Postgraduate Singing Studies of the UMFC Branch in Bialystok
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Aim of the studies
• broadening the executive competencies (vocal, acting, stage presence) in the field of opera, oratorical-cantata, chamber repertoire,
• improvement of singing technique,
• developing knowledge of vocal literature, its styles and musical forms as well as executive matters related to the stylistic requirements of the epoch, school and compositional centre,
• perfecting the ability of conscious, independent interpretation of pieces of work considering their stylistics, content and appropriation,
• forming an autonomous artistic attitude during public presentation.
Candidates
• persons holding a diploma of completion of at least first-cycle (undergraduate) studies;
• graduates of foreign universities with a bachelor's or master's degree - a legalized or apostille-bearing diploma or another document of graduation of a higher education institution abroad is required, entitling to undertake postgraduate studies in the country in which it was issued, recognized in accordance with the provisions on the nostrification of diplomas of graduation of higher education institutions obtained abroad or on the basis of an international agreement, as internal to the relevant Polish diploma of graduation of first or second-degree studies;
• polish citizenship is not required.
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EDUCATIONAL OFFER
General information
- date: October 2023 – June 2024 (two-semester studies);
- the language of studies is English or Polish (at the student's request);
- postgraduate studies are paid. The fee for Postgraduate Studies is determined annually by the Rector of the University. The price list can be found on the official website of the university at: www.chopin.edu.pl/student/dzial-nauczania/tok-studiow/oplaty-za-studia.
List of classes in the field of solo singing:
- solo singing (individual classes)
- opera lessons (individual classes)
- stage practice (individual classes)
Solo singing lecturers:
- Cezary Szyfman, Prof., PhD
- Adam Zdunikowski, Prof., PhD
- Agnieszka Zwierko-Wiercioch, PhD
Opera lessons lecturers (pianists – tutors):
- Urszula Iżbicka, PhD
- Anna Krzysztofik-Buczyńska, PhD
- Adam Kondratowicz, lecturer
In order to obtain a diploma of completion of Postgraduate Singing Studies, it is necessary to pass all subjects in the study programme. Methods and conditions of crediting are included in the course cards.
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RECRUITMENT
Timeline
Registration of candidates in IRK: 15 August - 05 September 2023
Paying the recruitment fee: 15 August - 05 September 2023
Uploading links to audio-video recordings on YouTube: 7 September - 10 September 2023
Candidate qualification: 15 September 2023
Provision of a complete set of documents by e-mail - only for qualified candidates: 20 September 2023• Registration in the IRK system is mandatory and will be available via irk.chopin.edu.pl from August 15 to September 5, 2023.
• The amount of the fee for the procedure related to admission to postgraduate studies in the academic year 2023/2024 is PLN 250. The recruitment fee should be paid to the individual bank account provided in the IRK system.Admission conditions – recruitment documents for foreigners:
1. application for admission to postgraduate studies (according to the template),
2. personal questionnaire (according to the template),
3. 3 photographs (size 3 x 4 cm),
4. a copy of the diploma of completion of first-cycle or second-cycle studies, or uniform master's studies – original for inspection,
5. obligation to bear the costs of postgraduate studies (included in the application form for admission to postgraduate studies),
6. medical certificate on the lack of contraindications to study at postgraduate studies,
7. a copy of the insurance policy against illness or accidents for the period of education in Poland or a copy of the European Health Insurance Card or a signed certificate of joining the insurance in the National Health Fund immediately after the commencement of education,
8. a copy of a legalized or apostille-bearing diploma or other document of graduation of a university abroad, entitling to undertake postgraduate studies in the country in which it was issued, recognized in accordance with the provisions on the nostrification of graduation diplomas of higher education institutions obtained abroad or on the basis of an international agreement for internships with the relevant Polish diploma of graduation of first or second degree studies or uniform master's studies.
9. in addition, a CV containing a brief description of education and artistic experience should be submitted.Documents in a foreign language are submitted together with a sworn translation.
The compliance with the original documents submitted by the candidate is confirmed by the employee of the UMFC accepting the documentation.
Further information
Documents necessary for the recruitment process should be sent to the following address: podyplomowe.filia@chopin.edu.plEntrance exam
The entrance exam takes place remotely. Solo singing skills are checked on the basis of the submitted recital recordings composed of the opera and/or oratorical-cantata and/or chamber repertoire - selected according to preferences and interests of candidate – approx. 20-25 min.
Required sending of links to audio-video recordings on YouTube or Bilibili to the following address: podyplomowe.filia@chopin.edu.pl . Each work may be submitted separately. -
PRICE LIST
Postgraduate Singing Studies (two - semester studies)
22 525,- PLN – fee for one semestr with a minimum of two participants
23 198,- PLN – fee for one semestr with one participant