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THE
INSTRUMENTAL DEPARTMENT
The String
Instruments Division
A.
Studies towards Master's in Music M.Mus with
a thesis:
Program duration towards an M. Mus
degree is two years. Program consists of
lessons, workshops and seminars in a 14-16
annual hours framework to be determined by
the pedagogue committee, as well as
participation in musical activities relating
to the field of specialization. Orchestral
instruments
students are required to participate in all
orchestral
activities and concerts as well as chamber
ensembles.
Course of studies:
1. Individual lesson – 2 annual hours for
2 years, 1 hour per year
2. Participation in all the orchestra's
rehearsals and concerts – 12 annual hours
3. 12 annual hours from a list of
optional courses, including optional classes
in different departments from within the
school.
4. Participation in section rehearsals
during the "orchestral repertoire" as
required by the orchestra's annual program
5. A full program public recital
at the end of the second year of studies.
The recital program must be approved by the
personal teacher and head of the relevant
department. The hour long recital is to
include at least 3 full pieces from
different periods and styles. The program
must include a concerto.
6. Submission of a thesis supervised by a
senior member of the school faculty, in a
subject that has been approved by the head
of the school or his/her representative. The
thesis supervisor is to be approved by the
head of the school
Total number of annual hours in this
program - 26
Notes:
1. Double major Graduates (B.A.) who
studied for one of the majors at BMSM, will
be required to take additional optional
classes in the school to an excess of 8
annual hours. Please refer to the list of
optional courses that are available for both
undergraduate and graduate students.
Students who graduated with a double major
in the former musicology department are
exempt from taking the supplement classes.
2. A student who wishes to study
for a Master's degree in a different
instrument or department from the BA will be
required to take supplement classes in the
new field, with the approval of the school's
pedagogue committee.
The final grade will be determined
according to the following components:
B. Studies towards Master's in Music
M.Mus without a thesis:
Program duration towards an M. Mus
degree is two years. Program consists of
lessons, workshops and seminars
to be
determined by the pedagogue committee, as
well as participation in musical activities
relating to the area of specialization.
Orchestral instrument students are required
to participate in all orchestral activities
and concerts as well as chamber ensembles.
Course of studies:
1. Individual lesson – 2 annual hours for
2 years, 1 hour per year
2. Participation in all the orchestra's
rehearsals and concerts for – 12 annual
hours
3. 4 annual hours of optional classes
from the faculty of arts
4. 2 annual hours of chamber music
5.
8 annual
hours from the list of optional classes
offered by the school. Out of which,
students must take seminars and
presentations to an excess of 4 annual
hours. At least one seminar or presentation
must be completed in the first year of
studies.
6. Students in this program are required
to perform 2 final recitals instead of 1 (as
in the case of the program with the thesis).
In both recitals the students must perform 2
full programs including at least 3 pieces
from different periods and styles. One of
the recitals must include a concerto. The
recitals will take place one month apart.
7. The student will be orally examined on
the program performed in the recitals. The
student must demonstrate proficiency
regarding the different aspects of the
pieces in terms of harmony, counterpoint,
structure, style and historical background
relevant for the piece, the composer and the
genre.
Total number of annual hours in this
program-28
Notes:
1. A student who wishes to study
for a Master's degree in a different
instrument or department from the BA will be
required to take supplement classes in the
new field, with the approval of the school's
pedagogue committee.
2. Transfer from one program to another
is allowed after one year provided that that
student completed all the requirements of
the new program.
3. The degree obtained upon completion of
studies in this course is M.Mus
The final grade will be determined
according to the following components:
C. Studies
towards Artist Diploma
Program duration towards an Artist's
Diploma is two years. Program consists of
lessons, workshops and musical activities
relating to the area of specialization.
Students are required to participate in all
the rehearsal and concerts of the school's
orchestra
Course of studies:
1. Individual lesson – 2 annual hours for
2 years, 1 hour per year
2. Participation in all orchestral
rehearsals and concerts for 12 annual hours
3. 2 annual hours of chamber music
4. 6 annual hours from a list of optional
courses
5. The performance of 2 full-length
recitals. The two recitals must include
different programs and are to be conducted
one month apart
Total number of annual hours in this
program-22
The
final grade will be determined according to
the following components:
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