The internationally renowned marimba virtuoso Dr. Ludwig Albert has, since 2010, founded a marimba master program at the LUCA School of Arts, Campus Lemmens Institute, located in the historic university city of Leuven. Central to this program is his acclaimed ‘Approach and Movement Method’, designed to achieve ultimate sound quality and musicality. Alumni of the program have won over 75 international competition prizes, secured major teaching and orchestral positions, and launched their careers as endorsed signature marimba artists and recording label musicians.
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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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What Does the Programme Look Like?
| Instrument | 24 credits |
| Chamber music | 6 credits |
| Ensemble | 6 credits |
| Research | 6 credits |
| Professional Toolkit | 6 credits |
| Elective component (Workshops/Minors/Cross-domain subjects) | 12 credits |
Master 2
| Instrument and artistic research | 30 credits |
| Chamber music | 6 credits |
| Ensemble | 6 credits |
| Professional Toolkit | 6 credits |
| Elective component (Workshops/Minors/Cross-domain subjects) | 18 credits |
For the detailed curriculum and course components, click the link below.
ECTS sheets Master (course components)
