I level Diploma ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING

ENTRANCE EXAM

Test 1 checks candidate’s skills in the context of conducting. Test 2 verifies theory and musical culture knowledge.

Test 1
1) Written examination in seclusion (maximum 10 hours): 4-parts harmonization of an imitation bass chosen by the commission.
2) Oral examination over harmonic and form analysis of a 17th-18th-century music piece.
3) Orchestra perfomance and conducting of a brief music piece for instrumental ensemble or chamber ensemble.

Test 2 (for Composition, Choir conducting, Orchestra conducting, Instrumentation)
1) Piano sight-reading of a music piece for multiple instruments chosen by the commission
2) Interview over theoretical fundamentals of music composition

Test 2 (Score reading)

1) Performance of a Three part invention by J. S. Bach
2) Performance of a sonata chosen by the candidate among Haydn, Mozart, Clementi and Beethoven op. 49
3) Sight-transposing, maximum one pitch up or down, of an easy piece chosen by the commission.

N.B. candidates will be exempted from the latter test if awarderd with one of the following:

• Score reading final certification of pre-college courses (Propedeutico) issued by Conservatorio Rossini;
• Score reading level B certification of preparatory courses (Preaccademico) issued by Conservatorio Rossini;
• “Licenza di Lettura della partitura” (fourth-year or higher) certification of old-degree system (vecchio ordinamento) issued by any Italian recognized Institution.

Pianist candidates awarded with one of the followings shall perform only test 3) (Sight-transposing):

• “Compimento inferiore di Pianoforte” certification of old-degree system (vecchio ordinamento) issued by any Italian recognized Institution;
• Piano final certification of pre-college courses (Propedeutico) issued by Conservatorio Rossini;
• Piano level B certification of preparatory courses (Preaccademico) issued by Conservatorio Rossini.

Motivational interview.

STUDY PLAN I LEVEL ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING

STUDY PLAN I LEVEL ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING enrolled from a.a. 2021/22