| Code | F-WOK-SS-SL |
|---|---|
| Organizational unit | Department of Instrumental and Educational Studies of the UMFC Branch in Białystok |
| Field of studies | Vocal studies |
| Form of studies | Full-time |
| Level of education | First cycle |
| Educational profile | academic |
| Language(s) of instruction | Polish |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Required document | |
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The studies are addressed to musically and vocally talented candidates who, while entering the enrolment procedure, should also present acting skills. The Major prepares students for working at music theatres, opera, operetta, and for concert stage activity in different vocal forms – songs, cantatas and oratorios. The curriculum covers both subjects aimed at developing vocal technique (solo singing), vocal preparation of the repertoire in different forms and styles (work with the pianist, study of opera roles, study of recitative, baroque music, chamber music, vocal ensembles), as well as stage preparation (basics of acting, diction, dance, style and gesture). General music subjects and humanities develop students’ skills and widen their general knowledge. The curriculum also offers an option to acquire practical skills thanks to participation in opera performances, concerts and music events presented at the FCUM and other cultural institutions. A graduate – holder of a BA degree (licencjat), equipped in basic knowledge and skills in solo singing, acting, stage movement and dance, is prepared for continuing their education at second-cycle studies and for working as an opera/operetta singer, performer of songs, oratorios and other vocal works, in compliance with their vocal capacities and interests.
The major subject solo singing will be taught by:
- prof. dr hab. Cezary Szyfman
- prof. dr Aleksander Teliga
- prof. dr hab. Adam Zdunikowski
- prof. dr hab. Agnieszka Zwierko-Wiercioch
- dr hab. Marta Wróblewska
- dr Olha Plyska-Pasichnyk
- dr Małgorzata Trojanowska
Tests at the branch of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Białystok
- singing
- acting and movement skills test
- ear training (an oral test), interview
Scope of material
- singing – the candidate prepares any three pieces (including at least one in Polish) – from chamber music, oratorio or opera repertoire with piano accompaniment:
- one piece of candidate’s selection
- one piece of exam board’s selection
- the exam board may ask to perform the third piece
- the exam board may examine the candidate’s vocal range
- acting and movement skills test:
acting skills:
- candidates prepare at least two texts in Polish for the exam: prose and verse (contemporary or classical), both texts with original interpretation,
- tasks given to candidates during the exam:
- acting tasks using the texts candidates had prepared (ability to move away from the prepared interpretation),
- tasks with no text (testing of imagination and improvisation skills within the framework of the given task),
- diction and breathing tasks, exercises testing the articulation apparatus for speaking, as well as diction accuracy of separate sounds
dance and movement skills:
- test of knowledge of steps of Polish national dances (polonaise, krakowiak, kujawiak, oberek, mazur),
- test of movement creativity by performing a dance and movement study to the background music (topics of studies and music pieces are prepared by examiners).
A clothing is required that allows to perform dance exercises, as well as movement and gymnastics tasks, shoes for folk dances and shoes for gymnastics exercises.
- ear training – an oral test
Auditory predisposition and skills test including score reading, rhythmic exercises, identification of consonances including third inversions and seventh dominants, musical memory test.
Additional documents
must be delivered to the Dean's Office (building B, room no. 1) by 03.06.2026 in person or by post (the date of the postmark is taken into account):
- entrance examination programme,
- photocopies of scores of pieces performed with the accompanist provided by the University. People who take the singing test with their own accompanist are exempt from this obligation.