Organ First-Level Degree (Three-Year Course)
Three-year Academic Organ Program
The Three-year academic organ program at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole is a training course that enables young musicians to earn the First-level AFAM Academic Diploma (Diploma Accademico di Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale), equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
At the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, young organists study the historical evolution of the organ within performance practices and delve into the compositional models of organ music, from the Renaissance to contemporary works. Under the guidance of highly experienced teachers, organ students develop their technical and theoretical skills and artistic awareness.
The curriculum for the advanced organ program also includes complementary objectives, such as improvisation, music technology, and a second European language.
Students enrolled in the Three-year academic organ program at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole can also benefit from a rich schedule of seminars on musical interpretation and meetings with authors of musicological publications.
Organ program students can take advantage of study-abroad opportunities in European Union countries through the Erasmus+ program, in which the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole actively participates.
Additionally, students can arrange mobility in Switzerland through the Swiss Exchange Mobility Programme (SEMP), which facilitates exchanges with leading Swiss music institutions.
At the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, ensemble music is highly prioritized. Organ program students actively participate in ensemble experiences with various formations.
Organ students at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole have the opportunity to participate in recitals, concerts, and open rehearsals, all integral to their educational journey and musical development.
Career opportunities for organ graduates include roles such as:
- Solo performer
- Ensemble musician specializing in early music
- Chamber group musician
- Chamber orchestra performer
- Symphonic orchestra performer
- Music theater orchestra musician
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 organists
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