Study Cycles
NDU-SOM offers students a study program over three cycles: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The program offers the students plenty of opportunities to fully develop their personal strengths and qualities such as craftsmanship, knowledge of the repertoire and artistic vision. Curricula overviews, program objectives, course descriptions and assessment criteria are published in the program's brochures. Courses split into four categories:
Principal subject
One-to-one learning in the major subject.
Music Formation
Group lessons covering general knowledge, aural skills, and theoretical formation courses.
Ensemble Performance
Forging group music-making skills through chamber music and accompaniment, student orchestra and choir.
Electives
An extensive list of elective courses is available to the students who want to develop additional qualities and explore new areas in the course of their study.
Artist Diploma
Once the three cycles of study completed, the student is eligible of an Artist Diploma, after successfully passing the public final recital or performance.