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Profile of the ProgrammeThe MMus programme aims to ensure the students’ ability to excel in today’s professional environment, where musicians must posses exceptional training as both teachers and performers. Specifically, it enhances and develops the students’ personal performance standards; the range of their performance experience; their effectiveness as pedagogues; and their problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.Career ProspectsThe degree is primarily oriented towards students whose careers will involve a combination of performance and teaching, with a specialization on a particular performance medium. Graduates will be qualified for employment as instructors in private and public conservatories and music schools.Examples:Freelance Pianist and Piano TeacherViolin Instructor in a private conservatoryGuitar Instructor in a public music lyceumAccess to Further StudiesGraduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)
Entrance ProcedureInterested students must first apply to the MMus programme through the University of Nicosias Admissions Office. Following an initial assessment of their application materials, qualified applicants will be invited to perform an on-campus audition for the MMus faculty. The audition will also include a short interview.Application RequirementsCompleted University of Nicosia application or apply online at https://www.unic.ac.cy/applyTranscripts of completed bachelors degree from an accredited institution. Applicants may have either a bachelors degree in Music or a bachelors degree in another subject accompanied by a completed professional certification in music.A written statement of purpose (500-750 words).Two letters of recommendationAudition and InterviewThe MMus audition on the applicant’s primary study instrument will consist of three to four pieces that exhibit contrasting style periods (as appropriate to the instrument), tempi, and expressive and technical demands. The entire audition programme should be no less than twenty minutes and should demonstrate the applicants ability to handle large musical works.At the time of the audition, applicants will be interviewed by the MMus faculty and should be prepared to answer questions related to:personal reflection on their past artistic and educational experiences;their reasons for pursuing the MMus degree;how they expect the MMus degree to help them to fulfil their artistic and professional goals.The audition repertoire will vary according to each applicants instrument but should generally reflect the standard of the final recital of a Bachelors degree in Performance or Performance Studies. Below are two indicative examples of acceptable MMus audition programmes. These are provided for illustrative purposes and actual audition programmes must be approved in advance by the MMus Programme Coordinator and the relevant instrument instructor.Indicative Examples of MMus Audition ProgramsClassical PianoJ. S. Bach, Prelude and Fugue in C-sharp major, from WTC IBeethoven, Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 22, 1st movementChopin, Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39Debussy, Pagodes & Soiree dans Grenade, from EstampesViolinTechnical solo composition by Dont, Gavinies, or PaganiniTwo contrasting movements from a solo work by J. S. BachOne fast and one slow movement from any Classical or Romantic concerto or solo chamber work