info.lemmens [at] luca-arts.be
Campus Lemmens
Lemmensberg 3
3000 Leuven
Belgium

Chamber music ensemble? Let your talent shine at LUCA School of Arts

Chamber Music (Master)

At LUCA School of Arts, Campus Lemmens in Leuven (Belgium)—a European music conservatoire with a rich tradition dating back to 1879—we offer a master program in chamber music. To participate in this program, students must already be an established chamber music ensemble. Additionally, participants must hold a master’s degree in their primary instrument. During the program, students have the opportunity to further refine their skills and focus on chamber music repertoire.

 Concerts & events

At LUCA School of Arts, students are mentored by experienced musicians of international level. Through masterclasses with renowned soloists and ensembles, students gain valuable insights and inspiration.

The school maintains strong connections with the professional music world, offering students opportunities to build networks that can support their future careers. Chamber music concerts, both on campus and at external venues, provide students with essential stage experience. Master students in chamber music can also take individual instrumental lessons, allowing them to further refine their skills on their instrument.

Our international campus fosters a vibrant and inclusive environment, bringing together students from around the globe. With outstanding facilities and an emphasis on instrumental practice, LUCA School of Arts is an ideal place for students to grow both musically and creatively.

Admission Test

We hold three admission tests each year, in March, July, and September. For specific dates, click here. The test includes a solfege exam and an instrumental performance exam (full details can be found here). International candidates have the option to submit a one-take video of their program.
Register here for the admission test Master

Professors 


Our team of professors includes principal musicians from the leading orchestras in Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as esteemed chamber musicians and renowned soloists.  

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Professors:

Cello: Geert De Bièvre

Folk: Pieterjan Van Kerckhoven

Guitar: Joao Carlos Victor

Hobo: Griet Cornelis

Clarinet: Roeland Hendrikx

Marimba: Ludwig Albert

Percussion: Pieter Mellaerts

Piano: Anne Op de Beeck, Coördinator KM, Christel Kessels

Sax: Cédric Delvaux

Trumpet: Benny Wiame

Violin: Lei Wang

Voice: Thomas Blondelle

What Does the Programme Look Like?
 

The first two years of the Bachelor's programme provide a solid foundation in both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. In the third year of the Bachelor's and throughout the Master's programme, the focus shifts to more intensive instrumental training, emphasizing personal musical expression. Alongside individual instrumental lessons, students also take courses in cross-disciplinary subjects that help prepare them for professional life, with a strong emphasis on creativity and collaboration.

Bachelor 1
 
Instrument  24 credits
Basic education (ear training/rhythm/harmony) 12 credits
Theoretical training (Art in Context/Music History) 12 credits
Orchestra/Ensemble 6 credits
Chamber music 3 credits
Sight-reading technique 3 credits


 

Bachelor 2
 
Instrument 24 credits
Basic education (ear training/rhythm/harmony) 12 credits
Theoretical training (Art in Context/Music History) 9 credits
Specific instrumental training 6 credits
Orchestra/Ensemble 6 credits
Chamber music 3 credits


 

Bachelor 3
 
Instrument 30 credits
Theoretical training (Art in Context/Music History) 9 credits
Specific instrumental training 6 credits
Orchestra/Ensemble 6 credits
Chamber music 3 credits
Elective component 6 credits


 

Master 1
 
Chamber music 24 credits
Internship workfield 6 credits
Research 6 credits
Professional Toolkit 6 credits
Elective component (Instrument/Workshops/Minors) 12 credits


 

Master 2
 

Chamber music and artistic research 30 credits
Internship workfield 6 credits
Ensemble 6 credits
Professional Toolkit 6 credits
Elective component (Instrument/Workshops/Minors) 18 credits

For the detailed curriculum and course components, click the link below.
 

Go to the ECTS sheets (course components).