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Apply for the European Chamber Music Master (ECMAster) Programme at LMTA by March 3, 2025!
The Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) invites talented chamber musicians to apply for the prestigious European Chamber Music Master (ECMAster) programme. This unique joint master’s degree offers students an unparalleled opportunity to deepen their expertise in chamber music within an international setting, surrounded by a vibrant community of peers and mentors. With applications closing on March 3, 2025, and entrance exams scheduled for March 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, this is your chance to embark on a transformative musical journey.
The ECMAster programme is a collaborative effort involving several esteemed European music institutions, each contributing its unique perspective to provide students with a truly transnational learning experience. Choosing LMTA as your home institution means immersing yourself in Lithuania’s rich musical heritage and benefiting from top-tier faculty, excellent facilities, and a dynamic artistic community. The academy fosters a deep connection between tradition and innovation, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes intensive ensemble training, masterclasses, and performance opportunities in Lithuania’s vibrant cultural scene. The programme is designed to prepare students for professional careers in chamber music, emphasizing artistic development, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills.
The ECMAster programme consists of four semesters, with the first and last one spent at LMTA and the opportunity to study at other renowned institutions across Europe on second and third semesters (such as Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (Austria), Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris (France), etc.). While international experience is valuable, LMTA provides a solid foundation through individual mentorship, interdisciplinary projects, and access to Lithuania’s leading concert venues and festivals. Here, students can fully develop their artistic voice while building professional connections within a supportive and creative environment.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in music or an equivalent qualification and demonstrate strong chamber music performance skills. The entrance exams, held at LMTA, will assess musicianship, ensemble interaction, and artistic expression. Full details on the application process and audition requirements are available on the LMTA website (https://lmta.lt/en/english-lmta-welcomes-foreign-students/english-studies/master-studies/english-joint-programme-ecmaster/).
Apply now to join this exceptional programme and take the first step toward an extraordinary future at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. We eagerly await your application and look forward to supporting your journey to artistic and professional excellence!
For more information, please visit: https://www.ecma-music.com/ecmaster/programme-description/
2025 02 12
Chamber ensembles are welcome to apply for joint programme ECMAster!
Established chamber ensembles are very welcome to apply for the unique joint masters’ programme ECMAster!
The programme ECMAster is developed and implemented by seven European higher education institutions in the Hague, Fiesole, Manchester, Oslo, Paris, Vienna, Vilnius. Registration is now open, deadline for applications is February 22 of 2021. Entrance exam will take place on March 12 via zoom.
More information about ECMAster and entry requirements: https://lmta.lt/en/english-lmta-welcomes-foreign-students/english-joint-programme-ecmaster/
2021 02 03
Apply now! ECMAster admission to the LMTA in Vilnius
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre invites young chamber ensembles to study the joint programme European Chamber Music Master – ECMAster. As an EMCAster student, you receive advanced training in chamber music performance, study with inspiring professors at leading institutions in different European countries, and refine your musical presentation, communication and technical skills as an ensemble musician.
Application is open, entrance exams in Vilnius – on March 16th of 2020. More information you can find HERE.
Application deadline – February 15th: APPLICATION FORM.
Who is eligible?
The programme is open to established ensembles with a standard instrument combination (with a minimum of three ensemble members):
– String quartets
– Piano trios
– String trios
– Piano quartets
– Wind quintets
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Brass quintets
– Saxophone quartets
– Other ensembles (see the General programme description for more information)
Eligibility requirements:
– Member of an established ensemble
– All Ensemble Members must apply at the same institution
Joint admission criteria
All applicants must possess the skills and experience listed below at a level sufficient for them to meet the requirements of this programme of study both individually and as an ensemble.
Applicants must:
– demonstrate advanced instrumental and musical abilities
– possess the relevant skills and experience in chamber music
– and prove their ability to independently make and reflect upon their own artistic decisions.
Application procedure
Submit application to the chosen institution containing a CV, a description of the ensemble’s activities and a master project proposal. Please observe carefully possible additional requirements by the institution!
Audition
– A prepared ensemble program of 60 minutes of at least three contrasting works or movements in different styles relevant for the ensemble type
– An interview
Chair of Admission Jury – professor Patrik Jüdt, Bern University of Arts, Switzerland.
Contact persons ECMAster in Vilnius:
– Indrė Baikštytė, indre.baikstyte@lmta.lt, +370 651 29059
– Rima Rimšaitė, rima.rimsaite@lmta.lt, +370 699 54765
2020 01 17
The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 given to the LMTA
The new Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 is given to the Lithuniana Academy of Music and Theatre. The number of the charter: 64152-EPP-1-2014-1-LT-EPPKA3-ECHE.
European Policy Statement of LMTA
2021 01 13
Curriculum / ECMAster
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Ensembles apply at one of the partner institutions and after successful entrance examinations are enrolled into the programme at this institution which is considered as the home institution. ECMAster students spend semesters 1 and 4 at their home institution and semesters 2 and 3 at two different host institutions. Two exchange semesters at partner institutions and participation in joint intensive modules (ECMA sessions) are obligatory:
- Semester 1: Home institution
- Semester 2: Potential host institutions: Fiesole, Manchester, Oslo or Vienna
- Semester 3: Potential host institutions: Paris, The Hague or Vilnius
- Semester 4: Home institution
Each ensemble is appointed a principal artistic supervisor from the home institution and artistic supervisors from each host institution.
ECMA SESSIONS
Ensembles are committed to attend a minimum of six ECMA sessions within the two years, normally one session in semesters 1 and 4, and two sessions in semesters 2 and 3. In semesters 2 and 3, one of the sessions will be at the host institution. In semesters 1 and 4, the ensemble will participate in the session at the home institution.
LMTA AS HOME INSTITUTION
ECMAster students entering the programme at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) will benefit from a wide range of performance opportunities as well as 68 hours of chamber music lessons and 34 hours of solo instrument lessons by the best chamber musicians and featuring soloists. ECMAster students follow the programme at LMTA as a home institution during the first and the last semester while studying at two different host institutions during the two other semesters:
- Semester 1 – courses offered at LMTA: Chamber Music (15 ECTS), Solo Instrument (5 ECTS), Basics of Research Paper (5 ECTS), Elective course (5 ECTS)
- Semester 2 – courses offered at selected host I institution in: Fiesole, Manchester, Oslo or Vienna
- Semester 3 – courses offered at selected host II institution: Paris or the Hague
- Semester 4 – courses offered at LMTA: Master’s Art Project (15 ECTS), Solo Instrument (5 ECTS), Final Research Paper (15 ECTS)
ECMAster courses taken at the host institutions during Semester 3 and 4 are fully recognized by LMTA as a part of the joint curriculum, information about the courses, credits and results appear on Diploma Supplement and ECMAster Certificate.
LMTA AS HOST INSTITUTION
ECMAster students entering the programme at one of ECMAster partner institutions, may select LMTA as a host institution during Semester 3. Students may apply for Semester 3 in frames of Erasmus+ student mobility programme. Erasmus+ student application deadline is 15th of May. Partner institutions are recommended to nominate ECMAster ensemble by the end of March.
Semester 3 – courses offered at LMTA: Chamber Music (15 ECTS), Solo Instrument (5 ECTS), and two elective courses (10 ECTS).
LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES
Music Performance Studies (5 ECTS)
Technology and New Media (5 ECTS)
Contemporary Chamber Music and Improvisation (5 ECTS)
Music Performance Management (5 ECTS)
Lithuanian Ethnic Music Practice (5 ECTS)
Admission / ECMAster
ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSION
The programme is open to established ensembles with a standard instrument combination: string quartets, piano trios, string trios, piano quartets, wind quintets, brass quintets, saxophone quartets, and other ensembles.
Applicant must have completed a bachelor‘s degree in music performance or equivalent qualification. Applicant must be a member of an established ensemble, and all ensemble members must apply to the same institution.
Applicant must have advanced instrumental and musical skills; have the relevant skills and experience in chamber music; have the ability to reflect upon and make independent artistic choices.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be submitted to the institutions which is chosen as home institution. Application file must include:
- Application
- Curriculum Vitae containing the applicant‘s relevant artistic activities
- Description of the Ensemble‘s activities
- Documentation of a bachelor‘s degree or equivalent (to be completed before the commencement of the master study)
- Master project proposal
Please send the application documents listed above to admission@lmta.lt with subject line: ECMAster Application.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- A prepared ensemble program of 60 minutes of at least three contrasting works or movements in different styles relevant for the ensemble type.
- An interview
Structure / ECMAster
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Ensembles apply at one of the partner institutions and after successful entrance examinations are enrolled into the programme at this institution which is considered as the home institution. ECMAster students spend semesters 1 and 4 at their home institution and semesters 2 and 3 at two different host institutions. Two exchange semesters at partner institutions and participation in joint intensive modules (ECMA sessions) are obligatory.
- Semester 1: Home institution
- Semester 2: Potential host institutions: Fiesole, Manchester, Oslo or Vienna
- Semester 3: Potential host institutions: Paris, The Hague or Vilnius
- Semester 4: Home institution
Each ensemble is appointed a principal artistic supervisor from the home institution and artistic supervisors from each host institution.
ECMA SESSIONS
Ensembles are committed to attend a minimum of six ECMA sessions within the two years, normally one session in semesters 1 and 4, and two sessions in semesters 2 and 3. In semesters 2 and 3, one of the sessions will be at the host institution. In semesters 1 and 4, the ensemble will participate in the session at the home institution.
Master Study Programmes
ART RESEARCH AND COMUNICATION
Volume and duration: 120 ECTS, 2 academic years (30 ECTS per semester)
Qualification awarded: Master of Humanities
Language of instruction: Lithuanian
About study programme
To train a highly qualified arts and culture professional for work in research, the cultural sector, and the fields of public information and communication, equipped with sound knowledge of art history and communication, and capable of producing academic, science communication, educational, and creative content through interdisciplinary approaches.
Possibilities for further studies
Graduates who successfully complete the Art Research and Communication programme and obtain a Master’s degree in Art History may continue their studies at the doctoral level.
TUITION FEE*: 2303 Eur* (per semester)
APPLY NOW (for studies in Lithuanian)
Full-time studies are conducted in Lithuanian only. A C1-level Lithuanian language certificate is required.
COMPOSITION
Volume and duration: 120 ECTS, 2 academic years (30 ECTS per semester)
Qualification awarded: Master of Arts
Language of instruction: Lithuanian or English
About study programme
The Composition Master’s programme is designed for students who aim to develop their artistic and professional competencies in music composition. The programme offers two specialisations: Academic Composition and Digital Technologies (Electronic Music). Students gain advanced knowledge in music theory, composition techniques, orchestration, and computer/electronic music creation. The programme emphasizes independent artistic work, creativity, and the ability to realise complex music projects professionally.
Possibilities for further studies
Graduates of the Composition Master’s programme may continue their education in third-cycle (doctoral) studies in the arts.
Professional opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers as freelance composers, arrangers, music producers, or sound designers. They may work in concert and recording production, film and theatre, media, music education, and in various cultural and creative industries requiring composition expertise.
CURRICULUM of specialisations: Academic Composition, Digital Technologies
TUITION FEE*: 5212,5 Eur* (per semester)
DANCE ART
Volume and duration: 120 ECTS, 2 academic years (30 ECTS per semester)
Qualification awarded: Master of Arts
Language of instruction: Lithuanian or English
About study programme
The programme trains qualified dance professionals who think creatively and critically, develop their artistic identity, and contribute to dance art nationally and internationally. It focuses on artistic research, combining theory and practice through personal projects and collaboration with local and international partners. The programme also provides opportunities to gain international experience through partial or short-term study in exchange programmes, to participate in creative-artistic and/or research activities and educational and cultural projects.
Possibilities for further studies
After completing the second cycle study programme Dance Art, graduates can continue their studies in doctoral studies in the field of arts.
Professional opportunities
Graduates can work in Lithuanian and international dance companies, theatres, and projects, teach at universities, engage in independent creative and artistic activities, and carry out research in the field of dance.
CURRICULUM: Dance Art
TUITION FEE*: 3492,5 Eur* (per semester)
Admission takes place every two years. The next intake will be in 2026.
FILM ART
Volume and duration: 120 ECTS, 2 academic years (30 ECTS per semester)
Qualification awarded: Master of Arts
Language of instruction: Lithuanian
About study programme
Film art studies prepare professionals to independently or collaboratively create innovative film projects, conduct artistic research, and develop a personal creative style, applying knowledge in directing, producing, cinematography, and sound design.
Possibilities for further studies
After completing the second cycle study programme Film Art, graduates can continue their studies in doctoral studies in the field of arts.
Professional opportunities
Graduates can work in film and TV production companies in Lithuania and abroad, teach at universities, pursue independent creative work, and conduct cinema research.
CURRICULUM of specialisations: Cinematography, Film Directing, Production, Sound Design
TUITION FEE*: 3492,5 Eur* (per semester)
APPLY NOW (for studies in Lithuanian)
Full-time studies are conducted in Lithuanian only. A C1-level Lithuanian language certificate is required.
Admission takes place every two years. The next intake will be in 2026.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Volume and duration: 120 ECTS, 2 academic years (30 ECTS per semester)
Qualification awarded: Master of Arts
Language of instruction: Lithuanian or English
About study programme
The Music Performance Master’s programme is designed to train mature music performers who have developed their artistic individuality. Students will deepen their understanding of musical culture, performance traditions, and interpretative possibilities within their chosen specialisation. The programme emphasizes the integration of artistic practice with research, enabling students to conduct artistic research, create original works, and contribute to the development of art, culture, and artistic education both nationally and internationally. Students are encouraged to engage in independent concert activities, expand their erudition, and enhance their abilities to work and learn autonomously, as well as to develop constructive communication and leadership skills.
Possibilities for further studies
Graduates of this programme may continue their education in third-cycle (doctoral) studies in the arts.
Professional opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers as soloists, ensemble or orchestra musicians, music educators, or researchers. They may also engage in interdisciplinary art projects, participate in international artistic activities, and contribute to cultural and educational institutions requiring high-level artistic expertise.
CURRICULUM of specialisations in Vilnius:Accordion, Baroque Opera, Choir Conducting, Vocal Performance, Jazz, Lithuanian Folk Instruments (LT), Wind Orchestra Conducting, Symphony Orchestra Conducting, Piano, Chamber Ensemble, Chamber Vocal Performance, Harpsichord, Piano Accompaniment, String Instruments
CURRICULUM of specialisations in Klaipėda: Jazz and Popular Music, Orchestral Music, String Instruments (Guitar)
TUITION FEE*: 5212,5 Eur* (per semester)
THEATRE ART
Volume and duration: 120 ECTS, 2 academic years (30 ECTS per semester)
Qualification awarded: Master of Arts
Language of instruction: Lithuanian
Qualification awarded: Master of Arts
Language of instruction: Lithuanian
About study programme
To train a highly qualified theatre artist – an actor or director – who understands the principles of theatrical creation and the specifics of collective work, as well as a researcher with theoretical, methodological, and practical knowledge in artistic research. The graduate should be able to analyse the creative process and artistic outcomes, identify and address theoretical and practical issues, independently or collaboratively realise a self-initiated creative project based on the investigation of a relevant and innovative topic, and establish their own niche in the field of creative practice.
Possibilities for further studies
Graduates who successfully complete the second-cycle Theatre Art programme and obtain a Master’s degree in Arts may continue their studies in doctoral programmes in the arts.
Professional opportunities
Graduates may work in cultural, educational, and research institutions, create performing arts works, form creative teams, and implement artistic, educational, and other types of cultural projects. They may also engage in artistic or applied theatre activities, teach at higher education institutions, and carry out independent research in the field of theatre arts.
TUITION FEE*: 3492, 5 Eur (per semester)
APPLY NOW (for studies in Lithuanian)
Full-time studies are conducted in Lithuanian only. A C1-level Lithuanian language certificate is required.
Full-time studies are conducted in Lithuanian only. A C1-level Lithuanian language certificate is required.
Admission to the Acting spesialisation takes place every year.
Admission to the Directing and Art Project Directing specialisations takes place every two years, with the next intake in 2025.
Admission to the Applied Theatre specialisations also takes place every two years, with the next intake in 2026.
JOINT STUDY PROGRAMMES
The Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) collaborates with prestigious international universities to offer joint master’s degree programmes in music and film fields of studies. These programmes provide students with a unique opportunity to study in multiple countries, work with top-tier professors, and gain valuable artistic and academic experience on an international scale.
INTERNATIONAL JOINT MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMME IN MUSIC FIELD:
ECMAster – European Chamber Music Master Study Programme
ECMAster is a unique chamber music master’s degree, developed in collaboration with the European Chamber Music Academy (ECMA) and leading music institutions across Europe.
The ECMAster (European Chamber Music Master) is a two-year joint programme on the master level for pre-existing chamber music ensembles. It is operated by seven leading higher music education institutions in Europe in close collaboration with ECMA (European Chamber Music Academy), an association of European music universities, conservatoires and festivals.
By tailor-made curricula, the ECMAster enables the students to develop their specific artistic, technical, reflective and social skills and to act as strong, independent and innovative ensemble musicians who can meet the high professional demands in tomorrow’s music scene. The admitted chamber music groups will take advantage of the expertise, culture and tradition of three separate music institutions. During the two years of advanced study, two obligatory exchange semesters at two different host institutions will be supported by Erasmus+ mobility funds. In addition, the ensembles will also participate in at least six ECMA sessions and get access to a European network in the profession of chamber music.
The programme is designed for already established chamber ensembles; therefore, students have to commit to working together during the entire duration of their studies.
For more information please contact Prof. Dr. Indrė Baikštytė
E-mail indre.baikstyte@lmta.lt
INTERNATIONAL JOINT MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMMES IN FILM FIELD:
ReSound – Erasmus Mundus International Joint Master in Sound
ReSound is an innovative master’s programme dedicated to sound design, film sound production, and music composition for audiovisual media.
✔ The programme is conducted in collaboration with four leading European universities specializing in music and film.
✔ Students gain hands-on experience in international teams, working on real-world film and sound projects.
✔ The curriculum focuses on technological innovation, creative sound application, and artistic experimentation.
More information: ReSound website
DocNomadsPlus – Erasmus Mundus International Joint Master in Documentary Filmmaking
DocNomads is one of the most prestigious international master’s programme in documentary filmmaking, offered in partnership with three renowned European film schools.
✔ Students travel between three countries during the programme, exploring different documentary filmmaking traditions.
✔ The curriculum combines practical filmmaking, theoretical studies, and hands-on mentoring by top documentary professionals.
✔ Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available, covering tuition and living expenses for selected students.
More information: DocNomads website
* Non-EU citizens and all students who do not receive state-funded support for studies must pay a yearly tuition fee fixed by the Academy’s Senate. Depending on the year of entry, prices may change
Master’s
MASTER’S STUDIES
2nd cycle, 1.5 to 2 study years, 90-120 ECTS
STUDY PROGRAMME PROFILES:
- Composition
- Music Performance
- Art Reasearch and Communication
- Film Art
- Theatre Art
- Dance Art
STUDY PROGRAMME CURRICULUM / STUDY SUBJECTS DESCRIPTION ⃰
⃰ If you don’t find the study subject description you are interested in, please contact LMTA Erasmus Coordinator and(or) select subject from the Optional subjects list: https://lmta.lt/lt/english-lmta-welcomes-foreign-students/erasmus-and-exchanges-studies/english-exange-students/
COMPOSITION (MA)
Aim of the study programme is to train a highly qualified composer of academic composition or digital technologies (electronic music) who knows the theory and practice of composition, the basics of artistic research, has very good skills in instrumentation, electronic and computer music creation and is able to professionally implement instrumental and/or electronic music-related creative projects, continuously improve themselves and study individually.
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SPECIALISATIONS: Academic Composition, Digital Technologies |
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DURATION, STUDY VOLUME: 2 years, 120 ECTS |
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QUALIFICATION: Master of Arts |
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PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Vilnius |
MUSIC PERFORMANCE (MA)
The aim of the Music Performance study programme is to train mature music performer who has formed his/her artistic individuality, is familiar with the development of musical culture, the traditions of the practical aspect of the chosen specialisation, the means of musical expression and the possibilities of interpretation, and is capable of conducting artistic research, creating original works and influencing the development of art, culture and artistic education in the country and abroad with the expressed high-level artistic, creative ideas and insights.
Master’s student, combining the experience of the art practice with art research, improve his/her individual competencies of a music performer acquired in bachelor’s studies, develops independent concert activities, develops intelligence and expand erudition, develops the ability to work and learn independently, and improve constructive and reasoned business communication and leadership skills.
SPECIALISATIONS:
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DURATION, STUDY VOLUME: 2 years, 120 ECTS |
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QUALIFICATION: Master of Arts |
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PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Vilnius, Klaipėda |
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ART RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION (MA)
The aim of the Art Research and Communication study programme is to train highly qualified arts and culture professionals to work in the fields of scientific research, the cultural sector, and public information and communication, with the necessary knowledge of art history and communication, and the ability to produce scientific, dissemination, educational, and creative outputs using interdisciplinary approaches.
It is the only postgraduate (master) study programme in Lithuania that combines ethnomusicology, musicology, theatre studies, and film studies, and ensures a close link between theory and practice. The programme opens up a broader range of professional and creative opportunities for students, as well as for further studies or academic careers. Students combine the practical experience gained in their lower-level studies with artistic research.
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SPECIALISATIONS: Ethnomusicology, Musicology, |
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DURATION, STUDY VOLUME: 2 years, 120 ECTS
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QUALIFICATION: Master of Humanities |
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PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Vilnius |
FILM ART
The aim of the Film Art study programme is to train the film art professional who is able to initiate and implement innovative creative film art projects (or parts thereof) independently and/or in a collegiate manner, as well as carry out relevant art research in their field while developing their individual creative style and applying practical and theoretical knowledge and abilities related to directing, producing, cinematography and sound design.
It is the only study programme of its kind in Lithuania in which professionals in the field of cinema (film directing, cinematography, sound design and film production) deepen and expand the knowledge and skills acquired in the first cycle studies by realising a creative film-related project and conducting relevant artistic research in their field. Students are educated by renowned Lithuanian film artists and scientists, and enjoy lectures by visiting lecturers from abroad, who are invited on a regular basis, as well as close cooperation with representatives of the country’s film industry.
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SPECIALISATIONS: Sound Design, Production, Cinematography, Film Directing |
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DURATION, STUDY VOLUME: 2 years, 120 ECTS
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QUALIFICATION: Master of Arts |
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PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Vilnius |
THEATRE ART (MA)
The aim of the Theatre Art study programme is to train a highly qualified theatre artist with knowledge of the principles of theatrical creation, the peculiarities of collective creation, and a researcher with theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge of artistic research, who is able to analyse the creative process and the artistic result, to highlight and solve theoretical and practical problems, to independently and/or collectively realise a creative artistic project of his/her own initiative, based on the individual investigation of a topical and innovative problem, and to find a niche for his/her creative activity (niche).
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SPECIALISATIONS: Acting, Directing, Applied Theatre, Art Project Directing |
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DURATION, STUDY VOLUME: 2 years, 120 ECTS
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QUALIFICATION: Master of Arts |
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PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Vilnius, Klaipėda |
International projects
“Erasmus” conducting courses with Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra. Filmed by LRT (2002)
“Erasmus” conducting courses with Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra. Filmed by Lithuanian Academy of Music Educational Film and TV studio (2000)
International project “The Magic Flute in Nida” (1998)
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre is an active partner of international projects – ERASMUS+ Strategic Partnerships projects (ERASMUS+ SP), ERASMUS+ Capacity Building, Creative Europe, Nordplus higher education programme intensive courses and development and other international projects.
Creative Europe project ECMA-Pro (2020-2023): ECMA – European Chamber Music Academy is a leading further education program for young professional chamber music ensembles in Europe: educational institutions and festivals from all over Europe and beyond cooperate in promoting young formations on their way to artistic independence. ECMA Sessions are the central activity. Sessions include international coaching for young ensembles from all over Europe, which take place alternately at the various partner institutions. ECMA Pro cooperation project aims to take the existing ECMA work to another level by adding and proving new formats and activities. Twelve partner institutions from nine different European countries will realize this project cooperatively in the course of the coming four years.
ERASMUS+ SP projects:
• EOALAB (2019-2021): European Opera Laboratory: Competence Centre for Shared Education. LMTA participated in the working group, which is responsible for policy recommendations for opera schools, and organizes as well as participates in the intensive EOALAB courses aimed at testing and development of Experimental Opera Laboratory study module. About the project and partners at www.eoalab.org; larger network of European Opera Schools is the European Opera Academy EOA
• Alexandria Nova (2019-2021): Alexandria Nova is a network of North European directing programs. It aims to create an international and diverse learning environment for the relatively small directing programs of each national institution and make a leap forward in the awareness about pedagogical methods used. We will share and exchange practical and pedagogical knowledge and working methods to gather a broader understanding about the art of directing. This is done through a series of workshops, symposium, seminars including students as well as teachers from all partner-institutions. The goal is to create a vivid interactive digital platform, a new library called Alexandria Nova, where students and teachers share ideas, methods and exercises in a playful way. The network will also publish a book with articles and essays by teachers involved in the project, as well as other artists, scientists and students.
• INTERMUSIC (2018-2020): platform for distance learning of various music disciplines and three pilot study modules of blended and distance courses: Music Theory and Composition, Chamber Music, and Vocal Phonetics in Foreign Languages (Italian, Russian and Danish). Project coordinated by Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Verdi, Milano. Partners: Royal Danish Academy of Music, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and association AEC. More information on project’s website http://intermusicproject.eu/
• ECMA – NEXT STEP (2016-2018): the European Chamber Music Academy – network cooperation and development project. Results – guidlines for higher music education institutions about chamber music teaching/learning, and joint master‘s programme ECMAster. More about the project, partners and the ECMA here www.ecma-music.com/en/
• METRIC (2016-2018): Modernisation of European Higher Music Education through Improvisation. Project results – joint modules, overview of improvisation teaching/learning at partner Institutions, and exercises. More about partners and project results at http://metricimpro.eu
• ECTHEC (2017-2019): Entrepreneurial Challenges to Theatre Higher Education Curricula, coordinated by European network of Theatre Schools École des Écoles. Project description, activities, partners and results here.
Other projects: LMTA has coordinated a number of projects: Nordplus Intensive Course IMMEDIA, NORD+MIX, Nordplus Music Laboratory the PROCESS, Nordplus Intensive Course NOMAZZ meets the Baltics, and hosted intensive courses of ERASMUS+ SP projects INTERMUSIC, EOALAB, and other projects.
Strategic Cooperation
LMTA participation in Erasmus+ Capacity Building projects:
DEMUSIS – Enhancing the Digital Competencies and Entrepreneurship Skills of Academic Musicians in Serbia for Culturally More Engaged Society (2019-2022)
The project is aimed at increasing the awareness of digital and entrepreneurial skills in music education in Serbia. Expected results: 1) modernization of curricula – the new master programme “Music in Digital Environment“; 2) continuous professional development of employees in music sector in Serbia – certified LLL courses; 3) development of digital competencies through entrepreneurship for artistic self-expression and promotion of more engaged and culturally responsible musicians committed to the civil society.
Coordinator: University of Arts in Belgrade (Serbia). Partners: AEC (Belgium), New Bulgarian University (Bulgaria), Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Lithuania), Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag (The Netherlands), University of Kragujevac (Serbia), University of Novy Sad (Serbia), RDU Radio Televizija (Serbia), EIPIX Entertainment Doo Novy Sad (Serbia), Mad Head Games (Serbia).
LMTA participation in Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership projects:
EOALAB – European Opera Academy – Competence Centre for Shared Opera Education (2018-2021)
Goals: to trigger innovation in the field of opera based on the innovative concept of shared education. This project acts as a think tank of the European Opera Academy to jointly elaborate, test and further develop innovative approaches in opera education and training to be disseminated to and exploited by other EOA members as well as other High Education Institutions and associated institutions.
Expected results: manual on shared education; policy recommendations for HEIs in opera training / innovative approaches to opera making; model of blended teaching activities on opera language teaching.
Coordinator: ZUYD University of Applied Sciences – Maastricht Conservatoire (The Netherlands). Partners: AEC (Belgium), Royal Conservatoire Antwerp (Belgium), Conservatorio di Musica Arrigo Boito di Parma (Italy), Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music (Latvia), (Italy), Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Lithuania), Instituto Polytechnico do Porto – ESMAE (Portugal), Stockholm University of the Arts – UNIARTS (Sweden).
INTERMUSIC – INTERactive environment for MUSIC learning and practising (2018-2020)
Goals: to create an online shared Platform for the distance learning for music teaching/learning and sharing the best training practices for musicians, joint courses and online projects.
Expected results: development of the open INTERMUSIC platform; staff training; development of online courses; the internationalisation of music curriculum supported via the INTERMUSIC platform.
Coordinator: Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Verdi di Milano (Italy). Partners: AEC (Belgium), The Royal Danish Academy of Music (Denmark), Politecnico di Milano (Italy), Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Lithuania).
POLART CIRCLE (2016-2019)
Goals: new tools to question to discuss political issues through art. Polart Circle is a new platform and pedagogical framework that involves actors, directors, teacher, students, theatre professionals and amateurs representing higher performing art schools and non-governmental organizations from nine European countries. It work for the development and motivation of artists, teachers, educators, emerging artists, experts and engaged citizen.
Expected results: research, workshops and practical teaching/learning sessions in European countries; development and presentation of several methodologies formalizing artistic creation processes, associating art and politics; the development of open online courses Moocs (6).
Coordinator: La Transplanisphere (France). Partners: Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Lithuania), Teatermaskinen (Sweden), ExQuorum (Portugal), Ortzal Teatro (Spain), Volzano Theatre (The United Kingdom), Public Open University Zagreb (Croatia), Cittadinanzattiva (Italy), ODC Ensemble (Greece).
METRIC – Modernizing European Higher Music Education through Improvisation (2016-2018)
Goals: new and innovative approaches to improvisation teaching and learning, future perspectives of improvisation, networking and continuous collaboration.
Project results: online ‘Teaching and Learning Manual on Improvisation” and 3 Joint EU Modules on improvisation, all of which have been developed within the scope of the project.
LMTA shared ownership: the joint European module „International Collaboration in Contemporary Improvisation“. The module is optional (elective), available to 3rd and 4th year bachelor students of all music performance specializations, 3 ECTS for one Semester.
Coordinator: Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (Estonia). Partners: AEC (Belgium), the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp (Belgium), Sibelius Academy – UNIARTS (Finland), Hoschschule für Musik und Theater Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (Germany), Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de dense de Paris (France), Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Lithuania), Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag (The Netherlands), Norwegian Academy of Music (Norway), National University of Music (Romania), ESMUC Barcelona (Spain), Göteborg University, Academy of Music and Drama (Sweden), University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Luzern (Switzerland), The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (The United Kingdom).
ECMA – NEXT STEP (2016-2018)
Goals: new content for European Chamber Music Academy training programme – curriculum, mobility, European chamber music expertise.
Project results: ECmaster – Joint European Master’s Programme for Chamber Music (launched in 2019), and chamber music teaching/learning manual.
Coordinator: Norwegian Academy of Music (Norway). Partners: Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (Austria), Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de dense de Paris (France), Fondazione Scuola di Musica di Fiesole (Italy), Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Lithuania), Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag (The Netherlands), Royal Northern College of Music (The United Kingdom).
ECTHEC – Entrepreneurial Challenges to Theatre Higher Education (2017-2019)
Project aims at exploring the following topics: teaching cultural entrepreneurship; entrepreneurship and the performing arts; new learning spaces as a part of artistic entrepreneurship; artistic response – methods of theatrical co-creation.
Coordinator: Polytechnico do Lisboa – Ecsola Superior de Teatro e Cinema (Portugal). Partners: Den Danske Scenekunstskole (Denmark), ENSATT (France), École des Ecoles (France), Fondazione Teatro da Piza (Italy), Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg (Germany), Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Lithuania), Guildhall School of Music and Drama (The United Kingdom).
ACTA – Actor Training in a Globalised World (2017-2019)
Goals: exploration of global challenges and development of curriculum, new methods of actor training. Project was interrupted in 2018.