The field aims is to prepare conductors for work in symphony orchestras, opera theatres, choirs and other collective musical groups as well as for work with chamber ensembles. These are not only purely instrumental ensembles, but also ensembles combined with a vocal component or other components complementing the musical structures (e.g. multimedia projects, etc.). Preparation for a professional pedagogical employment.

Applicant profile:

The applicant is usually a graduate of a conservatory, music grammar school or other secondary school, whose skills and knowledge meet the requirements of a music professional (he or she has basic knowledge of harmony, polyphony, instrumentation, music history, etc. and is able to demonstrate it in practice), has obvious motivation and interest in the field of music art as well as a broader knowledge of and interest in the field of culture. The applicant shall be proficient in at least one global language at a secondary school level.

A graduate will:

– acquire advanced skills in the field of performance and he or she will have mastered the basic scope of the repertoire of field’s main subject;

– have considerable skills in conducting chamber ensembles, symphony orchestras and choirs;

– be sufficiently versed in the field of pedagogical work: methodology, didactics of pedagogy and psychology;

– have deep knowledge of music history and the development of artistic trends and styles;

– be proficient in language, with good knowledge of musical terminology;

– have practical experience gained from working on faculty or school-wide projects (chamber and orchestral projects, often with international participation) or experience gained through a study stay abroad.

During the study, the graduate will meet foreign experts in the field of conducting.