Bachelor in Performing Arts
Kaunas, Lithuania
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
It must be also noted that classes are led by the most regarded virtuosos in their fields and numerous visiting professors. It truly improves the students’ familiarity with the latest and the most unique artistic developments.
Specializations: Accordion, Choir conducting, Jazz, Piano, String Instruments, Vocal, Wind, and Percussion Instruments.
Why the Performing Arts programme?
- High employment rate during studies
- Active performing practice
- High-quality auditoriums with new instruments for rehearsals
- Academic and creative freedom
- Study exchange opportunities
- Minor studies opportunities
Feedback of lecturer
Music Academy of Vytautas Magnus University is a full-fledged member of the European Association of conservatoires, and is active in other international organizations. Music Academy degree programmes are accredited by international experts. Our students are employed in Lithuania and the European Union concert organizations.
Doc. Dr. Saulius Gerulis, Dean of Music Academy
Professors
The professors are active and acknowledged artists with national and international acclaim. They are members of various associations and bring a high level of competence. Professional competence is an important factor in fulfilling the purpose of the programme. Some of the lecturers belong to international organizations which are related to their professional or organizational activities.
- Kostas Tumosa
- Justas Dvarionas
- Sabina Martinaitytė
- Raimondas Butvila
- Donaldas Račys
Accreditation
Centre for quality assessment in higher education and international experts evaluated the Performing Art programme for a maximum period, until the year 2028.
Admissions
Program Outcome
- To understand the specific features of the musical language, styles, genres, creative techniques, technologies, theoretical sources of knowledge of music, the historical context of musical creation and traditions of performance art.
- To be able to evaluate one’s specialization music repertoire from a theoretical, historical and interpretive points of view.
- To perform and interpret works of different eras, styles and genres, within the limits of the texts and contexts of these creative works, taking into account the practice of performing the work at a particular period of time.
- To know the technical differences and similarities of voice and instruments, the relationship of musical material to voice specificities and the technological properties of instruments.
- To collaborate creatively (identifying and applying general principles of communication, psychological basics, establishing contact with creative work partners and listeners) implementing various musical projects, playing music together with instrumentalists of various specialties, singers and choirs.
- To establish a link between the functioning of musical art in society, the history of musical activity and other branches of art.
- To adopt innovative and creative solutions in diverse, unusual circumstances and situations for artistic activities and be able to adapt to constant changes in professional activities.
- Through reflection and critical thinking, to assess personal skills and competencies, physiological and psychological challenges associated with the musical practice, to develop new artistic ideas creatively, to create activity and work opportunities for oneself and partners, taking into account the current challenges posed to the music performer in the changing cultural and social contexts.
Career Opportunities
You will be able to work in the following professional fields:
- Play; sing in ensembles, and musical collectives.
- Perform roles, play in an orchestra, or sing in a choir at various theatres.
- Establish their own ensembles and musical collectives.
- Pursue personal pedagogical practice of preparing.
- Pursue personal pedagogical practice of teaching adults who want to learn an instrument or improve their vocal skills.
- Pursue a solo career.
- Take part in musical projects.
- Continue studying at the master level.
- Write educational or professional papers for websites and musical journals.