INFO PENDIDIKAN DI RUSIA

RUSSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION:

THE ST. PETERSBURG STATE CONSERVATORY
(RIMSKY- KORSAKOV CONSERVATORY)

The St.Petersburg State Conservatory, the first public school of music in Russia was inaugurated on September, 20th, 1862 . Russia's first Conservatory was headed by the outstanding pianist, composer and conductor Anton Rubinstein. In 1865 the Conservatory gave the world the genius alumnus -- Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The legendary alumni are the composers Nikolay Myaskovsky, Sergey Prokofiev, Dmitry Shostakovich; violinist Jascha Heifetz, Miron Polyakin, Efrem Zimbalist, Yuri Eidlin; pianists Samary Savshinsky, Nadezhda Golubovskaya, Vladimir Sofronitsky; conductors Nikolay Malko, Mikhail Klimov. All of them made an outstanding contribution to the world musical culture.

The Conservatory provides the highest possible professional training in all aspects of performance, composition, musicology and teaching. The core of the students' training is made up of individual lessons in the principal instrument. Master-classes, lectures in academic subjects and regular opportunities for public performance, both within and outside the Conservatory, also form an integral part of the Conservatory's training. Practical and academic tuition is provided for concert artists, chamber ensemble musicians, orchestral musicians, accompanists, concert and opera singers, conductors, composers, musicologists, opera producers, ballet repetiteurs and choreographers.

The courses are designed with the flexibility to meet the needs of individual students.Conservatory facilities include two concert halls, opera theatre, and a library with an extensive collection of books and music for loan and reference.

FACULTIES & COURSES
The Conservatory currently enrolls over 1450 students, 250 of whom are foreign, and has eight faculties:

· ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS FACULTY
- Violin/ Viola Department
- Cello, Double-bass and Harp Department
- Woodwind Department
- Brass Wind and Percussion Instruments Department
- Department of Chamber Ensemble

· PIANO FACULTY
- Piano Department
- Accompanist Department
- Department of Organ and Harpsichord

· FACULTY VOCAL STUDIES & THEATRE DIRECTING
- Solo Singing Department
- Chamber Singing Department
- Music Theatre Department
- Department of Theatrical Techniques and Stage Action
- Musical Theatre Stage Directing Department
- Head of the Choreography Directing Department

· FACULTY OF CONDUCTING
- Symphonic and Operatic Conducting Department
- Choral Conducting Department

· FACULTY OF FOLK INSTRUMENTS
- Stringed Folk Instruments Department
- Department of Bayan (Button Accordion) and Accordion
- Department of Key Board Accompaniment

· FACULTY OF MUSICOLOGY
- Department of History of Russian Music
- Department of Ancient Russian Art of Singing
- Department of Ethnomusicology
- Department of History of Foreign Music
- Department of History of Musical Criticism
- Department of Ear Training and Methodology of Ear Training Teaching
- Department of Harmony and Teaching Methods in Music Theory
- Department of Theory and History of Musical Forms and Styles
- Department of Theory and History of Polyphony

· FACULTY OF COMPOSITION

· FACULTY OF REFRESHER COURSE TUITION & HIGHER PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION

ACADEMIC YEAR STRUCTURE
The academic year lasts ten months (from the 1st of September to the 30th of June) and consists of two semesters starting in September (01.09) and February (09.02). The academic year therefore consists of 40 weeks of full-time principal instrument study.Vacation periods in winter (from January 26 to February 8) and in summer (from July 1 to August 31).The Conservatory offers comprehensive full-time training for students at four levels: preparatory, diploma course, special training non-degree course and doctorate.

TUITION FEES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (2007/2008 academic year)

Diploma Course Programmes
· 1st - 3d year: 195 000 rubles
· 4th - 5th year: 170 000 rubles

Preparatory Course Programme
· 1st - 2nd year 195 000 rubles
· 3rd year 90 000 rubles

Special Training Non-Degree Extension Course Programme
· Standard programme 1 month:
· Major - 8 hours per month;
· Theoretical subjects - 8 hours per month;
· Russian language - 8 hours per month

· Piano: 13 000 rubles
· Operatic & Symphonic Conducting: 15 000 rubles
· Other specialties: 14 000 rubles

Additional classes & Individual programmes:
· Piano: 900 rubles per academic hour
· Orchestral studies, Vocal studies, Choreography (with one accompanist): 1200 rubles per academic hour
· Operatic & Symphonic Conducting: 1500 rubles per academic hour
· Conducting with orchestra: 3000 rubles per academic hour
· Theoretical subjects: 600 rubles per academic hour
· Russian language: 300 rubles per academic hour
· Other foreign languages: 300 rubles per academic hours
· Accompanist: 300 rubles per academic hour

The fees can be paid by the bank transfer (in USD or Euro) to the account of the Conservatory, or in cash (in rubles) to Sberbank in St. Petersburg.

PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

· Diploma Programme in composition
- Qualification given: Composer, Music TeacherStudies are organized by the Faculty of Composition
- Admission requirements
- Knowledge of Russian: Knowledge of Russian at pre-intermediate level is required for all undergraduate and Doctoral programme students. Candidates are offered written and oral Russian language test. Knowledge of the Russian language is recommended for students enrolling in Special Training Non-Degree Programmes. Not required for students entering Preparatory Department.
- Audition

Undergraduate level, 1st year: Candidates are expected to:- submit instrumental or vocal (solo or choral, including folk-songs) music - a portfolio of between two and three works. The music must be performed by the candidates themselves, or should be presented in full score, accompanied by an audio-cassette or CD recording.- Scores should be legibly notated, photocopied and bound

Preparatory Course Programme: Candidates entering Preparatory Department are allowed to play repertoire representing their current level of performance.

Doctorate Course Programme: For those who have fulfilled the programme of higher education, the conservatory offers the following Doctorate course programme:Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.). The goal of the programme is to provide a specialist with the highest level of professional development in the art of musical performance or the craft of musical composition. The period of study is two academic years.Prerequisite: Master's degree.At the time of application candidates must submit one paper (critical essay) on a historical or analytic subject (approx. 5000 words/ 20 pages).

Candidates are required to take a placement examination which includes the following:
1. Performing one large-scale work by the applicant (symphony, cantata) and one chamber music work (sonata, concerto, songs, romances)

2. Interview on the topic of the paper (critical essay)

3. Oral examination on Music Theory: Score Analysis

4. Written examination on Music Theory: Harmony, Polyphony, Orchestration

4. Score Reading (short extract)5. Russian language test

Special Training Non-Degree Extension Course Programme: Candidates entering the Special training course are allowed to play repertoire representing their current level of performance.

· DIPLAMA PROGRAMME IN OPERATIC AND SYMPHONIC CONDUCTING

- Qualification given: Conductor of Opera and Symphonic OrchestraStudies are organized by the Department of Operatic and Symphonic Conducting, Faculty of Conducting
- Admission requirements
- Knowledge of Russian: Knowledge of Russian at pre-intermediate level is required for all undergraduate and Doctoral programme students. Candidates are offered written and oral Russian language test. Knowledge of the Russian language is recommended for students enrolling in Special Training Non-Degree Programmes. Not required for students entering Preparatory Department
- Audition

Undergraduate level, 1st year: Candidates are expected to:- conduct two symphonic works, in contrasting tempo and dynamics (accompanied by two pianos)- conduct a simple work to demonstrate basic technique, methods of learning, interaction with the orchestra (accompanied by two pianos)For a list of recommended repertoire contact the Foreign Students' Department.

Preparatory Course Programme: Candidates entering Preparatory Department are allowed to play repertoire representing their current level of performance.

Doctorate Course Programme: For those who have fulfilled the programme of higher education, the conservatory offers the following Doctorate course programme:Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.). The goal of the programme is to provide a specialist with the highest level of professional development in the art of musical performance or the craft of musical composition. The period of study is two academic years.Prerequisite: Master's degree.At the time of application candidates must submit one paper (critical essay) on a historical or analytic subject (approx. 5000 words/ 20 pages).

Candidates are required to take a placement examination which includes the following:
1. Conducting a symphonic work

2. Interview on the topic of the paper (critical essay)

3. Oral examination on Music Theory: Score Analysis

4. Written examination on Music Theory: Harmony, Polyphony, Orchestration

5. Score Reading (short extract)

6. Russian language test

Special Training Non-Degree Extension Course Programme: Candidates entering the Special training course are allowed to play repertoire representing their current level of performance.

OTHER PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
· CHORAL CONDUCTING
· THEORY OF MUSIC
· BALLET DIRECTION
· VOCAL STUDIES
· PERFORMING ARTS:
- String Instruments: Violin / Viola, Cello, Double-bass. Harp
- Folk String Instruments: Balalaika, Domra, Bayan (Button Accordion),
- Wood wind Instruments: Fute, Oboe, Clarinet, Basson
- Keyboard Instruments: Piano, Organ

DIPLOMA COURSE PROGRAMMES
The Conservatory offers a wide range of courses in Performance Studies, Composition and Musicology, as well as courses preparing students for entry into music teaching. All of them are full-time and are of 5 years' duration.
The curriculum covers Principal Study, Music Theory, History of Russian and Western Music, Pedagogical Methods and Subsidiary Studies: Russian, Applied Piano etc. The Diploma of a Specialist is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the course of study.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
For the first degree course we accept applicants aged 18 or over.
An applicant must have a certificate of completed secondary education or specialized secondary education.
An applicant must have musical talent, ability to read music and performance skill on one instrument or voice.
An applicant must have knowledge of the Russian language at the intermediatepre- intermediate level or above. All applicants are required to pass a Russian language examination.
Applicants without knowledge of Russian are advised to enter Preparatory department.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please see the information about the appropriate Faculty and department.Audition programmes may be altered according to the student's ability.

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of Russian at the Intermediate level is required for students enrolling in the undergraduate programmes except students enrolling in the Preparatory department.Requirements can be found on the site of ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) www.alte.org/members/Russian/st_petersburg/level_one.cfm Please see: Level one (TORFL-1) section.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

March 31 Receipt of applications & supporting materials for Early Admission (April 15 -25).

May 30 Receipt of all applications & supporting materials for Spring Admission (June 20 - 30).

June 30 Receipt of all applications & supporting materials for Fall Admission (Aug 28 - Sept 15).

DATES OF AUDITION

Dates for audition for applicants who wish to enter the Preparatory Department of the Conservatory in fall semester 2006/2007 academic year:
15 - 25 April
15 - 30 June
28 August - 15 September

All auditions are held at the St. Petersburg Conservatory of music.

DATES OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE EXAMINATION

30 August
04 September
08 September
13 September

ARRIVAL DATES

Study abroad students starting classes in September should arrive during the last week of August. This requirement is connected with the rules of registration procedure for foreign citizens.

SPECIAL TRAINING NON-DEGREE EXTENSION COURSE PROGRAMMES
This course is designed for those who wish to use the facilities offered by the Conservatory to further develop their skills and to gain experience. The curriculum is arranged to suit each student's individual needs. The Conservatory is flexible in dealing with foreign applications and, depending on circumstances, may accept applications to commence study at a suitable time within the academic year.The period of study varies between one month and ten months according to the needs of the student. The Certificate is presented upon satisfactory completion of a minimum of 1 month course of study, the Trainee Certificate - upon satisfactory completion of minimum 6 months' course of study.First application participants are offered a standard plan that includes the following: major - 8 hours per month, theoretical subjects - 8 hours per month, Russian language - 8 hours.

Non-first application participants can choose:

1. Standard plan (major: 8 hours per month, theoretical subjects: 8 hours per month; Russian language: 6 hours per month)

2. Extended plan (standard plan + additional classes to student's choice)

3. Individual plan (tailor made programme)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Special Training Non-degree Extension course programmes are offered to the applicants of 18 years old or over. An applicant must have a certificate of completed secondary education or specialized secondary education.An applicant must have musical talent, ability to read music and performance skill on one instrument or voice. Knowledge of the Russian language is not required, but recommended. Russian language course is an integral part of the Special Training Non-degree Extension programme. Admission to Special Training Non-degree Extension course programs in the Conservatory is based on audition results.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Step 1. Review the requirements for the major you have chosen.
Step 2. Complete and submit the Application form and send a copy of your passport* to the International Student Office in advance of the deadlines via e-mail: foreigndep@conservatory.ru or fax: +7 (812) 571-82-88.

* for students from Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, Iraq, Iran, China, Korea, Lebanon, Nepal, Nigeria, Ruanda, Syria, Somali, Turkey, Chad, Sri-Lanka, Ethiopia - translation of the passport into Russian attested by the notary is also required

Step 3. Send copies of the Diplomas you have (Diploma of completed secondary education/ Diploma of special higher education, or Master's degree, or Licentiate Degree) and translation of the Diplomas attested by the notary.
Step 4. Complete the Audition request form and submit it to the International Student Office. Students are strongly recommended to schedule audition appointments.
Step 5. If you need an original copy of the invitation, pay the delivery from the Conservatory to your address at the nearest DHL office in your home country. The address of the Conservatory: International Student Office3, Teatralnaya sq., St. Petersburg, 190000, Russia
Step 6. After receiving the invitation, apply to the Russian Consulate in your home country for the visa.
Step 7. When you obtain the visa, send a copy of it to the International Student Office.
Step 8. Confirm the date of your arrival to St. Petersburg and make arrangements for accommodation. See Accommodation section of the site.
Step 9. Make sure that you have 13 photos (3 cm x 4 cm)(3 of them black/white and mat).
Step 10. Obtain medical certificates of vaccination against diphtheria, measles, mumps, tuberculosis, malaria (the latter for the students from Latin America only), medical certificates of chest X-ray and AIDS-test results, and that informing of chronic ailments, if you have any.

Application checklist:

- Application form- Copy of your passport *

- Copy of the Diploma (s) of your education

- Copy of the Diploma (s) translated into Russian and attested by the notary

- Audition request form

- Medical certificates

- 13 photos (3 cm x 4 cm) (3 of them black/white and mat).

* for students from Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, Iraq, Iran, China, Korea, Lebanon, Nepal, Nigeria, Ruanda, Syria, Somali, Turkey, Chad, Sri-Lanka, Ethiopia - translation of the passport into Russian attested by the notary is also required

DORMITORY

- The dormitory offers two types of accommodation: rooms and suites

- Rooms ( WC and basins are on the same floor, shower - downstairs)

- Suites: two rooms for 1-2 students each with shower and kitchen

- Laundry - free of charge- In the dormitory there is 24 hours security service

- From 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. entrance and exit to/from the dormitory is forbidden

- In some rooms there are pianos

For students "Preparatory Department", students "Special Training", "Non-Degree Extension Programme" participants:
- single room/per month 2928 - 4728 rubles
- shared room (two students)/per month 2028 - 2178 rubles

For "Doctorate Course Programme" students:
- single room/per month 2928 - 4728 rubles
- shared room (two students)/per month 2028 - 2178 rubles

Entrants:
- single room/per month 400-500 rubles per night
- shared room (two students)/per month 300 - 400 rubles per night

Guests:
- single room 1000 rubles per night (not more than 7 night)
- shared room (two students) 1000 rubles per night (not more than 7 night)

Guests sharing the room with the student:
- single room 750 rubles per night (not more than 7 night)
- shared room (two students) 750 rubles per night (not more than 7 night)

CONTACT
For more information contact the Foreign Students' Department.

The Department staff speaks English and Korean.

Letters can also be sent in German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.
Phone: +7 (812) 314-9693
Fax: +7 (812) 571-8288
E-mail: ur.yrotavresnoc@pedngierof
Address: 3, Teatralnaya Square, St.Petersburg, 190000, Russia

Information was taken from the official site of THE ST. PETERSBURG STATE CONSERVATORY (RIMSKY- KORSAKOV CONSERVATORY):
http://eng.conservatory.ru/generaleng.htm