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Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre · Lithuania

Music Performance

A performer's degree with string instruments as the main subject: preparing and performing works in many styles as a soloist or in ensembles, with music history and theory.

Where
VilniusLithuania
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027
Apply by
Not published yet2026: LAMA BPO; exams from mid-June, offers 30 July
Admission
SelectiveAudition
EU/EEA fee
€9,184 a year if not state-funded
More facts
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: LAMA BPO; exams from mid-June, offers 30 July

Every date in Lithuania

What it is

The degree centres on a principal string instrument (violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp or guitar), studied through seven semesters. Orchestra life is built in through symphony orchestra and orchestral parts and sight-reading, and chamber music is compulsory, with a string quartet for violin, viola and cello players. Theory, ear training, music analysis, the history of string instruments and of Lithuanian music complete the core, followed by professional practice and a final art project plus a chamber ensemble project.

11 ways to take it

PathWhat is different
Piano Specialisation: Piano.
String Instruments Specialisation: String Instruments.
Wind and Percussion Specialisation: Wind and Percussion.
Vocal Performance Specialisation: Vocal Performance.
Jazz Specialisation: Jazz.
Accordion Specialisation: Accordion.
Organ Specialisation: Organ.
Harpsichord Specialisation: Harpsichord.
Choir Conducting Specialisation: Choir Conducting.
Wind Orchestra Conducting Specialisation: Wind Orchestra Conducting.
Symphony Orchestra Conducting Specialisation: Symphony Orchestra Conducting.

What you need

  • Entry is by audition and exams, not IB grades; you need a recognised secondary certificate and English at B1. EU citizens apply through LAMA BPO and can compete for state-funded places.
Requirements in full

Where it says so

Check it on old.lmta.lt

How places are decided

    • Audition
    • Entrance exam
    • Interview
    Ranked on a specialisation exam, an admission interview and a musical knowledge test worth 10%; EU citizens apply through LAMA BPO. 2026 criteria; 2027 not yet published.
Sources (2)
  1. Music Performance at LMTA — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at LMTA

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