoint, harmony, musical forms, musical instruments, intonation and rhythm, history of music, foreign language.

The faculty does not require a medical certificate of medical fitness for university studies. Attachments to the printed online application form: certified photocopy of the school leaving certificate and supplement, structured curriculum vitae. Do not attach annual report cards. Applicants applying before graduation, which will be in 2023, should attach only a structured CV and send evidence of having passed the graduation examination by post when it is issued. In case of incomplete and missing information, the application will not be registered.



Additional information

The requirements for the entrance examination are published on the website of the Faculty of Performing Arts www.fmu.aku.sk.

A candidate applies for studies by completing the online application form and sending it to the faculty by the deadline.

To complete the online application form, the applicant must log on to https://e-prihlaska.aku.sk, where the applicant will:

  • completes the online application form
  • confirm the online application
  • print the online application form

sends the signed application form with the necessary attachments by post to the faculty at the following address:

Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica
Faculty of Performing Arts
Kollárova 22
974 01 Banská Bystrica

Additional entrance examinations for the Bachelor's study programme : Interpretive Arts

Profile Focus:
Wood Wind Instruments: bassoon, saxophone
Wood Wind Instruments: trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba
String Instruments: violin, viola, cello
String Instruments: guitar
String Instruments: piano
Musical Vocal
Choir Conducting

Application Deadline: 20 April 2023





Conditions for international students

For international applicants, the same conditions for online application as above apply. The documents of completed studies must be translated into Slovak and verified.

Foreigners applying to study in an accredited study programme are recommended to acquire such knowledge of the Slovak language that fluent communication is possible during their studies at the faculty. It is also possible to use the Czech language while studying at the faculty.


It is necessary to submit proof of completion of language training at the ÚJOP UK Bratislava, or a similar professional language institution (except for foreign Slovaks and applicants from the Czech Republic).



Coordinator for students with specific needs

Doc.Mgr. Zuzana Bouřová, PhD., ArtD.,
zuzana.bourova@aku.sk
tel.: +421 48 4320 210



General information on the admission exam

In the written test or oral interview, the candidate is scored between 0 and 7 points. The scores obtained for the talent, written or oral test shall be added together. A candidate may obtain a maximum of 32 points corresponding to an A grade and a minimum of 18 points corresponding to an E grade. If the candidate obtains 17 points or less (FX), he/she fails.

The entrance examination requirements for the Bachelor's degree programme are published on the Faculty's website https://fmu.aku.sk in the Admissions section.

If for serious reasons a candidate is unable to attend the entrance examination, he/she is obliged to notify the Faculty's Study Department (alena.strmenova@aku.sk) no later than on the day of the admission procedure and may request an alternative date in writing.

Evaluation scale for the entrance examination number of points obtained:

32 - 30 corresponds to A/1 - Pass

29 - 27 corresponds to B/1.5 - pass

26 - 24 corresponds to C/2 - pass

23 - 21 corresponds to D/2,5 - pass

20 - 18 correspond to E/3 - pass

17 and below corresponds to Fx - fail



Form of entrance exam

Talent Exam



Tests

Written test of theoretical knowledge and general musical knowledge in the teaching range of the conservatory.



  • Apply the application for study

    02.10.2023 - 30.11.2023

  • Performance of the entrance exam

    29.01.2024 - 05.02.2024

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
51


Additions
  • (paper form)
  • (paper form)
  • leaving certificate (paper form)


Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1300 €


The fee for admission procedure
application form: 50 €
E-application form: 50 €

Billing information

Administrative fee is to be paid by the applicant by U-type postal order or by wire transfer from the account based on the order generated in the online application form.

Recipient's Account Name: Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica, Faculty of Performing Arts, Kollárova 22, 974 01 Banská Bystrica
Money institution: the State Treasury
IBAN: SK50 8180 0000 0070 0006 7813
Account number: 7000067813/8180
BIC code: SPSRSKBAXXX
Variable symbol: 201 (mandatory)
Recipient's message: name and surname

On the reverse side of the Recipient Information, please indicate: PP FMU

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Detail of the study program

 
 
The first three years of your studies could be funded by a scholarship of up to €9,000. More information

Detail of the study program

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Last update: 22.05.2024 10:43

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