Music Performance (Specialisation – Symphony Orchestra Conducting)
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) · Vilnius, Lithuania
The Master of Arts (MA) program in Music Performance (Specialisation – Symphony Orchestra Conducting) offered at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre in Lithuania delivers specialized academic and professional education designed for career advancement. The curriculum covers core principles, theoretical concepts, and practical methodologies in music performance (specialisation – symphony orchestra conducting), combining foundational theory with applied practical training. Students cultivate key professional skills in analytical reasoning, domain research, problem-solving, and applied skills in music performance (specialisation – symphony orchestra conducting), empowering them to address modern industry demands. Graduates are prepared f...
Key facts
- €10,624/year
- €10,624/year
- 2027-05-31
- 2027-04-30
- 2 years
- 120
- English
- On-Campus
- 1 September 2026 (Autumn 2026/2027 intake — studies started; next intake September 2027 — official 2027/2028 academic calendar not yet published, but the academic year consistently begins 1 September)
- September only (once per academic year)
Language requirements
English-taught track: certificate of English at minimum B1 CEFR issued by an official institution — TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English, LanguageCert or Duolingo English Test accepted; certificate required if English is not the applicant's native language (2026 Admission Rules §10, §22; Master Application page). Lithuanian-taught track: Lithuanian proficiency at the level set by MESS Order No. V-932. English-language studies run only if at least 5 foreign students are admitted to the programme (2026 Admission Rules §32); if fewer than 5, the rector's commission decides (§33).
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in music (first cycle). Applicants whose first cycle is in a non-music field must present a professional portfolio proving at least one year of professional experience at the admission interview. Entrance examination (symphony orchestra conducting): conduct a large-scale symphony performed on two pianos — e.g. Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition; Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade; Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, 5 or 6; Beethoven Symphony No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7; Brahms Symphony No. 1, 2, 3 or 4, or a piece of similar volume. Applicants from other HEIs submit the conducting programme by video link. Motivational interview: symphony orchestra scores/instruments, musical ear (intervals, chords), harmony and solfeggio. Admission score (max 10) = entrance examination 0.6 + motivational interview 0.2 + Bachelor's Diploma Supplement grade average 0.2 (2026 Admission Rules §25). LMTA Bachelor graduates of 2026 in the same specialisation are exempt from the performance exam — the Bachelor's final art project is counted instead.
Required documents
1) online application (EU/EEA via LAMA BPO/BPIS; non-EU via LMTA admissions/LMTA study information system); 2) entrance examination programme form (where required for a remote exam); 3) copy of passport or ID card; 4) copies of the Bachelor's diploma and Diploma Supplement; 5) official translation of education documents into Lithuanian or English (if issued in another language); 6) decision on academic recognition of the Bachelor's qualification issued by LMTA or SKVC — submitted before the invitation list is announced; 7) proof of English ≥B1 (TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge English/LanguageCert/Duolingo) for the English-taught track; 8) receipt of the admission fee paid to LMTA (€45 for 1 programme, €50 for 2, €55 for 3 — each additional choice +€5, non-refundable); 9) documents confirming a change of name/surname (if applicable); 10) statement on credits and their funding if the same study cycle was started at another Lithuanian HEI; at signing of the study agreement: receipt of the paid semester tuition instalment (self-funded places).
Application deadlines
2027-05-31
2027-04-30
Programme overview
- Master of Arts (menų magistras)
- 2 years
- 120
- English
- On-Campus
- Full-Time
- Lithuania
- Music Faculty — Department of Conducting
Official university
What will it actually cost?
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €21,248 | — | needs the fee |
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