Double Bass Courses

At the end of the studies related to the First Level Academic Diploma in Double Bass, students must have acquired the knowledge of the techniques and specific skills that allow them to concretely realize their artistic idea. To this end, particular emphasis will be given to the study of the most representative repertoire of the instrument – including the ensemble repertoire – and of the related performance practices, also with the aim of developing the student’s ability to interact within differently composed musical groups. These objectives must also be achieved by encouraging the development of the perceptual capacity of hearing and memorization and with the acquisition of specific knowledge relating to the organizational, compositional and analytical models of music and their interaction.
Specific care must be dedicated to the acquisition of adequate postural and emotional control techniques. By the end of the Three-Year BA program, students should have acquired a thorough knowledge of the general stylistic, historical and aesthetic aspects as well as those related to their specific address. It is also an educational objective of the course to acquire skills in music information technology as well as those related to a second community language.

High School Diploma or other equivalent qualification obtained in a non-Italian school and recognized.

The first test aims to verify the instrumental/vocal skills and musical maturity of the candidate, the second the theoretical and cultural knowledge
basic musical background.

FIRST TEST.
1) Presentation of at least 3 studies from the following repertoire:
J. BILLÈ, V corso
F. SIMANDL, Il book (IX Studi)
C. MONTANARI, 14 studi
R. KREUTZER, Studi
W. STURM, 110 studies
L. MONTAG, IV volume
G. GALLIGNANI, Studi melodici
2) Presentation of at least one piece for instrument and piano, or for instrument and orchestra (rid. for piano) or for solo instrument
choice of the candidate, with a minimum duration of 15 minutes (even single movements) taken from the fundamental repertoire.
3) Performance of a three-octave scale with relative arpeggio chosen by the candidate
4) Extemporaneous reading of a short passage assigned by the commission.
The committee reserves the right to discontinue the test at any time.

SECOND TEST
1) The candidate must demonstrate mastery in the use of notation codes, in the knowledge of the fundamental elements of music theory and
in the exercise of fundamental skills related to listening and rhythmic and sung reading.
2) Assessment through oral interview of the basic musical skills of Elements of Harmony and analysis and History of Music.

MUSICAL, GENERAL AND MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEW
Notes: The Commission has the right, for the purposes of evaluation, to select a part of the programme submitted and to listen again and/or to interrupt the implementation.
Aspirants who already have the relevant licenses obtained at the Institutions of Higher Music Education referred to in Law 508/99 are exempted from test no. 4.

Upon graduation, Level II Academic Graduates in Double Bass will have achieved: artistic personality and high professional level that enables them to realize and express their artistic concepts; a good knowledge of instrumental/interpretive styles and techniques related to them, of historical as well as contemporary repertoire such that they can be produced in a wide range of different contexts; ability: to interpret with a figure distinctive and personal music from the historical as well as contemporary repertoire; to adequately contribute with artistic professionalism both as a soloist and in chamber groups and orchestral ensembles; to to further and independently develop one’s aesthetic tendencies in a particular area of specialization; to relate knowledge with practical skills to strengthen one’s artistic development; to represent in writing as well as verbally one’s artistic concepts; to undertake in an organized way artistic projects in new or unfamiliar contexts, including in staff with experts from other artistic areas, in the context of musical theater or world productive. optionally among the elective subjects, the 24 CFAs essential for participation in the Competition for Teaching in Schools; adequate postural and emotional control techniques; adequate skills in musical computing as well as those related to a second community language

Bachelor’s degree or a first-level academic degree or a Conservatory degree together with an upper secondary school diploma, or other qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable. It is also necessary that the preparation acquired is consistent and adequate for the second level course.
Candidates who expect to obtain the required qualifications by the February-March session of the academic year of reference can apply for conditional admission.

Possible pre-selection: performance of a piece of the candidate’s choice with a maximum duration of 10′.
The practical test, which the Board has the right to hear in its entirety or in part, comprises a performance, preferably from memory, of a solo concert programme of the candidate’s choice lasting approximately 30 minutes. The programme should be of a level of difficulty consistent with or greater than that required for the 1st Level Academic Diploma examination, and should include compositions from different historical periods. The candidate can include a composition for chamber ensemble in the aforementioned program.
Reading test: extemporaneous performance of a piece assigned by the Commission (maximum time allowed before performance: 2 times the duration of the piece).
Oral exam: the interview will focus on the training course already undertaken and on any professional orientations that have already emerged during the last years of training, in particular with reference to the interests of the specific address.
Evaluation of the candidate’s resume.