Modern instruments

At the end of this training, the student reaches a high instrumental level that enables them to take on a public recital of 45-50 minutes and apply to the various Master’s courses offered by the HEM. This excellence in instrumental practice is coupled with an ability to think critically about their own practice, thanks to a programme of theory classes leading to the production of a BA work. This work of critical thinking accompanies the drafting of the BA recital, shining a light on the interpretative and technical choices made by the student.

Mastery of an instrument takes shape both through individual practice and instrument classes (80 minutes per week of individual lessons) and also through ensemble projects (chamber music, choir, orchestra, etc.), offering numerous opportunities to appear in public. 

In order for the student to be able to attend several Master’s courses and have as many career paths open to them as possible, all the repertoires, from the oldest to the most modern, are explored during this BA. The older repertoires are studied with an acute feel for the history of interpretation and performance practices. As for the contemporary repertoire, the HEM prides itself on being as close as possible to modern-day creativity, offering its student performers numerous opportunities to engage in dialogue with composers and work with them.

Whilst the course is essentially centred around written Western music, improvisation and access to other languages also form part of the training. 

Once the BA has been achieved, the HEM’s desire is to support the students towards their future professional career. Thus, the preparation for professional life offers a chance to discover the wide spectrum of music careers. Finally, conscious of the risks associated with the intense and high-level practice of music, the HEM offers classes in physical and mental preparation with experts in the field.