Postgraduate Vocal Consort Studies of the UMFC Branch in Bialystok
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Aim of the studies
The aim of the studies is to fill the gap of specialisation in the field of ensemble a cappella singing, included in the area of broadly understood choral studies. The ensemble's a cappella singing, which has been developing for several decades, should now be considered the leading trend in the performance of vocal polyphony of the Renaissance era. One of the objectives of the study programme is to protect the repertoire of old masters and to shape the perception of this type of work as one of the canons of European music. Ensemble singing in performance practice is not limited only to the music of old times, but also functions in compositions created from the late nineteenth century to modern times. One of the consequences of this state of affairs is the need to give new performance patterns to the music of later epochs.
The wide range of repertoire dedicated to this type of vocal ensemble requires thorough preparation in both the history of the development of a cappella vocal polyphony forms, knowledge of the wealth of performance styles appropriate to the repertoire, the history of the development of word-music relationships in choral music, and the acquisition of vocal competences specific to ensemble singing.
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 2025 (four-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 (form) of classes
- Ensemble singing (classes conducted by one of the specialists of a given repertoire department in groups of 3 to 8 people),
- Voice production techniques (individual classes),
- Specialised literature (group classes),
- Stage performance practice (group classes).
Lecturers
Ensembles singing:
Cezary Szyfman, Prof., PhD
Anna Moniuszko, Prof., PhD
Ewa Rafałko, Prof., PhD
Piotr Zawistowski, Prof., PhD
Karolina Mika, PhDVoice emission techniques:
Cezary Szyfman, Prof., PhD
Ewa Barbara Rafałko, PhD
Przemysław Kummer, MASpecialised literature:
Anna Moniuszko, Prof. PhD
Piotr Zawistowski, PhD
Karolina Mika, PhDStage performance practice:
Anna Moniuszko, Prof., PhD
Piotr Zawistowski, PhDIn order to obtain a diploma of completion of Postgraduate Vocal Consort 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
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.Documents necessary for the recruitment process should be sent to the following address: podyplomowe.filia@chopin.edu.pl
Entrance exam
• The entrance exam takes place remotely. Vocal skills are checked on the basis of the submitted recordings - required sending of links to audio-video recordings on YouTube or Bilibili along with a link to the sheet music files of the performed works to the following address: podyplomowe.filia@chopin.edu.pl . Each work may be submitted separately.
• Required vocal programme range (max 20 min.):
1. solo piece (Renaissance song or Old Italian aria or Baroque aria),
2. selected voice part from a polyphonic piece a cappella (Renaissance motet or madrigal or any secular or sacred work of the 19th-21st centuries).
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PRICE LIST
Postgraduate Vocal Consort Studies (four – semester studies)
6270,- PLN – fee for one semestr with a minimum of six participants
8227,- PLN – fee for one semestr with three participant