Studying music in Europe?

Question

I'm currently majoring in piano performance (bachelor of music degree with honours) at a local music conservatory. I would like to further my musical studies in europe after I graduate. Does anyone know any websites that can tell me more about the european conservatories (not just the famous schools)? I've tried searching for 'studying music in europe' on google, yahoo, etc. and nothing particularly useful came up. Calling in isn't an option (overseas call fees) for now. My further studies will be obviously majoring in piano performance (like getting a Masters degree or equivalent qualifications), but I'm also thinking of possibly doing a minor in classical vocal studies if I've the potential to (as yet I'm not very sure what my potential is, but according to my vocal teacher, she says I've quite a good voice and will definitely be able to at least teach next time). I've only recently started vocal lessons. Any helpful info on how studying in europe may be like would be appreciated.

Also keep in mind that I've 4 years to hone my skills in both piano and voice, and I'll prefer schools with more generous scholarships (my family isn't particularly rich). Or if not then those with not so ridiculously expensive fees. My conservatory right now has higher education advisors, but they only offer advice to final-year undergrads. I'm in year 1. I'll need info on fees, course contents and such. And I'd like to know if it's even possible to be doing post-graduate studies in piano and undergrad studies in voice at the same time - any schools that offer this option? Thanks.

And I'm on full scholarship right now, that's why I can dream of going overseas almost immediately after I graduate.

the problem is I don't know which schools to call because I don't even know many specific names...

Currently just english and chinese. I can start learning other languages though - because I'm planning to take beginner french/german modules for my electives. I've got a Russian singing teacher, so I can pick up some Russian from her. And I can try teaching myself some Italian/Spanish since they're already in musical terminology.

Answer 1

I found it strange that no one has mentioned the Sibelius Academy over in Finland....http://www.siba.fi/en/

Also you might attempt to study abroad through your conservatory you attend now...idk if that is an option but I would look into it if you really want to study in Europe.

Answer 2

Study Music In Europe

Answer 3

you can go on-line to most of the major conservatories in Germany: Hochschule für Musik. Try Hanover, Hamburg, Berlin, München, Düsseldorf, and Köln ( although I know a little bit more about Köln personally, and can't recommend any of the singing teachers at the moment, this may change by the time you get ready to come over).
At the moment, semester fees are about €700/ semester. You might want to research : bafög, which is the German gov't equivalent of helping less-than-flush students with some of their housing costs, etc. My eldest daughter spent a year at Trinity College last year through the auspices of the Erasmus Foundation, so you might want to see if they have a "return" program for UK people coming to Europe.
the German university system has just started switching over to the BA/MA/Phd type of accreditation comparable to the US. I'm not sure if the conservatories will follow.
this isn't a complete answer, but I hope it gives you a lead in.

Answer 4

Though i am unsure of conservatories on the continent we in the United Kingdom have some excelent music conservatories including the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal Northern Collage of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama to name a few. Some of the worlds best musicians have studies here including people like Sir Simon Rattle.

For information on courses and fees you should look at the websites directly.

This website acts like a central hub on all the conservatories in the UK:
http://www.cukas.ac.uk/search/index.html

its well worth a look.

Good luck in the future.

Answer 5

You can download SKYPE on to your computer to make very cheap calls to Europe. It usually works out to about 3 cents per minute depending on which country you call.
Which languages do you speak besides English ?

Answer 6

I can give you names of music schools in the UK. There are the Royal Academy of Music (http://www.rncm.ac.uk/ and Guildhall School of Music (http://www.gsmd.ac.uk/) in London. The Royal Northern College of Music (http://www.rncm.ac.uk/) is in Manchester. Scotland has the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow (http://www.rsamd.ac.uk/) Hope this is of some help.

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Answer 8

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