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Ecole Normale Conservatory Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot

Country: France
City: Paris

A prestigious private music school in Paris, France.You can study under the world's highest level of faculty!

The École Normale de Musique Conservatory has a glorious history and achievements, producing many famous musicians.We are proactive in accepting international students, so you can study with peace of mind from admission to graduation. *The entrance examination will be held in April 2024 at And Vision (Ochanomizu, Tokyo).
The Paris Ecole Normale was founded in 1919 by Auguste Mangeot and pianist Alfred Cortot. It is one of the most famous private music schools in France, along with the Conservatoire National Supérieure de Paris and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon, and is also well-known in Japan. It is recognized by the French government as the only private higher music education institution. In its early years, instructors included Pablo Casals, Nadia Boulanger, Paul Ducasse, and Arthur Honegger. Today, it continues to enjoy a worldwide reputation thanks to its outstanding faculty members, including Mireille Alcantara in the voice department, Jean-Marc Luisada in the piano department, Annick Roussin in the violin department, and Vicens Pratz in the flute department. The program is segmented and provides thorough music education. The courses are broadly divided into Cycle Préparatoire (preparatory course), 1er, 2ème, and 3ème Cycles Supérieur. Majors include piano, voice, string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass), wind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, trumpet, trombone), harp, guitar, organ, composition, film composition, orchestral conducting, and chamber music. You can learn , vocal accompaniment, piano accompaniment, writing, etc. It is also possible to study a wide range of fields such as solfege, sight reading, analysis, chamber music, and harmony. In addition, we are actively accepting international students, and in recent years the number of international students, especially from Asia, has increased. Another attraction is that you can perform in the concert hall "Salle Corteau", designed by Auguste Perret and designated as an important cultural property of France.
* And Vision is an official partner of the Ecole Normal Conservatory.
*April 2024th and 4th, 8: Tokyo audition held (details below)
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■ School name ■

Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot
Paris Ecole Normale Conservatory

■ Genre ■

Classic

■ Major ■

Piano, vocal music, string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass), wind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, trumpet, trombone), harp, guitar, organ, composition, film composition, orchestral conducting, chamber music, vocal accompaniment , piano accompaniment, writing etc.

■ Course ■

Cycle Preparatoire
1er Cycle Supérieur (university level)
2ème Cycle Supérieur (graduate school level)
3ème Cycle Supérieur (artist diploma level)
Class of Perfectionnement
Master MIP (Master's degree available in partnership with Université de Saclay, Paris/Instrumental music major only)
*A 1er Cycle Supérieur or higher is required for visa issuance for international students.
*Course development varies depending on major.

■ Admission time ■

Around June

■ Course period ■

1 year~
* Conditions vary depending on the course and major.Please contact your And Vision Counselor for more information.

■ Entrance Examination (Audition) ■

Prior document screening, sound source screening, on-site auditions and interviews may be required.
* Conditions vary depending on the course and major.Please contact your And Vision Counselor for more information.
* Because it is an individual audition, please note that the content may differ from the "Tokyo audition" below.

■ Eligibility for admission ■

No age limit
* Conditions vary depending on the course and major.Please contact your And Vision Counselor for more information.

■ Qualifications after graduation ■

Diploma etc.

■ Price ■

About 5,500 euros ~
* 1 year, tuition only
* Conditions vary depending on the course and major.Please contact your And Vision Counselor for more information.

■ Application deadline ■

Generally around July
* Conditions vary depending on the course and major.Please contact your And Vision Counselor for more information.

■ Others ■

No documents for student visa issuance will be issued during the preparatory course.



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■ Tokyo Audition (2024) ■

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This is the official audition for the Paris Ecole Normale Conservatoire.
The academic advisor of the Conservatory of Music will come to Japan and conduct face-to-face auditions.

▼ Recruitment major
Piano, vocal music, string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass), wind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, trumpet, trombone), harp, guitar, organ, composition, film composition, orchestral conducting, vocal accompaniment, piano accompaniment, écriture
*Those using organs and harps cannot be brought into the test venue, so the test will be taken online.

▼ Test date
Scheduled for Monday, April 2024, 4, 8:10-00:18
Scheduled for Tuesday, April 2024, 4, 9:10-00:18
*The date and time will be determined in consultation with the school, but requests are possible.

▼ Test location
And Vision International Music School
* 2-XNUMX Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Kanda Surugadai Building XNUMXF
*If you live far away, you can also take the exam online from your home etc.

▼ Selection method
Practical exam / oral exam
* You can take the test in Japanese (with a French interpreter)
*Ecole Normale Conservatory academic advisor will come to Japan and hold a face-to-face audition.

▼ Test content
▽ Major practical skill
[Performance major]
3 songs from different genres, styles, and eras
* Please select the song yourself
* About 20 minutes
* Vocal and instrumental music majors (especially vocal music majors) are recommended to be accompanied by an accompaniment.

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[Composition/Ecriture/Film composition]
Please bring three self-written scores of different genres and styles.
*If you are majoring in film composition, please be sure to bring recordings of each song (electronic versions are also acceptable).
*If you are majoring in composition or writing, it would be best if you bring a recording as well.

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[Orchestra conducting]
Two orchestral studies of different genres, styles, and eras
* Please select the song yourself
* About 20 minutes

You can take the test in one of the following two ways.
① Record two videos of orchestral studies in advance according to the regulations (two pianists (two pianos) or a small ensemble (piano + string quartet, string quartet + wind instrument quintet)) and submit by application deadline (2) Please email us by April 2st. The examiner will watch it at the audition.
② Perform Live-Online (ZOOM) and take the interview from another venue
*If you are submitting a video in advance, please send us the Youtube URL.
*Two pianos are not available at the exam venue.
*If you are taking the online test from another venue, we will send you a ZOOM invitation in advance.

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▽ Oral examination
A brief interview
* You can take the test in Japanese (interpreter is included)

▼ Entrance examination fee
Along with the application, please transfer the examination fee to the account stated in the application form.
35,000 yen tax included

▼Deadline
Application deadline: March 2024, 3 (Monday)
Application submission deadline: April 2024, 4 (Monday)
*If you have a specified date and time, please apply as soon as possible.

▼ Year of admission
Around 2024 or 2025
*You can choose the year of admission.

▼ Scholarship
A full tuition exemption scholarship will be provided to one student who is judged to be the best.

▼How to apply (How to apply/Deadline: March 2024, 3)
Online formor submit the application form.

-Online form
-Download application formAfter that, please submit by mail, LINE, email attachment of PDF/photo, fax, etc.
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Email: info@andvision.net
LINE:@andvision
FAX: 03-4496-4903
Mail: 101-0052 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 2-XNUMX Kanda Surugadai Building XNUMXF And Vision
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▼Application submission materials (deadline: April 2024, 4)
-music resume(English or French A4 / 1 page) *Format does not matter.
・Letter of motivation (English or French) *Any format is acceptable
・Recent graduation certificate (English or French/possible)
・Latest academic transcript (English or French/possible)

*Please send your submission in PDF format. It is not necessary to submit the original. Please scan clearly so that you can distinguish the characters.
*If a graduation/transcript is expected but cannot be issued, please submit a certificate of enrollment.
music resumeYou may use the one provided by us. "music resumeYou can download it by clicking on it.

▼ Announcement of success
Generally, it will take about 2-3 weeks after taking the test.
* The announcement time may change due to local circumstances.
* Successful applicants are required to complete the registration procedure.
*If you have been approved and wish to study abroad,Support after passing andVisionThis will be an audition under the condition that you will be able to proceed through the process.

▼ Inquiries
If you have any questions regarding the Tokyo Audition, please feel free to contact us.

Music study abroad and vision
E-mail: info@andvision.net
TEL: 03-5577-4500
LINE:@andvision

■ Price / Schedule Supplement ■

● Prices vary depending on the year and course.Please be sure to contact the And Vision Counselor in advance for pricing.
● In addition to tuition fees, And Vision support fees are required (List of And Vision support services).Please contact your And Vision Counselor for more information.

■ Application deadline ■

● Even before the application deadline, the deadline may be reached as soon as the capacity is reached, so please consult with an And Vision Counselor in advance.

■Notes■

* School admission conditions and fees may vary depending on each customer's conditions.
* Private lessons or group lessons before enrollment can be arranged separately.
* Separately, we can arrange a local language school (affiliated school) free of charge.
* In addition to the above, please feel free to contact the And Vision Counselor for anything.
* This information is as of December 2023, 12.Information may change depending on the year and local circumstances, so please contact the And Vision Counselor for the latest information.
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