Kirov Music Program

The Kirov Academy is continually expanding and diversifying programming to fulfill its founding inspiration to create a world of beauty and effect positive change.

Kirov has recently established a music department following the excellence characterized by the Russian method of music instruction. Students will engage in interactive music lessons from renowned classical artists around the world via interactive virtual technology showcasing Kirov’s recent collaboration with Moscow Conservatory.

Kirov Academy celebrated the arts with the introduction of the 1st Kirov International Music Festival and Competition where winners displayed their exceptional talents at a winners recital at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in summer 2019.

Additionally, the Kirov Academy has also launched a Guest Artist Series to enlighten and empower students about the possibilities and opportunities they have to contribute to building a better world.

In all its endeavors, the Kirov Academy is dedicated to inspiring students to excel by drawing on the exceptional traditions of the past and applying their own unique talents to become the best they can be.

The future of the Kirov Academy belongs to us all.

Music Year-Round Program

Kirov Academy Year-Round Program is designed for music students in grades 6 through 12. Students wishing to be invited to the Year-Round Program can audition or participate in the Summer Festival.

Residential with Artistic and Academic

Students in academic grades 6-12 who board at the Academy, combine their academic studies with a classical music curriculum that focuses on the pursuit of a classical music career. 18-year-olds may be permitted to reside at the Academy provided they are still undertaking their senior year of high school and have been granted permission from the Admissions Office.

Commuter with Artistic and Academic

Students who participate in both the academic and artistic courses at the Academy can be commuters and live with their parent(s) or guardian(s).

Artistic-Only

Open to ages 10 and up, students who participate in the artistic-only program can fulfill their academic studies through home-schooling or other academic programs outside of the Academy.

Pre-Professional Curriculum

The Pre-Professional Trainee Program (Pre-Pro) is designed for students who wish to pursue further music training following their graduation from high school with the goal of pursuing a career as a professional musician.

Audition Repertoire Requirements 

Piano and Violin (Classical) 

All applicants must audition in person or submit the video recording. We highly encourage all students to participate in a live audition at one of our Audition Tour locations (please add the link and highlights in red). 

Audition Repertoire

  • Artistic Resume 

  • Two or three contrasting movements of short works.  The works should include selections from at least two different musical periods (ex: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Contemporary). All works must be performed from memory. 

  • One Study or Etude

 

Live Audition Guidelines

For auditions on campus, you may choose to bring your own pianist, but it is not required. Please note:  a pianist will be provided for auditions upon request by email or phone for at least one month prior to audition. 

  • For live auditions students may be asked to perform any technical studies they are working on and major and minor scales. Students may also be asked to sight-read and demonstrate their knowledge of music theory.

Video Submission Guidelines

If a live audition is not possible, applicants are required to submit a video audition. 

  • Candidates for the Music major are encouraged to send an online submission containing the specific requirements below. Online submissions should be YouTube links if possible. A live, on-campus, audition may be scheduled.

The recording must not be edited - no altering of sound and no added verbiage.

Video Audition Guidelines

Detail Information

Audition Application Form

Apply With Video Audition

Sister Organizations

St. Petersburg Conservatory
Russia
Moscow Conservatory
Moscow, Russia
Sunhwa Arts School
Seoul, Korea

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