Flute First-Level Degree (Three-Year Course)
Three-year Academic Program in Flute
The Three-year academic program in flute at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole guides students toward earning the First-level Academic Diploma in Higher Artistic and Musical Education (AFAM), equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
At the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole flute students refine their instrumental technique under the guidance of highly experienced teachers, focusing on breath control, sound quality, and various sound production techniques, as well as the emotional aspects of musical performance.
Theoretical skills acquired during the program enable young flutists to convey their musical ideas with coherence and expressiveness while adhering to stylistic differentiation in the performance practices of various composers.
Throughout the program, students regularly participate in a variety of concerts organized by the school, providing opportunities to solidify and showcase their learning.
Improvisation, music technology, and proficiency in a second EU language round out the comprehensive training offered by the bachelor’s program in flute.
The bachelor’s program in flute provides numerous opportunities for students to engage with leading musicians. The Scuola di Musica di Fiesole’s rich event calendar includes seminars on musical interpretation and meetings with authors of musicology publications.
Flute students interested in teaching can gain hands-on experience through internships and training opportunities in collaboration with the school’s various courses for children.
The Erasmus+ program enables the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole to partner with prestigious institutions across several EU countries, where flute students can spend part of their studies abroad.
Additionally, the SEMP (Swiss Exchange Mobility Programme) offers flute students the chance to plan their mobility at one of Switzerland’s leading musical institutions.
Ensemble music holds a special place at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole: flute students in the bachelor’s program have the opportunity to perform with academic ensembles, such as the Galilei Orchestra, exploring diverse repertoire styles, from symphonic and operatic works to concertos featuring solo instruments, under the guidance of experienced faculty.
Regular chamber music sessions, including wind ensembles and mixed formations, allow flute students to develop peer-learning techniques while preparing for lessons and performances.
Flute students are actively involved in numerous performance activities, including concerts, recitals, and open rehearsals. These experiences are essential steps in their education, aligned with the school’s pedagogical approach.
Graduates of the bachelor’s program in flute can pursue careers in the following fields:
- Solo instrumentalist
- Chamber music performer
- Member of chamber orchestras
- Member of symphonic orchestras
- Performer in orchestras for musical theater
- Member of wind ensembles
The First-level Academic Cello Program is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities, and Research through decrees D.M. n. 685 (05/08/2013) (LINK), D.M. n. 685 (09/08/2017) (LINK) , and D.M. n. 278 (10/04/2018)(LINK).
Young flutists
Deadline: May 2.
The school reserves the right to open additional audition sessions if places are available, with a second deadline of September 1.
October to July