Good news! The Music Academy has got its own YouTube channel…
…where you can find the records of current and Alumni members of the VMU MA community.
Congratulations to Diana Pilate
Competition DIANA PILATE MOSCOW
120 participants competed in the online edition of the International Grand Music Competition Moscow, Russia in the period 25 September – 1 October 2020.
Talented musicians and vocal performers from China, USA, Germany, Poland, Russia, Moldova, Republic of Korea, Vietnam, North Macedonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Italy, Australia, Portugal, Indonesia, Bulgaria, India and Israel presented the beauty of their art in front of the limitless audience with two videos of their performances.
Jury:
Wind instruments:
Nikolay Popov, Russia – Soloist of the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra of Russia, flutist, saxophonist, arranger and composer, professor of MGIM named after A. G. Schnittke. Dmitriy Tagan, Mongoliya – Saxophonist, international competitions laureate.
The competition is dedicated to the international day of music.
Founders and organizers:
ANO Center of Culture and Arts “Grand”, Moscow city
Partner European Association of Folklore Festivals-ICH Partner of UNESCO
https://eaff.eu/en/festivals/925-2746-international-grand-music-competition-online
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Studies plan for Music Academy students (Bachelors and Master degree)
Here are studies plan for Music Academy students
These plans are temporarily downloadable files in MS Word format.
Bachelor’s grid to download, click this link
Master’s grid to download, click this link
After some time they will be available in HTML format.
New partner
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New partner!
Music Academy is proceeding collaboration with Italy. One more Erasmus Inter-Institutional Agreement has been signed. We are glad to welcome our new partner – Conservatorio Statale di Musica L. D‘Annunzio! Partner’s website here |
MASTERCLASSES FOR MUSICIANS AT THE BALTIC SUMMER UNIVERSITY
7-12 August, 2017
This summer Vytautas Magnus University is hosting the Baltic Summer University. We offer a variety of courses to boost your professional skills, experience different cultures and meet new people.
Masterclasses for Musicians, opening on 7th of August, will offer a wide variety of practical lessons for young and advanced musicians involving various disciplines – classical singing, jazz singing, accordion, piano, and strings. Lessons will be tailored to each individual or a group of individuals to cover auditions, development of instrumental or vocal techniques for musical expression.
The collaborative and constructive learning environment will be created to learn from music educators who will provide extensive and inspirational coaching. All the aspects of the participants’ performance will be improved in a friendly, creative and supportive environment.
The final concert of all the participants is offered as the last activity of the masterclasses, thus the participants who successfully achieved learning outcomes will be offered the possibility to compose the orchestra or perform as singers.
While learning all the amazing new things, a variety of social events, activities and trips to enjoy together with your summer school fellow students will be offered.
Just have a look at what we have to offer for your greatest discovery of Summer 2017!
More information about MASTERCLASSES FOR MUSICIANS:
http://balticsummeruniversity.com/courses/masterclasses/
REGISTER NOW:
http://balticsummeruniversity.com/
Information for Master degree study programme
VMU Music Academy presentation
| OVERVIEW | The content of the programme adequately correspond the most recent advances in science, art and technology. Students are acquainted with the theory and practice of creative activities, improvisation, artistic project management, art marketing, and research methodology. Students are free to choose composers from various eras (including the latest) and nationalities for their final examinations and the final project. Graduate students are encouraged to pursue the most modern forms of performance, which helps them integrate into and position themselves within the context of the contemporary art scene.
It must be also noted that master classes are led by the most regarded virtuosos in their fields and numerous visiting professors. It truly improves the students’ familiarity with the latest and the most unique artistic developments. The lecturing pedagogues are active and acknowledged artists with national and international acclaim. They are members of various associations and bring a high level of competence. The professional competence is an important factor in fulfilling the purpose of the programme. Some of the lecturers belong to international organizations which are related to their professional or organizational activities. Specializations: Accordion, Jazz-Singing, Piano, Piano – Accompaniment, Scenic Genres Singing, String Instruments (Violin, Guitar), Chamber – String Instrument (Violin, Guitar), Chamber – Winds Instrument (Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet), Wind Instrument (Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet).
Area of studies: Сreative Arts and Music Faculty: Music Academy Name of Qualification: Master of Music, Performer |
| Feedback of lecturers and students | “Music Academy of Vytautas Magnus University is a full-fledged member of the European Association of conservatoires, is active in other international organizations. Music Academy degree programmes are accredited by international experts. Our students are employed in Lithuania and the European Union concert organizations”.
Doc. Dr. Saulius Gerulis, dean of Music Academy |
| Competencies acquired | · Analyse and evaluate artistic and creative processes and the developing areas of music (creation, comprehension, usage and spread) as a part of culture;
· Prepare an artistic performance by making use of a provided repertoire; · Perform different styles, genres and forms of music while displaying one’s own individuality along with the composer’s; · Perform in various cultural and social environments and projects; · Compare performances of different artists and compositions, recognize, analyse and compare elements of music from different eras and genres; · Be able to present the relevant details of a composition’s historical context to the listeners and other performers. |
| Video | Nėra |
| Career opportunities | Graduates will be able to work in the following professional fields of work:
· Play; sing in ensembles, musical collectives. · Perform roles, play in an orchestra or sing in a choir at various theatres. · Establish their own ensembles, musical collectives. · Pursue personal pedagogical practice of preparing. · Pursue personal pedagogical practice of teaching adults who want to learn an instrument or improve their vocal skills. · Pursue a solo career. · Take part in musical projects. · Continue studying at the doctoral level. · Write educational or professional papers for websites and musical journals. |
| Contacts | Music Academy (inquiries regarding study programme)
Vice-dean for international students Dr. Eilina Dailidienė, eilina.dailidiene@vdu.lt Address I V.Čepinskio g. 5, room 433, LT- 46257, Kaunas, Lithuania Website I www.ma.vdu.lt/en Contact person for international students Department Tutor Greta Stasytienė, g.stasytiene@ma.vdu.lt Address I V.Čepinskio g. 5, room 401, LT- 46257, Kaunas, Lithuania Website I www.ma.vdu.lt/en International Cooperation Department (inquiries regarding application and admission) E-mail I studies@vdu.lt Visiting Address I V. Putvinskio g. 23, Room No. 211 LT-44249 Kaunas, Lithuania Mailing Address I K. Donelaičio g. 58, LT-44248 Kaunas, Lithuania Website I http://www.vdu.lt/en/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/VytautasMagnusUniversity Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.com/vytautasmagnus/ |
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· Bachelor of Music degree and professional qualification of an artist. Applicants to the Performing Arts programme must be graduates of bachelor studies belonging to the same or related field.
· Proof of English Language: applicant has to present document proving B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (TOEFL 87 iBT/534, IELTS 5.5 or any other document proving B2 level) if the applicant had not received education in English. After admission all students will be tested for English language level at the Institute of Foreign Languages at Vytautas Magnus University. If English level will be below B2 students have to study English to reach B2 level in first two semesters of Master studies. Students have to self-fund English studies. · Portfolio (playbills of concerts, list of CD, links of musical activities, etc.) · Bachelor degree diploma video (while applying the link of video can be indicated in the CV or portfolio). · Admission score is counted based on: Arithmetic average of all subjects of Bachelor’s degree diploma* 0,2 + the artist’s portfolio delivery* 0,1+ motivation letter * 0,3 + diplomas of international competitions* 0,1 + bachelor degree diploma examination video (should be indicasted in CV) * 0,3.
Note: After admission and arrival at Vytautas Magnus University for studies at Music Academy audition will be organized. If the performance level is not sufficient to study, studies might be terminated. |
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| APPLICATION & ADMISSION | Application and admission procedure http://www.vdu.lt/en/studies/degree-studies/application-and-admission-procedure/
Apply now https://vytautasmagnus.dreamapply.com/ |
Long Term Volunteering Program in Kaunas
Volunteering as a concept has a simple definition, but only when you experience it do you realize that there’s a lot more to it than just giving away a few hours of your life. Volunteering is a meaningful free time from your studies while you are in Kaunas and also supplements your studies because you can gain practical skills.
The volunteering system at Vytautas Magnus university (VMU) was created in order to promote, acknowledge and support the contribution that VMU students make by volunteering and to show that volunteering is a meaningful activity on a free time from your studies while you are in Kaunas. Also it supplements your studies because you can gain practical skills.
Therefore NGO “Actio Catholica Patria” together with Vytautas Magnus University is inviting all international or foreign students to join a long term (at least three months) volunteering program in Kaunas.
NGO “Actio Catholica Patria”
VšĮ „A.C. Patria“ is working with youth for 25 years!
One of our centers – Volunteers center – is coordinating local, EVS volunteers, working together with various organizations, which invites volunteers.
If you have free-time, if you want to get into and get to know with local community, if you want to do something good – volunteer!
WE offer to you:
– Volunteering for 3 months (at least 4 h/week);
– Time – October-December;
– “Safe volunteering” in chosen organization, volunteering agreement, certificate after end of volunteering;
– Communication and cooperation;
– Volunteering in different fields: social, cultural, sports, nature protection, animals shelters, and etc.
How it will be:
– In September – selection;
– October – beginning of volunteering;
– December – the end, awards and certificates.
Contacts:
NGO “Actio Catholica Patria”
E-mail: buksavanoriu@gmail.com
More about volunteering in VMU you can find on university website.
VMU Office of Student Affairs
Why do Foreign Students Choose Studies at VMU?
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is a classical university of liberal arts which pays a particular attention on the internationalization of the studies and research. It is one of the most international universities in Lithuania and the wider Eastern Europe and Baltic region. Every year an increasing amount of foreign students has been coming from European, Asian and American continents to study here. What are the main reasons of their choices? Why do foreign students choose studies in VMU? About the choices and experiences – we speak with the students, who came from the very different countries (USA, Morocco, Ukraine, Georgia, Venezuela and Turkey) and decided to study “International Politics and Development Studies”, the most popular bachelor level program among foreign students.
Internationally recognized diploma for an affordable price
Olivia Wells: I was studying at University of Southern California and I did an exchange program to Greece. After spending a year in Greece I decided that I wanted to switch my major, which was classics, to international relations. I also wanted to stay in Europe, so I did a lot of research about programs in English in Europe in political science and international relations. VMU fit my requirements and it was also very affordable for me. That was a huge factor. As it is known, studying (especially getting your undergraduate degree) in the US is ridiculously expensive. The financial aspect of my studies was very important.
NewYorker (USA) Olivia Wells became the president of UN students Club
Nikoloz Chkheidze: There was a correlation of few factors that motivated me to come and study in Lithuania. Firstly, finishing studies in Lithuania would have been more recognized and accredited worldwide rather than finishing studies in Georgia. Secondly, the prices were more convenient and attractive than those in Western Europe, and lastly my Lithuanian friends that I have made in school period – made me decide to come to study in Lithuania.
Anna Romanenko: It was a great opportunity to study abroad and to get an international diploma, because the diploma from Ukrainian universities is not so recognized in the European countries. It also gives me a great opportunity to get a perfect job.
Muhammed Nas: Actually, my main motivation to come to Lithuania was because it is really affordable and my plan was to transfer my credits from Lithuania to the United Kingdom but I saw that I really achieved very good success at Vytautas Magnus University, so I decided to stay here.
Calm, student-oriented city and historically interesting regional environment
Olivia Wells: I realized the benefits of staying in Europe while studying international relations. You’re sort of in the middle of everything that’s going on. It is also really interesting to study in this part of Europe considering Russia and the dynamics of the Cold War, which is an important aspect of international relations. I didn’t have a lot of preconceived notions about Lithuania. You have to understand that in the US it’s very much grouped with the other Baltic States and Eastern Europe in general. So when we study what happened in this part of the world, we don’t go into the individual states. It’s very much monolithic block vs. Russia and how Russia interacts with Eastern Europe as a whole, which is unfortunate, but it’s true.
M.Zakaria Belmehdi: Why exactly Lithuania? Because, first of all, I want to study in Eastern European country, because of the culture, because of history- these are the first factors that attracted me. For me coming to Lithuania was not challenging in comparison to the UK. As concerning integration with people, for me it was easy here, because Lithuanians are open-minded. So, I do not have any problems, as far as I want to integrate. Of course, there are little challenges, but in general, my experience was very positive here. Before coming to Kaunas, I had a concern, because the population of Kaunas is 98 per cent Lithuanians. On the other hand, I wanted to live in a homogeneous country meanwhile having some multicultural experience. I met many friends and people from different countries not only from VMU, but from other universities as well. For me, Kaunas is really suitable for a student life since there are a lot of activities, at least during the academic year.
Mohamed-Zakaria Belmehdi came from Morocco
Muhammed Nas: Kaunas is a beautiful city. It has a warm environment and very beautiful green places and historical places as well. Actually, the people are nice, multicultural communication is very vivid here and I totally agree that it is a student city. Here there are more than 3 universities, hence it includes very different types of nationalities and thus these international students make the city more rich culturally and colorful.
Nikoloz Chkheidze: I would agree, not only that Kaunas is full of international students, but it is also a city, where a lot of Lithuanians come from other parts of their country – this makes Kaunas a multicultural student city.
Konrad Petraitis: Sometimes while walking the Liberty Avenue you feel how quite it is. That was new experience since you would never ever experience that in Venezuela. You could be in the middle of nowhere in Latin America and you still hear people screaming and shouting. That’s why people here look at me weird if I talk more loudly. So Lithuania taught me the difference between talking and shouting, and inside and outside voices. Although Lithuanians are quiet, but they are very curious as well, so they do want to get to know foreigners, they do open a lot of doors for you. With some of Lithuanians I even get along better than with my siblings.
Anna Romanenko: Lithuania is not so far from Ukraine and we share some common history such as the Soviet period, so sometimes I can talk in Russian with adults, because a lot of older generation people know Russian and it is really helpful for me. So I didn’t really feel like in a completely different environment.
Ukrainian Anna Romanenko will seek to apply the university knowledge in her country after graduation.
Liberal, friendly and welcoming university atmosphere
Nikoloz Chkheidze: The friendly acceptance coming from university staff, teachers and students of Vytautas Magnus University made it much easier to adapt. Together with my friend, we were always feeling the support coming from locals in anything we needed whether it was something related to university or a completely different issue. The atmosphere is amazing in the university, no matter how involved and active you are, it makes you feel to be part of it, as the city is also small and full of students, this makes the inside of university even more comfortable and cozy. The constant movement of flows of people in different buildings makes you alive and motivated to go out and do something. The university offers you opportunities such as doing an Erasmus abroad and participating in many local and international events of political scope.
Konrad Petraitis: I applied for several other universities but VMU just convinced me, honestly, the treatment I got here just applying, really, it took me over, I can’t complain. VMU kind of hit the tone with me, they are very relaxed people, they are very down to earth, they provide you with the tools to succeed and if you don’t want to take them, it’s up to you. But VMU invented itself so, that you not only take them, but it would do everything for you. I have that impression, which, I assume that some people need more than the others.
M.Zakaria Belmehdi: University atmosphere is friendly, international and funny. Friendly because both Lithuanians and foreign students that I’ve met here are really friendly, open-minded and open to other cultures, so we have a lot of cultural exchanges. It is really easy to make friends here. It is really international, because there are foreign students from around 50 countries. Although the majority of them are from Europe, there are students from outside Europe as well. Moreover, university has a lot of student clubs, which help students to have fun, to relax, enjoy his moment and time here in Lithuania.
Open-minded administration supports students’ initiatives
Olivia Wells: I like it and I was very surprised by it. There are definitely things that need to be worked on, however, I like that it’s smaller because I’ve been in smaller and very large universities and in larger universities there’s a gap between the students and the administration. You don’t feel like you can easily approach any of the staff and it’s very bureaucratic, so it’s difficult to get anything done. I’m really grateful that it is easy to talk to people here and they are helpful. I liked the administration – from there I decided that I wanted to get involved in different extra curricular activities. It’s quite easy to do all these extra curricular activities and if you are the kind of person that wants to get involved, it is a great school for that because the university really supports students’ initiatives.
Anna Romanenko: From the first letter of acceptance and even starting from when I sent my documents to the international office, I was really happy that they were speaking to me warmly, they were really friendly and when I came the environment was also very friendly. Also Eglė, from International Office, really helped me a lot in the beginning, and even now, when I have some questions, she is always happy to help me without any problems.
Muhammed Nas: I tried to be as active as possible. So, during my studies I did a lot of initiatives. One of them was the establishment of United Nations students club. After the meeting with the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, who visited VMU, we decided to establish this organization. Within the activities of this student organization we widely announced our university name while communicating with diplomatic representatives, especially in the Embassy of Sweden, the Embassy of Republic of Turkey, the Embassy of the USA and so on. So people really appreciate our initiatives. So after achieving this, I decided to stay here, I had very good success which is going to be very useful for my future life.
Turkish Muhammed Nas was one of the initiators of UN students Club
Focus on personal development: interesting and challenging studies in multicultural environment
Olivia Wells: Simply speaking about my knowledge base, it has really expanded, that’s undeniable. I could also say that I’ve been the most active as a student in university life and involving myself in extra curricular activities than I ever was in the US. So that has been really great for me. I was able to work and do a lot. Of course, it depends a lot on the person.
Nikoloz Chkheidze: It gave me also a better understanding of myself, my strengths and weaknesses as well as it determined me more as a person, knowing exactly what I want and what to strive for. By choosing to study in Lithuania, I believe I made a very good choice and I am satisfied. The program turned out to be exactly what I was interested to study.
Konrad Petraitis: It gave me a lot more that I could ever express in any interview. I am eternally indebted to this university, to every single professor, to every single staff member and it is going to be my alma mater forever. VMU will give you every single thing to you to succeed and it’s only up to you whether you’re willing to take them. You will have to work, play your part, but as I said, VMU has that big fish in a small pond mentality that helps people to succeed.
M.Zakaria Belmehdi: When it comes to this particular study program, for those, who wish to study politics, I definitely recommend them to come to study here. Also, people who are looking for fun, for good quality of education and international environment- I recommend them to come to VMU.
Anna Romanenko: When I came to the faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy I was really surprised by the level they are teaching, because the level of English of lecturers were really good, they are helpful and the lectures are interesting for me. I understood that I am happy to be here and I’m lucky to study in such a university. In the beginning it was really difficult for me due to everything was in English, every lecturer wants something from you, and you need to write and read a lot of, hence the first year was really challenging for me. But then I started to develop myself and improve my language and communication skills, I started to read more. So I believe I really grew up as a person.
Muhammed Nas: I had very intelligent and professional lecturers, who are open-minded, informative and smart. This study program is a comprehensive, the content of the program is acceptable by other universities worldwide and it includes very good topics. Besides of being a good political scientist, you can increase your knowledge and it really contributes to your life, because you can select very different type of elective courses such as Media Art, Philosophy, Biology and so on. So I really call people, who want to study political science to come here. If they are going to struggle, because if there is no struggle, there is no achievement, if they are going to study hard, VMU is very international university and therefore they will achieve the goals.
Dr. Sima Rakutienė: „ At the moment there are over 60 permanent foreign students who joined the programme of International politics and development studies from 2012. There is no question that multicultural environment creates opportunities not only to know, but also to feel and hear the voices of different peoples and cultures right here in the classroom, to study international politics in the international community, to analyse the effects of global importance, socio-political and economic processes. Each year the program attracts foreign students from various parts of the world (Morocco, Venezuela, Ukraine, Georgia, USA, Nigeria, turkey and etc.) and creates an invaluable intercultural environment and experience for both: teachers and students“.
Dr. Sima Rakutienė, Head of the Department of Regional Studies
Apply Now: Bilateral Exchange Abroad
VMU International Office has announced competition for bilateral exchange studies or internship abroad in spring semester 2016/2017. Application deadline 30 September.
Participant Requirements
The participants eligible for the competition are students who:
- are Bachelor or Master students;
- have academic average higher than 8;
- are strongly motivated and have clear goals.
Students are requested to choose the accepting foreign university from the list of institutions that have signed bilateral agreements with VMU.
Application Documents
The following documents should be attached to the filled-in application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- your digital photo;
- confirmation from programme coordinator approving compatibility of the programmes.
Before choosing a foreign university, participants are requested to check if that university’s suggested courses match their study programme at VMU. Students are also welcome to consult with international relations coordinator in their faculties.
Selected students will be awarded the entire or partial VMU Bilateral Exchange Scholarship. Students who have not been awarded mobility grants but meet the criteria will have an opportunity to go to VMU Bilateral Exchange using their personal funds.
The size of the scholarship depends on the chosen length and country of the exchange.
More information
Apply Now: Erasmus+ Traineeship Competition
The first competition is open for Erasmus+ student or recent graduate traineeship grants. Application deadline is 13th of November, 2016.
The placement period is 2–4 months. Traineeship must end before 29-09-2017 (for recent graduates – a year after graduation).
Selection
All VMU fulltime degree students who have not used more than 10 months of their Erasmus mobility (study / traineeship) period are eligible for the Erasmus grant.
Selection documents
For student traineeship (traineeship during student’s year of studies)
- Filled-in selection form
- Confirmation by the company or organization (attached to the selection form as a .pdf document) – obligatory
Documents to be submitted online
For recent graduate traineeship (application must be submitted during the last year of studies)
- Application form
- Confirmation by the company or organization
- Recommendation by a faculty member (obligatory)
The priority in the selection is given to
- students whose placement is an obligatory part of their study programme;
- students who have never been Erasmus traineeship students before.
Selection criteria
- student’s motivation
- good knowledge of the language which will be used during the traineeship
- student’s work, study, traineeship, participation in the international / academic projects, social activities experience in Lithuania and abroad
- conformability between the chosen traineeship and student’s study programme
- study results (first year MA students should attach transcript of records of their BA/MA degree to the application form).
The competition results will be sent to every participant via e-mail as well as published on VMU website and information boards on 23rd November, 2016.
Vytautas Magnus University International Office
Mr Konstantinas Kurževas
Address: S. Daukanto g. 27, 308
E-mail: konstantinas.kurzevas@vdu.lt
Phone: +370-37-327987
