Admission to the Specialized Cycle (DEM)


 

Date of the Specialized Cycle Entrance Examination (DEM)

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

 

Requested program, depending on discipline

Requested program 15 minutes

 

Double bass

- Introduction and Gavote by Giovanni Bottesini

- Audition study n°2 by Teppo Hauta-Aho

- Sonata G minor by Henry Eccles

 

Guitar

At least two works or excerpts from works of different periods and styles

 

Piano

- One compulsory study

- Two works or excerpts from works of different periods and styles

 

Saxophone

- 1st and 2nd movements of Paul CRESTON's Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Op.19

- A contemporary work of your choice (if possible written for soprano or baritone saxophone)

 

Viola da gamba

- 2 movements from a German sonata (Bach or Telemann E minor)

- Movements from a French suite

- An English piece: diminution by Simpson or Tobias Hume

 

Cello

1st movement of a concerto

 

For all other instruments

- A Virtuosity study

- A movement or part of a Classical, Romantic or Modern work

- A contemporary work

 

 

INFORMATION

Instrumentalists requiring an accompanist must provide their program and scores by September 15, and contact the Académie's piano accompanist.

After this date, students must take the test with their own accompanist or group.

 

CONTACT

N° | +377 93 15 28 91

Mail | Mme PALMERO - lpalmero@mairie.mc